Global Advancement: View from the Leadership Bridge
Welcome: Join conference leadership to meet the faculty, review the agenda, and get pointers on how to make the most of your conference experience.
Nina Cohen Bohn, Director of Principal Gifts and External Relations, Asia Pacific, London Business School
Global Advancement: Top University leaders in the United States and Europe talk candidly about their changing priorities over the last year, the future of leadership, and answer your questions.
Kaarle Hämeri, Chancellor, University of Helsinki
Francesca Cornelli, Dean Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Sara Kalim,Fellow and Director of Development, Somerville College, University of Oxford
Hear how colleagues around the world shifted to working online and share best practices for moving forward in this virtual world. What was culturally sensitive, how much discovery, cultivation or solicitation or stewardship got done?
Nathalie Fontana,Director of Development and Alumni Relations, ESMT Berlin (Germany)
Hugh Sullivan, Director of International Programs, Johns Hopkins University (United States)
Ellen Sullivan, Director of International Advancement, Phillips Academy (United States)
12:00–12:15 AM EDT | 5:00–5:15 PM BST
15 min Stretch Break
12:15–12:45 PM EDT | 5:15–5:45 PM BST
Small Group Discussions by Fundraising Region
Join a small group facilitated discussion focused on what works and what doesn’t for fundraising in and from a particular region led by fundraisers from and/ or about that region. You'll pick up top tips and culturally sensitive approaches that really work.
Eduardo Behrentz, Vice-Rector for Development, Universidad de los Andes (Colombia)
Fundraising Region: Latin America
Matt Ferguson,Director of Development & Alumni Engagement, University of Warwick (England)
Fundraising Region: UK & Asia Pacific
Keith Johnson, Former Director of Development, Loyola University Chicago (now London based)
Fundraising Region: US
Salma Oueida, Associate Vice President For Development and Alumni Relations, American University of Beirut (Lebanon)
Fundraising Region: Middle East, Gulf area, Europe
Birgitta Rorsman, Senior Development Officer, Chalmers University of Technology (Sweden)
Fundraising Region: Nordics
Patrick Ryan, Senior Director of Development, Northwestern University (United States)
Fundraising Region: US, eastern provinces of Canada, Singapore, and Indonesia
12:45–1:00 pm EDT | 5:45–6:00 PM BST
15 min Stretch Break
1:00–1:45 PM EDT | 6:00–6:45 PM BST
Global Communication & Event Strategies and Their Effect on Fundraising
What role did communications and events play this year and what effect did they have on fundraising differently, than in years past? Is there such a thing as “over communication?” How does “being Zoomed out” affect fundraising? What does the future of fundraising look like in a hybrid world? Development directors and communications directors discuss these topics and share examples of new partnerships.
Margene Mastin-Schepps, Executive Director, Marketing and Creative Services, University of California, Riverside (United States)
Kate McSweeney,Director of Communications; Alumni and Development, University College Cork (Ireland)
Eun Ja Yu, Director of International Alumni Engagement and Communications, University of Michigan (United States)
1:45–2:00 pm EDT | 6:45–7:00 PM BST
15 min Stretch Break
2:00–2:30 PM EDT | 7:00–7:30 PM BST
Small Group Discussions by Topic
Join a small group facilitated discussion on one of these topics led by experts in their areas. You will pick up top tips regardless of where in the world you are based.
Francisco Fernandez, Director of Philanthropy,Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico)
Topic:Transforming your philanthropic approaches–especially helpful to those without a strong philanthropic base–from technology to CRM top tips
Teppo Heiskanen, Director for Advancement and Corporate Engagement, Aalto University (Finland)
Topic: Strategies for corporate relations and corporate support–helpful worldwide
Kurt Rodgers, Associate Director, International Development, Princeton University (United States)
Topic: Comprehensive international development and engaging a global alumni population
2:30–2:45 PM EDT | 7:30–7:45 PM BST
Join Conference Leaders for a Wrap Up of Top Tips from the Day
Nina Cohen Bohn, Director of Principal Gifts and External Relations, Asia Pacific, London Business School
10:00–11:15 AM EDT | 3:00–4:15 PM BST
Day 2 Welcome & International Donors and Transformational Gifts
It’s the story that makes the difference. First we will have a conversation about cross-border philanthropy in support of higher education from the donor's perspective. Chi Kong Karl Ma will share his insights as a China-based philanthropist who has established the Ma Scholars Program at the University of Michigan, supporting students from Asia pursuing careers in public service.
Chi Kong Karl MA, Chairman, TUS International Ltd. (China)
P. Brodie Remington,Executive Director of International Giving & Engagement, University of Michigan (United States)
Then we will hear stories of transformational gifts from:
Angela Bowen, Director of Development – Faculty of Medicine and Global, Imperial College London (England)
Fernando Soares, Executive Director of Partnerships & Fund Raising, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal)
11:15–11:30 AM EDT | 4:15–4:30 PM BST
15 min Stretch Break
11:30 AM–12:15 PM EDT | 4:30–5:15 PM BST
The Latest in Major Gift Training
When Dale Cooper (University of Manchester) and Beth Breeze (University of Kent) researched what it takes to be a major gift fundraiser today, theysought to understand if the deliberate learning theory can be applied to training major gift fundraisers to develop relationships with donors that generate trust and commitment. This session will document the latest research, confirming its usefulness as a powerful tool for skill acquisition. The findings from this research have a range of implications for fundraising managers and the sector in terms of major gift fundraiser recruitment and training.
Dale Cooper, Deputy Director of Global and Transformational Philanthropy, The University of Manchester (England)
12:15–12:30 PM EDT | 5:15–5:30 PM BST
15 min break
12:30–1:15PM EDT | 5:30–6:15 PM BST
Wellbeing–Buzz Word or Reality?
Mental and physical wellness is incredibly important for us all to do our jobs, be the best managers and leaders we can be, let alone our roles as colleagues, parents and friends. Hear how teams around the world support each other and get strategies on how to make wellbeing a top priority in your Advancement office.
Nina Cohen Bohn, Director of Principal Gifts and External Relations, Asia Pacific, London Business School (England)
Emily Kessler, Senior Director of International Development, Georgetown University (United States)
Steve Staples, Executive Director of International Development, Princeton University (United States)
1:15–1:30 PM EDT | 6:15–6:30 PM BST
15 min Stretch Break
1:30– 2:30 PM EDT |6:30–7:30 PM BST
Future Planning, followed by Closing Remarks
Ending on a high note that looks into the crystal ball, this session will open up your eyes and minds to alternative ways of getting our jobs done in the future. Using new technologies and innovative delivery methods, you can update old models of metrics with artificial intelligence and marketing automation. Learn how to optimize and personalize your fundraising and communications to deepen productive and supportive relationships with your donors and your team.
Nina Cohen Bohn, Director of Principal Gifts and External Relations, Asia Pacific, London Business School
Mark Koenig, Chief Innovation Officer and Vice President of Technology, Oregon State University Foundation (United States)
David Lively,Senior Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development and Campaign Manager, Northwestern University (United States)
