This training is designed for frontline fundraisers and advancement leaders who want to improve their collaboration with academic deans and other faculty on campaign fundraising priorities.

December 8, 2022

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EST

Your Role as a Fundraiser Supporting Academic Leaders on Campaigns

Your partnerships with academic leaders should be active and collaborative. As a major gift fundraiser, you are a philanthropic matchmaker between the institution’s priorities and projects and the goals of your most passionate donors. Your role is to ensure that your dean has the knowledge and confidence to connect with donors, to share priorities publicly, and build an inspiring and engaging culture of philanthropy that results in fundraising success. Position yourself as the subject-matter expert within your faculty or division, with a full toolbox of fundraising skills, and empower academic leaders to drive success.

Setting Priorities That Drive Momentum

Encouraging academic leaders to set and articulate an inspiring vision, with corresponding philanthropic priorities, propels the institution towards achieving its strategic goals and builds mutually rewarding relationships with donors. Fundraisers empower deans and faculty to cultivate rich relationships with donors, alumni, and community by tapping into what excites and inspires themselves about the institution and its vision. Learn how to have conversations with deans and faculty that will help them to identify their own unique fundraising styles and become confident fundraisers who inspire others.

Create Meaningful Volunteer Opportunities for your Major Donors
Continue supporting your major fundraising goals by learning how to leverage the expertise of your leadership volunteers by aligning their interests with the unique opportunities at your institution.