Gift Officer Collaborations: Raising More, Together
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Speaker(s): Alan Friday, Director of Major Gifts, Pennsylvania State University - Smeal College of Business, Desiree Voitek, Senior Director of Campus Development, Penn State University
Competencies: Integrity and ProfessionalismRelationship Building
Experience Level: Level 1- Early CareerLevel 2- Emerging Early Career
Join two seasoned fundraisers from different units within the same university as they share their journey of collaboration around shared donors and joint gift strategies. Through trust-building, strategic alignment, and open communication, they’ve unlocked transformative gifts that have benefited multiple areas of the institution. This session will showcase how cross-unit partnerships can deepen donor relationships, honor donor intent, and create win-win outcomes for donors and departments alike. Attendees will gain practical insights into navigating internal dynamics and maximizing philanthropic impact through intentional collaboration.