2025 Annual Conference

Supercharging Your Advancement Results by Prioritizing What Matters

Gonser Gerber 2025 Annual Conference – Resources

Brochure
Program
Attendee List
Background of Staff and Speakers
Video
Handouts and Resources:
Sessions Presentations:

Keynote Session:

75 Years of Decisions: Aligning Actions with Impact
Chad Jolly, Ph.D., Partner
Gonser Gerber LLP

Session 1:

Setting your Path for the Year – Developing the Annual Advancement Plan
Jason McNeal, Ph.D., Partner
Greg King, Senior Consultant
Gonser Gerber LLP

Session 2:

High Value Advancement Activities for Boards and Volunteers
Jane Eaves, Partner
Dan Meixner, Senior Consultant
Krista Bofill, Senior Consultant
Gonser Gerber LLP

Session 3:

Important Data Management and Prospect Research Decisions
James Smith, Ph.D., Senior Consultant
Gonser Gerber LLP

Session 4:

Building More Resilient Annual Fund Programs
Kent Huyser, Partner
Mike Littell, Senior Consultant
Gonser Gerber LLP

Session 5:

Mastering the Craft and Strategy of Gift Officer Excellence
Erin Phillips, Partner
Gonser Gerber LLP

Session 6:

Campaigns That Transform
Charlie Shepard, Partner
Gonser Gerber LLP

David Lively, V.P. for Alumni Relations and Development
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Session 7:

Celebrating Partners in Our Mission
Pam Spencer, Senior Consultant
Gonser Gerber LLP

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3 days ago
Gonser Gerber

Together we will build the skills needed to succeed in these critical early years through hands-on, collaborative sessions. Plan to join us on November 6: www.gonsergerber.com/effective-practices-for-new-vice-presidents-for-advancement-4 ... See MoreSee Less

Together we will build the skills needed to succeed in these critical early years through hands-on, collaborative sessions. Plan to join us on November 6: https://www.gonsergerber.com/effective-practices-for-new-vice-presidents-for-advancement-4
5 days ago
Gonser Gerber

Whether you’re looking for someone now, or you need to prepare for hiring new staff, this webinar will share ideas on how to keep your team from continually losing top talent which can be such a brain drain for your institution.https://www.gonsergerber.com/hiring-and-retaining-advancement-talent/ ... See MoreSee Less

Whether you’re looking for someone now, or you need to prepare for hiring new staff, this webinar will share ideas on how to keep your team from continually losing top talent which can be such a brain drain for your institution.https://www.gonsergerber.com/hiring-and-retaining-advancement-talent/
1 week ago
Gonser Gerber

This 60-minute webinar will explore the components of an annual plan, allowing for customization based on your program and institution type. Oct. 7: www.gonsergerber.com/annual-plan-for-your-annual-fund/ ... See MoreSee Less

This 60-minute webinar will explore the components of an annual plan, allowing for customization based on your program and institution type. Oct. 7: https://www.gonsergerber.com/annual-plan-for-your-annual-fund/
2 weeks ago
Gonser Gerber

Whether your organization is building an endowment program from the ground up or seeking to strengthen an existing one, this session will provide actionable guidance for creating lasting financial stability. www.gonsergerber.com/building-and-auditing-your-endowment/ ... See MoreSee Less

Whether your organization is building an endowment program from the ground up or seeking to strengthen an existing one, this session will provide actionable guidance for creating lasting financial stability. https://www.gonsergerber.com/building-and-auditing-your-endowment/
2 weeks ago
Gonser Gerber

Whether you’re looking for someone now, or you need to prepare for hiring new staff, this webinar will share ideas on how to keep your team from continually losing top talent which can be such a brain drain for your institution. ... See MoreSee Less

Whether you’re looking for someone now, or you need to prepare for hiring new staff, this webinar will share ideas on how to keep your team from continually losing top talent which can be such a brain drain for your institution.
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