All Sessions
District VIII Annual Conference 2025
Filter By:
Session Type
Topic
Sector
Experience Level
Disciplines
Competencies
4 Results Found
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Pre-Conference Workshop: Finding (and Keeping) Focus In A Distracting World
We have too many things to do, and there's no end in sight. As fundraisers in higher education, we are all navigating complex issues every day. The daily stream of news, events, and pressure related to resource development in higher education is a lot to manage. Finding and staying in a productive zone can be daunting, and burnout is often nipping at our heels. This will be an interactive session that creates space for sharing best practices for laser focus in a complex and over-scheduled world. *Separate registration required
Speakers: Crystal Froembling, Senior Director of Development, Portland State University Foundation
Competencies: Integrity and ProfessionalismStrategic Thinking
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
The Technology of Mentorship and how to Leverage Alumni Engagement
Mentorship is not a numbers game, it is an opportunity to connect your alumni community in a tangible way to the institution and future alumni. By creating an interconnected, fulsome mentorship platform that encourages connection worldwide, you expand the ability of alumni and students to achieve greater success in their careers and personal development, while enhancing the reputation of your institution.
Speakers: Andrea Christensen, Sr Alumni Career Development Specialist, University of Calgary, Kathleen Ralph, Lead, Alumni Mentorship, University of Calgary
Competencies: Relationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
Working The Mid-Level: A Donor Pipeline & Fundraiser Career Path Conversation
Join four fundraisers from the University of Oregon for an exciting conversation about working the mid-level! Topics covered will include donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; moving donors along the pipeline from annual giving to major gifts; and navigating career growth as a frontline fundraiser. Bring your questions and be ready for some real talk!
Speakers: Rubi Harney, Associate Director of Development, University of Oregon, Jenny Minniti- Shippey, Senior Associate Director, Leadership Annual Giving Programs, University of Oregon, Margaret Savoian, Director of Development, Academics, Research, and Faculty, University of Oregon
Competencies: Relationship BuildingIndustry or Sector Expertise
Experience Level: Level 2
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
Becoming an Innovation Hub: Data Strategies & Overcoming Cultural Resistance
Learn how advancement services at the University of Manitoba became the catalyst for a data-driven transformation and a hub of innovation. This journey began with a bold statement: "to become a data-driven organization." By implementing direct changes, advancement services evolved from a small service unit into a dynamic solutions provider. This transformation rapidly expanded to adjacent business units and, within just four years, reached central departments and faculties. Discover the best practices and strategies that fueled this rapid evolution, and learn how to apply these principles to foster innovation and data-driven decision-making in your own organization. Join us for an inspiring session filled with actionable insights and proven success stories.
Speakers: Alex Campomanes, Executive Director, Advancement, The University of Manitoba
Competencies: Business and Financial AcumenLeadership