Pre-Conference Workshops

For both New Professionals and Emerging Leaders

There will be a lunch with the CASE District Boards on Saturday, February 10th, at noon.

Emerging Leaders

Attention mid-career professionals!

Do you see yourself as an emerging leader in the advancement field?  Now in its third year, the Emerging Leaders track is designed for professionals who are growing leaders within one of the advancement professions.  Professionals with 4-9 years experience are invited to participate in four special workshops designed specifically for rising leaders.  Attendees will participate in interactive sessions addressing leadership, management, career growth and trends in the field.  Key Decision Makers are also encouraged to recommend their own “Emerging Leaders” to attend. A networking event on Saturday night will teach you to maximize your effectiveness in any social setting.

Emerging Leaders Sessions

Sat., Feb. 10

1:45 p.m.	Attributes of a Good Leader
3:15 p.m.	The Management Cycle
6:00 p.m.	Savvy Socializing

Sun., Feb. 11

9:15 a.m.	Moving on to the Next Level
10:45 a.m.	What If? Trends in - and the Future of - Institutional Advancement

Download the Emerging Leaders' Pre-Conference Workshop schedule.

New Professionals

The New Professionals to Advancement track is designed for development professionals who have less than three years of professional experience, are new to the field of educational advancement, or new to their current position within their organization. Attendees will receive broad-based exposure to the disciplines of annual giving, alumni relations, major gifts, and communications and learn how the four disciplines can work effectively together to solve problems and to meet and exceed fundraising and programming goals. The sessions are designed to be interactive and will be conducted by seasoned professionals who will provide you with tools and advice to not simply survive, but thrive in your advancement career. A networking event on Saturday night will teach you to maximize your effectiveness in any social setting.

New Professionals Sessions

Sat., Feb. 10

1:45 p.m.	New Professionals Keynote Address
2:45 p.m.	New Professionals Introductory Sessions: Communications, Alumni Relations 101, Annual Giving, Major Gifts
4:15 p.m.	Fun with Ethics, Survival Strategies for Students Attending CASE Conferences, Your Advancement Career
6:00 p.m.	Savvy Socializing

Sun., Feb. 11

9:15 a.m.	Alumni Relations Panel, Communications Panel, Annual Giving Panel, Major Gifts Panel
10:45 a.m.	Successful Strategies for Survival in Advancement

Download the New Professionals' Pre-Conference Workshop schedule