Pre-Conference Workshops
Sunday, Dec. 14,
9 a.m.-noon
Only $75
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
The Power of the 'Ask' - It all Starts and Grows with Powerful Relationships
Ever wonder how some people possess skills that make them shine and stand out? They are able to walk into a room, create a presence, make connections and connect with more donations and gifts and walk away with stronger relationships and advocates. What are the tactics and strategies of "networking" that cause one to stand up and take note or to become engaged whether at a social function or business meeting. In the world marketplace, everyone is seen as a commodity and very often we find ourselves trying to catch up with our competition when it comes to fundraising. This session will focus on the opportunity of implementing the techniques of networking and how to connect, engage and interact with contacts and prospects to create and develop more connections in a positive relationship building way. We will discuss how fundraising is truly first "friend-raising" and how to develop and keep those powerful alliances and connections.
Andrea Nierenberg, President
The Nierenberg Group, Inc.
Option #2
Make the CASE for Your Alumni Association!
BTWBO (be there with bells on) or CWOT (Complete waste of time)? How are your alums responding to your program? Develop BFF (Best Friend Forever) relationships for your institution and B4YKI (before you know it) you alumni are supportive 2day, 2moro and 4ever! Whether your program is mature or just launching, alumni programs worldwide struggle with varying concerns about relevance. Are we relevant to our campus? Are we relevant to our alumni? If we aren't relevant, what are the consequences? Will your program be marginalized or worse absorbed by resource strapped development operations pressured to hit gigillion dollar targets. Discover how to define, measure and articulate the relevant impact alumni associations have.
Paul Clifford, Associate Vice Chancellor for Almuni Relations, East Carolina University Alumni Association
Option #3
Alumni Boards: Heaven or Hell?
Ah, board development! Difficult volunteers...engaging board members in a meaningful way...educating board members on being accurate voices for your institution. Don't miss this discussion that will share ways to create a feeling of ownership in a volunteer board that meets two or three times per year, yet serves an important purpose to your university.
Ralph Amos
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the UCLA Alumni Association
UCLA Alumni Association
Option #4
Generational Programming
Barbara Tartaglia
Associate VP and Principal Gifts Officer
University of Cincinnati Foundation
Option #5
An Annual Giving Tutorial: What's New, What's Not
Get the annual giving basics, including phone, mail and email solicitation techniques and the challenges and successes with each. You'll also have an opportunity to hear firsthand many of the current trends in annual giving. Discuss key benchmarks of a great program and share national data about public and private institutions. If you're interested in learning what is new in the annual giving profession, tracking trends, and learning about the key benchmarks of a great program, this session is for you.
Rob Henry, Executive Director of Emerging Constituencies
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Shaun Keister, Associate Vice President of Development
Penn State University
Deborah Kerr, Account Director
Target Analytics, a Blackbaud Company
Option #6
Magazine Workshop
This is a special pre-con designed for editors looking for a comprehensive program on alumni and university magazines. You'll explore the essentials of magazine writing, editing, design and production. Plus tips on how to perform a major makeover or make strategic tweaks that will take your magazine to new heights.
Teresa Scalzo, Director of Publications
Editor, Carleton College Voice
Carleton College
Sign up early—
seating is limited
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.
Take advantage of volunteer opportunities!
Become a member of the 2008 CASE V Conference Team by volunteering during the conference. Volunteers are needed as sessions hosts and staff for the Registration Desk, Local Hospitality/Information Center, and Session Host Center.