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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT
Alumni in Training
Students are students for a fraction of the time that they will be alumni yet so little work is done with current students to teach them what it means to be engaged and involved as an alum. Most students-alumni-donor pipeline best practices currently in use were designed for a now-outdated constituency. The world has changed. The demographics of students have shifted, including more first-generation and students from underrepresented backgrounds. We now live in a digital world where online and hybrid opportunities for engagement are no longer outliers, they are practically required. A consumerist approach to education points to a more transactional experience rather than an immersive, developmental one. We must find ways to demonstrate the value of engaged alumni and donors and acknowledge that the student-alumni-donor paradigm has shifted. One-size-fits-all approaches are no longer acceptable. Drawing on findings from their research, Drs. Gilbert and Brinton have put together a toolkit that advancement professionals and campus partners can use to teach Alumni in Training not only the “how-to” but also the “why” of alumni engagement. This interactive session will provide opportunities for attendees to explore the toolkit in action and learn ways to jumpstart a student’s alumni role identity.
Speakers: Matthew Brinton, Director for Advancement for Student Life, University of Washington, Corynn Gilbert, Director of Development, Bushnell University
Experience Level: All Levels
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT
Findings from the Field - Leading Impactful Change for the Whole Organization
The way we approach DEI in Advancement is changing. We’re moving beyond education and training. Many of us are getting past the “why” and moving toward the “how” phase of our DEI journeys; we’re starting to form best practices and share results. As we seek more equitable ways to operate, engage with stakeholders, and communicate, we’re stepping closer to truly living our values. At the University of Washington, we’ve taken action, working towards our values of equity and belonging in meaningful ways.
At the University of Washington Advancement, we have been calculated in establishing meaningful cross-team, cross-unit committees and groups dedicated to culture, practice, and policy change. Our committee structure is unique, and we can share how this work shapes our organization. We have also developed our DEI strategic plan and lead with a set of DEI values, all created in partnership with one of our committees. Our session will focus on how our leadership invested in DEI in UA and how we’ve moved from “why” with our vision and values, to planning and action.
Speakers: Leilani Lewis, Director: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, University of Washington, Isi Ogwude, Associate Director of Equity & Inclusion, University of Washington
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingLeadership
Experience Level: All Levels
Topics: Diversity & Inclusion
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM PT
A "Feast" Of Good Things
The Washington State University Alumni Association works with multiple partners across the university system to produce a series of exclusive winemaker dinners each fall, called The Feast. These exclusive dinners feature a different Wine-By-Cougars winery for each dinner, showcasing the achievements WSU alumni are making in the wine industry. Executive Chef for the Carson College of Business School of Hospitality Business Management (HBM), works with students to bring guests expertly crafted, WSU-focused fare. Researchers and faculty members from the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences will also speak during the event, to provide further insight into the food products and research taking place in the college. The Feast also incorporates the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, which hosts the reception prior to the dinner and includes a brief discussion with the museum director. Guests are also treated to entertainment by the WSU Marching Band.
We will discuss the planning process involved for this unique engagement opportunity, and how events of this nature can be used to cultivate potential donors and current donors by showcasing highlights of the university. This type of event is also a useful tool for alumni engagement.
Speakers: Michelle Snyder, Co-Chief Development Officer, Washington State University, Kira Walters, Manager of Membership & Development, Washington State University, Kim Mueller, Director, Alumni Engagement, Washington State University
Competencies: Relationship Building
Experience Level: All Levels
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Anatomy of an alumni magazine transformation
alumni UBC recently undertook a review of its magazine, TREK, culminating in a new content strategy, print design and website. It more than doubled online readership and led to a Grand Gold at the 2022 Circle of Excellence Awards as best designed alumni print magazine. This session covers the extensive research and strategic work undertake prior to the relaunch, and the subsequent roll out encompassing the refreshed brand and new magazine features to meet reader interests, including multimedia.
Speakers: Steve Kennedy, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications, alumni UBC, The University of British Columbia
Experience Level: All Levels
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Considering Frameworks to Imbed DEIAB In Your Organization
In response to current events, WSU Advancement colleagues came together in May 2020 to discuss how to bring diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to the forefront of our work in Advancement. Two years later, the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access and Belonging (DEIAB) Leadership Council is formally established with a charter, 8 leadership positions and 2 standing committees, reporting directly to the CEO of the WSU Foundation and VP for Advancement. Join us as we share our journey to create a DEIAB Leadership Council and how to take our lessons learned and apply them to your organization. This session will include a guide for how to center DEIAB as values in your organization. We will discuss frameworks and organizational structures that reflect those values, and will enable you to work collaboratively with leadership and engage with everyone in your organization to make change and sustain educational growth. Participants will learn how WSU Advancement came to their current structure for DEI and discuss strategies and potential formats for imbedding DEIAB at their home campus/organization.
