Conference

2013 Conference Schedule

THE 2014 Conference Schedule will be posted in late August 2013.


NAYDO 2013 Conference Schedule (as of April 2013)

Wednesday, April 10

7:30 am -
7:00 pm


Registration/Information Centre/Host Y Hospitality Centre Open
Sponsored by Gallagher Risk Management Services

8:00 am –
4:30 pm


Preconference: Y-USA Capital Development Planning and Readiness Workshop (Advance sign up and registration fee required)

 



Philanthropy Live! (follow links for specific times)

Co-Sponsored by The Redwoods Group and NetVentures Corporation

Project 1: Dress for Success (sold out)
Project 2: Gordon Neighbourhood House (sold out)
Project 3: The Westend Senior's Network (not available)
Project 4: Take a Hike (sold out)
Project 5: YMCA Beach and Little Beach/Mole Hill YMCA Child Care(sold out)
Project 6: Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB)(sold out)
Project 7: Surrey Wrap Project (sold out)

1:00 pm -
3:00 pm


YMCA Impact Tour (sold out)
Experience Philanthropy in Action at the YMCA of Greater Vancouver (Advance sign up and fee required for this tour/session at the nearby Robert Lee YMCA)

2:00 pm -
6:00 pm


Exhibits Open

3:00 pm -
6:00 pm


"Bringing People Together" Opening Reception (Exhibit Area)
Food, fun and cash bar!

 


Night of Networking Events

6:00 - 6:30   Orientation for New Workshop Conveners/Hosts
6:00 - 7:00   Volunteers in Philanthropy (VIP) Program Check-In
6:00 - 8:00   Young Professionals Class of 2013 Dinner
6:00 - 8:00   Y-USA Regional Collaboration Leadership Meeting & Chief                              Development Officers Meeting (combined)

Thursday, April 11

7:30 am -
7:00 pm


Registration/Information Centre and Host Y Hospitality Centre Open
Sponsored by Gallagher Risk Management Services

7:30 am - 12:30 pm


Exhibits Open

8:00 am -
8:45 am


Morning Networking Events:

New Attendees Session  at The Hyatt (includes networking time)    
Sponsored by devTango

Affinity Groups Table Discussions in Vancouver Island Rm at Fairmont
Sponsored by Y-USA Financial Development
Select one:

  • New to Fundraising
  • New to the YMCA
  • Under Age 32 and New to the Y
  • Program Staff Involved with Fundraising
  • CDOs in the US 
  • CDOs in Canada
  • Marketing/Communications Staff
  • Staff who have Social Media Responsibilities 
  • Grants Management Staff 
  • Development Staff with Marketing Responsibilities
  • Annual Campaign Directors - Mid Size Ys  
  • Donor Relations Staff 
  • Branch Execs Involved with Major Gifts 
  • Staff Interested in Facility Design for Capital Projects
  • Generalists Who Want to Become Specialists
  • Female CEOs
  • YMCAs Transitioning their Campaigns to National Campaign Calendar
  • YMCAs who Successfully Use Social Media to Fundraise 
  • YMCAs with Small Endowments, Making Endowments Grow 
  • YMCAs with Resident Camps but No Camp Staff at this Conference

Young Professionals Class of 2013 Table Topics in Galiano Room (Fairmont) 

  • Development/Marketing Track
  • Program/Membership Track
  • Executive Track

Volunteers in Philanthropy (VIP) Program Table Topics for Volunteers Only in Moresby Room (Fairmont):   
# 1 What If They Say No? Overcoming Barriers When Making the Ask
# 2 What Is My Role as a Volunteer in Fundraising?
# 3 Characteristics of an Effective VIP (Volunteer in Philanthropy)

8:00 am -
8:45 am


Special Session: CFRE Certification - Get the Recognition You Deserve

9:00 am -
9:45 am


Hot Topics at The Hyatt - Round A (see list below and select two - one for each round)

10:00 am- 10:45 am 


Hot Topics at the Hyatt - Round B (see list below)

Each Hot Topic offered once in each of two rounds:

