Redefining Stewardship: From Transactional to Transformational Engagement
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Speaker(s): Lauren Loper, Senior Director, Foundation Engagement, Texas State University, Alana McCloskey, Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Engagement, Texas State University
Competencies: Industry/Sector ExpertiseRelationship Building
Elective Session
Transformational corporate and foundation partnerships require strategic alignment, intentional stewardship, and strong internal collaboration. This session equips participants with practical tools to strengthen their stewardship toolkit with corporations and foundations. We’ll explore how cross-campus partnerships can collaborate to reinvigorate existing relationships and construct new ones, with stewardship as a guiding priority. Through a stewardship lens, participants will learn how to align engagement strategies with institutional priorities, elevate visibility, foster holistic relationship management, and drive multi-faceted partnerships that advance university initiatives and create lasting impact.