Schedule of Events
Monday, August 2, 2021
*all times listed are CDT; all events are virtual
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 10:30-11:30 a.m. | The Changing Landscape of Advancement in Higher Education Presenter: Rod Kirsch |
| Break (30 minutes) | |
| 12-1 p.m. | Fundraising from Perspective of University President Presenters: Robert Jones, Chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; James Moore, President/CEO, University of Illinois Foundation |
| Break (30 minutes) | |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Key Drivers of High Performing Programs/Major Gift Officer Metrics Presenter: David Lively |
| Break (30 minutes) | |
| 3-4 p.m. | Interdisciplinary Fundraising Initiatives Presenters: Rod Kirsch, Alison Traub |
| 4 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Welcome; Takeaways from Day 1 |
| 10:30-11:45 a.m. | Management Challenges (75 minutes) Panel discussion led by Lynette Marshall |
| Break (15 minutes) | |
| 12-1 p.m. | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Fundraising Presenter: Rhea Turteltaub |
| Break (30 minutes) | |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Adopting COVID Fundraising Strategies Presenter: Alison Traub |
| Break (30 minutes) | |
| 3-4 p.m. | Conversation with a Donor Presenters: David Kabiller, Northwestern University benefactor; David Lively |
| 4 p.m. | Closing Remarks |