  • Board Member Fundraising Training
  • Attracting and Retaining Great Campaign Volunteers 
  • Making the Case to High Level Staff/Volunteers to Invest in Philanthropy             
  • Building a Diverse Fundraising Board
  • Measuring Impact for Your Philanthropic Case     
  • Maximizing Online Giving to YMCA Strong Kids Campaign in Canada
  • Regional/Statewide Annual Campaign Collaborations 
  • Y-USA Signature Programs
  • Involving Youth in Philanthropy 
  • Expanding the Fundraising Potential of Your Members
  • Camp Alumni Development 
  • Donor Retention  
  • Meaningful Donor Recognition  
  • Engagement Marketing
  • Transitional Philanthropy: Telling Donor Stories to Next Generation 
  • A Compelling Case for Giving
  • How to Ask Each Generation the "Right" Way
  • Engaging Camp Families 
  • Creative Approach to Campaign Management 
  • Multi-Branch Annual Campaigns 
  • "Best Ideas" to Increase Donor Base
  • Naming Rights: Things to Consider
  • Top 10 Must Do's in Major Gifts  
  • Planned Giving: Energizing Your Heritage Club
  • Measuring the ROI of your Fundraising Program 
  • Small to Mid Size Ys- Endowment Work
  • Donor Relations Stewardship - What Do They Want?
  • Successful Capital Campaigns
  • Key Indicators for Annual Campaign Success
  • Working with the Media
  • Use of Social Media in Fundraising 
  • Partnership  Between Marketing and Development
  • Financial Development Staff Structure for a Quality Department
  • Soliciting Vendors/Supplies for Donations 
  • Government Funding in the US:  Opportunities and Pitfalls

11:00 am- 12:15 pm


Educational Sessions Round 1

12:15 pm


Doors open for Luncheon

12:30 pm -
2:00 pm


General Session: Luncheon featuring Rick Hansen on "Bringing People Together for a Common Cause"
Sponsored by Daxko

2:15 pm -
5:00 pm


Philanthropy School

2:15 pm -
3:30 pm


Educational Sessions - Round 2

3:30 pm -
5:00 pm


Special Session: From Parking Lot to World Class Facility-A Case Study in Creating Social Capital

3:30 pm -
5:00 pm


Afternoon Options (if not in Philanthropy School)

  • Exhibits Open
  • Philanthropy LIVE! Project: Dress for Success (offsite)
  • Time 2 Talk
  • Free Time in Vancouver                   

6:00 pm -
7:00 pm


Excellence in Fundraising Reception

7:00 pm -
9:00 pm


Eagle Awards Banquet featuring Harvey McKinnon on "The Power of Giving: How Giving Back Enriches Us All"
Sponsored by Blackbaud

9:00 pm - 10:30 pm


Global Philanthropy Dessert Reception

9:00 pm - 10:30 pm


Appreciation Reception for Philanthropy LIVE! Volunteers
Sponsored by The Redwoods Group and NetVentures Corporation

Friday, April 12

7:30 am-
5:15 pm


Registration/Information Centre/Host Y Hospitality Centre Open
Sponsored by Gallagher Risk Management Services

8:00 am -
9:30 am


Last Chance to Visit the Exhibits and Continental Breakfast

8:15 am -
9:00 am


Young Professionals Class of 2013 Meeting

8:15 am -
9:00 am


Interested in Serving on 2014 Committee Meeting

9:30 am - 10:15 am


Educational Sessions - Round 3

11:00 am- 12:15 pm


 
Educational Sessions - Round 4

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm


Communication Awards Luncheon featuring Sean Moffitt on "Digital Engagement at the YMCA - Wikibrands, Wikicauses"
Sponsored by ACTIVE Network

2:15 pm -
3:30 pm


Educational Sessions - Round 5

3:45 pm -
5:00 pm

5:00 pm -
6:30 pm


Educational Sessions - Round 6 

 

Philanthropy Forum: International Attendees

5:30 pm -
8:30 pm


An Inter-ACTIVE Night of Fun at the BC Sports Hall of Fame
Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, activities and networking

 


Dinner on your own

Saturday, April 13

7:30 am -
9:00 am


Registration/Information Centre/Host Y Hospitality Centre Open

7:45 am -
8:45 am


Philanthropy Forums

  • Young Professionals Class of 2013
  • Camping Professionals

7:45 am -
8:45 am       


A Call to Action Special Session: Does Your Y Underestimate Its Value to Impact Investors?

Moderator: Kevin Trapani, The Redwoods Group

Panel:
Diana Wells, President, Ashoka

Bart Houlahan, Co-Founder, B Lab

Rev. Johan Vilhelm Eltvik, Secretary General, World Alliance of YMCAs

9:00 am -
10:30 am


General Session: Closing Brunch featuring Penelope Burk, Scott Haldane and Neil Nicoll on "Leading a Donor-Centered Organization in Changing Times"
Sponsored by Seer Analytics LLC