Professional Fundraising

Professional Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders

Previous Attendees: UCLA University of Alabama University of Alabama Birmingham University of Alaska Anchorage University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of Central Florida University of Central Oklahoma University of Chicago University of Colorado University of Dallas University of Delaware University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hawaii University of Houston University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana University of Iowa University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Maryland University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Memphis University of Miami University of Minnesota University of Montana University of Nebraska University of New Mexico University of North Carolina University of North Carolina at Charlotte University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of North Texas University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of South Alabama University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Sydney University of Tennessee University of Tennessee Chattanooga University of Texas at Austin University of Utah University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee University of Wyoming Utah State University Utah Valley University Victoria University Villanova University Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Tech University Wake Forest University Webster University West Liberty University Western Illinois University Wichita State University William Penn Charter School Wright State University Wyoming Catholic College Yale School of Nursing Yale University Abilene Christian University Alabama State University American University Arizona State University Arkansas State University Auburn University Auburn University Montgomery Aurora University Boise State University Boston University California Lutheran University System California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Bakersfield California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles

Fundraising in 2015 and beyond is essential. Challenging. Daunting. Perhaps intimidating. Yet demographically, the opportunity has never been greater to obtain philanthropic support for your university, college, department, or program.Professional Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders is the essential, research-based professional philanthropy education program. More than 2,500 academic leaders have discovered new concepts, processes, strategies, and tactics for realizing the vast potential that philanthropy offers to their institutions and their careers. Join your colleagues from across the country in San Diego, California, on February 5-6, 2015, for this one-and-a-half-day seminar. Click here to register today! Logistical Details Professional Fundraising for Deans and Academic Leaders Thursday, February 5 - Friday, February 6 February 5, 2015: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. February 6, 2015: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa 9700 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037 $1,050 per participant More Details Who Should Attend Deans and directors Academic chairs and department heads University presidents, provosts, and other leaders Development professionals who work with academic leaders Syllabus Introduction  This section lays the foundation for the seminar, providing participants with essential information about current trends in philanthropy, the power of meaningful philanthropy to drive larger and more frequent contributions, and the critical roles academic leaders play in fundraising that can transform their part of the institution. The First Role Can you articulate your funding priorities in a way that inspires donors? Explore a model for presenting your funding priorities as philanthropic opportunities that are compelling to potential donors. Learn how to identify criteria that aid in connecting opportunities to donor passions. Donor Motivation What motivates people to make large, meaningful contributions? Discover what research says about how donors view philanthropy, academic development, and the engagement process. Learn how understanding the donor perspective can help academic leaders be more effective and efficient at fundraising. Crafting Your Compelling Vision Story Explore the step-by-step process for crafting a Vision Story for your funding priorities that you can use to compel deep and lasting commitment from donors. Process Concepts in Development In today's changing world, the traditional approach to fundraising falls short. Explore a new way of thinking about the process of development and gain vital tools that you can use to help donors deepen commitment to your project, program or organization. Building a Development Culture Development is a team sport. Discover the key factors to leading faculty, volunteers, development professionals, and other team members in contributing to a robust culture of philanthropy at your organization. Articulating Your Compelling Vision Story As an academic leader, you have many and varied opportunities to present your compelling Vision Story, from one-on-one meetings to public speaking engagements. In this hands-on section, you will analyze different delivery styles and explore how to adapt your style in order to be effective in different situations and with different audiences. Securing Financial Commitment Much trepidation centers around "the ask," yet, done right, it is a small and completely natural part of the development process. Discover the true role of "the ask" and explore concepts and tools you can use to successfully secure financial commitment. Gain greater confidence in making "the ask" with your donors and potential donors. Creating Meaningful Return on Philanthropic Investment Discover new ways of thinking about "stewardship" that encourage larger and more frequent contributions. In this session, you will explore the academic leader's role in creating Return on Philanthropic Investment that ensures donors feel appreciated and valued, setting the stage for deeper donor commitment and greater philanthropic support.More Details Facilitators Joe K. Golding Darrell Godfrey More Details Register www.ar-deans.org 319-398-3376

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