Young Alumni Giving Workshop

March 21, 2024 11:30am-4:00pm ET

Overview

The experience that alumni have in the first several years after graduation can have a profound influence on their relationship with their alma mater for the rest of their life. When recent graduates feel welcomed and are informed about the benefits of belonging to the alumni community, they’re more likely to become engaged and stay engaged. What’s more, when they understand the importance and impact of giving back, they’re apt to support the institution financially—now and in the future.

Join us on March 21st for a one-day interactive online learning experience where you will hear from subject matter experts and engage in focused small-group discussions with peers.

Participants will have an opportunity to:

Discover the latest trends and current best practices in young alumni 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 annual giving and other advancement professionals at educational institutions who wish to learn more about young alumni giving.

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

Program

(all times are EDT)

11:20pm - Sign-In Begins

11:30pm - Welcome/General Session (75 min)
Meet the faculty, get an overview of the program, and learn key concepts of young alumni giving.

12:45pm - Assignment/Break (15mn)
Take time to complete a short assignment, rest, get a snack, check email, etc.

1:00pm - Issues and Opportunities (75 min)
Meet peers from other institutions, identify challenges and potential growth areas, and discuss actionable strategies for successful young alumni 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 an example of young alumni giving and get feedback from your group on how to improve it.

3:45pm - Bringing It All Together (15 min)
Hear key takeaways, lessons learned, and final words of advice from the workshop’s expert faculty.

4:00pm - Workshop Ends

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

Faculty

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 served as the Director of Annual Giving at Grinnell College and 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 received a Certificate in Fundraising Management from The Fund Raising School at Indiana University.

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.

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 high school 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 Allenby is an author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with educational institutions for over 25 years to improve their fundraising results. An internationally-recognized expert on annual giving, he is the recipient of CASE’s prestigious “Crystal Apple” award for teaching excellence. He is principal and founder of Annual Giving Network and previously led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society.

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