Establish S&T as a leader in addressing the world’s greatest challenges by fostering unparalleled partnerships with individuals, corporations, and foundations.
We aim to expand and deepen our impact through strategic fundraising and alumni engagement initiatives, solidifying S&T’s reputation as a model for public university advancement teams.
By implementing these strategies, we will position S&T as a destination for high-performing professionals who display integrity, creativity, and donor-centric stewardship in the pursuit of aggressive fundraising and alumni engagement goals.
Together, we will elevate S&T to be among the top 40 public universities by endowment size, making a permanent impact on our institution’s future through sustained investments that support Missouri S&T’s North Star Goals.
Strategy Groups to Boost Advancement and Alumni Relations
SFA,SG,T,Tactic,RP,Status,StrategyGroup,AP,SG_Status
6,1,1,^Develop metrics for academic leaders that focus our partnership and drive measurable results.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Foster campus-wide education and engagement in philanthropy^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,1,2,^Communicate progress and successes methodically via multi-channel approaches that celebrate our donors and inspire new and increased giving.^, Sarah B. Jones,, ^Foster campus-wide education and engagement in philanthropy^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,1,3,^Create a philanthropic training program for academic and staff partners interested in engaging in our work.^, Lara Turek,, ^Foster campus-wide education and engagement in philanthropy^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,1,4,^Add an alumni association committee charged with staff engagement to identify areas of strategic alignment and influence future Miner Alumni Association work.^, Kara Winiarz,, ^Foster campus-wide education and engagement in philanthropy^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,1,5,^Launch a faculty and staff giving program.^, Angelica Stephens,, ^Foster campus-wide education and engagement in philanthropy^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,1,6,^Implement a robust Student Engagement Officer program. This program will serve both as a stewardship tool and opportunity to inspire student ambassadorship of philanthropy. ^, Angelica Stephens,, ^Foster campus-wide education and engagement in philanthropy^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,2,1,^Complete the implementation and enhanced reporting capabilities of a new customer relationship management (CRM) to improve pipeline building and moves management capabilities.^, Patti Chism,, ^Create efficiencies and expand capabilities In our prospect research and relationship management tools and processes^, Patti Chism,
6,2,2,^Launch the University Advancement (UA) Power BI dashboard to enhance division transparency, offer real-time reporting to campus partners, and encourage data-driven decision-making.^, Patti Chism,, ^Create efficiencies and expand capabilities In our prospect research and relationship management tools and processes^, Patti Chism,
6,2,3,^Conduct portfolio review and optimization to prioritize current and future prospects best.^, Jonathan Hines,, ^Create efficiencies and expand capabilities In our prospect research and relationship management tools and processes^, Patti Chism,
6,2,4,^Reorganize major gifts staff structure and assignments to maximize team strengths.^, Lara Turek,, ^Create efficiencies and expand capabilities In our prospect research and relationship management tools and processes^, Patti Chism,
6,3,1,^Develop a case for support that clearly articulates campaign vision and priorities.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Establish comprehensive campaign planning to execute the institution’s largest comprehensive campaign in history^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,3,2,^Determine the projected campaign timeline and key milestones.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Establish comprehensive campaign planning to execute the institution’s largest comprehensive campaign in history^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,3,3,^Finalize campaign budget, detailing critical investments to expand our capabilities to reach unprecedented fundraising targets.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Establish comprehensive campaign planning to execute the institution’s largest comprehensive campaign in history^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,3,4,^Reorganize and bolster existing, distributed stewardship efforts.^, Sarah B. Jones,, ^Establish comprehensive campaign planning to execute the institution’s largest comprehensive campaign in history^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,4,1,^Solicit all contactable alumni annually, which has not been done in a decade.^, Angelica Stephens,, ^Develop and implement innovative approaches to support pipeline development while rebuilding a dedicated annual giving team^, Nancy Hatch,
6,4,2,^Revive and reimagine a campuswide Giving Day.^, Angelica Stephens,, ^Develop and implement innovative approaches to support pipeline development while rebuilding a dedicated annual giving team^, Nancy Hatch,
6,4,3,^Reinstate face-to-face visits with annual giving donors, strengthening relationships and adding an essential strategic engagement step in the solicitation cycle.^, Nancy Hatch,, ^Develop and implement innovative approaches to support pipeline development while rebuilding a dedicated annual giving team^, Nancy Hatch,
6,4,4,^Define and establish a leadership annual giving program.^, Angelica Stephens,, ^Develop and implement innovative approaches to support pipeline development while rebuilding a dedicated annual giving team^, Nancy Hatch,
6,4,5,^Introduce user-friendly annual giving tools to improve the giving process.^, Angelica Stephens,, ^Develop and implement innovative approaches to support pipeline development while rebuilding a dedicated annual giving team^, Nancy Hatch,
6,5,1,^Engage campaign counsel to support fundraising efforts for these vital, time-sensitive projects.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Complete fundraising for key capital projects^, Lara Turek,
6,5,2,^Secure naming gift for the Innovation Lab, the largest capital naming opportunity in our campus’ history.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Complete fundraising for key capital projects^, Lara Turek,
6,5,3,^Secure naming gift for the Welcome Center, the largest capital naming opportunity in our campus’ history.^, Lara Turek,, ^Complete fundraising for key capital projects^, Lara Turek,
6,5,4,^Launch Bio-X/Bio-Plex campaign.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Complete fundraising for key capital projects^, Lara Turek,
6,6,1,^Leverage board expertise and networks to enhance fundraising efforts.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Create a cohesive, thriving ecosystem for campus board engagement^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,6,2,^Coordinate opportunities for cross-collaboration among our various boards to maximize staff resources and provide high-impact engagement opportunities for all board members.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Create a cohesive, thriving ecosystem for campus board engagement^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,6,3,^Develop recruitment matrices to map current skills and attributes and identify needs and interests promoting healthy, diverse boards that advance our mission cooperatively, never competitively.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Create a cohesive, thriving ecosystem for campus board engagement^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,6,4,^Re-evaluate existing trustee committee structures, realigning efforts to advance our mission.^, Victoria Verkamp,, ^Create a cohesive, thriving ecosystem for campus board engagement^, Victoria Verkamp,
6,6,5,^Identify and implement new approaches and processes to engage alumni, customized to generational demographics.^, Nancy Hatch,, ^Create a cohesive, thriving ecosystem for campus board engagement^, Victoria Verkamp,
Goal Alignments
North Star Goal Alignment
Missouri Compacts Primary Alignment
Planning, Operations, and Stewardship; Engagement and Outreach.
Strategic Team
Strategic Focus Area Leadership
Tory Verkamp—SFA Accountable Person
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
Dave Westenberg—Faculty Liaison
Curators Distinguished Teaching Professor
Faculty Senate, President
Strategy Group Accountable Persons
Patti Chism
Executive Director, Advancement Services
Nancy Hatch
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Affairs & Advancement Services
Lara Turek
Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Advancement