A multi-department approach to 99% utilization rate of scholarship dollars
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Speaker(s): Jayme Fancher, Director of Gift and Fund Administration, San Diego State University, Cheryl Lemox, Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship, San Diego State University, Kari Hooker, Director of Scholarships SDSU Scholarship Office, San Diego State University
Competencies: Integrity and ProfessionalismStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 1- Early CareerLevel 2- Emerging Early Career
Elective Session
Discover how San Diego State University achieved a 99% utilization rate of scholarship dollars by transforming a decentralized, inefficient system into a student-centered, collaborative model. This session will highlight the formation of a cross-campus scholarship committee, the adoption of the Aztec Scholarships platform, and intentional partnerships across Advancement Services, Donor Relations, Fundraising, and the Scholarship Office. Participants will learn how a multi-department approach eliminated barriers, aligned with donor intent, and ensured nearly every available scholarship dollar reached students.