2016 NCDC Conference & Exposition: Full Schedule

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10:45am EDT

True Stewardship

We will look at the ways in which we can create a culture of stewardship and philanthropy with our donor base. We will discuss a biblical perspective on stewardship and apply it to fundraising strategy.

Objectives:
1. Define "stewardship" from a biblical perspective
2. Connect stewardship to our logistical work as fundraisers
3. Use stewardship to create a culture of philanthropy

Moderators

Amy Palmer, MA, CFRE

Director of Development, Adrian Dominican Sisters

Speakers

Ryan Butts, CFRE

Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Mundelein Seminary

As Vice President for Institutional Advancement for the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary, Ryan oversees all fundraising and marketing efforts for the largest Catholic graduate seminary in the United States. In addition, Ryan is a board member for the National... Read More →

Monday October 10, 2016 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Baltimore 3

Workshop-Breakout-Round Tables, Management

Session Number 12
Intended Audience 1-5 Years in Industry

10:45am EDT

How to Hire for Advancement

We will review the talent issues we face as an industry and then present you with the solutions you need to hire staff that will grow with your institution. A few of the issues we will share in this program about searching and hiring the best candidates for development positions include:

Assessing needs
Preparing and reviewing job descriptions
Advertising, promotion, networking
Interview processes and dynamic interview questions to ask your candidates
The hiring and negotiating process
On boarding your new staff members
Motivating and retaining your staff

Moderators

Curtis Yarlott

Executive Director, St. Labre Indian School

Speakers

Robert Driver, CFRE

Executive Director, Gonser Gerber Search

Robert joined the firm in 2012 after a nearly 25 year career in non-profit and advancement leadership. He began by providing both advancement consulting and executive search services to hospitals and healthcare organizations, colleges and universities, secondary schools and other... Read More →

Monday October 10, 2016 10:45am - 11:45pm EDT
Baltimore 1

Workshop-Breakout-Round Tables, Management

Session Number 11
Intended Audience 10+ Years in the Industry
Tags Board Member, CEO, Development Director, Executive Director

1:45pm EDT

How to Get the Most From Your Development Office

Learn how Catholic Extension transformed its fundraising efforts into a donor-centric program that yields results beyond expectations.

This session will cover the secrets that drove increases in annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, donor retention, and donor acquisition.

How can partnering with external sources be most effective?

How many ways can we thank our donors and retain them for life?

Join us for a lively presentation with practical ideas to try at home.

Moderators

Dolly Sokol, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Office of Development, Archdiocese of Santa Fe

Dr. Dolly Sokol is the Executive Director of Development and the Annual Catholic Appeal for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe (NCDC Active Member). Prior to this position, she served as the Director of the Office of Worship and Christian Initiation for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Dolly... Read More →

Speakers

Julie Turley, CFRE

Vice President of Development, Catholic Extension

Julie Turley joined Catholic Extension as Vice President of Development in 2007. She manages a team of 20 professionals with responsibility for annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and donor relations. Julie also serves as a major gifts fundraiser for Catholic Extension... Read More →

Eric Constant

Senior Director of Development, Catholic Extension

Eric Constant is Senior Director of Development at Catholic Extension. Among his responsibilities are strategic leadership and creative direction for the direct marketing and lead annual giving programs. Under his supervision these programs have experienced substantial growth... Read More →

Monday October 10, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 1

Workshop-Breakout-Round Tables, Management

Session Number 19
Intended Audience 10+ Years in the Industry
Tags CEO, Development Director, Executive Director

10:15am EDT

Organizational Ethics

Catholic development officers frequently face ethical dilemmas in their work to raise funds for their organizations in the context of ministry. Often, organizational factors influence the experience of ethical dilemmas. This interactive workshop will present ethical theories and principles while exploring a model of ethical decision making. Participants will be asked to share examples from their experience to contribute to the discussion and advance the application of ethical theories and problem solving.

Moderators

Allison Hewitt

Executive Director of Development, Marianist Province of the US

Speakers

Lynn Milgram Mayer, Ph.D, L.I.C.S.W.

Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies, The Catholic University of America

Dr. Mayer joined the faculty as a full-time, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Undergraduate Social Work Program in 2005. She is currently serving as Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Before joining the faculty on a full-time basis, Dr. Mayer worked as a Research... Read More →

Tuesday October 11, 2016 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
Baltimore 1

Workshop-Breakout-Round Tables, Management

Session Number 26
Intended Audience 10+ Years in the Industry
Tags CEO, Development Director, Executive Director

1:45pm EDT

CANCELLED:Engagement to Enhance Giving

“Engaged, involved and invested,” has become the new catch-phrase in fundraising. Join us as we explore what each of these three strategies involves, and how to implement them effectively with fundraising in mind.

Objectives:
1. Unpack what it means to grow a fundraising community that is engaged, involved and invested.
2. How to implement some or all of these strategies both in the short and long-term.
3. Develop fundraising strategies that are economical for smaller fundraising operations.

Moderators

Katherine Digiulio, CFRE, ECRF

Director of Mission Advancement, Congregation of Notre Dame

Speakers

Catherine Cunning

Director of Fundraising and Development Services, Cathedral Corporation

Catherine Cunning is the Director of Fundraising and Development Services at Cathedral Corporation. In 2013, Cathedral acquired the Cunneen Company where Catherine served as a Parish Director supporting Parish campaign work across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Prior to her tenure... Read More →

Tuesday October 11, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 2

Workshop-Breakout-Round Tables, Management

Session Number 35
Intended Audience 1-5 Years in Industry

1:45pm EDT

Leadership: Part Art and Part Science - Session 1

This session will explore basic concepts and theories of leadership,

To differentiate leadership from management,
To understand the uses of collaborative leadership to advance work within agencies and
communities,
To differentiate transactional and transformational leadership, and
To give the participants an opportunity to self-assess their leadership capacities.

Moderators

Sr. Cathy Katoski, OSF

President and Director of Development, Sisters of St. Francis of Dubuque, Iowa

Speakers

Wendy Whiting Blome, LICSW, PhD

Associate Professor, Retired, School of Social Service, The Catholic University of America

Wendy Whiting Blome, LICSW, PhD, recently retired as an Associate Professor at the National Catholic School of Social Service, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. Dr. Blome has more than 35 years of experience in child welfare and social services as a direct... Read More →

Tuesday October 11, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm EDT
Baltimore 1

Workshop-Breakout-Round Tables, Management

Session Number 34
Intended Audience 10+ Years in the Industry
Tags CEO, Development Director, Executive Director

3:15pm EDT

Leadership: Part Art and Part Science - Session 2

Being an effective leader is a challenge. Through an exercise and discussion this session will explore common leadership issues and help leaders explore ways to be more dynamic and productive.

Moderators

Fr. Bob Colaresi, O.Carm

Director, Society of the Little Flower

Speakers

Wendy Whiting Blome, LICSW, PhD

Associate Professor, Retired, School of Social Service, The Catholic University of America

Tuesday October 11, 2016 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Baltimore 1

Workshop-Breakout-Round Tables, Management

Session Number 42
Intended Audience 10+ Years in the Industry