An Opportunity Not to be Missed! June 6–9, Athens, Georgia
Photo courtesy of Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau
If you don't know where you're going, any path will take you there.
In our advancement professions, this statement has never been more accurate. There are hundreds of new approaches to advancement, some a flash in the pan, some merely a twist on a tried and true method. Whether you are a seasoned advancement professional or new to the discipline, maintaining effective programs while staying on top of the latest and greatest trends can be extremely challenging!
One of the best ways to sort through the explosion of advancement information is by attending the NAADA conference at the University of Georgia on June 6 - 9, 2010. You'll hear first-hand from advancement colleagues around the US what has worked for them and what has not. Education sessions are being planned that will help you sort through the trends in social networking, identify new ways to approach prospective students, and recognize new opportunities for tapping into the philanthropic nature of our clientele. The NAADA conference can help you navigate the information explosion and hone in on what will work for you and your institution.
Themed "Unleash Your Potential," the NAADA 2010 conference on June 6 - 9 in Athens, Georgia will not only help you figure out where you are going, but will also help you find the path that will take you there.
Please note: The regular rate for members to attend is $575. However, if you register before May 1 you will only pay $475, saving $100 off of the regular fee.
Post-conference workshop (optional): $70
Hotel Information
The Georgia Center Hotel
The University of Georgia
1197 South Lumpkin Street
Athens, GA 30602
All conference attendees are being offered a special rate at the Georgia Center Hotel. All reservations must be made by May 7, 2010. All participants are eligible for the NAADA contracted room rates of $89.00 – $109.00 plus tax. Call the hotel reservation department at the Georgia Center directly at 800-884-1381. You must mention NAADA in order to receive this rate.
Everyone will need to either:
a) Fly into Atlanta and take a shuttle to Athens
b) Fly into Atlanta and rent a car to Athens
c) Fly into Atlanta and then take another flight to Athens
d) Drive to Athens
a) Shuttle Service to/from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
AAA Express, 1-800-354-7874; reservation required; call for schedule
NAADA has received a special discounted rate with AAA Express – Please mention NAADA to receive the $5.00 discount each way.
Bulldog Limousine, 706-613-5206
Southeastern Stages, 706-549-2255; check with representative before departure
Embassy Limousine, 706-227-3255
The Limousine Company, 706-227-1324; very limited service, call for services and prices
b) Athens Auto Rental Companies
Enterprise (will bring a car to you), 706-546-8067
Full participation in this year’s conference is applicable for 13.75 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
For more information about the Certified Fund Raising Executive designation, please visit: www.cfre.org.
How Donors View the Development Process Rob Cooper, Senior Director of Development and Alumni, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia Rhodes Logan, Campaign Director, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee
Creating Successful Campus Partnerships
How individuals are working with their central alumni association, parents association, career services, etc. to maximize alumni programming activities. Scott Troutman, Executive Director, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni and Friends Society, NC State
Kathryn Reed, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations & Special Events, Michigan State University
Laura Ledgerwood, Career Consultant for Agriculture, Forestry, Public Health, and Environmental Sciences Majors, University of Georgia Don Mulvaney, Coordinator of Leadership and Student Development, College of Agriculture, Auburn University
Kim Kittleman, Director of Alumni Engagement, Alumni Association, Michigan State University
Ronda Rich Ronda Rich is the best-selling author of What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should), a book that is now in its 27th printing, after being bought by a major New York publishing company during a four-day auction.
That book launched a new career for the former award-winning sports writer, who has now become a popular Southern sage, dispensing musings and observations in her weekly, syndicated newspaper column and speaking at over 100 events each year as a humorous and inspirational speaker. She is also a commentator on Southern life for Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Continuing her successful streak as a writer of Southern stories, her most recent book, What Southern Women Know About Flirting and her critically-acclaimed first novel, The Town That Came A-Courtin’, were both released by Penguin-Putnam together, marking the first time in history that an author has released two books on the same day. The Town That Came A-Courtin’ has recently been courted by Hollywood and optioned for a movie.
She has appeared on dozens of television shows including The View, Best Damn Sports Show and CNN. She has also appeared in many magazines including Cosmopolitan, Redbook and Woman’s Own.
Gregg Bevier Gregg joined the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in June 2009. He is in Agricultural Development and on the Market Access team as a Senior Program Officer responsible for livestock grants.
Gregg has twenty-seven years of experience as a business executive and has managed an international genetics business (PIC), an integrated livestock operation (Premium Standard Farms) and a division of a global animal health business for Merial. Gregg has also helped St. Matthew’s University, School of Veterinary Medicine establish a clinical program for fourth year students. He has been involved with assisting entrepreneurs in crop biopesticides, livestock vaccines, genetically modified rice and livestock imaging technology.
Gregg is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Agriculture Science, M.S. in Animal Science, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and an MBA. He has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois.
