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Conference for Community College Advancement 2024
Conference for Community College Advancement 2024
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
Synergizing Success: Crafting an Effective Institutional Advancement Team
This session delves into the intricate process of consolidating foundational elements, marketing efforts, and grants management within a unified division, fostering seamless collaboration and maximizing impact. Discover the crucial steps involved in assembling the right team, harnessing diverse skill sets, and cultivating a culture of excellence. Learn firsthand the transformative power of cohesive teamwork and the remarkable achievements made possible when the right people are empowered to drive institutional advancement forward.
Speakers: Loren McGinnis, Annual Giving & Alumni Engagement Coordinator, Richland Community College
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingLeadership
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
High-Impact College-Foundation Partnerships to Grow Philanthropy
Strategic institution-foundation alignment and board engagment are drivers of fundraising success. At many community colleges, the foundation board represents an untapped resource and campus and foundation leaders are out of step. This session will share strategies to engage the foundation board as philanthropic leaders and develop a high-impact college-foundation partnership focused on growing major gifts. We will share guidance on foundation strategy and planning, board development, and practices to foster a culture of collaboration between college and foundaiton leaders.
Speakers: David Bass, Executive Director Philanthropic Governance, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, Betheny Reid, CEO, Betheny Reid Consulting
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingLeadership
Experience Level: Level 6: Leadership/ Transforming Seasoned Professional
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST
How to Multiply Your Advancement and Marketing Teams' Impact through Social Media Advocacy at No Cost
Imagine expanding your advancement and marketing team without stretching your budget. At Carroll Community College, we unlocked this possibility through a transformative approach to social media employee advocacy. By empowering our faculty and staff to amplify their professional brands and thought leadership online, we've not only broadened our institutional reach but have also deepened our community connections and ventured into new networks. This presentation will explore the pivotal role of social media advocacy as a budget-friendly strategy, increasing awareness, enhancing alumni relations, boosting fundraising efforts, and building strategic partnerships—all at no additional cost.
Speakers: Maya Demishkevich, CMO, Carroll Community College
Competencies: LeadershipStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 4: Senior/ Experienced Mid-Career
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 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
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Case Study: Tyler Junior College Foundation Planned Giving
Planned gifts ensure the future of your institution, so learn how Tyler Junior College Foundation invested into developing an intentional legacy program TODAY that will lead them to their planned giving prospects TOMORROW!
Speakers: Jeff Grandy, Vice President, Client Development, Catapult Fundraising Inc., Mitch Andrews, VP, Institutional Advancement & CAO
ED, Tyler Junior College Foundation, Tyler Junior College (TJC)
Competencies: Industry or Sector ExpertiseStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Place Based Fundraising: Community Colleges as Anchor Institutions
Community Colleges fulfill their anchor institution role by fostering access to postsecondary education, supporting local economies, addressing critical workforce shortages, and contributing to public health infrastructure. In this session, you will learn about how to incorporate into your fundraising strategies your Community College’s knowledge and expertise of your local community to help achieve lasting and transformative change, both for the school, and surrounding area.
Speakers: Holly M Davis, Director, CASE@Campus, Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Competencies: Industry or Sector ExpertiseStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 4: Senior/ Experienced Mid-Career
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
The Call is Coming From Inside the Building: Establishing Alumni Councils Inside Local Employers
Imagine your alumni advocating for your school inside your largest community employers, connecting you to resources and opening partnership opportunities. This presentation features insights from an Alumni Council leader, as well as the infrastructure and relationship building ideas that helped to make this possible.
Speakers: Chris Downing, Executive Director, Development, Heartland Community College, Gena Glover, Director, Alumni and Community Relations, Heartland Community College, Melissa Jewett, Chief Administrator, Fort Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingRelationship Building
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Giving Day Magic: A Salt Lake Community College Success Story!
Bob Whittaker, Executive Director of the Salt Lake Community College Foundation, alongside SLCC's partners at Gravyty, will share wisdom and practical takeaways from SLCC's 2024 Giving Day, their most successful Giving Day yet, and their plans to build on this success in future campaigns. Enjoy a deep dive into SLCC's innovative use of student ambassadors, video communications, and giving gamification, along with their latest endeavour of rolling out Texting as part of their engagement strategy. SLCC's technology partners at Gravyty will co-host the session and share further insight into how other colleges are riding the next wave of digital fundraising innovation!
Speakers: Bob Whittaker, Executive Director, Salt Lake Community College Foundation, Amy Weinberg, Account Executive, Gravyty
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingIndustry or Sector Expertise
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST
From nothing to something- Building the alumni association.
Diablo Valley College has tried no less than six times to create an alumni association. We tried again. Did it work? Come find out as we discuss the planning, implementation and results of yet another attempt to connect with our alumni.
Speakers: Jim Blair, Director of College Advancement, Diablo Valley College, Charley Daly, Alumni Manager, Diablo Valley College
Competencies: LeadershipStrategic Thinking
Experience Level: Level 3: Practicing/ Maturing Mid-Career