Pre-Conference Workshops
Cost: $100
Sunday 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Individual Giving: Findings From the Most Recent Research at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Superior B
Individual giving constitutes the biggest share of charitable contributions in the U.S., an important funding source for the nonprofit sector, and a phenomena interconnected with the development of civil society. In this presentation, Patrick Rooney, Executive Director at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and professor of economics and philanthropic studies, will share the most recent findings on giving by households and giving by foundations in the broader context of global and American philanthropy. The discussed studies will include 2007 Center on Philanthropy Panel Study, 2010 Bank of America Merrill Lynch Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy, and 2010 Giving USA report.
— Patrick Rooney, Executive Director , The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Campaigning Unmasked: An Interactive Workshop on Campaign Readiness
Michigan A
his pre-conference workshop is ideal for those in the early stages of planning a multi-year, single purpose or comprehensive campaign or those contemplating beginning a campaign in the next six to 12 months. During this hands-on, work session we will discuss: A brief overview of various types of campaigns and the right role for each type Campaign phases: the implications for your institution and your team, Critical success factors for campaign readiness: how to move from risk to readiness, the role of vision and how to prepare your leadership donors for a meaningful feasibility study, Developing a campaign cabinet, engaging board members and other donors, monitoring success at each phase, including how to avoid the Annual Giving Dip. Get your questions asked from leaders who have run successful campaigns from $5 million to $500 million. Leave with tools and resources The Osborne Group usually only shares with current campaign clients. Get connected to a terrific network of other institutions and be ready to take the next steps to lead your institution's campaign.
— Laura Goodwin, Vice President, The Osborne Group
— Marcia Sloan Latta , Vice President for Advancement , DePauw University
Innovative Alumni Programs for Your Toolbox
Superior A
Development teams collect a large amount of data on donors, but often that data is used solely for fundraising. Applying that research to alumni programming can help drive everything from strategic direction to talking points. Lake Forest College has seen significant growth in the effectiveness of alumni programs by applying data that already exists on the system. This presentation will cover how to use screening and giving data to get more for your cocktail dollars. Also, see how Purdue University has added innovative ideas to engage alumni throughout the U.S. and abroad. Ivy Tech Community College is the nation's largest state-wide community college with single accreditation. It is the state's largest public post-secondary institution serving nearly 200,000 students a year. Hear from their new director for alumni engagement about his plans to engage their thousands of alumni.
— Kirk Cerny, President and CEO, Purdue Alumni Association
— Timothy State, Associate Vice President of Alumni Programs, Lake Forest College
— Christopher W. Hancock, Director for Alumni Engagement, Ivy Tech Community College
Million-Dollar Words: Writing Workshop for Fundraisers
Erie
How do you put your schools big ideas into words that resonate with your donors? Whether you fear it or love it, writing remains the heart of all fundraising communications. This session is a unique opportunity for writers, marketers and managers to work together through some of the most common writing challenges we face in fundraising. In a series of collaborative workshop exercises, we'll take on that most august yet mystifying document "the case statement" then work on adapting case language for print and direct mail pieces, video and event scripts, volunteer talking points, and web and social media applications. Best of all, the examples we use will be YOURS bring a sample of your institution's writing to develop through our workshop exercises. Whether you're thinking about your next great campaign or the regular communications you send out every day, this session is a chance to share ideas with fellow communicators, strengthen your institution's voice and build the writing skills we use every day but emphasize too rarely in professional development.
— Andrew Brommel, Director of Communications , Campbell & Company
— Julie Quinlan Brame, Vice President for College Advancement, Alverno College
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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 $100. You must register for the conference to participate.
For more information, contact Angela Davis, Purdue University
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