2023 BTFRI Schedule of Events
*all times listed are CDT
*all events take place at the Grand Geneva Hotel & Spa unless otherwise noted
Saturday, August 5
4-5:30 p.m. | Conference Registration
Location: Grand Geneva Resort and Spa Lobby |
6:30 p.m. | Opening Reception and Dinner
Location: Links patio |
Sunday, August 6
7:45 a.m. | Breakfast available |
8:20-8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
8:30-10:00 a.m. | Changing Landscape of Advancement in Higher Education Presenter: Rod Kirsch, Senior Vice President, Grenzebach Glier and Associates |
10:00-10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:15-11:45 a.m. | Fundraising from the Perspective of University Leadership Presenters: Dr. Barbara J. Wilson, President, University of Iowa in conversation with Lynette L. Marshall, President and CEO, The University of Iowa Center for Advancement |
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Break |
12:00-1:15 p.m. | Luncheon with Faculty-Hosted Table Topics
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1:15-1:30 p.m. | Break |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Storytelling and Presenting Our Case for Support Presenters: Rhea Turteltaub and Jim Moore |
2:30-2:45 p.m. | Break |
2:45-3:45 p.m. | Principal Gift Fundraising Presenters: Alison Traub and Rod Kirsch |
3:45-5:55 p.m. | Free Time |
5:55 p.m. | Meet in hotel lobby for group photo |
6:10 p.m. | Depart Grand Geneva by bus |
6:30 p.m. | Lake Geneva Dinner Cruise |
Monday, August 7
7:45 a.m. | Breakfast available |
8:20-8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
8:30-10:00 a.m. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Panel of Practicioners Moderator: Kathi Dantley Warren, former Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at Rice University Panel:
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10:00-10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:15-11:45 a.m. | Cultivating Campus Partners Moderator: Rod Kirsch Presenters: Lynette Marshall, Jim Moore, Alison Traub, and Rhea Turteltaub |
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Break |
12:00-1:15 p.m. | Luncheon with Faculty-Hosted Table Topics
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1:15-1:30 p.m. | Break |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Navigating Competitive Markets and Evolving Talent Dynamics in 2023 Presenter: Deb Taft, CEO, Lindauer |
2:30-2:45 p.m. | Break |
2:45-3:45 p.m. | Leadership Lessons: Understanding the Numbers in Higher Education Moderator: Rhea Turteltaub Presenters: David Lively, Rod Kirsch, Lynette Marshall, Jim Moore, Alison Traub |
3:45-6:45 p.m. | Free Time |
6:45 p.m. | Meet in lobby |
6:50 p.m. | Depart by car to informal dinners (organized groups TBD) |
7 p.m. | Informal dinner gatherings with faculty |
Tuesday, August 8
7:45 a.m. | Breakfast available |
8:20-8:30 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks |
8:30-10:00 a.m. | Planning and Executing Campaigns Moderator: Rod Kirsch Presenters: David Lively, Rhea Turteltaub, Lynette Marshall, Jim Moore, Alison Traub |
10:00-10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:15-11:45 a.m. | Managing Fundraisers Using Data Presenter: David Lively |
11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Break |
12:00-1:15 p.m. | Non-faculty group breakout lunches |
1:15-1:30 p.m. | Break |
1:30-2:30 p.m. | Managing Your Career Moderator: Jim Moore Presenters: David Lively, Rhea Turteltaub, Lynette Marshall, Rod Kirsch, Alison Traub |
2:30-2:45 p.m. | Break |
2:45-3:45 p.m. | Conversation with a Donor Presenters: Dennis H. Chookaszian, Northwestern University Trustee, in conversation with David Lively |
3:45-5:55 p.m. | Free Time |
5:55 p.m. | Meet in hotel lobby |
6 p.m. | Depart Grand Geneva by bus |
6:30 p.m. | Closing Dinner, Pier 290 |