The Great Advancement Debate: DRIVE/ 2023 Edition
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CT
Speaker(s): Brian Gawor, Vice President, Research, Ruffalo Noel Levitz, Howard Heevner, Executive Director, Annual Programs, University of California, Berkeley
Elective Session
Let’s get ready to rumble! Step into the environment of a charged up high school debate, on three hot fundraising topics: Are wealth ratings helpful, or useless? Should you hire more data people or front line fundraisers? Is donor engagement or cultivation more important? Howard and Brian will make their pitch on each side, cross-examine each other “politely,” and take your votes for the winner of each round. With live audience feedback, this action-packed session will feature key data and examples of what advancement leaders are doing to change the debate about fundraising. Bring your opinions, and join the debate!