6D | Campaign Culmination!

Thursday, Oct 1
1:15 - 2:15 PM

Experience Level
Suitable for all levels

Shop Size
Suitable for any size shop

You never thought this day would arrive - the end of your fundraising campaign. Now...how do you celebrate the past while moving toward the future? This session will look into how the University of Nebraska celebrated the culmination of a multi-year, multi-campus $1.8 billion capital campaign. This session will share the joys and dilemmas of celebrating the campaign across four different campuses (with campus-specific events) while still holding a signature event celebrating the university system in its entirety. The goal was to successfully execute these five events in a one month time frame, utilizing internal planning teams and outside vendors while creating meaningful ways to thank our donors and celebrate impact. Learn what went well, what could have gone better and what could be done differently next time around.

Annie Bougger

Annie Bougger is the Director of Events at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Since 2009, she has managed donor-centered events for the foundation's Omaha-based team, working primarily with the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Annie is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a dual degree in Fashion Merchandising and Advertising and has over 10 years of experience in the event industry.

Shelby Hinze

Shelby Hinze is the Event and Donor Relations Coordinator at the University of Nebraska Foundation. In this role, she manages the University of Nebraska President’s donor-centered events in collaboration with the foundation. Shelby graduated with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.