After researching the current higher education landscape, the Lumina Foundation boldly declared, "It's time for community colleges to be the star of the college show." Taking this declaration to heart, this session will explore how one New Jersey community college asserted its voice to drive advancement efforts and reposition itself with current and prospective supporters. Co-led by Raritan Valley Community College president Mike McDonough, and its chief development officer, Mike Marion, the discussion will cover a range of strategies that the College implemented to upgrade its stature and profile, grow its engagement with champions, friends and donors alike, and drive results. This session will also chronicle the resulting impacts, including record fundraising totals and largest scholarship commitments in the College's history. "Mike & Mike" will share examples, ideas, and stories, meant to inspire both self-assessment and your advancement ambitions. Interactive. Fun. Success-focused.