Conference for College and University Foundations
Learning Objectives
Explore trends in data analytics, reporting, data privacy and risk management
Examine new ways of engaging donors
Explore how to balance ESG (Environmental Social Governance), MRI (Mission Related Investments) and DEIB responsibilities in the investment portfolio
Discuss the importance of incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into advancement activities and culture
Illustrate the key role educational foundations play and the ways they provide value to their institutions
Who Should Attend
Foundation Executives, including:
- CEOS and executive directors
- CFOs, controllers and other financial officers
- COOs and other administrative officers
- Legal counsel
- Senior staff and those who aspire to be
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Meet Your Chair
Christy Devocelle
Christy Devocelle joined the Foundation in 1997. As the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer (COO/CFO), she serves as a senior advisor to the UIF president and as Treasurer of the UIF board of directors— serving on the Budget & Finance, Audit, Investment Policy, Stewardship, Executive and Real Estate Special Advisory Committees of the Foundation Board. Christy oversees UIF’s business development, strategy, and financial operations—including the ongoing development of, and compliance with, policies and procedures. She leads a team responsible for gift and real estate acceptance and administration, accounting and finance, information technology and governance, advancement services, human resources, and marketing and communications.
Additionally, Christy participates in a series of training sessions at the three universities regarding gift acceptance, donor intent compliance, endowment management, and administrative policies and procedures. Prior to joining the Foundation, Christy was employed in the banking industry. Christy is a financial accounting graduate of Illinois State University, completed her MBA at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and is a registered Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
