Designed for smaller and liberal arts institutions, this session zeroes in on high impact CFR practices crafted for lean teams. Learn how to expand your reach by cultivating connections with gift officers, faculty, and university leadership – key collaborators who multiply your capacity. We’ll also tackle building a robust grants culture using cross-campus collaboration and elevating CFR’s role via outreach and capacity-building. Presented by advancement professionals from the University of St. Thomas – the first institution to leap directly from NCAA Division III to Division I – this session includes breakout discussions to spark peer-to-peer exchange and challenge your thinking on what’s possible. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to build internal momentum, strengthen funder relationships, and boost your institution’s visibility and philanthropic results.