Professional Development
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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 12:30-1:30 p.m.
In Search of a job in Advancement
What are the common most needed jobs in advancement? Which jobs require the least education? What jobs are easist to break into? What jobs are available for alumni administrators, fundraisers, public relations managers, publication editors and others? Discover resources available to make a lateral move or advance to another position.
— Marquis Miller, Chief Tessera, The Business Mosaic
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Monday 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Mentors: Everyone Should Have One
Resource Center
Do you have a mentor? If not, do you know how to identify and ask someone to be a mentor? What qualities make a good mentor? If you have a mentor, is one enough? What is the role of a mentor? Discover more about the wonderful world of mentorship. It doesn't matter what level you are in your career, everyone can use a mentor every now and then.
— William A. Biebuyck, Jr., Vice President for University Advancement, University of St. Francis
— Guy Summers, PCC, Executive Coach, Farrell Group, L.L.C.
— Courtney M. Weeks, Associate Director for Major Gifts , Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
— Monica Woods, Executive Director of Alumni Relations, University of Indianapolis
Monday 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Resume Review
Resource Center
This session addresses realities regarding career tools and discusses options for ensuring that your resume is an effective personal introduction. Whether in an active search or considering advancement within your current organization, it is critical to distinguish yourself effectively in this competitive environment. Please bring a copy of your resume to be reviewed by our panelists and one-on-one, time permitting.
— Marian Alexander DeBerry, Director, Talent Manager, Campbell & Company
— Stacey O'Malley, Assistant Vice President, CCS
Monday 8:30-11:30 a.m.
CASE V Town Hall Meeting
The first-ever CASE V Town Hall Meeting is your opportunity to explore a variety of current trends and issues facing advancement programs today. Moderated by Jeff Liebermann, chair of the CASE V Board of Directors, this interactive session will focus on your questions and needs. A panel of current CASE Commissioners will offer perspectives from recent commission meetings.
— Jeff Leibermann, Executive Director of Development, University of Iowa Foundation
— Don Kojich, Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communication, University of Illinois Foundation
— Julie Houpt, Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Denison University
— Ralph Amos, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations, UCLA
Tuesday 10:45-12:15 p.m.
Language and Influence
Resource Center
How important is language when it comes to communicating what individuals want for professional development opportunities? Is there a "secret language" that upper management looks for when recruiting and hiring personnel? This session will explore concepts of establishing connections from individuals who may be in positions to offer influence for professional growth and help you identify some of these indviduals.
— Marquis Miller, Chief Tessera, The Business Mosaic
— Lisa May Simpson, Principal, LMS Coaching & Consulting