INAPEF ANNUAL CONFERENCE | NOVEMBER 6 & 7, 2024
INAPEF Annual Conference
The INAPEF Annual Conference is geared towards directors and board members of public education foundations throughout the state, or any superintendents or community members interested in starting an education foundation.
At this event you will connect with fellow education foundation peers from around the state, learn from veteran leaders, and share your experience with those new to the field. Members and non-members are welcome to join us to learn more about how to inspire new and existing donors, discover new grant and fundraising opportunities, and build capacity within your organization.
Conference Agenda
| Wednesday, November 6 |
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| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Registration, Networking Lunch & Exhibitors |
| 12:30 PM: Welcome & Announcements |
| 12:45 - 1:45 PM: Keynote: Leveraging Contributions Made to Education Foundations: Gain insights into developing a sense of urgency among donors by addressing critical questions: Why change? Why us? Why now? We will dive into strategies for identifying and telling compelling stories that resonate with the community, driving engagement and support. Additionally, the session will cover the importance of creating transparency across the organization to align strengths and address areas of improvement. Speaker: Peter Dunn (aka Pete the Planner), Your Money Line |
| 1:45 - 3:15 PM: Fundraising Essentials for Board Members: In this session, we will uncover successful ways to engage board members in the four-part fundraising process, and techniques for directors to help train your own board in the process. Speakers: Erin Hedges, president & Kara Harrison, director of capacity building services, Hedges Non-Profit Consulting |
| 3:15 - 3:30 PM: Break & Exhibitors |
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM: Utilizing AI to Grow Capacity - Peer Led Panel & Roundtables: If you aren't already using it, come prepared with a free version of ChatGPT. If you are using AI in your daily life, please come prepared to share your techniques and softwares and learn more from your peers. |
| 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Networking Dinner at Cobblestone, sponsored by Major Saver 160 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077 |
| Thursday, November 7 |
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| 8:30 - 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast, Networking & Exhibitors |
| 9:00 - 10:30 AM: The Enneagram and Effective Fundraising: Understanding Personality to Drive Success: We’ll explore how each Enneagram type brings unique strengths and challenges to the fundraising process. By recognizing your Enneagram type, you can tailor your strategies to align with your natural tendencies, as well as your donors. Speakers: Patrick Propst, owner, Pachlain Creative Collaboration, Adriann Young, executive director, Noblesville Education Foundation, Jennifer Turnblom, executive director, Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation |
| 10:30 - 11:45 AM: Break & Exhibitors |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Strategic Planning for Education Foundations: Learn how to set clear goals, identify behaviors for success, set expectations, and create a roadmap that drives long-term impact. Whether you’re looking to refresh your current strategy or start from scratch, this session will provide practical tips and tools to help your foundation thrive and better support your school district. Speaker: Andrew Bradford, vice president/chief advancement officer, Conner Prairie |
| 12:15 - 1:15 PM: Lunch & Exhibitors |
| 1:15 - 1:45 PM: Annual Meeting & Association Updates |
| 1:45 - 2:00 PM: Exhibitor Networking |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Breakout Sessions |
Charity Gaming Licenses & Insurance for Events: Together we will break down the must-know licensing rules and insurance tips for your gaming and other events. Learn how to stay compliant, avoid common pitfalls, and insure your event from common risks. | Creating Competitive Grant Proposals: This session focuses on what an organization needs to do to become grant ready and the components necessary to create a winning grant proposal. |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM: Donut Break, hosted by Teachers Treasures |
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| 3:15 - 4:15 PM: Gold Mine Roundtables |
| 4:15 - 4:45 PM: Closing & Exhibitor Awards, Adriann Young, INAPEF President & Jennifer Rakow, INAPEF President-Elect |
Speakers
Peter Dunn aka Pete the Planner |
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Patrick Propst |
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Adriann Young |
Jennifer Turnblom |
John Becker |
Registration Pricing
| Registration | Price | Additional Attendees (same org) |
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| Early Bird Member (by September 30th) | $125 | $25 |
| Member (starting October 1st) | $150 | $25 |
| Non-Member (JOIN NOW!) | $200 | $25 |
Meeting Venues and HotelWe are excited to be hosting our conference at CIESC Indianapolis (located at The Pyramids) again this year:
Hotel Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Northwest is offering a group rate of $119/night for King Suites and Double Queen Suites. The cut-off date for the group rate is Tuesday, October 15th. |
Conference Sponsors
Thank You To Our Sponsors! We wouldn't be able to host this conference and keep pricing affordable to our members without you!For more information on sponsor opportunities, visit our sponsor page.
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2024 Conference Committee
| Conference Chair Jennifer Turnblom Executive Director Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation |
Mary Blake Executive Director Perry Township Education Foundation |
Ashley Knott Executive Director Westfield Education Foundation |
INAPEF President Adriann Young Executive Director Noblesville Education Foundation |