Campaign Planning
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Speaker(s): Katie Harrell, Senior Director of Strategic Planning and Organizational Development, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Elective Session
Campaigns are more than fundraising initiatives - they are organizational exercises that require alignment between strategy, systems, people, and institutional priorities. This session explores practical approaches to campaign planning across advancement, including portfolio readiness, pipeline development, reporting, goal setting, and cross-functional collaboration.
Drawing on real-world examples and organizational perspectives, this session highlights how thoughtful planning and alignment across advancement can strengthen campaign execution and improve fundraising outcomes.