Program
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM EST
Pre-Conference Registration and Breakfast
Stop by to check in for your pre-conference and enjoy breakfast. Separate registration required for pre-conference sessions.
Preconference Workshop
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Pre-Conference: Building a Strong Foundation: A Pre-Conference for Newcomers to Advancement
Preconference Workshop
Preconference Workshop
Plenary
Elective Session
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST
A Promise to Our Community: Launching a Free College Program in Rural Appalachia
Speakers: Amy Greear, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Mountain Empire Community College, Kristen Westover, President, Mountain Empire Community College, Keith Wilson, MECC Foundation Vice Chair, Mountain Empire Community College
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingLeadership
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career
Elective Session
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Charting Community College's Path Forward – A Case Study in Strategic Planning
Speakers: Mautra Jones, President, Oklahoma City Community College, Tracey Storey, Associate Vice President of Nonprofit Enterprise Strategic Planning, BWF
Competencies: LeadershipStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 6: Leadership/ Transforming Seasoned Professional
Elective Session
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST
How To Turn An Alumni Event into a $900,000 Fundraising Event
Discover how Community College of Philadelphia transformed their annual alumni awards event into a gala that raised an astounding $900,000. Join us as we unveil the secrets behind this remarkable feat, delving into the strategic selection of honorees, the management of stakeholder expectations throughout the planning of the event, and invaluable insights garnered along the way.
Through real-life examples and engaging discussions, you'll learn how to identify events with untapped potential at your own institution and leverage our proven tactics to take your fundraising endeavors to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the power of events to maximize your philanthropic success!
Speakers: Leslie Bluestone, Associate Vice President, Philanthropic Development, Community College of Philadelphia, Louisa Kopp, Director, Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, Community College of Philadelphia
Competencies: Industry or Sector Expertise
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career
Elective Session
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST
Creating your Case for Support: A Foundation and Marketing Love Story
What's possible when the Educational Foundation and College Advancement join forces for
good? Join our session on partnering with Marketing and Communications to craft a
compelling case for support for your Educational Foundation that moves the donor community
and beyond. Gain practical strategies, effective techniques, and compelling outcomes to
enhance your fundraising efforts.
Speakers: Jessi Moon, Director of Major & Planned Giving / Associate ED, Oakton College Educational Foundation, Andrea Lehmacher, Director of Marketing, Oakton College
Competencies: Integrity and ProfessionalismRelationship Building
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career
Elective Session
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST
Developing the Board your Institution Needs
Speakers: Gretchen Wood, Vice President, Institutional Advancement and Executive Director, MCC Foundation, Monroe Community College, Katherine Sawyer, Chief Advancement Officer / AVP of Marketing & Communications / Foundation Executive Director, Oakton College
Competencies: LeadershipStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 5: Expert/ Seasoned Professional
Elective Session
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST
From promise to practice: how an accelerated endowment campaign helped a college transform their advancement operations
Speakers: Rebecca McDermott, Director of Grants Development, Hagerstown Community College, Ashley Whaley, Senior Director of College Advancement, Hagerstown Community College
Competencies: LeadershipStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career
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