Tired of your foundation's communication efforts getting lost in the noise? This dynamic session explores how Community College Foundations and Communication departments can join forces to achieve incredible results.

Join us for a panel discussion featuring three dynamic community colleges, Bossier Parish Community College, Houston Community College Foundation, and Paris Junior College, as they share their experiences and strategies utilizing events for milestone celebrations, alumni and community engagement, and prospect identification and stewardship. Learn how each institution approaches events in terms of advancing their institutions’ missions, weighing event return on investment, and the impact on staff and attendees. This session will offer candid and practical insights and actionable ideas that can be implemented by fundraising professionals at community colleges and beyond, ensuring continued growth and impact through strategic engagement.

Join us for a deep dive into how to build a strategic and meaningful annual giving roadmap that will inspire and challenge your team to bring a renewed focus that helps to prioritize and build foundational principles for all aspects of your engagement strategy.

How do you engage students in philanthropy in a way that feels meaningful, relevant, and fun? At Oklahoma State University, we’ve built a culture of giving by meeting students where they are—whether through peer-led organizations, on-campus jobs, or high-energy fundraising initiatives. This session will explore how programs like Cowboy Callers, the Student Foundation, student interns, crowdfunding, and day of giving campaigns help introduce students to philanthropy, foster engagement, and create a pipeline of future donors. Join us to gain fresh ideas and actionable strategies to inspire the next generation of philanthropic leaders.