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Register now for Fall Drive-in Workshop!
Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Date: Wednesday, November 8
Time: 9:30am – 2:45pm
Location: Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH
Cost: $50 (Includes refreshments, lunch, and all programming.)
Join us for our fall drive-in workshop at Wilmington College featuring a day full of exciting presentations, active participation exercises, benchmarking, and networking with colleagues. Whether you are in alumni relations, a front-line fundraiser, planned giving, advancement services, or communications, you are sure to walk away from this workshop with tools and insights to help you excel.
Workshop 1: Inspiring Action—Pathway to Building a Culture of Philanthropy
Susan Alexander, Rosebud Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Unlock your power to inspire and cultivate lasting connections with donors in our immersive workshop, “Inspiring Action - Pathway to Building a Culture of Philanthropy”. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore the profound impact of your work, and how shifting to a "WE" mindset that can foster meaningful relationships by connecting donors to their cherished causes.
Discover Your Purpose:
Uncover what truly inspires you about your work and why it's essential to you and the future as you tap into what your work makes possible.
Embrace a "WE" Mindset:
Shift from survival mode to trust and presence by exploring how your current mindset limits opportunities and blocks you from seeing the potential you hold for donors. Learn how to build lasting connections, creating a sense of "WE”.
Listen, Connect, and Enable:
Master the art of listening for what's vital to your donors. Connect their passions to causes that matter to them, and make these connections visible. Appreciate the impact that positive emotions has on your ability to enable others to dream of an aspirational future and ignite innovation.
Workshop 2: Ohio Northern University's Planned Giving Program—A Journey That Parallels Preparing For a Marathon
Ellie Beckwith-McManus, Director of Planned Giving; Director of Development for the College of Law
Beau Slater, Director of Development for the College of Business; Assistant Director of Planned Giving
In this workshop, we will explore how Ohio Northern University revamped its Planned Giving Program during the $100M Forward Together Campaign. Much like training for a marathon, meticulous planning, assembling a dedicated team, and consistent execution were key elements.
Learn about their success story and gain insights into how they increased documented planned gifts by 360% in just three years. Approaches, tools, and strategies will be shared. Discover how you can apply these principles to your advancement efforts. We'll discuss this transformation's impact on Ohio Northern University's financial stability, endowed programs, and future prospects.
Workshop 3: Advancement Boondoggles and Booyahs – Turning One Into The Other
Jodi Bopp, CFRE, Vice President, Advancement at I Am Boundless, Inc.
Jeff Redfield, CFRE, Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer - American Red Cross
Great constituent relations are a foundational element to any good advancement shop. But constituent relations can sometimes turn into a lot of work, without a lot of result. In other words, a boondoggle. Join two seasoned advancement officers for this unique, engaging, and interactive session focusing on turning your constituent relations boondoggles into celebratory booyahs. During the presentation, we will explore:
- The difference between boondoggles and booyahs in constituent relations
- Real-life experiences and examples
- Constituent relations tips
- How constituent relations can influence your success, both with your constituent and your organization.
Workshop 4: Building a Culture of Philanthropy Through Student Engagement
Claire Clay, Director of Public Relations and Enrollment Operations
Ella Zaborowski, International Recruiter and Campus Visit Associate
Ezra Deitering ‘24, President’s Ambassador, Interim Annual Fund and Alumni Relations Manager
The transformation at Bluffton University is exemplified by the shift from the Student Alumni Association, originally tasked with educating students on philanthropy, to the dynamic PA program—a collaborative effort between our advancement and admissions teams. Through the PA program, a broader audience receives a more meaningful education on philanthropy than ever before. In fact, one of the dedicated PAs recently stepped into the role of interim annual fund manager—a testament to the quality of our program. Through this shift it is clear that students are eager to contribute and understand their role within the culture of philanthropy.
*2:45pm - Optional Social Hour - TinCap Hard Cider Craft Beer and BBQ Taproom, 59 W Sugartree St, Wilmington, OH 45177
Register now!
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Emily Thornton
Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship
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- How many years have you been a member of ICAA? Of the executive committee?
- I’ve been a member of ICAA since March of 2022 and a member of the executive committee since July 2022.
- What is your favorite ICAA event of the year?
- My favorite ICAA event is Summer Conference!
- What is your favorite ICAA memory?
- Meeting the executive committee in person for the first time in July 2023 - we ate a lot of pizza and shared laughs over drinks.
- What is a fun fact about you?
- I sing with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir and nerd out for classical choir music! Our next performance is Handel's Messiah with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra in December.
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- Jeremy Quinn '96 - Major Gift Officer
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