Collaboration across level in a university can already be in formal structures or you may need to develop the format our self. In this campfire session we will share best practices for how to organize the structure for the division of responsibility for task/activities between university, faculty and department levels.

Development Offices usually work with limited resources and we have to prioritise daily. We often have to choose between handling stewardship to existing donors and to spend important time approaching new donors. Both tasks takes time, and we have to balance our efforts to have a good portfolio of donors in the long time perspective. In this Camp Fire session we will discuss how we can work more efficiently by partnering with stakeholders, for example Advisory Boards. We look forward to listen to your experiences and to have a discussion with a great learning and sharing moment!

You have your alumni database and certain goals for engaging alumni – but how do you measure success? In this session, we will discuss how to use CRM and PowerBI as tools for monitoring and analysing alumni data. You will gain insights on how to define relevant metrics for alumni engagement and use them for strategic purposes.

Linköping University began its fundraising efforts in 2003. Over the years, we have worked tirelessly to build strong relationships with donors and corporate partners. In 2024, we proudly surpassed the magical threshold of 1 billion Swedish kronor in donations and corporate collaborations since the start. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication and generosity of our supporters. Our journey has been marked by two major fundraising campaigns, each designed to engage our community and highlight the impact of their contributions. We have also benefited from the guidance of two external fundraising committees, whose expertise and networks have been invaluable. Throughout this period, we have seen the leadership of three different vice-chancellors, each bringing their unique vision and energy to our efforts. Additionally, our fundraising activities have been supported by six different organizational affiliations, reflecting the dynamic and evolving nature of our university. We are excited to share the stories and successes of this journey, and we look forward to continuing our work to support the mission and vision of Linköping University.