9C | Let Them Have Their Cake and Eat It Too: Reporting and Donor Recognition for All Giving Levels

Friday, Oct 2
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Suitable for all levels

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Learn how UAB, in preparation for a $1 billion campaign currently underway, completed a stewardship audit of all units and developed a comprehensive donor recognition matrix and reporting model. Attendees will leave the session with ideas of how to implement a comprehensive plan at their own organizations, large or small, to ensure appropriate recognition related to the level of giving. A copy of the stewardship plan and matrix that has been successfully implemented at UAB will be provided. Session will include trivia and treats!
 

Melanie Armstrong

Melanie Armstrong is Stewardship Reporting Specialist at UAB. She is responsible for managing impact reporting for all endowments and principal gifts to the University of $25,000 or more. Melanie began her career at UAB in June 2005 as Stewardship Associate and has progressed to manage reporting for the entire campus. Melanie received her bachelor's degree in sociology from UAB and is currently pursuing graduate studies in public administration. She has been a member of ADRP since 2005 and assisted with logistics for the 2005 ADRP International Conference, held in Birmingham, Alabama.

 

Daphne Powell

Daphne B. Powell is senior director of stewardship and donor relations at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She developed, implemented and oversees UAB's comprehensive stewardship program for gift acknowledgement, recognition and reporting. Daphne is a charter member of ADRP, where she has served in many volunteer roles including board secretary, and she has spoken at local, regional, and national events. She is also a member of the Alabama School of Fine Arts Foundation Board of Directors. She received her associate's in business administration from Shelton State Community College and her bachelor's in business management from UAB.