Capital campaigns are not always polished success stories; they can involve setbacks, shifting priorities, difficult conversations and moments when progress feels uncertain. This session offers an honest look at both the victories and the behind-the-scenes challenges of fundraising, while providing practical tools for leading a successful campaign that inspires donors and transforms communities.

Planning a new campus building through a capital campaign can be exciting, rewarding and incredibly complex. Drawing from real-world experience, the presentation will cover campaign strategy, donor engagement, leadership alignment, community partnerships and lessons learned along the way. Attendees will gain practical insights into what worked well, the challenges that emerged, and how to navigate the unexpected realities of funding and building transformational campus projects.