Virtual GiveCampus Partners Conference 2024

Join your fellow fundraisers for Day 1 of the Virtual GiveCampus Partners Conference! 

It’s time to transform the giving experience from forgettable to unforgettable. During this session, we’ll delve into the intricate world of the donor engagement and how key experiences throughout a donor's lifespan can have a lasting impact–both good and bad. You’ll come away with the insights and tactics you need to elevate the donor journey at your institution and foster lasting connections that give back big. 

In an election year, educational institutions face unique challenges and opportunities in their fundraising campaigns. This panel will explore strategies and contingency planning that is crucial for success including how to maintain and adapt fundraising efforts amidst the noisy news cycle and shifting donor priorities. Additionally, the discussion will cover leadership tactics for guiding Advancement teams through the uncertainty and change presented by national events.

Speakers: 

• Julie Knight, Executive Director of Annual Giving, Carnegie Mellon University 
• Ann Lawrence Grasty, Executive Director, University Annual Giving in University Advancement’s Office of Engagement, University of Virginia
• Laura E. Christian, Director of Annual and Leadership Giving, The Winsor School
• Felicity Meu, Sr. Director of Partner Success, GiveCampus (Host)

Learn how to read and digest insights from your GiveCampus Fiscal Year End report in order to develop your own data driven strategic plan for FY25. 

Speakers: 

• Felicity Meu, Sr. Director of Partner Success, GiveCampus
• Casey Fish, Director of Partner Success, Enterprise & Enablement, GiveCampus

Join us for Day 2 of the Virtual GiveCampus Partners Conference! 

Coming of age in the middle of the 20th century was very different from coming of age in recent decades. As a result of these different experiences, peoples' behaviors and preferences have evolved considerably. This session will explore those changes and what they mean for advancement professionals and the advancement profession. The panelists will discuss and offer advice for modifying behaviors, attitudes, and decision-making inside of their institutions in order to better keep up with the changing world around them. 

Panelists:

• Kestrel Linder, CEO & Co-Founder, GiveCampus
• Tracy Barlok, Senior Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, Syracuse University
• Dr. Aaron Conley, Founding Partner, Academic Advancement Partners & Faculty Member, The Fund Raising School at Indiana University 

During this session, the University of Tennessee Foundation will delve into their decision–and ultimately their transition–to utilize GiveCampus for all of their online giving. From evaluation to implementation, they'll relay best practices, lesson learned, and how their online giving program has evolved since leveraging GiveCampus.

Speakers: 

• Kate Brimer, Associate Director of Digital Strategy & Innovation, University of Tennessee Foundation
• Kelley Dickman, Senior Digital Strategist Advancement Services, University of Tennessee Foundation

In this session, discover how The Bryn Mawr School has mastered the art of infusing joy and authenticity into all of their fundraising endeavors—ultimately allowing them to more genuinely connect with their constituents and raise more dollars. They’ll dive into how they transform community-chosen themes into captivating campaigns as well as highlight real-life examples of their recent efforts that have resonated deeply with donors. You’ll gain exclusive insights into their proven tips and tricks on how they are able to do more with less, and walk away with invaluable insights that will help you craft your own creative campaigns that drive results. 

Speakers: 

• Andrea Toivakka, Director of Advancement Communications, The Bryn Mawr School 
• Deanna M. Boyd, Director of Alumnae Engagement, The Bryn Mawr School