Conference

Educational Tracks/Pre-Conference Events

Recommended Audience Codes for Sessions:

NFD: New Financial Development Staff
SFD: Seasoned Financial Development Staff
MC: Marketing & Communications Staff
PD:  Program & Membership Directors
EX:  Executive Directors, CEOs, COOs
BD:  Board Members
FV:   Fundraising Volunteers
ALL: Everyone


2012 Conference Handouts: 

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Educational Opportunities NAYDO 2012:    

Wednesday, April 25

8:15 am - 5:00 pm
(Registration opens at 7:30 am)

Preconference: Y-USA Capital Development Planning and Readiness Workshop
(NFD, SFD, EX, BD)

Erik J. Daubert, MBA, ACFRE, and YMCA of the USA Presenters: Carol Schmidt, CFRE, Courtney Weiland, David Ports, and Yuriy B. Zajac, AIA, Assoc. RAIC, William F. Jones, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Noon - 4:00 pm
(Registration opens at 10:30 am)

Preconference: Steel City Special: Experience Philanthropy in the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh (off site tour includes lunch and transportation)

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

OR
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

OR
12:00 - 4:00 pm

Philanthropy LIVE!
Sponsored by The Redwoods Group

Choose between projects with Global Links or Auberle as the Hazelwood YMCA project has filled to capacity (all three off-site projects include lunch for all three shifts and transportation)

Thursday, April 26

2:00 - 5:00 pm

Philanthropy School

Annual Support Track (NFD, PD,  BD, FV)

Fundamentals: Annual Community Support Campaigns – Model Practices for Implementing Your Staff Supported Volunteer Driven Campaign

Jason Shearer, Missoula Family YMCA, Vicki Pugh, YMCA of Volusia Flagler

Capital Development Track (SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Fundamentals: Capital Development Planning and Readiness for Fundraising

David Ports, YMCA of the USA, Yuriy B. Zajac, AIA, Assoc. RAIC, YMCA of the USA; Erik J. Daubert, MBA, ACFRE, Nonprofit Management Consultant

Endowment & Planned Giving Track (NFD, EX, BD, FV)

Fundamentals: Starting or Reinvigorating a Sustainable Endowment Program for Any Size Y

Nick Zimmer, Montgomery County Family YMCA, Suzanne Iler, YMCA of Middle Tennessee

Special Interest Track (NFD, SFD, PD, EX, BD, FV)

Fundamentals: Writing Grants That Get Results

Seth Montague, YMCA of the USA, Beth Spurgeon, YMCA of the USA

Board & Volunteer Development Track (EX, BD)

Recruiting a Dynamic Board That Can Govern and Fundraise

David Sternberg, Loring, Sternberg and Associates

Marketing & Communications Track (MC, PD, EX)

Winning Brand Conversion in the US

Mary Kay Polston, YMCA of the USA, Heather Katawazi, YMCA of Greater Rochester NY

2:00 -3:15 pm

Educational Track Workshops - Round 1

Major Gifts Track (NFD, SFD, EX)

Prospect Research 101

Selene Hur, YMCA of Greater Toronto

Marketing & Communications Track (MC, EX, BD, FV)

Soc-Ability: Connecting Your Community to your Cause with Social Media

Lora Dow, Donor By Design Group

Annual Support Track (SFD, MC, ED, BD, FV)

Strategic Planning for Super Stretch Goals (Advanced Level)

G. M. Byrd Larberg, YMCA of Greater Houston Volunteer

Annual Support Track (ALL)

Creating Your Y’s Compelling Case for Support: One Story at a Time

Tom Horlor, Hallett Horlor, Inc.

3:45 - 5:00 pm

Educational Track Workshops - Round 2

Capital Development Track (NFD, SFD, MC, EX, BD, FV)

Cultivating Major Gift Prospects for Future Capital Projects

Ed Hurley, Hockomock Area YMCA, Peter Waisgerber, Hockomock Area YMCA

Board & Volunteer Development Track (NFD, SFD, PD, EX, BD, FV)

Engaging Senior Level Volunteers: Creating the Volunteer/Staff Partnership

Bryan Dawson, YMCA of Greater Toronto Volunteer, Faiza Kanji, YMCA of Greater Toronto

Endowment & Planned Giving Track (ALL)

Operating an Effective Planned Giving Program

Jeffrey A. Lydenberg, PG Calc Incorporated

Special Interest Track (PD, EX, BD, FV)

