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Culture Counts: Building a Mindset for Fundraising Success at Your Community College
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Jan 28, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
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Fundraising at community colleges is about more than strategies and donor materials—it starts with the right mindset. A campus culture that values philanthropy is the foundation for sustainable success. Without it, even the most ambitious goals can fall short. In this session, we’ll explore how internal culture—from cabinet-level leadership to faculty and staff—shapes fundraising outcomes. You’ll learn how to: Assess your institution’s current attitudes toward philanthropy Identify cultural barriers that limit engagement Implement practical strategies to foster shared responsibility for fundraising success We’ll share real-world examples from Barton Community College, KS, and Monroe Community College, NY, to help you strengthen your culture of giving and boost engagement and support. Plus, gain insights from CASE on best practices for creating a campus-wide commitment to philanthropy.
Lindsey Bogner, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Barton Community College

She has an 18-year background in philanthropy and marketing in different industries. Her unconventional journey, starting as a Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR) in the Kansas Army National Guard and progressing through healthcare to education, has distinctly shaped her approach to institutional advancement. Along with a Masters in Management and Leadership and a Bachelors in Technology Systems, specializing in Communication Systems, she also holds a variety of certifications in leadership, nonprofit accounting, and emergency preparedness.


Gretchen Wood, Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Monroe Community College and Executive Director, MCC Foundation.

In addition to overseeing the College’s Community Relations, Institutional Research, Institutional Planning, Effectiveness and Accountability, and Institutional Compliance and Internal Audit departments, she facilitates a comprehensive fundraising program in support of the College led by a volunteer board of 59 business and community leaders. Gretchen holds a Master of Public Administration degree with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from SUNY Brockport and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and English Education from Syracuse University. 
Meg Natter, Director, Community Colleges & Foundations, CASE

In her role at CASE, Meg collaborates with the members of the Community College Leadership Committee to address the needs of community college advancement professionals as well as the College and University Foundations Leadership Committee to focus on programming for CASE members who manage foundations. Meg is a CASE@Campus instructor specializing in creating a culture of philanthropy at community colleges, and is one of the CASE staff members leading the annual Conference for Community College Advancement, the Conference for College and University Foundations, and the Federal Funding Task Force meetings.
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