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District V Annual Conference 2025
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Women Navigating Advancement Leadership
Join in a conversation about the context and experiences of women in advancement leadership. Explore research on the field, hear from a panel of women leaders, and explore best practices and resources to encourage and support women’s journeys to leadership. This session aims to motivate, empower, and energize--whether you are looking for networking, planning for career growth, seeking to enhance your leadership skills, or creating organizational environments where women leaders can thrive.
Speakers: Dana Cummings, Founder & CEO, Dana Starr Cummings Consulting, Jeri Pat Gabbert, Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropic Officer, Porter County Community Foundation, Julie Melton, Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Richland Community College, Genevieve Shaker, Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership, IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Lindsay Vahl Dean, Assistant Vice President, Alumni Engagement and Executive Director, Northwestern Alumni Association, Northwestern University
Competencies: Leadership
Experience Level: All Levels
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM CT
The Power of Play: Building Blocks for Bold Ideas
What are the building blocks of engaging content creation? They're not what you might expect. This session explores how to create environments that set the stage for bold ideas and big results. We’ll focus on actionable strategies within your control, whether you’re leading a team or creating content yourself. Leave energized and ready to transform your content strategy with practical techniques that maximize your existing resources.
Speakers: Megan Walsh, Digital Marketing Strategist, University of Iowa Center For Advancement, Rebekah Tilley, Asst VP, Communications & Marketing, University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingEmotional Intelligence
Experience Level: All LevelsLevel 3
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM CT
Data-Driven Volunteerism: Transforming Engagement into Philanthropy
How can volunteerism fuel lifelong connections and lead to transformational giving? In this interactive session, we’ll explore data-driven strategies to enhance volunteer engagement and recognition, connecting these efforts to philanthropy. Whether you're running a small program or managing a large alumni network, you’ll discover adaptable tools and tactics to build meaningful volunteer experiences that inspire deeper relationships and drive financial support. You will learn how to leverage data to identify engagement gaps and opportunities, create personalized recognition strategies that resonate with volunteers, and connect volunteerism to the donor pipeline, transforming alumni involvement into impactful giving. Through case studies, discussions, and actionable exercises, you’ll leave equipped to build a volunteer program that not only engages but also fosters a culture of giving. Ready to transform volunteerism into philanthropy? This session is for you.
Speakers: Madison Vaughn, Assistant Director, Volunteerism, Purdue for Life Foundation
Competencies: Business and Financial AcumenStrategic Thinking