Teen Legacy Club

Steve D'Avria, YMCA of Gaston County, Tony Sigmon, YMCA of Gaston County

Friday, April 27

9:00 -10:15 am

Educational Track Workshops - Round 3

Annual Support Track (ALL)

Easing the Face to Face Ask:  Tools to Build Your Confidence & Tell Your Story

Teresa Hibbard, CFRE, YMCA of the Suncoast

Capital Development Track (SFD, EX, BD)

Changing Leadership Midstream during a Capital Campaign – Perspectives of a CEO, CVO & CDO

Kathy Riggins, YMCA of Silicon Valley, Robb Hermanson, YMCA of Silicon Valley, John Baird, YMCA of Silicon Valley Volunteer

Endowment & Planned Giving Track (SFD, MC, EX, BD, FV)

Endowment Building, Part I: The Essentials

Diana S. Newman, CFRE, Author, Nonprofit Essentials: Endowment Building,  Catherine Fynes, Benefactor Group

Major Gifts Track (NFD, EX, BD, FV)

Starting from Scratch: Using the Annual Campaign to Launch Major Gifts

Diane Mann, Madison Area YMCA, Georgeanne Limbach, Madison Area YMCA Campaign Chair & Board Member,  Helen Caulfield, Madison Area YMCA Major Gifts Chair & Former Board Member

Board & Volunteer Development Track (BD, FV, Staff required to attend with a volunteer)

Magic Partnership: Commitment & Passion a Board Member Should Bring to Y

Jerold Panas, Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners

Marketing & Communications Track (NFD, MC, EX, BD, FV)

Special Events: Raise Friends and Funds

Diego Aviles, YMCA of Greater New York, Susan Sharer, YMCA of Greater New York

Special Interest Track (ALL)

From Camper to Campaigner: Enlisting Volunteers for Lifelong Engagement

Dave Bell, YMCA of Greater Seattle

Major Gifts Track (NFD, SFD, EX, BD, FV)

How to Listen and Ask for the Major Gift

William T. Sturtevant, Fundraising Consultant

Special Interest Track (NFD, SFD, PD, EX, BD, FV)

Diversity & Social Inclusion

Jim Milligan, YMCA of Greater Toronto

Capital Development Track (ALL)

Inside the Heart of a Capital Donor: What Motivates a Naming Gift

Erik J. Daubert, MBA, ACFRE, Moderator, Nonprofit Management Consultant, Michael A. Labriola, The PNC Foundation, Kristy Rodriguez, The Sampson Foundation

11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Educational Track Workshops - Round 4

Annual Support Track (NFD, SFD, PD, EX)

How to Build a Philanthropic Culture Foundation for Non-Development Staff

Jeanette Heywood, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Amber Giffen, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka

Capital Development Track (ALL)

The Art of the Hallway Ask

Julie Sistrunk, Daxko

Endowment & Planned Giving Track (SFD, MC, EX, BD, FV)

Endowment Building: Part 2: Hands-on Clinic
(Part I highly recommended but not required to attend Part 2)

Diana S. Newman, CFRE, Author, Nonprofit Essentials: Endowment Building, Catherine Fynes, Benefactor Group

Major Gifts Track (NFD, SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Developing Successful Cultivation Plans for Major Gift Donors Using Moves Management

William T. Sturtevant, Fundraising Consultant

Board & Volunteer Development Track (ALL)

What Makes a Great Y Fundraiser?

Jerold Panas, Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners

Marketing & Communications Track (NFD, SFD, MC, EX, BD, FV)

A Picture is Worth a Million Dollars

Damon King, CFRE, Moderator, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, Dena Drabek, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City, Johnathan Teal, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City/North Side YMCA, MJ Alexander, photographer

Special Interest Track (ALL)

Burning Questions in Y Camp Fundraising and Alumni Development

Mike Bussey, Moderator, Katie Trippi, McGaw YMCA Camp Echo, Kathryn Dobbs, Frost Valley YMCA, Magill Lange, YMCA of Greater Seattle/Camp Orkila & Camp Colman, Sallie Ransom, YMCA of the Triangle/Camps Seagull & Seafarer, Ellie Orbison, Camp Manito-wish YMCA

Major Gifts Track (ALL)

A Donor’s Perspective on Being Cultivated

Bruce Berglund, CFRE,  Donor By Design Group

Special Interest Track (ALL)

