INAPEF ANNUAL CONFERENCE | NOVEMBER 8-9, 2023
INAPEF is excited to host our Annual Conference at CIESC Indianapolis again this year! Our 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. Connect with your 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 inspiring new and existing donors, discovering new grant and fundraising opportunities, and educating directors, volunteers and board members.
Speakers
Dr. Jeff Butts |
Nina Brahm |
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Peter Dunn aka Pete the Planner |
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Conference Agenda
| Wednesday, November 8th | ||||
| Time | Location | Session Type | Session Title/Description | Speaker(s) |
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| 1:00 - 3:00 pm | CIESC |
Deep Dive | Planned Giving - Making the Most With What You’ve Got – Planned Giving in a Small Fundraising Shop | Mike Eikenberry, Vice President of Major Gifts; Eskenazi Health Foundation & Max Harper, CFRE, Development Officer; Butler University |
| 3:45 - 5:00 pm | CIESC |
Meeting |
INAPEF Board of Directors Meeting |
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| 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Cobblestone Zionsville, 160 S Main Street, Zionsville, IN 46077) |
Welcome Dinner Hosted by Major Saver | All conference attendees and grant recipients are invited! We will enjoy dinner at Cobblestone Zionsville. www.cobblestonez.com | |
| Thursday, November 9th | ||||
| Time | Location | Session Type | Session Title/Description | Speaker(s) |
| 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. | Cafe & Frontier | Registration, Exhibitors & Breakfast | Arrive early to sign-in and enjoy a continental breakfast while you network with your peers and visit the exhibitor hall. | |
| 8:00 - 8:15 a.m. | Frontier | Welcome & Announcements | Morning welcome and updates from INAPEF President, Lisa Baize | INAPEF President Lisa Baize |
| 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. | Frontier | Keynote Speaker | You Can't Lead if No One Will Follow -- What Will Your Legacy Be? | Wayne Township Superintendent Dr. Jeff Butts |
| 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Frontier | General Session | How to Best Leverage Contributions Made to Education Foundations | Peter Dunn (aka Pete the Planner), Your Money Line |
| 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Exhibitor Hall & Break | Networking | Visit with our sponsors and exhibitors; and enjoy a morning donut break, sponsored by Teachers' Treasures. | |
| 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Frontier | Breakout | Using AI in Grant Writing and Storytelling in order to save time and maximize resources | Pete Just, CETL, executive director, Indiana CTO Council |
| 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Horizon | Breakout | Finding and Securing Major Gifts - Even in Small Markets |
Mike Eikenberry, Vice President of Major Gifts; Eskenazi Health Foundation & Max Harper, CFRE, Development Officer; Butler University |
| 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Exhibitor Hall | Networking | Visit with our sponsors and exhibitors | |
| 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. | Frontier | General Session | "Gold Mine" Table Topics - Attendees will pick their own topics and rotate through four tables in an hour. Expect small group discussion, sharing and best practices. Take away some gold nuggets!
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| 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. | Frontier | Working Lunch | Annual Meeting & Lunch |
INAPEF President Lisa Baize |
| 1:15 - 1:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Hall | Networking | Visit with our sponsors and exhibitors; see how they can help your organization improve! | |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Phoenix | Breakout | Data Basics: The Care and Feeding of Your Donor Data | Shanon Stroer, Senior Client Account Manage; Charity Proud |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Horizon | Breakout | Best Practices in Grant Writing and How Volunteers can participate, even in a staffed organization | Nina Brahm, Grant Writer & Education Consultant |
| 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Exhibitor Hall | Exhibits & Break | Grab a snack and visit with our sponsors and exhibitors; see how they can help your organization improve | |
| 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. | Frontier | General Session | Activating & Leading Board Committees: Together we will learn how to maximize productivity with the support of our board committees Attendees will learn common structures and leading practices for effective committee functionality and leadership. | Kate Brierty, Consultant, Hedges |
| 3:45 - 4:00 pm | Frontier | General Session | Announcements and Adjourn | INAPEF President Lisa Baize & President-Elect Adriann Young |
Registration Pricing
| Registration | Thursday Conference Only |
Add Planned Giving Deep Dive (Wednesday) |
Additional Conference Attendees(same org) |
Additional Planned Giving Deep DIve Attendee (same org) |
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| Early Bird Rate - Expires September 30th | $109 | $55 | $25 | $25 |
| Member (starting October 1) | $139 | $65 | $25 | $25 |
| Non-Member (JOIN NOW!) | $159 | $85 | $25 | $25 |
Conference registrations include invitation to Wednesday evening welcome reception, and continental breakfast and lunch on Thursday. All parking is free.
Meeting Venues and HotelWe are excited to be hosting our conference at CIESC Indianapolis (located at The Pyramids) again this year: The Planned Giving Deep Drive Training Session will be held at: CIESC 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 Monday, October 10th. Group Rate Booking Link |
Conference Sponsors
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YOUR MONEY LINE | QTEGO FUNDRAISING SERVICES | EVERWISE CREDIT UNION |
Sponsorship Opportunities
2023 Conference Committee
| INAPEF President Lisa Baize Executive Director Wayne Township Education Foundation | Emily Oliver-Jones Executive Director Greater Clark County Schools Education Foundations | Jennifer Ogle Board Member Kokomo Public Schools Education Foundation |