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Fall 2016 Conference Session Descriptions

Session Descriptions

Keynote Presentation

A Researcher’s Guide to the Galaxy…of Resources

Presenter: Bond Lammey, Managing Associate, Bentz Whaley Flessner

The current state of resources for prospect researchers is seemingly endless. There are pay-as-you-go, subscription, and free tools; websites, podcasts, books, and articles; sources for real estate, stock, private company information, salary surveys, philanthropic giving, and biographical information. How do you make sense of it all? Bond will walk through options to consider in determining which resources to use for which types of requests. She’ll also highlight some specific options for resources by asset/wealth indicator. Attendees should come prepared to discuss their favorite resources and will leave with some new tools to hit the ground running!

Reports and Analytics that Drive Development Activity

Presenters: Dr. Clint Shipp, Executive Director of Advancement Services, University of North Texas & Ellie Conrad Claffey, Director of Data Management, University of North Texas

The University of North Texas has rebuilt its' Advancement reporting structure to meet its' growing demand. This presentation will survey the library of reports frequently used by an Advancement Office from both the perspective of the executive team and frontline fundraisers. In addition, we will discuss creative ideas for report development as we will explore internal products that are designed to both report on and drive fundraising activity.

Spark Topic: From Researcher to Fundraiser: Leverage Your Skills

Presenter: Alan Thornton, Director of Development, University of North Texas

Have you ever heard the expression, ‘use what you’ve got?’ That expression may apply to your life in many different ways. In this case, using the job skills you have, and leveraging new opportunities, may lead to a new job. In this presentation, we’ll explore practical ways you can build up your resume and skill set while on the job. Attendees should come prepared to identify their transferable skills and consider how those skills might be applied to a different job.

APRA North Texas Chapter Discussion

Moderator: Colleen St. Clair, APRA North Texas President

Over the last year, the APRA North Texas Chapter has worked through numerous board changes and transitions. We would like to have a conversation about the current status of the chapter's board and talk through how we can best serve our members. Please bring your thoughts on networking events, communication, professional development opportunities, and anything else you would like the chapter to address.