Speakers: Kelly Welch, Talent Acquisition & Retention Specialist, Washington State University, Camille Vaughn, Director of Development, Washington State University, Christie Cotterill, Director of Development, Washington State University
Competencies: Global and Cultural CompetenceRelationship BuildingEmotional IntelligenceStrategic ThinkingLeadership
Experience Level: All Levels
Topics: Diversity & Inclusion
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM PT
New Perspectives on Building Inclusive Naming & Recognition Practices
The landscape of naming and recognition policies and standard practices is experiencing a significant evolution and shift toward inclusivity and community-based approaches, particularly due to several exceptional gifts at high-profile institutions at a time when the sector is grappling with its own inherent power dynamics. We’ll explore the recent trends of naming and recognition practices and illuminate a path forward to shift policies and programs toward more inclusive and community-centric approaches. Through thoughtful discussion and new perspectives, we’ll provide an opportunity for reflection and evaluation of organizations’ naming and recognition practices – and offer steps to establish a clear understanding of the community’s needs, interests, and opinions.
Speakers: Sarah Marino, Vice President, Campbell & Company, Cassie Carter, Vice President, Campbell & Company, Sandra Midkiff, Director of Development, Seattle Academy, Alyssa Owens, Marketing Manager, Campbell Company
Experience Level: All Levels
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM PT
Create Meaningful Conversations: A 1619 Project Podcast Listening Group
In the summer of 2020, colleagues from across University of Oregon's Advancement came together for peer-facilitated conversations about the 1619 Project Podcast series. The 1619 Project Podcast Listening Series made space for staff from a predominantly white university to better understand the history of Black Americans, explore the contemporary reverberations and repercussions of that history, and build a more inclusive community together. Join the three facilitators of the Listening Series to hear how the project developed, tips for facilitating sensitive conversations among colleagues, and strategies to utilize cultural events to strengthen a work community.
Speakers: Jenny Minniti- Shippey, Assistant Director of Development, University of Oregon, Rubi Harney, Executive Assistant, Federal Affairs & Community Relations, University of Oregon, Tina Rinaldi, Director of Donor Relations, University of Oregon
Competencies: Global and Cultural CompetenceIntegrity and ProfessionalismRelationship BuildingEmotional Intelligence
Experience Level: All Levels
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM PT
RISING STARS – Where did they rise to and how did they get there?
Panel discussion will begin at 8:30
Join us for a panel discussion with four former Rising Star Awardees to hear where they are now, how they got there, the challenges they had to overcome, the lessons they learned along the way, and what drives them. Finally, hear where they aspire to go next!
Rising Star Awards honor individuals with 3 to 5 years of experience in the advancement professions of Alumni Relations, Communications and Marketing, Advancement Services, and Philanthropy, recognizing the accomplishments of those whose early success bodes well for future leadership and achievement.
Speakers: Renee Gordon, Executive Director of Development, University of Oregon, Corey Joseph Dobbs, Associate Director of Development, Clark College Foundation, Eric Chow, Alumni Engagement Officer, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Alexa Makhani, Assistant Director of Relationship Management, Washington State University Foundation, Michael Reza, Associate Vice President Portland Development and Alumni Engagement, University of Oregon
Experience Level: All Levels
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
Old Skool vs. New & Cool: Tried & True and Emerging Ideas in Campaigns
What strategies and practices remain the bedrocks of successful campaigns? How are changes in how we see the world influencing the structure and focus of campaigns? Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of campaigns. Together we will explore practices that that have stood the test of time, those that are evolving, and some we may leave behind.
Speakers: Lisa Thomas, Sr. Associate VP, Advancement Strategy and Campaigns, and Principal Strategy Officer, University of Washington, Tamara Michel Josserand, Vice President, Development, University of Washington
Competencies: Industry or Sector ExpertiseStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All Levels
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PT
Managing Remote And Hybrid Teams : Key Concepts For Success
Managing teams in remote and hybrid work requires even more acumen and understanding of key concepts in team management. The concepts and tactics described in this presentation will help team leaders – and team members – understand how they can contribute to building a powerful, aligned team where each person feels they are seen and heard, and understands how their contribution is important to the whole.
At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will have tactics that will help them:
• Create a safe environment for all team members to express their opinions and ideas
• Unpack and lessen personal differences and misunderstandings that arise
• Understand the critical roles of each team member
• Embrace the power of co-creation
• Generate alignment on purpose and vision
The session will also discuss communication tactics that help managers and team members operating in a remote enviroment.
Speakers: Judy Asbury, Assistant Dean, Communications & External Relations, Lewis & Clark Law School
Competencies: Integrity and ProfessionalismRelationship BuildingEmotional IntelligenceStrategic ThinkingLeadership
Topics: Diversity & Inclusion