Soliciting Scholarship Support

Includes a Live Web Event on 07/30/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

OVERVIEW

As the cost of tuition continues to rise, many educational institutions face pressure to provide more access and assistance to deserving students. In turn, annual giving programs are developing more proactive strategies to find prospects who care about and want to support scholarships and financial aid. Knowing how to identify and solicit these prospects, and understanding the potential challenges you could face, will help ensure that fundraising goals are met and greater student access is achieved.

WHAT YOU GET

Understanding of current trends and best practices
Insight into how other programs approach their work
Examples that you can incorporate into your own strategies
Chance to submit questions and chat with colleagues
Copies of all event materials
Opportunity to earn CFRE credit

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Dan Allenby (Host)

President & Founder | Annual Giving Network

Dan Allenby is an author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with educational institutions for over 25 years to improve their fundraising results. An internationally-recognized expert on annual giving, he is the recipient of CASE’s prestigious “Crystal Apple” award for teaching excellence. He is principal and founder of Annual Giving Network and previously led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society.

Natalie Glenn

Sr. Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving at University Georgia - Terry College of Business

Natalie Glenn currently serves as the Senior Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving at the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. She has previously held various alumni relations leadership roles within the same institution. Her other experience includes marketing and client relations. Natalie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism in Public Relations from the University of Georgia.

Alison Wallisch

Director of Annual Giving at Whitman College

Alison Wallisch currently serves as the Director of Annual Giving at Whitman College. She has previously led programs at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Her other experience includes community support services. Alison holds a degree from Whitman College.

Emily Paige Wilson

Director of Annual Giving at UNC Asheville

Emily Paige Wilson currently serves as the Director of Annual Giving at the University of North Carolina Asheville. She has previously led programs at Central Washington University. Her other experience includes English instruction and tutoring. Emily holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and Religious Studies from Oberlin College and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing: Poetry from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.