National Conference ('10)
Facts, Shuttle & Hotel Information (pdf)
NSFA National Conference Program(pdf)
The 5th Annual NSFA National Conference will be held in Chicago, IL, April 7-9, 2010.
This conference will be a fantastic opportunity for professional development. It will feature innovative sessions, inspiring workshops, and opportunities to network with other foundation professionals.
Pre-Conference Registration is now open:
$69 NSFA members
$85 members of NSFA state affiliate
$125 non-members
Conference Registration is now open:
$199 NSFA members
$249 members of NSFA state affiliate
$299 non-members
Pre-Conference: Sessions Wednesday, April 7th from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM offering comprehensive 3+ hours of instruction in the following areas.
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Increasing Alumni and Donor Support for your K-12 Foundation, Dave Sternberg
Starting a Planned Giving Program for your Foundation, Suzanne Minnick
Stuck? Moving Your Foundation from Simply Existing to Thriving, Milli Christner & Laurie Cromwell
Board Building: Roles, Responsibilities, Recruitment and Training: Alan Zacharias & Sal Polizzotto
Conference: Starts on Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM CST and Friday, April 9th from 8:00 AM -1:00 PM CST.
Sample classes are broken down into the following key areas of study.
1. Administration & Leadership
- Fund management and investment
- Board growth and development
- Board recruitment
- Audits and accounting
- IRS reporting
2. Marketing & Communications
- Writing and implementing a marketing plan
- Great communication for the foundation
- Developing great marketing pieces
- Effective annual reports
- Finding and attracting alumni
3. Development & Fundraising
- Planned giving basics
- Advanced planned giving
- Fundraising by the board
- Alumni fundraising
- Best events for the foundation
- Staff campaigns
4. Programs & Operations
- Finding programs that resonate with your community
- Traditional foundation programs
- Developing programs which support education
- Developing programs which support and link with your school district's strategic plans
Prices range from
- $199 for Members*
- $249 for State Affiliates*
- $299 for Non-Members
Conference and Pre-conference Registration is now open.
Book Your Hotel Rooms Now! Hotel rooms at the Marriot Chicago Oak Brook are $119 per night.
Marriott Chicago Oak Brook
1401 West 22nd Street
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
Phone: 1-800-228-9290
