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!

Join William & Mary and EverTrue for an innovative session on building a successful startup mindset within advancement. Learn how W&M identified and engaged the “lost 10% on the pyramid” through a cadence-based outreach approach, discovering valuable donors who were previously overlooked. Discover how the W&M team built a high-performing Donor Experience Officer (DXO) program from scratch in just 8 months, partnering with EverTrue to leverage a cadence based approach to philanthropy, achieving record-breaking results. This session will offer valuable insights into leveraging data and technology for sustainable revenue streams in the academic fundraising landscape.

We will delve into the intricate landscape of alumni engagement spanning across generations. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, understanding the diverse needs, preferences, and communication styles across different generations is crucial for fostering meaningful connections and sustaining relationships with alumni. Led by alumni professionals from Generation X and Generation Z, this insightful discussion will provide practical strategies as participants explore how to effectively engage alumni of all ages while leveraging their own technology, storytelling, and personalized approaches. This course equips participants with insights and ideas to help support their efforts to connect with alumni of all ages.

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.