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Institute Focus:

Is your organization prepared for our next generation of donors? Major/principal gift donor expectations have changed a bit in recent years. We will explore and discuss what is important to our donors today as they invest in our honors colleges and programs.   

This summer institute will focus on development with an emphasis on (Fund)RAISING Honors. Our capacity for development work is enhanced when we shift our emphasis from raising funds to raising honors. 

Honors programs are relatively young in comparison to the lifespan of a university, meaning that each of our graduates are early career professionals.  Our alumni had close ties to both honors and their home academic college.  While these facts may seem like obstacles, there are many opportunities to engage alumni, community members, and industry professionals in support of honors.   

The secret to successful development work is simple.  Every honors program has incredible value to offer.  The key is finding effective ways to share your bold and compelling vision, impactful stories and then creating meaningful ways for donors to engage with you.  Join us for an institute designed to develop and refine your skills in development.                  

Audience:

Deans, Directors, and honors professionals with fundraising responsibility

Pre-requisites:
Participants should bring their mission and vision as well as strategic priorities

Tentative Schedule

Day 1: June 9
Welcome and arrival activities
Introduction to (Fund)RAISING
Development of a bold and compelling vision for your honors program/college
Breakout activity
Understanding your audience – types of donors
Articulating your vision and the impact of honors
Breakout activity
Reflections
Wrap up and overview of Day 2

Day 2: June 10
Mindfulness activity
High energy passion to action overview
Aligning your honors program with essential steps of an effective fundraising plan
Develop a plan of action for fundraising
Accountability buddies
Group share
Wrap up and departure 

Facilitators:

Becky Bott-Knutson, South Dakota State University

Refunds

All requests for refunds MUST be submitted in writing to the national office and RECEIVED no later than seven days in advance of the NCHC Summer Institute.

• Received prior to 7 days before Institute:          Full refund, less a $50 per person administrative fee
• Received within 7 days before Institute:            No refunds granted

Questions? Contact the NCHC office at (402) 472-9150 or nchc@unl.edu.