A conference for provosts, deans, department chairs, and faculty,
and the fundraising staff who support them.
What You Get
All participants receive this award-winning book and 60-page instructional program binder.
Winner of the
2023 AFP/Skystone Partners Prize
for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy
Grounded in research and published by an academic press, this book provides evidence-based insights on raising transformational philanthropic support. Each chapter concludes with "Actionable Strategies" to explore and implement with fundraising staff.
All presentation materials are included in this binder along with additional tools, templates, and research findings.
Program Faculty
Aaron Conley, Ed.D.
AAP Founding Partner
Co-author of Fundraising Principles for Faculty and Academic Leaders
Melinda Church
AAP Senior Partner
Communications and Storytelling Expert
Eric Barker, Ph.D.
Special Guest Speaker
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of Pharmacy at
Purdue University
Program Curriculum
Topics covered in this engaging and interactive experience, which includes extensive use of donor videos.
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Research Insights: How High Net Worth Individuals Think About Philanthropy
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Identifying and Engaging Potential Donors
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Communication Principles for Building Your Case for Support
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Purposeful Donor Meetings and Recognizing Cultivation Triggers
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Getting to Donor Readiness and Gift Discussions
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Storytelling for Stewardship and Continued Donor Engagement
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PLUS... Lunch includes a donor interview and audience Q&A to learn why they give.
9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. - LUNCH INCLUDED
Gift officers encouraged to attend with their dean or other faculty member.
Upcoming Locations
ORLANDO - Friday, January 31, 2025
GuideWell Innovation Center in Lake Nona
Minutes from Orlando Int'l Airport
Registration CLOSES
Friday, January 17
Registration CLOSES
Friday, February 7
ATLANTA - Friday, February 21, 2025
UGA Terry College of Business Executive Education Center
In the Heart of Buckhead
Registration Details
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$875 - Registration
$750 - Early Registration
By December 13 for ORLANDO
By January 17 for ATLANTA​
$700 - Group Discount for 4+ Attendees from Same Institution.
No deadline for this discount but you must contact us for your institution's discount code BEFORE registering.
Refund Policy
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Full refund if cancellation is provided in writing (via email) up to four (4) weeks prior to conference date.
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50% refund if cancellation provided two (2) weeks prior to conference date.
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No refunds granted for cancellation requests less than two (2) weeks prior.
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No partial refunds to participants who qualify for the Group Discount rate but do not use their discount code when registering. ​​
Recent Locations
Aaron Conley leading the always-insightful lunchtime donor interview.
RALEIGH/DURHAM (Jan. 2024) | PITTSBURGH (Nov. 2023) | DALLAS (Sept. 2023)
Evaluation Comments
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"A lively and multidisciplinary way that material was presented. You modeled excellent teaching and audience engagement."
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"I think the materials are great! I have already budgeted time in my calendar to review the materials over the next couple of weeks while the information I learned is still fresh in my mind. Thank you for an excellent program! I was able to get exactly what I needed and expected out of it."
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"The (donor) stories shared really helped me understand why this material is so important to understand before meeting with a potential major gift donor."​​
Strategic Partners
One Day Development is presented in partnership with these leaders in advancing higher education.
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ACAD and CCAS members may register at the discount rate of $725 using the discount code provided by their organization.
American Conference for Academic Deans
Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences
Can't Attend?
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