Collaboration, facilitated by cross-institutional strategic alignment of objectives and credit- and information sharing, is a guiding principle in contemporary university fundraising. But HOW does that work get effectively and holistically done in large, decentralized, and dispersed universities with many competing priorities? This presentation identifies a series of concrete strategies, building on examples from a large College of Arts and Sciences at a public R1 flagship characterized by a high level of strategic alignment between the Dean's Office, front-line fundraisers, and alumni relations. We examine the visioning process we undertook to identify the opportunity for transformational change and then move into the tactics: principles and practices of stakeholder engagement in the Dean's office and among faculty, department heads, and program leaders; design and implementation of a gift officer liaison model; strategica engagement of the Advisory Board; and mobilizing positive accountability and dynamic metrics staff and faculty roles. We draw conclusions about what works from the transformational results we have seen over a nearly two-year period. We also address how to overcome organizational resistance, enhance collaborative culture, and storytell around the endeavor.

Join us for a dynamic session designed to empower university leaders and advancement professionals with the tools needed to launch a successful capital campaign. Learn from presenters as they guide you through evaluating institutional readiness, setting realistic goals, and mastering donor cultivation. This session will demonstrate how to build a compelling case for support, engage key stakeholders, and structure your team for success. With practical strategies, best practices, and firsthand insights, you'll be well-prepared to achieve your campaign objectives and secure a stronger future for your university. Get ready to be inspired and equipped for this exciting fundraising journey!

Join this to session to learn how to build more strategy into your design and implementations of challenges and matches to move the needle on key metrics.

Experience the power of student-driven innovation with TEALstarter, UNCW's dynamic crowdfunding platform! Designed to empower student groups, TEALstarter revolutionizes philanthropy education by equipping students with the skills to fundraise effectively for their passions. Whether it's outfitting the team with new uniforms, supporting travel to conferences, or creating opportunity for future students, TEALstarter fosters a culture of giving that transforms ideas into reality. Join us and discover how TEALstarter is reshaping higher education fundraising, inspiring the next generation of philanthropists at UNCW and beyond!

Find out how the team at Florence-Darlington Technical College went from 19 donors to 108 in the first year of a new employee giving campaign. Learn how planning, collaboration, strategies, and a matching gift inspired exponential giving, engagement and teamwork throughout all campuses and departments. What challenges did we have to overcome and how did we succeed? What helped year 2 grow even more? What are the strategies going to be for year 3? Join this session to learn the secrets to the team's success and how leadership stepped in at the college level and the board level.