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2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
The Enrollment Cliff: How We Start Preparing
We’ve heard about the enrollment cliff and its likely impact on higher education. For her dissertation, Dr. Carrie Phillips researched how marketing strategies might help mitigate this cliff. This session shares findings from visiting with chief marketing officers about how they’re preparing. The session will begin with a high-level overview of the enrollment cliff followed by a deep dive into how marketing strategies might lessen the impact. You’ll hear about the challenges participants face, strategies they’re exploring and best practices to consider. As you’re looking to navigate change at your institution, this session is a great place to start.
Speakers: Carrie Phillips, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Competencies: Relationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All Levels
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
Use It or Lose It! Collaborative Fund Utilization
We all know you can’t ask for the next unless you have successfully stewarded (and spent!) the last one. Join us as we dive into the complexities of fund compliance and utilization programs, what makes them successful (or not!), and the indispensable partnerships across your division and the campus that ensure their success. Whether you are in advancement services or a frontline fundraiser, everyone has a role to play in this space. We will explore the core components of a program that ensures your philanthropic funds are spent according to donor intent and to maximum capacity. We will explore strategies to strengthen collaboration between multiple key stakeholders for a more cohesive and effective approach. From data, reporting, metrics, and engagement and education programs, we will cover what you need to strengthen and streamline your fund stewardship program. Using real-life case studies from two rock solid donor compliance programs in the District, we'll give you all the tools you need to ensure success in this challenging space.
Speakers: Sarah Sims, Associate Vice President of Donor Engagement, Texas State University
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingBusiness and Financial Acumen
Experience Level: All Levels
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM CT
Leveraging Funding to Meet Student Needs
Advancement and Development services are approaching a new horizon when working with internal employees and external partners. Through discovery work, Dallas College Advancement and Development has created a new model for leveraging funding using network systems to support students and provide partners with a roadmap for success. This session will explore the new model, its benefits, and how it can be used to create a more efficient and effective way to manage sponsored program projects.
Speakers: Adrienne Thompson, Senior Director of Advancement Strategy & Intergration, Dallas College, Tricia Thomas-Anderson, Senior Director, Sponsored Programs, Dallas College
Competencies: Relationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All LevelsLevel 5
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CT
It's Not Just the Money: Developing a Culture of Strategic Grant Seeking
This session challenges the traditional model of community college grant development which can be reactive and inefficient. Leaders from the Dallas College Advancement & Development team will share why and how they have shifted toward a culture of strategic grant seeking. Learn how to use grants strategically to advance the innovation efforts of your college in a proactive and effective way. Participants will gain tools, insights, and strategies they can immediately deploy.
Speakers: Robin Donovan, Senior Director, Sponsored Programs, Dallas College, Solomon Tention, Senior Director, Pre-Award, Dallas College
Competencies: LeadershipStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All Levels
Topics: Community Colleges
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
Unlocking Legacy Potential: A Case Study on Planned Giving Strategies
Discover the Power of Planned Giving: Join us as we delve into a College Foundation's journey towards establishing a robust legacy program. Learn firsthand how strategic investments paved the way to identify and engage planned giving prospects, securing invaluable future gift intentions.
Explore the Path to Lasting Impact: Uncover the transformative potential of planned gifts in ensuring the enduring success and sustainability of your institution. Gain insights into effective strategies for cultivating meaningful donor relationships and fostering a legacy of support.
Join us as we navigate the roadmap to securing your institution's future through intentional planned giving initiatives
Speakers: Jeff Grandy, Vice President, Client Development, Catapult Fundraising Inc., John Sanchez, Executive Director for University Advancement, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingIndustry or Sector Expertise