Schedule of Events - Big Ten Fund Raisers Institute (BTFRI)

btfri@northwestern.edu

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 Current Events and Their Impact on Giving and Engagement: Surviving and thriving in the midst of the chaos!—James H. Moore Career Path Progression—Lynette Marshall Training the Next Generation of Academic Leaders—Alison Traub and Rhea Turteltaub Fundraising for Facilities—David Lively and Rod Kirsch Location: Breakout Rooms
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: Haley Sparks, Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in External Affairs at UCLA Lisa G. Williams, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Alumni Relations and Development, Northwestern Bukky Gray, Talent Management and Human Resources Manager at University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations Kat Walsh, Senior Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at University of Michigan Office of Development
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 Current Events and Their Impact on Giving and Engagement: Surviving and thriving in the midst of the chaos!—James H. Moore Career Path Progression—Lynette Marshall Training the Next Generation of Academic Leaders—Alison Traub and Rhea Turteltaub Fundraising for Facilities—David Lively and Rod Kirsch Location: Breakout Rooms
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 Tuscan Tavern and Grill Lake City Social Zaab Corner Bistro Sopra Bistro Ristoranté Brissago

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