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Annual Conference for Donor Relations Professionals 2025
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
Unlocking Donor Retention: Crafting and Implementing an Effective Donor Matrix
Transform your donor relations strategy with the power of the Donor Matrix. This session will explore a step-by-step framework to create and implement a tailored donor matrix that aligns with your organization’s goals. Learn how to identify key donor behaviors, map effective communications, and integrate insights across teams to build stronger connections and drive engagement. With practical examples and actionable insights, you’ll leave equipped to enhance donor retention and take your stewardship strategy to the next level. Discover how this innovative tool can unlock the ultimate donor experience!
Speakers: Liz Menne, Associate, Donor Relations Group
Competencies: Industry or Sector ExpertiseIndustry or Sector Expertise
Experience Level: All Levels
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST
CASE/FundMiner Roundtable Results: Building a Foundation for Best Practices
In the fall of 2024, CASE partnered with FundMiner to launch a Roundtable Series aimed at exploring and developing a common framework for fund management practices, guidelines, and standards. These roundtables included 30+ CASE member institutions, addressing four key areas of fund management practice. This session will present the results from each of the four sessions, showcasing one institution in each discussion area:
• Fund management Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability
• Common Standards in Fund Management
• Impact and Financial Reporting
• Monitoring, Hygiene and Best Practices in Fund Management
• Fund management Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability
• Common Standards in Fund Management
• Impact and Financial Reporting
• Monitoring, Hygiene and Best Practices in Fund Management
Speakers: Chelsea Lamego, Co-Founder and CEO, FundMiner, Nick Campisi, Director of Data Science, Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingIndustry or Sector Expertise
Experience Level: Level 5- Expert Seasoned ProfessionalAll Levels
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PST
Using AI to Build and Strengthen Donor Relations
In this interactive session, explore how AI technology can revolutionize donor relations by streamlining processes, enhancing personalization, and uncovering actionable insights. We’ll discuss how AI tools can
assist in identifying and cultivating potential donors through predictive analytics, strengthen relationships with dynamic communication strategies, and improve stewardship by automating and customizing touch points. Participants will learn how AI-driven data analysis can uncover trends to inform strategic decisions and campaign readiness, all while maintaining a human-centered approach through active
listening and engagement. Designed for donor relations and advancement professionals at all levels, this session will equip you with practical strategies to integrate AI into your donor relations program, ensuring it is innovative, efficient, and future-ready.
assist in identifying and cultivating potential donors through predictive analytics, strengthen relationships with dynamic communication strategies, and improve stewardship by automating and customizing touch points. Participants will learn how AI-driven data analysis can uncover trends to inform strategic decisions and campaign readiness, all while maintaining a human-centered approach through active
listening and engagement. Designed for donor relations and advancement professionals at all levels, this session will equip you with practical strategies to integrate AI into your donor relations program, ensuring it is innovative, efficient, and future-ready.
Speakers: Andrew Weller, Dean of Admissions and Enrollment, The Birch Wathen Lenox School, Andrew Esparza, Founder, Kingdom Analytics
Competencies: Industry or Sector ExpertiseStrategic Thinking