Student Giving Workshop

November 9, 2023 11:30am-4:00pm ET

Overview

Institutions that teach students about the impact of philanthropy and engage them in giving before they graduate tend to raise more money and have higher alumni participation rates. Starting from the moment first-year students step on campus and leading up to their commencement ceremony, student philanthropy programs are central to building a culture of philanthropy and ensuring continued and lifelong alumni support after graduation.

Join us on November 9th for an interactive online workshop where you’ll learn how to take your student philanthropy efforts to the next level by engaging in small group discussions with peers, sharing issues and ideas, and learning how others plan and execute successful programs.

Participants will have an opportunity to:

  • Discover the latest trends and best practices in student 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 learn more about student giving.

  • AGN Members save an additional 40%
  • Receive further discounts when registering multiple attendees from one institution

Program

(all times are EDT)

11:20am - Sign-In Begins

11:30am - Welcome/General Session (75 min)

Get an overview of the workshop and learn the fundamentals of student giving.

12:45pm - Assignment/Break (15 min)

Take time to complete a short assignment, rest, get a snack, check email, etc.

1:00pm - Introductions, Issues, and Opportunities (75 min)

Meet peers from other institutions, identify challenges and potential growth areas, and discuss actionable strategies for successful student giving

2:15pm - Break (15 min)

Take a little time to rest, get a snack, check email, etc.

2:30pm - Show & Tell (75 min)

Share and analyze real student giving examples and stories with other members of your group.

3:45pm - Bringing It All Together (15 min)

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

4:00pm - Workshop Ends

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

Faculty

Samantha Hill

With more than 10 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising, Samantha has led programs at Duke University and UNC Greensboro, after her time as a student caller herself at UNC Greensboro. Samantha has a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

 

 

Carolyn Haddad

With nearly 10 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising, Carolyn has led programs at Brown University centered on student, young alumni, and non-reunion class fundraising. Her other experience includes serving as a facilitator for Amplify Gender Equity & Leadership Initiative, the Rhode Island Governor’s Office, Scottish Parliament, and the U.S. Senate. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Brown 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].