Delivering Big Ideas for Mega Gifts Update

Highlights

  • Presented concept of Big ideas fundraising to deans task force for feedback: positively received 
  • Presented concept to Associate Dean’s of Research: positively received 
  • Identified future staffing and technology needs 
  • Identified need to build a network between advancement and academic leadership

Timeline

What’s left to accomplish? 

  • Develop appropriate intake form for faculty submissions 
  • Identify point person in university advancement (preferably within Principal Gifts) to serve as conduit between provost office and fundraising teams

What will be the outcome/product?

  • Agreed upon process for submitting big ideas with philanthropic potential