Philanthropy & The Talent Pipeline: Partnering with the Office of Career Services

1. Philanthropy & The Talent Pipeline: Partnering with the Office of Career Services Cynthia Downing, Office of Career Services Shinika McKiever, Division of University Advancement May 16, 2019

2. The Benefits of Partnership

3. University Advancement & Office of Career Services Overview Who We Are • Office of Career Services • The Office of Career Services (OCS) offers a wide range of programs and services for students, employers, faculty/staff and alumni. OCS provides centralized services for your on-campus recruiting and employment needs that can assist you in developing strategies to help you accomplish your goals. • University Advancement • The mission of University Advancement is to support the university through the enhancement and management of private resources by expanding opportunities for engagement, increasing the division’s resources, strengthening the university’s brand, and improving communications. • Comprised of Alumni Relations, Development, and Advancement Operations. ncat.edu

4. What’s the Difference? Corporate Engagement Employer Relations Recruitment Internships, co-ops, job placement Information Sessions Any other recruitment related activity Talent pipeline Resume review Corporate Engagement versus Employer Relations • Corporate Partnerships and Engagement • Interdisciplinary focused • Support university programs, student scholarships, or endowments • Campus visits • Building relationships ncat.edu

5. Maximizing Corporate Engagement Synergy between Advancement and Career Services Partnering with Career Services • Facilitate and build corporate connections • Relationship is inclusive • Share information • Develop relationships with alumni network • Be an advocate • Engage partners ncat.edu

6. Collaboration is Key Aligning Corporate Interests Need for Collaboration • Be familiar with campus landscape • Partner on events hosted by Office of Career Services • Invite corporate partners to engage • Include in corporate visits and proposals • Understand needs of both Advancement and Career Services ncat.edu

7. NC A&T State University Office of Career Services and University Advancement Partnership Best Practice Overview • Both offices are centralized. • Close working relationship. • Recruit corporate partners to engage in Career Services’ activities. • Identify mutual interests to maximize corporate partnerships. • Connect alumni who work with corporate partners. • Create opportunities for engagement. ncat.edu

8. Benefits of Advancement & Career Services Partnership Centralized Approach Partnership Benefits • Advancement can secure funding for Career Services programs • Student needs are met • Expand corporate partnership opportunities • One-stop shop for corporate partners • Increase corporate engagement ncat.edu

9. Cultivate Capacity: Not Just Relationships

10. Integrating Advancement & Career Services The Power in Partnership NC A&T Partnership • Developed close working relationship between University Advancement & Office of Career Services. • Share information on corporate partners to maximize engagement. • Serve on committees and include on corporate campus visits. • Educate corporate partners on the services provided by Career Services and ways to build and strengthen corporate relationships. ncat.edu

11. Strategies for Corporate Engagement Career Fair Best Practice Examples • Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations attends and works the Office of Career Services fall and spring career fairs. • The goal is to build a working relationship with the Office of Career Services and also utilize the event to mingle with corporate partners. • This is also a great time to setup meetings with your corporate partners while they are in town. • Invite corporate partners to meet with you or connect with faculty in their interest area. • Recognize corporate gifts at Career Awareness banquets. • Check presentations for gifts over $25,000 ncat.edu

12. Strategies for Corporate Engagement Making Connections Best Practices Example • Connect corporate partners with Office of Career Services to join Industry Cluster. • Identify speakers and corporate volunteers for Office of Career Services events. • Introduce Office of Career Services to new corporate partners who are interested in recruitment. • Hold regular meetings ncat.edu

13. The Goal is to Add Value Mutually Beneficial Relationship Best Practice Examples • Communicate important information to corporate partners: • Career fair registration, volunteer needs, new relationship • Have an awareness of the programs and services offered by Career Services: • Communicate career development needs to corporate partner • Include in funding proposals • Volunteer and serve on committees. ncat.edu

14. Q&A Session

15. Q&A with Cynthia Downing Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Services Q&A Session • How would you describe the Office of Career Services’ relationship with University Advancement? ncat.edu

16. Q&A with Cynthia Downing Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Services Q&A Session • What advice would you give to development professionals on engaging with the Office of Career Services? ncat.edu

17. Q&A with Cynthia Downing Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Services Q&A Session • What would you describe as your major challenge or need? How can University Advancement assist? ncat.edu

18. Questions?

19. North Carolina A&T State University Cynthia Downing Shinika McKiever Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations smckiever@ncat.edu (336) 285-3072 Contact Information • Associate Vice Chancellor of Career Services • downingc@ncat.edu • (336) 334-7755 ncat.edu