Fuel for the Future: Fundraising Strategies for Higher Ed Institutions

Justin is the Chief Consulting Officer and Co-Founder at {{firstname}}, a video-driven, personalized donor engagement software/service. Their top services include Digital Development Officer programs, authentic student video ambassador programs, and the Mercury technology platform to scale personalization.

Brooke Battle is the Founder and CEO of Swell Fundraising, an online fundraising and event management software for nonprofits. Brooke loves fundraising events and believes they can play a powerful role in a nonprofit's branding and fund development strategy. She founded Swell in 2012 to help raise more money for good causes.

Shakespeare was my passion at University of California, Los Angeles. Before I set out to become a literature professor, my mentors encouraged me to join the workforce to gain experience. That is when I landed at Charles Schwab, where I found a new passion for educating people about investments, the stock market and financial planning. I followed that career trajectory for 25+ years, working for mPower Advisors (early robo advisory firm for 401k participants), Barclays Global Investors and iShares / BlackRock. My passion now continues through founding Fairlight where I help nonprofits, foundations and endowments invest to achieve their mission.

For the last 6 years, Lori has worked as a Fundraising Software Event Expert, assisting multiple non-profits, including educational institutions, in effectively utilizing fundraising software to maximize their results. Whether it's implementing new software solutions or providing valuable insights on best practices, Lori is passionate about helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission through innovative technology.