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Executives in Advancement

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Please confirm the session times and locations in the program book you will receive when you arrive at the conference.

Sunday 12:30-1:45 p.m.

(Management)

Advancement and Government Relations: Why we Need Each Other

Mayfair

Brian Flahaven, Director of Government Relations and Institutionally Related Foundations for CASE, will lead a panel of professionals to discuss the importance of a close partnership between advancement staff and the state and federal relations staff of colleges and universities.

— Brian Flahaven, Director, Government Relations and Institutionally Related Foundations, CASE

— Jennifer L. Kunde, Director, Government Relations , Northwestern University

Monday 9:15-10:30 a.m.

(Alumni, Communications, Development, Management)

Effective Internal Communications: Building Strong Morale, Teamwork, Enthusiasm and Confidence with Staff

Ontario

The basis of a good environment starts with effective communications and interpersonal relationships. This session will help senior executives see how their actions and interactions with staff can have a major impact on creating an environment where staff can be happy and productive and thus reduce low morale and staff turnover.

— Andrea R. Nierenberg, President, The Nierenberg Group

Monday 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

(Development, Management)

A Navigational Guide: Advancement Director to Advancement Vice President

Ontario

Interested in running your own advancement shop? Get insight to the path taken by a couple professionals who offer suggestions on steps you might take.

— Jeff Lorber, Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director, Southern Illinois University Foundation

— Laura Simic, Senior Associate Vice President of Development and Campaign Director, Creighton University

Monday 2-3:15 p.m.

(Development, Management)

A Partnership for Success: Utilizing Counsel in Your Campaign

Chicago X

Learn how one advancement vice president joined forces with a consultant to execute a very successful comprehensive campaign.

— Julie Houpt, Vice President, University Resources and Public Affairs, Denison University

— Susan L. Washburn, Principal, Washburn & McGoldrick, Inc.

Monday 3:45-5 p.m.

(Development, Management)

A Dean's View from Inside Advancement

Chicago X

The relationship between the central fundraising office and the academic deans is critical in a constituency-based program. What can we do to make sure those relationships are strong? Get the answer to this question from two deans who became advancement vice presidents.

— Gary A. Giamartino, Dean and Professor of Management, School of Business, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

— Dianne Ashby, Vice President for University Advancement, Illinois State University

Tuesday 7:30-9 a.m.

(Alumni, Communications, Development, Management, Two-Year/Independent Schools)

A Presidential Panel

Chicago X

Be a part of this special opportunity to network with fellow executives in advancement. Hear from a panel of college and university presidents and chancellors. The panel will be moderated by John Lippincott, CASE President.

— John Lippincott, President, CASE

— Richard H. Dorman, President, Westminster College

— Robert L. Breuder, President, William Rainey Harper College

— John G. Peters, President, Northern Illinois University

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Tuesday 9:15-10:30 a.m.

(Development, Management, Two-Year/Independent Schools)

Stewardship: Diary of a Mad Alumnus

Chicago X

A Philanthropist, volunteer, and board member--John Altman's gifts have benefitted dozens of charities, colleges, and organizations. In this session, Mr. Altman discusses his attempts to give away his money, and the challenges he faced doing so!

— John W. Altman, Volunteer, Miami University

Tuesday 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

(Alumni, Communications, Development, Management)

The Changing Landscape of Advancement

Chicago X

Alumni affinity programs in possible jeopardy! Government dictated endowment spending minimum! Emergency communications plans! This panel of experts will discuss emerging issues in the advancement world and how today's headlines might shape the face of tomorrow's advancement programs.

— Kathy L. Bickel, Vice President, Outreach and Engagement, The Ohiio State University Alumni Association

— Elizabeth H. King, President and CEO, Wichita State University Foundation

— Linda S. Davidson, Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumi Affairs, The University of Tennessee

— Howard Lipman, Vice President for University Advancement, President and CEO of The Ohio University Foundation , Ohio University - University Advancement Office