Reunion Giving Workshop

July 20, 2023 11:30am-3:30pm ET

Overview

Class reunions can be one of the most effective times to increase giving from alumni. Building on feelings of nostalgia and leveraging class affinity, reunion gift campaigns offer annual giving programs a special opportunity to engage current donors and volunteers, attract new donors, reactivate lapsed donors, and solicit leadership-level gifts from your most loyal and engaged supporters. 

Join us on July 20th for a one-day interactive workshop that will equip you with tools and strategies to maximize reunion giving at your institution.

Participants will have an opportunity to:

  • Discover the latest trends and current best practices in reunion giving
  • Meet and get to know colleagues from other institutions
  • Find out how other organizations approach their work
  • View and discuss real examples, issues, and ideas
  • Examine your own efforts and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Obtain tools, templates, and other materials
  • Earn CFRE credit
  • And more!

This event is ideal for advancement professionals at educational institutions who wish to review and improve their understanding and application of current best practices in reunion gift fundraising.

  • AGN Members save an additional 40%
  • Receive further discounts when registering multiple attendees from one institution
  • Note: Only one person/login per institutional registration.
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Program

(all times are EDT)

11:20am - Sign-In Begins

11:30am - Welcome/Overview of the Day

Review the day's agenda and find out how to get the most out of AGN’s resources.

11:45am - Introductions, Institutions, & Issues

Meet peers from other institutions and learn about their program structures, goals, and challenges.

12:15pm - Individual Assignment/Break

Work independently on an assigned task and take time for a break.

12:30pm - Assessing Opportunities

Use a self assessment tool to identify potential growth areas and develop actionable strategies to improve your program.

1:30pm - Individual Assignment/Break

Work independently on an assigned task and take time for a break.

2:00pm - Show & Tell

Share an example, a special initiative, or new idea, and get feedback from your group on how to make the most of it.

3:25pm - Bringing It All Together

Hear key takeaways, lessons learned, and final words of advice from the workshop’s expert faculty.

3:30pm - Workshop Ends

*Note: Only one person/login per institutional registration.

Faculty

Melinda Phillips

Melinda has over 15 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising. She most recently served as Assistant Vice Chancellor of Annual Giving at Vanderbilt University and previously led programs at its Owen Graduate School of Management. Her other experience includes work with the Annual Giving Directors Consortium and the Rhodes College Alumni Board. She holds a B.A. from Rhodes College and an M.T.S. from Harvard Divinity School.

 

Mae Parker

Mae has more than 15 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising. She currently serves as Director of Annual Giving at Grinnell College and has previously led various programs at Earlham College. Mae holds a B.A. in Business and Nonprofit Management from Earlham College and an M.A. in Executive Development for Public Service from Ball State University. She also received a Certificate in Fundraising Management from The Fund Raising School at Indiana University.

 

Megan Poole

With over 10 years of experience in education and fundraising, Megan has led annual giving and direct marketing programs at the University of Virginia and the University of Florida. Her other experience includes work as a college writing instructor and a highschool English teacher. She holds a B.A. in English from Wesleyan College and an M.A. in English from Syracuse University.

 

 

Dan Allenby  |  Principal & Founder at Annual Giving Network

Dan is an author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with educational institutions for more than 25 years to improve their fundraising results. An internationally recognized expert on annual giving, he is a CASE Laureate and recipient of the prestigious Crystal Apple Award for Teaching Excellence. His book Ideas for Annual Giving offers designs for helping organizations increase their levels of sustainable philanthropic support. Dan has led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society. He also served on the faculty for CASE’s Summer Institute in Educational Fundraising and chaired its Senior Annual Giving Professionals Conference and Annual Giving Workshop for five collective terms. He holds a B.A. in History from James Madison University and a M.B.A. from Boston College. Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, writing songs, and getting away to the beaches of Cape Cod. His philosophy is that success comes from focusing on what’s right in front of you.

For more information about this workshop, please contact us at 888.407.5064 or [email protected].