Pre-Conference Workshops

Sunday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-noon

Sign up early — limited space!

Take part in one of these great opportunities to get valuable information from seasoned professionals— at a fraction of the typical cost. You must register for the conference to participate.

Option #1

Connecting Through Planned Giving

A successful planned giving program is at the heart of a successful development program. Learn about the tools and strategies for building, developing and maintaining a thriving planned giving program from one of the nation's leaders in the field. Starting with an overview of planned giving the speakers will quickly move into the mechanics of the more popular gift instruments. In addition, marketing strategies and special donor relations opportunities that can both complement a planned giving program will be reviewed. Connect with the best by learning more about planned giving and how it can work for you and your campus.

Option #2

Connecting Through Events

Gatherings of small, medium or large groups are at the core of the advancement program. From receptions to campaign kick offs, events can open doors, frame campus messages and mark institutional milestones. Most importantly, when done well, they can affirm alumni affinity and help you raise more money. Do your events accomplish all of your objectives, or only some? This pre-conference session will guide you through the various aspects of the event plan to make sure that the actual event is not an end in itself, but, rather, a means to an end! Connect with the best by improving your event-planning skills.

Option #3

Connecting Through Social Networking

Social what? We have all experienced the “small world” phenomena. It sure doesn’t take long to connect Kevin Bacon to anyone in the entertainment industry. Learn how Web-based tools are allowing alumni to build their own social networks with information they care about. When populated with their own information they will use this network which will keep it upto- date and growing! Ranging from campus events, life events, current events and career events, your campus can either watch social networks go by or jump on board now and build one that will keep you and them connected! Connect with the best and see how some campuses are at the center of their own social network.

Option #4

Connecting Through Community College Alumni Programs

Some two-year advancement programs have great alumni programs, yet most wish they had more. This very practical session will help you define your alumni, set expectations and establish a vision for your alumni program. Attendees will discuss best practices around alumni programs that are working at two-year institutions and evaluate what can be accomplished on a tight budget. This interactve program is guaranteed to provide insights and creative ideas that will lead to increased alumni engagement with your institution.

Sign up early — limited space!

Take part in one of these great opportunities to get valuable information from seasoned professionals — at a fraction of the typical cost. All preconference workshops are $75. You must register for the conference to participate.