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Summer Institute in Educational Fundraising 2024
Summer Institute in Educational Fundraising 2024
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
QCD, CGA, CRT: Oh, my! Planned Giving 101
Planned giving or gift planning is often thought of as complicated and highly specialized. Moreover, it can engender discomfort among donors, volunteers and staff with its focus on mortality. On the other hand, it is one of the most meaningful ways to work with donors to help them consider the legacy they want to leave to their families and other causes that matter to them. Come learn how you can work with colleagues, institutional leaders, and volunteers to hone your gift planning skills.
Speakers: Trish Jackson, Chief Advancement Officer, Northfield Mount Hermon School
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Major Gift Stewardship: Art of Saying Thank You & Preparing for the Next Ask
Our best prospects are philanthropic partners already invested in our mission and dreams for the future. How effectively we thank a benefactor for a gift determines, in large part, whether an additional commitment will be made. Explore meaningful strategies to make your "thank you" an important step in cultivating that next gift.
Speakers: Armin Afsahi, Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development, University of Chicago, Jen McGrath, Deputy Executive Director of Donor Engagement and Communications for Resource Development, MIT
4:45 PM - 5:45 PM CT
Closing Plenary Sessions and Institute Wrap-Up
Join the full faculty to discuss your career in fundraising, lessons learned and unlearned, and take with you some final words of wisdom.
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CT
All Institutes Closing Celebration
Join new friends and colleagues at one of Madison’s coolest venues, The Sylvee, for festive food, drinks, and music. Plan to bring your dancing shoes and favorite karaoke songs. Shuttle service will begin at 6:15 pm. Conference badge required for entry.