Transformational gifts within a university setting require strategic alignment, thoughtful planning, and strong internal collaboration. This session equips participants with tools to strengthen relationships across departments and units a key component in advancing institutional initiatives. As development professionals, much of our success depends on engaging in thoughtful, strategic conversations with internal stakeholders. Through the lens of a corporate and foundation engagement professional, attendees will learn to assess institutional goals, identify high-impact initiatives, and explore how alumni engagement strategies can be aligned with corporate and foundation interests to build stronger internal partnerships and position projects for success.