The Session That Will Answer EVERY Question You've Ever Had About Scholarship Stewardship So That You Never Have to Ask Again. Seriously.
Friday, September 19
11:00 - 12:00 PM

Attend this session to learn the nuts and bolts of stewarding scholarships. How do we collect biographical information on students to share with donors? What’s FERPA? To lunch or not to lunch? How do we get those students to write!? Stewarding scholarships is a staple program in donor relations, and it’s critical that we do it well. Join us to learn how Princeton, Dartmouth and New Mexico State University tackle this important core function of stewardship. In advance of the session, please submit one question and one tip for getting students to write to [email protected].

Audience Expertise Level: Newcomer (0-2 years) & Midlevel (2-5 years)
Shop Size: Suitable for any size shop

Diane Calhoun

As the Director for Scholarships and Stewardship in New Mexico State University’s Advancement office, Diane Calhoun has developed and implemented both a strategic plan for stewardship and a web based scholarship management system - the latter in collaboration with other university offices. Diane brings to this position the experiences of a variety of endeavors, including serving as head of a private elementary school, a career in public and industry accounting, and owner/partner of several agricultural enterprises. 

Roberta O'Hara

Roberta O'Hara has over 25 years of experience in the non-profit world, and in stewardship and donor relations in particular. She is the Senior Associate Director of Stewardship at Princeton University and principal of Gramercy L.L.C. Roberta was the inaugural treasurer of ADRP, serving for two consecutive terms; is the Chair of the Donor Relations Best Practices Committee for AASP (the Association of Advancement Services Professionals); and has served in several other volunteer capacities.