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Peer Community Gatherings
Unwind, share nuggets of wisdom, and exchange contact info with your IPA Peer Community before heading home.
ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
- Communications Peer Community | Council
- Scholarships Peer Community | Chamber
- Grantmaking Peer Community | Caucus
- Development Peer Community | Cabinet
- Young Leaders Peer Community | Cameral
Date & Time:
10/09/2024 - 2:30pm
Evening Welcome
The Indianapolis Foundation invites you to their office's Social Hub for refreshments at this conference welcome event. Continuous transportation from The Westin to the event and back will be provided.
LOCATION
The Indianapolis Foundation
615 N. Alabama St. #300
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317.634.2423 ext. 145
Thanks to The Indianapolis Foundation for sponsoring this event!
Date & Time:
10/07/2024 - 5:00pm
Managing the Maze: Successful Succession Planning
Succession planning at foundations can feel like an intricate maze. This session gives you the tools to navigate every twist and turn. Learn how to craft seamless transitions, involving key stakeholders from board to leadership. Uncover the perfect timing to ignite your succession strategy and infuse it into your hiring process for long-term success. Plus, we'll tackle the challenge of preserving institutional knowledge amidst staff turnover.
Date & Time:
10/08/2024 -
9:30am to 10:45am
Leveraging Community Voice and Data for Change in Detroit: A Case Study
Mastering data for philanthropic success sounds intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. This session explores the building blocks of sustainable data practices, how-to techniques, aligning your strategies with reality, and leveraging diverse data sets to give context to your efforts. Discover how to turn raw data into a powerful tool for your stakeholders.
Date & Time:
10/08/2024 -
3:30pm to 4:45pm
Aligning for Impact: A Corporate Foundation’s Journey
How can a company move from being a generous corporate citizen to a true driver of meaningful change? How can a company move from being a generous corporate citizen to a true driver of meaningful change? Join ... Trust as they share their insights from shifting their corporate philanthropy strategy while aligning numerous ...
Date & Time:
10/08/2024 -
3:30pm to 4:45pm
Philanthropy Leads Dinner (Add on)
Location: Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W Washington Street
Dinner tickets can be added to your conference registration during checkout ($100 for members; $150 for non-members), or purchased separately here.
Cocktail Reception: 5:30 pm | Dinner Program: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Date & Time:
10/08/2024 -
5:30pm to 8:30pm
Hello, Is It You I'm Looking For? Understanding Your Audience with Persona Building
Americans interact with foundations and nonprofits on a daily basis, but research shows that most people don’t know what philanthropy actually does. How do you reach the communities you work with and communicate the work you do? Enter personas.
Persona building is an essential tool for grantmakers as they try to form meaningful connections with grantees and communities. Attend this session to learn how to use research to understand the values, worldviews, and identities of your audiences, and craft messages that actually resonate with the people you’re trying to reach.
Date & Time:
10/09/2024 -
9:00am to 10:15am
Field Trip: E-Bike or Walk Indianapolis Cultural Trail (Pre-Registration Required)
Join our guided e-bike tour to explore the world-class Indianapolis Cultural Trail—all without breaking a sweat!
Date & Time:
10/09/2024 -
8:15am to 10:00am
Field Trip: Visit Glick's Affordable Housing and Community Support Center (Pre-Registration Required)
Access to affordable housing is a national issue. Where has Indiana seen success?
Date & Time:
10/09/2024 -
7:45am to 11:30am
Moving Donors Along the Planned Giving Pipeline
... This session will discuss how to begin and sustain planned giving conversations with donors, furthering a donor's ... steps with confidence. Moving Donors Along the Planned Giving Pipeline ...
Date & Time:
10/09/2024 -
10:30am to 11:45am
Next Gen Donors Are Here Now—How Will You Reach Them?
Engaging the next generation of donors needs to happen now. Discover how in this session.
Date & Time:
10/08/2024 -
3:30pm to 4:45pm