9E | Behind the Scenes: Leadership Participation and Successful VIP Tours

Thursday, Sept. 28
9:30 - 10:30 AM

Sector
Healthcare,
Private College/University
Public College/University

Experience Level
Suitable for all levels

Shop Size
Suitable for any size shop

Category
Healthcare

In donor relations, we know that our supporters seek access, information, and experiences above all. But what are the best ways to put this into practice?

At UC San Diego, we've implemented a leadership participation system and honed our VIP tours to offer donors a memorable and moving experience that covers all three. We have found ways of utilizing processes to encourage and streamline participation of university and health system leaders. We’ve executed complex tours to give our donors and prospects insider access and unique experiences. In this session, we'll explore briefings, scheduling, building partnerships, finding allies, and discuss ways to bring these ideas into practice at your own institution or organization and make a difference to your external and internal constituents.

Kara Schnabel

Kara Schnabel is the associate director of development, donor relations, on the Health Sciences Advancement team at UC San Diego. At UC San Diego, she works with fundraisers on individualized donor relations plans and manages stewardship projects unique to the health sciences. Kara worked for Boston University from 2010-2016, where she also received her MBA in non-profit management. She received her undergraduate degree from Scripps College in Claremont, CA.

Kristen Dostie

Kristen Dostie has worked for the Health Sciences Advancement team at UC San Diego since May 2011. She leads donor experience efforts, ensuring top-notch experiences for health sciences supporters and leaders. Prior to joining the team at UC San Diego, Kristen had the opportunity to work in many different fields ranging from corporate event planning, recreation and community development, logistics coordinating, fundraising, and professional sports. Kristen graduated from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada with a BA in Applied Human Sciences.