# The Big Ten Fund Raisers Institute Conference and Retreat

- Dates: 1 August 2026 to 4 August 2026
- Location: Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, Lake Geneva, United States
- Organiser: Big Ten Fund Raisers Institute
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 40

## About

The Big Ten Fund Raisers Institute (BTFRI) is a multi-day immersive conference for leaders in higher education development. It focuses on discussing professional trends and challenges in philanthropy within academia. Attendees are typically hand-selected development leaders ranging from director to associate vice president.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://btfri.com/)
- [Agenda](https://btfri.com/schedule-of-events/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Shams Khan, Head of Institutional Advancement, Zatuyna College
- Matt Kuster, Executive Director of Development, Vision Program, University of Iowa Center for Advancement
- Samara Preisler, Executive Director of Development, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University
- Divine Tabios, Harvard University
- Lindsay Walker, ASU Foundation for a New American University
- John Yu, Associate Vice President for Gift Planning, University of Southern California

## Where to stay

- **Grand Geneva Resort and Spa**: 50 m from the venue, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, 53147
- **Fairfield Inn & Suites**: 1.2 km from the venue, 1111 North Edwards Boulevard, Lake Geneva, 53147
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/mkefg)

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