Indiana Association of Public Education Foundations

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

Day 1: Wednesday, December 10th
Registration Networking Lunch & Exhibitors	11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Welcome & Announcements INAPEF President Jennifer Rakow, Executive Director, Center Grove Education Foundation	12:00 - 12:15 p.m.
Harnessing the Collective Power of your Board Robin Callahan, CFRE, CAP, CEFL, President, The Callahan Collaborative	12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Break & Exhibitors	2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
The Power of Story: Turning Moments into Meaning Janet Mann, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Zionsville Community Schools	2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Round tables by Job Description (Board President, Executive Director, Development Manager, etc)	3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Exhibitors & Networking	4:45 - 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Dinner at Sangrita Grill + Cantina, hosted by Major Saver (registration required)	5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Day 2: Thursday, December 11th
Continental Breakfast	7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome Back & Performance by the Harlem Wizards	8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
The State of Education in Indiana Jacqueline Kronk, Chief Strategy Officer, Office of the Secretary of Education, State of Indiana	8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
AI in Action: Boosting Personal Productivity with ChatGPT James Paden, Pragmatico Solutions	9:45 - 10:45 am
Exhibitors & Donut Break	10:45 - 11:15 am
Planned Giving: Why It Matters to Your Mission Robin Callahan, CFRE, CAP, CEFL, President, The Callahan Collaborative	11:15 - 12:15 pm Breakout
AI Use Cases: Peer Sharing and Practical Applications James Paden, Pragmatico Solutions	11:15 - 12:15 pm Breakout
Lunch & Exhibitors	12:15 - 1:00 p.m.
INAPEF Annual Meeting 2026 Board of Directors Election & Association Update	1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Break & Exhibitors	1:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Building a Lasting Legacy: Integrating Alumni Relations into Your Education Foundation Presented in Partnership with Alumni Nations Emily Kaiser, CFRM, Executive Director, Washington Township Schools Foundation	1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Breakout
I CANva: Becoming a graphic designer Stefanie Leiter, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Humanities & Associate Professor of Communication, Anderson University	1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Breakout
Break & Exhibitors	2:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Gold Mines	3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
Exhibitor Prizes and Farewell	4:15 - 4:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION

Registration Type
Price
Early Bird Member
$135
Member (starting October 10th)
$155
Non-Member
$195
Additional Attendee (same foundation)
$35

MEETING LOCATION

Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038

Conner Prairie is Indiana's first Smithsonian affiliate. Visitors to Smithsonian affiliates throughout the country may view major works of art, historic objects of flight, wonders of nature, icons of American history and other artifacts, artworks and scientific specimens from the Smithsonian’s national collections throughout the year.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Courtyard Indianapolis Fishers
11550 Whistle Drive
Fishers, Indiana 46037

$149/NIGHT (cut-off is 11/19)
Easy Walking Distance to the Welcome Dinner

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THANK YOU 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.