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Welcome/State of Annual Giving
(Password: AGFORUM124)
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Hear from Dan Allenby, AGN’s Principal & Founder, about the state of industry and some of the issues and opportunities facing educational institutions and their annual giving programs today.

Group Discussion 1: Cohorts
(Password: AGFORUM124)
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Eastern Time

Meet in a small group with others from similar organizations to discuss the goals you're setting, the progress you’re making, and the challenges you're facing. Hear from others and exchange ideas to help improve your efforts.

Break
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time

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

Group Discussion 2: Topics
(Password: AGFORUM124)
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Time

Meet in a small group to discuss an important issue facing your program today. Topics will be determined based on input from participants and selected in advance.

Group Discussion 3: Faculty
(Password: AGFORUM124)
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time

Hear key takeaways, lessons learned, and final words of advice from industry experts.

For more information, please contact us at 888.407.5064 or [email protected]

Facilitators

Dan Allenby

Meredith Johnston

With over 20 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising, Meredith has led programs at Scripps Research, UC Riverside, UC San Diego, and Oklahoma State University. Her other experience includes leading teams through change, developing and leading comprehensive campaigns, and building strong teams while nurturing talent. She holds a B.A. in Literature from the University of North Texas.

 

Gina Fiorillo

Gina has over 20 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Annual Giving at New York University and has previously led programs at Rutgers University, Kean University, and Douglass College. She holds a B.A. in English from Douglass College and an M.P.A. from the School of Public Affairs & Administration at Rutgers University.

Christy Moss

Christy has over 15 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising. She currently serves as Vice President of Membership and Marketing at University of Illinois Alumni Association, and has additional experience working at Greenville University, USEED, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. She holds a B.A. in Communication from Greenville University and an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Illinois.

Amanda Davis

With over 15 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising, Amanda has led programs at The University of Oklahoma Foundation, Oklahoma State University Foundation, Oklahoma City University, University of Missouri - Kansas City, and the University of New Orleans. Her other experience includes work with American Red Cross Southeast Louisiana Chapter. She holds B.A. in English and Sociology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an M.P.A. from the University of Missouri - Kansas City.

Mae Parker

With more than 18 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising, Mae Parker serves as Executive Director of Development, College of Education at the University of Iowa. She previously led programs at Grinnell College and 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 received a Certificate in Fundraising Management from Indiana University.

Amy Burke

With more than 30 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising, Amy has led programs at Wellesley College, Harvard Business School, and Bentley University. She holds a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and an M.B.A. in Organizational Behavior from Bentley University.

 

 

Adam Bradley

Adam has over 10 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising. He currently serves as Senior Director Of Annual Giving at the University of Michigan, and has previously led research and recruiting efforts at Qualigence International. He holds a B.B.A. in Marketing and a certificate in strategic leadership from the University of Michigan.

Michael O'Brien

With over 13 years experience in annual giving and alumni affairs, Michael O’Brien has led programs at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School ("BB&N") and Boston College High School. Michael’s other experience includes admissions, teaching, college counseling and international programs prior to working in development. Mike holds degrees from Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Hobart & William Smith Colleges where he was a four-year member and team captain of Hobart’s lacrosse team.

Greg Knedler

With more than 25 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising, Greg has led programs at Troy University, the Air Force Academy Foundation, Georgia State University, and Auburn University. His other experience includes consultant work with K-12 private and charter schools. He holds a B.S in Marketing and an M.Ed. in Marketing Education, both from Auburn University.

 

Erin Glidden

With more than 15 years of experience in fundraising and development, Erin Glidden responsible for providing analysis of the intuition’s donor base and pipeline. She has led programs at the South Dakota State University Foundation and the Mid-America Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Her other experience includes marketing and sports communication. She holds a B.B.A. and a certificate in entrepreneurship and marketing management from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business.

Megan Rajski

With over 12 years of experience in education and annual giving, Megan has led annual giving and donor participation programs at Fairfield University and the University of Chicago. Her other experience includes work in admissions and direct marketing. She holds a B.F.A. in Communications from Valparaiso University and an M.B.A. from University of Phoenix.

Mary Risner

Mary has more than 20 years of experience in annual giving and educational fundraising. She currently serves as Chief Development Officer at Westover School, Middlebury CT, and has previously led programs at Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, and Franklin & Marshall College. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Leading and Managing through Change, as well as a B.S. in Business Economics from Bloomsburg University and an M.S. in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania.

Event Materials

Please click on the links below to access the workshop materials and additional training tools.

General Materials

• Participant List 
  • Session 1 Group Assignments
  • Session 2 Group Assignments
• Webinars for Continued Learning
  • Participation
  • Frontline Annual Fund Gift Officers
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Giving Days
  • Planning
  • Young Alumni
  • Collaboration
  • Acquisition
  • Gift Societies

For more information, please contact us at 888.407.5064 or [email protected]