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Annual Conference for Donor Relations Professionals 2025
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
Redefining The Campaign Celebration Donor Experience By Showcasing Impact
Discover how UB celebrated its monumental $1 billion fundraising campaign by putting impact and donor experience at the forefront. This presentation delves into the strategy behind the success, showcasing key events, innovative marketing approaches, and impactful communications that brought the campaign to life. Learn how personalized donor stewardship throughout the campaign celebration period enhanced engagement and fostered lasting relationships. Join us for an inside look at the tactics and creativity that not only achieved but celebrated this historic milestone.
Speakers: Nicole Shepherd, Assistant Vice President for Stewardship and Communications, University at Buffalo, Jennifer Silverman Van Treese, Director of Donor Recognition Programs, University at Buffalo
Competencies: Relationship BuildingStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: All LevelsAll 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
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM PST
Tech-Driven Impact: Elevating Engagement and Streamlining Workflow
Join us for "Tech-Driven Impact: Elevating Engagement and Streamlining Workflow” -
a session designed to inspire and equip nonprofit professionals. Explore innovative technologies that amplify donor impact, elevate storytelling, and boost retention while simplifying workloads. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, you’ll gain actionable insights to creatively and efficiently transform your approach to donor engagement. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just starting your digital journey, this session will empower you to revolutionize your strategies and make a lasting impact.
a session designed to inspire and equip nonprofit professionals. Explore innovative technologies that amplify donor impact, elevate storytelling, and boost retention while simplifying workloads. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, you’ll gain actionable insights to creatively and efficiently transform your approach to donor engagement. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just starting your digital journey, this session will empower you to revolutionize your strategies and make a lasting impact.
Speakers: Angela Altamore, Associate Vice President, Donor Relations and Experience, BWF, Marian Johnson, Executive Director, Donor Experience, Western University
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingIndustry or Sector Expertise
Experience Level: All LevelsAll Levels