Schedule
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024
2:00-4:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Setup | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
4:30 p.m. | Shuttle Service Begins - Hotels to The McKnight Center
5:00-7:00 p.m. | Conference Registration Open | The McKnight Center
5:00-7:00 p.m. | Cocktail Reception & Building Tours | The McKnight Center
5:30 p.m. | Welcome Remarks | The McKnight Center
7:30 p.m. | Off-Campus Team Dinners | Stillwater Restaurants
7:30 p.m. | Shuttle Service Concludes
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024
7:30 a.m. | Shuttle Service Begins - Hotels to Student Union
7:15-8:15 a.m. | Presidents/CEOs Breakfast | The Ranchers Club at the Atherton Hotel
8:00-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
8:30-9:45 a.m. | Opening Remarks & Keynote Speaker Courtland Warren | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
9:45-10:00 a.m. | Break & Exhibitor Visits | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
10:00-10:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions | Student Union, 2nd & 4th Floors
- Hear More from Keynote Courtland Warren on Resilience | 265–Ballroom
- The Further Evolution of Corporate Partnerships, Stewardship and Recognition | 408–Case Study 1
- Crafting Culture: Developing Organizational Values through Employee Engagement | 417–Exhibit Room 2
- Unlocking Fundraising Success: Powering Discovery and Referrals with Goal Motivation | 416–Case Study 2
- Student Success Philanthropy and the Evolving Structure of University Foundations | 413–Exhibit Room 1
- Empowering Philanthropy: The Impact and Engagement of Women in Fundraising | 465–Starlight Terrace
- Executive Track: Welcome & University Leadership and Change Management | 412–Council Room
10:45-11:00 a.m. | Break & Exhibitor Visits | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
11:00-12:00 p.m. | Group Roundtables | Student Union, TBD
12:00-1:00 p.m. | Lunch Buffet | Student Union, 1st Floor Food Court
1:00-1:30 p.m. | Donor Panel | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
1:30-1:45 p.m. | Break & Exhibitor Visits | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
1:45-2:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | Student Union, 2nd & 4th Floors
- Building the Bench: Development Associates and Digital Experience Officers | 416–Case Study 2
- Combining Forces to Create Dynamic Unit Events in Territories | 417–Exhibit Room 2
- Synergetic Success: Fundraising in Tandem with Deans | 408–Case Study 1
- Elevating Talent and Advancing the Organization through the Innovation Council | 413–Exhibit Room 1
- Unlocking Fundraising Potential in a Competitive Landscape | 465–Starlight Terrace
- When You Die, Can We Have Your Money? How to Incorporate Legacy Giving into your Fundraising Strategy and have Effective Legacy Gift Conversations with Every Prospect | 265–Ballroom
- Executive Track: Key Findings for Leadership from the 2024 RNL National Alumni Survey | 412–Council Room
2:30-3:30 p.m. | Group Roundtables | Student Union, TBD
3:30-5:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Visits & Free Time | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
5:00 p.m. | Shuttles Begin to Dinner at Gallagher-Iba Arena
5:30-8:00 p.m. | Dinner Activities | Gallagher-Iba Arena
8:00-10:00 p.m. | After Party | Outlaws
10:30 p.m. | Shuttle Service Concludes
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
7:30 a.m. | Shuttle Service Begins - Hotels to Student Union
8:00-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
8:30-10:30 a.m. | Closing Remarks & Keynote Speaker | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
- Abbey Davis, Keynote Speaker
- Brent Grinna, CEO of Evertrue, Presenting Conference Sponsor
- Foundation Presidents Panel
- Blaire Atkinson, OSU Foundation President
10:30-10:45 a.m. | Break & Exhibitor Visits | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
10:45-11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions | Student Union, 2nd & 4th Floors
- Mentorship and its Impact on the Professional Experience of Advancement Employees at the University of Colorado Boulder | 465–Starlight Terrace
- Harmonizing Pipeline Propulsion Across Development Teams | 408–Case Study 1
- Harnessing AI for Advancement: A University of Utah Perspective | 265–Ballroom
- Connect, Achieve, Succeed! Working Together to Build Meaningful Relationships Amidst Significant Leadership Transitions | 416–Case Study 2
- Visionary Philanthropy in Action | 413–Exhibit Room 1
- A Legacy in Land: Facilitating Real Estate Gifts by Agricultural Landowners | 417–Exhibit Room 2
- Executive Track: Bryant Group, Leadership Development | 412–Council Room
11:30-11:45 a.m. | Break & Exhibitor Visits | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
11:45-12:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | Student Union, 2nd & 4th Floors
- Onboarding the K-State Way: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful Lessons Learned through our Training Program | 408–Case Study 1
- Prospecting for Strategic Initiatives: The First Steps | 265–Ballroom
- 5 Steps for Building Portfolios, Finding Filler Visits and Closing Transformational Gifts with EverTrue and Oklahoma State | 465–Starlight Terrace
- Parent and Family Philanthropy From the Ground Up | 413–Exhibit Room 1
- Journey to Support: Strategic Trip Planning and Best Practices for Getting More Visits in Healthcare Development | 417–Exhibit Room 2
- Managing Ethical Issues in Planned Giving | 416–Case Study 2
- Executive Track: Organizational & Governmental Challenges | 412–Council Room
12:30 p.m. | Boxed Lunch Pickup | Student Union, 265–Ballroom
1:30 p.m. | Shuttle Service Concludes