In Service: The Column of the ADRP President
Eliza McNulty
Director of Stewardship
Stanford University
Now Introducing: Our 2018 Sheryl A. Blair Scholars!
Hear from a few of this year’s Blair Scholars about what this award means to them and what knowledge they hope to take back home from St. Louis. Don’t forget to say hello to all of our incredible winners at the 2018 International Conference: Maureen Camerato, Courtney Chang, Carey Garrett, Lori Green, Myles Harper, Anne Marie Halsey, Jacqueline Holman, Kara Jankowski, Tessa Perkins Deneault, Jacquelyn Putnam, and Crystal Primus.
Let's Talk about Diversity and Inclusion
A Q&A with Susan Stith, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Corporate Giving in Human Resources.
When it comes to making philanthropy a joyful and rewarding experience for all, what does it mean to embrace diversity and inclusion as core principles in our organizations and with our volunteers and donors? Are there universal truths to aspire to and pitfalls to avoid? And how can we apply these ideals in our own communities most effectively, respectfully, and inclusively? How can we weave our commitment to equity and social justice into the very fabric of our organizations and the communities we serve?
At the 15th Annual ADRP International Conference, attendees will have the opportunity to explore these questions openly and honestly with St. Louisans like Susan Stith who are leading the charge. Susan is a champion of diversity and inclusion whose work has earned Express Scripts a place on DiversityInc’s 2018 list of 50 most inclusive companies in the country.
What will Susan bring to our expert panel discussion at “Let's Talk About Diversity and Inclusion” (Session 3F on Wednesday, October 3)? Learn more in her full Q&A.
Constant Crudités: Conducting a Review of Events to Avoid Overload
Ann Dingman
Senior Advancement Operations Officer
University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development
It was the evening I ate the Golden Beet with Apple, Goat Cheese, and Candied Walnut hors d’oeuvre for the third time in a month that it hit me. I realized we need to do something about how many events we have.
I came to the University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development almost three years ago from another university, where I worked for a large unit that was event-averse. I was surprised at the time and money my new office was spending on a variety of development (not fundraising) events throughout the year—awards, guest lectures, campaign dinners, scholarship recognitions, tailgates, faculty presentations. Our donors enjoyed them and some programs had existed for many years, so they continued.
Read more from Ann's article.
Advancing Philanthropy through Donor Relations and Stewardship
Julia Emlen
Executive Editor
The Journal of Donor Relations and Stewardship
Every nonprofit organization wants to celebrate those who support its mission with their time, talent, and treasure. Some donors embrace publicity for their giving while others wish to remain less conspicuous. For those who seek the limelight, donor lists, testimonials and personal interviews, recognition events, and stories on the internet and on paper and videotape are among the armamentarium available to organizations to showcase philanthropists and, incidentally, engage prospects.
Read more from Julia's article
Roadmap for Donor Relations
DeWayna Hogue Pittman
Senior Consultant
Highland Advancement Solutions
Do you use GPS? You know, Good Planning Systems.
Not many years ago, when we set off on a trip, we had several maps stuffed in the car door that we pulled out, unfolded, and tried to read before missing the exit. This eventually changed to printing step-by-step directions that still ended up folded and creased in the door. And then along came the portable positioning system receiver, which is now in your phone. Key in your destination, review the route, and off you go!
Member Spotlight
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Name: Anna Brandenburger
Institution: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Position: Donor Relations Coordinator
ADRP Member for 1 year.
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What do you like most about being a member of ADRP?
Since joining ADRP last year, I’ve really made the most of the webinars offered, giving a great insight into best practice among colleagues. They are a great way to hear from those working in similar fields, but with an international outlook. Because my team here is small and relatively new to the field, being able to ask questions and share ideas with others is extremely valuable to us and shows how we can all improve the impact of our work. However great it is being a part of organisations like ADRP, as a professional in the UK, it’s very hard to really get the most benefit from my membership, because it’s not viable to travel to the US to participate in all the conferences and meetings that are provided.
Check out Anna's full spotlight interview
15th Annual International Conference
Time is running out for you to register! ADRP's 15th Annual International Conference offers a unique opportunity to meet, network, and collaborate with experienced donor relations and stewardship professionals in a fun and educational environment. At the conference, you'll have the opportunity to:
Learn more about the conference experience online and register today before time runs out!
Online registration closes Monday, September 17
We Need More Mentors!
Are you in a supervisory role? Do you have around seven years of experience in donor relations? Then we need your help!
We have almost twice as many mentees as we have mentors for the International Conference. This is the perfect opportunity for you to pass along your knowledge to others who are eager to receive it.
Connect with someone new to donor relations, get to know them during the Networking Happy Hour, and meet up with them at any point during the conference.
Sign up as a mentor when you register, or contact the ADRP Office if you'd like to get involved.
Write for The Hub: We Want to Hear from You!
The Hub is seeking article proposals for new monthly issues!
Do you have a success story you would like to share? How did you handle a particular problem or project that seemed insurmountable? Have you discovered effective tactics that help gain a seat at the table? What are your thoughts on best practices or new, emerging ideas that take a donor relations/stewardship program to the next level?
We want to encourage our members—new and experienced—to share their insights, best practices, and what works (or doesn’t work!) when planning their shop’s programming and responsibilities.
We welcome all submissions related to donor relations and stewardship, but we especially encourage ADRP members to step forward and share their expertise and experiences in the profession.
The 2018 submission form is available any time you have an article proposal to submit. We have included the webinar topics for each month, in case you would like to tie your article to a specific webinar topic.
Please submit your article proposal today! We can’t wait to hear what you have to say!
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