Engaging Youth in Philanthropic Service

Taurie Thayer, Golden State YMCA, Tristen Thayer, Golden State YMCA

Major Gifts Track (NFD, SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Stewardship: Practical Perspectives

Bruce A. Yoder, CFRE, YMCA of Greater Richmond, Blake Carleton, YMCA of Greater Richmond/Manchester Branch, Ellie Sibiga, YMCA of Greater Richmond, Jay Shively, YMCA of Greater Richmond

2:15 - 3:30 pm

Educational Track Workshops - Round 5

Annual Support Track (NFD, SFD, EX, BD)

6 Winning Strategies for Annual Support Campaigns That Really Work!

Brad Davis, YMCA of the Triangle, Bruce Ham, YMCA of the Triangle

Capital Development Track (ALL)

Measuring a YMCA’s Community Impact-Using Outcome Measures to Prepare a Major Campaign

John Haddock, YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo

Endowment & Planned Giving Track (NFD, SFD, PD, EX, BD, FV)

15 Hideous Reasons You’re Not Getting Gifts

Debra Ashton, Ashton Associates

Capital Track (NFD, SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Successful Capital Fundraising Techniques for Emerging/Under-populated Communities

Jeff Andresen, YMCA of Greater Williamson County, Cori Cunningham, YMCA of Greater Williamson County

Marketing & Communications Track (ALL)

Keynote Q & A:  Generational Giving – The Power and Influence of History

Tom Carroll, RR Donnelly/YMCA of Metro Chicago Volunteer

Special Interest Track (NFD, PD, EX)

Engaging Young Professionals Inside and Outside Our Ys
(A Presentation by NAYDO 2011 Young Professionals)

Bethany Moore, YMCA of Florida's First Coast, Amber Giffen, YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka, Kristina Barrett, New Canaan YMCA, Michelle Janke, McGaw YMCA, Vanessa Valente, YMCAs of Quebec, Brianne Pietronicco, Peninsula Metro YMCA/Hampton Family Branch

Special Interest Track (NFD, SFD, MC, EX)

Implementing the “Academic" Model for Your Camp Fundraising Success

John Anz, Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA

Board & Volunteer Development Track (SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Volunteers’ Effectiveness in Financial Development

Barry Taylor, YMCA of Greater Richmond, Raymond E. Moore, YMCA of Greater Richmond Volunteer, Claudia MacSwain, YMCA of Greater Richmond Volunteer, Nancy Trego, CFRE, YMCA of Greater Richmond

Marketing & Communications Track (ALL)

Make Your Members Rock Stars Using Social Media to Deliver the Mission

Greg Lee, Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, Lori Swann, Daxko, April Benetollo, Daxko

Capital Development Track (NFD, SFD, MC, FV)

Mop Up Operations, Leave No Gift Behind

James (Jim) E. Carper, Southeast Ventura County YMCA 

3:45 - 5:00 pm

Educational Track Workshops - Round 6

Annual Support Track (NFD, SFD, EX, BD, FV)

How Volunteers Will Grow Your Annual Campaign

Stephanie Dames,  CFRE, YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo

Capital Development Track (SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Financing Your Capital Project: Use of Capital Projects for Sustainable Growth

Bill Jones, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

Endowment & Planned Giving Track (SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Starting a New Endowment Program and Separate Foundation to Support Your Y

Chris Coker, YMCA of Boulder Valley

Major Gifts Track (SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Balancing the Art & Science of Prospect Relationship Management

Brian M. Worrall, McGaw YMCA, Matt Johnson, McGaw YMCA

Board & Volunteer Development Track (EX, BD, FV)

Board Renewal – An Australian Way

Philip Hare, YMCA of Sydney

Marketing & Communications Track (NFD, MC, PD, BD, FV)

Power-Up Your Storytelling for Fundraising Success

Michele Goodrich, Donor By Design Group

Special Interest Track (ALL, especially Ys with active international partnerships)

Global Philanthropy and Community Engagement

Jamie Slater, YMCA of Greater Toronto, Alexandra Castrillon, YMCA of Medellin, Colombia

Capital Development Track (SFD, EX, BD, FV)

Planning and Implementing an Internal Feasibility Study

Brenda A. Marsian, CFRE, Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA

Special Interest Track (NFD, SFD, PD, EX, BD, FV)

Better Together: Telling Your Y’s Story Via Easygrants

Kathe Elwell, YMCA of the USA