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Program

March 22

8:00-8:30 a.m.	Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:30 a.m.	Welcome and Icebreaker Angela Cao, NAP Chair, Chief Development Officer, University of Michigan

9:30-10:30 a.m.	Keynote Speaker - "Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession: Why So Little?” Kate Judge, Executive Director, American Nurses Foundation In 2023, in conjunction with National Philanthropy Day, the American Nurses Foundation released the first-ever study of philanthropy and nursing. This session will provide insights into the data gathered and some of the longstanding issues that have challenged securing appropriate levels of philanthropic funding for the nursing profession and the work of nurses. View ANF Report Here

10:30-10:45 a.m.	Break

10:45-11:45 a.m.	“Why Invest in Nursing Education: Advancing Mission and Donor Intent” Dr. Darlene Curley, Chair, AACN Foundation Advisory Committee One of the major stumbling blocks to expand access to nursing education in the US is not having enough doctorally prepared faculty at schools of nursing. Participants will learn about a 10-year journey to fund and support 1,200 Nursing Doctoral Scholars in all 50 states. Participants will identify one key takeaway to support their institution’s development goals and increase donor engagement.

11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	Lunch (provided)

1:00-1:45 p.m.	Reflections - "Navigating Next Steps" Moderator: Angela Cao, NAP Chair Continued discussions, strategies to take what was learned in the morning sessions into practice at your institution.

1:45-2:00 p.m.	Break / Continued Discussions

2:00-2:45 p.m.	Emerging Solutions – "Maximizing Philanthropic Success” Courtney Shaul, NAP Membership Chair and Senior Director of Development, Gabby Owen, Director of Development, Olivia Cotton, Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Kiara Williams, Donor Experience Consultant, The Ohio State University Interact with The Ohio State University's College of Nursing team as they share insights into how their data collection efforts on pipeline health have driven strategic adjustments in engagement, fundraising, and stewardship, aligning with the vision of new leadership within the college.

2:45-3:00 p.m.	Break / Continued Discussions

3:00-3:45 p.m.	Emerging Solutions - “Breaking Down Walls, Building Impact: How Communications and Development Can Partner for Results” Steve Rudolph, Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing, Andrew McIlree, Director of Development & Alumni Relations Matthew Opitz, Leadership Annual Giving Officer, University of Minnesota Learn how the University of Minnesota School of Nursing’s Strategic Marketing & Communications and Development and Alumni Relations teams partnered to produce a successful campaign for Minnesota’s annual day of giving and re-imagined their annual nursing school reunion. Presenters will describe how they engaged various stakeholders to encourage greater ownership, participation, attendance and all-around better results than the more-traditional models used previously.

3:45-4:30 p.m.	Table Topics – Best Practices Moderator - Amanda Rebeck, NAP Secretary & Associate Director of Advancement University at Buffalo - SUNY Open discussion on topics of interest.

8:00 p.m.	Networking with Night Owls Amanda Rebeck, NAP Secretary

March 23

8:00-8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast

8:30-9:30 a.m.	NAP Business Meeting NAP Steering Committee

9:30-10:00 a.m.	AACN Update on Policy and Advocacy Rachel Stevenson, Director of Government Affairs, American Association of Colleges of Nursing An update on current federal legislative initiatives focused on nursing education.

10:00-10:15 a.m.	Break

10:15-11:30 .m.	Speaker Panel - “Challenging Communications” Moderator: G. Elizabeth Maxwell, NAP Communications Chair and Director of Development, East Carolina University; Dean Maria Rodriguez Shirey & Jennifer Lollar, Director of Communications and Marketing, University of Alabama - Birmingham; Dean Connie White Delaney & Steve Rudolph, Director of Strategic Communications, University of Minnesota Dean Linda Scott & Meredith Temple, Special Projects Coordinator, University of Wisconsin – Madison This session will share lessons experienced higher ed communicators have learned working with their deans on issues management and communicating sensitive matters.

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	Lunch (on your own)

1:00-2:00 p.m.	Emerging Solutions - "Advisory Boards: Why or Why Not" Joint Session with Deans Moderator - Angela Cao, NAP Chair Dean Bimbola Akintade & G. Elizabeth Maxwell, Director of Development, East Carolina University Dean Shakira Henderson & Anna Suggs-Hoffman, Senior Director of Advancement & Communications, University of Florida Dean Rosalie Mainous & Kerrie Moore, NAP Program Chair and Director of Alumni and Philanthropy, University of Kentucky Advisory Boards can be a great help to an organization, but they can also be a hindrance if not properly managed. This joint session will offer insights from deans and their development offices on what’s worked, what hasn’t and best practices for issues that arise.

2:00 p.m.	Closing Remarks / Conference Ends Angela Cao, NAP Chair

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