2012 Chief Institutional Advancement Officers Conference

Program Overview

The Learning Organization

“Organizations where people continually expand their capacity to create the results they truly desire, where new and expansive patterns of thinking are nurtured, where collective aspiration is set free, and where people are continually learning to see the whole together.” —Peter Senge

The best colleges and universities and the best advancement operations are learning organizations. They test ideas. They chaff under the status quo. They welcome bright ideas and bold approaches. If that is how you approach the advancement task, we invite you to attend this conference. During the conference key advancement professionals will receive:

• Essential Grounding | The opening session features Donald Meyer, who has pondered the meaning of being a thoughtful and faithful Christian steward. His informed perspective on Why Advancement Matters: A Giver’s Take on the Advancement Task will address the eternal value of our work and calling.
• Uncommon Insight | Also addressing the group will be Jim Langley, of Langley Innovations, and Bob Burdenski, who specializes in growing the annual fund. Both possess broad experience and will deliver seasoned counsel in the invigorating context of like-minded colleagues.
• Exceptional Value | Advancement professionals must carefully weigh the cost/benefit of every training opportunity.

Throughout the conference there will be ample opportunity to dialog with our speakers and your colleagues.
 

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