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Upcoming Events

    • Tuesday, December 19, 2023
    • Monday, December 23, 2024
    • National Association of Education Foundations
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    ARE YOU LOOKING TO FILL A VACANCY?

    The National Association of Education Foundations connects job seekers and those hiring through our Career Center.

    Members can post a career placement free of charge; non-members will pay a nominal fee. Payment must be received in full before a job is posted to the Career Center.

    First, register and pay for the career placement online. Then, send the career placement to info@educationfoundations.org in an email or as an email attachment. Include relevant job information and how applicants should apply [Web address, email, etc]. An attached file must be an original file [IE: Microsoft Word]. The career placement will remain online for 30-days, but can be renewed for an additional 30-days at the same rate.

    • Thursday, December 19, 2024
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Empowering Success Through Effective Goal Setting

    Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for effective goal setting and measuring results to drive organizational success. We focus on how the goal setting process fits into the broader strategic planning process and the process through which we can set strategic goals. We go into details of creating SMART goals and focusing on creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and how to measure them over time (through various types of dashboards).

    Featured Speaker

    Shreya Agrawal Kanade, MBA, MsPH, MPA

    Founder, ZAPS Consulting

    Founder and Executive Director, Catalyst STEM Learning

    Shreya is the Founder of ZAPS Consulting, an organization that focuses on providing strategy, operations and implementation consulting to nonprofits as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Catalyst STEM Learning, a nonprofit that focuses on closing the opportunity gap in rural communities by fostering a lifelong love for STEM education and providing the tools necessary for academic and career success.

    Shreya has more than 15 years of experience working with nonprofits across various industries, including humanitarian assistance, global public health and K-12 education. She has been a leader at Teach for America, Teach Plus, Clinton Health Access Initiative and has consulted with numerous nonprofits.

    Her expertise includes strategy development, program management, budget and financial analysis, statistical analysis, monitoring and evaluation tool development, grant writing, fundraising, and capacity building of leaders. She has experience working in many countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and India.

    Shreya has served as the President of the Board of Directors of The Connection Homeless Shelter, Vice President of the Board of Directors of North Plattee Community College Foundation, Vice President and 2023 Gala committee chair for the Great Plains Health Care Foundation. She is also involved with the Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska in North Platte.

    Shreya holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management, with a focus on nonprofit management and global social enterprise, a Master's degree in international public health from Johns Hopkins University and a MPA from Florida International University.

    Schedule

    4 PM ET / 3 PM CT / 2 PM MT / 1 PM PT

    Registration

    Member - $35

    Non-member - $65

    • Tuesday, January 21, 2025
    • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Strategies and Tactics for Success

    With the pandemic in our review mirrors, our lives have become virtual in ways that we didn't expect. As fundraising moves increasingly online, traditional "project-style" fundraising strategies are no longer working the way they once did. The overview of Digital Fundraising will help you learn more about this ongoing, repeatable process that makes it easier for you to attract a wider audience online and deepen relationships with your community so that you can raise more online sustainably.

    Featured Speaker

    Kiersten Hill

    Director of Nonprofit Solutions

    Kiersten has almost 2 decades of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. She has raised over $20 Million for Nebraska nonprofit organizations and worked to better train and equip nonprofit leaders and Boards of Directors. She is a rising thought leader on LinkedIn and frequently speaks to nonprofit groups and other organizations about marketing, fundraising, board development and organizational change. Kiersten has presented in-person and virtually for more than 50 webinars and 8 nonprofit conferences. Kiersten's energetic and authentic presentation style keeps nonprofits coming back for more.

    Schedule

    4 PM ET / 3 PM CT / 2 PM MT / 1 PM PT

    Registration

    Member - $35

    Nonmember - $65

    • Tuesday, March 25, 2025
    • Thursday, March 27, 2025
    • Knoxville, Tennessee


    • Tuesday, March 25, 2025
    • Thursday, March 27, 2025
    • Marriott Knoxville Downtown - 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902
    Register



    In March 2025, over 200 foundation leaders will convene at ImpactED'25, our national conference, in Knoxville, Tennessee to develop and enhance philanthropic, fundraising, leadership, and operational management skills. Your sponsorship of ImpactED'25 will provide knowledge and practical resources to foundation leaders from across the nation.


    National Reach: By sponsoring ImpactED’25, you will gain access to leaders from over 36 states across the nation, amplifying your brand's reach on a vast scale. These leaders collectively serve over 20 million children, representing a substantial segment of the nation's educational community.

    Influence and Impact:The foundation leaders attending ImpactED’25 are not just influencers in their organizations; they directly affect the educational landscape for millions of children. Your sponsorship puts your brand at the forefront of this influential group, allowing you to be part of the conversation that shapes the future of education in America.

    Strategic Alignment:If your company's mission aligns with educational advancement, child development, or community engagement, supporting NAEF is a strategic move. It demonstrates your commitment to these values on a platform that resonates with your corporate social responsibility goals.

    Beyond ImpactED’25, our monthly programs provide for an exchange of ideas between foundation leaders, in a collegial environment.

    Foundations Today, is our digital newsletter, published every other month and read by over 1,500 leaders, each of whom impacts this nation’s educational community.

    As the nationally recognized professional organization dedicated to the development of education foundations, NAEF is proud that our membership includes:

    • 640 education foundations [charter, college, magnet, private and public] of which 81% serve public education systems.
    • 180 self-identified foundations as in the emerging and developing stages.
    • 1,360 professional foundation leaders, fundraisers, board members, and leaders of education systems of which 70% are decision-makers.
    • Leaders from 41 states across the nation, who serve over 20 million children

    National Conference Sponsor Spec Sheet


    Contact the NAEF Team to build your support of education foundation leaders.

    • Peter Constantinou, Executive Director
    • Ralph Hayes, Sponsorship Committee Chair
    • Lauren Jeng, Director of Client Services

    Email  Info@EducationFoundations.org or call 410-527-0780 between 8 AM and 5 PM ET.

Past Events

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Building Impactful Boards
Thursday, October 17, 2024 Boosting Alumni Engagement
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Grow With It
Thursday, July 18, 2024 Unlocking Potential
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Building A More Just Organization
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Unlocking Success
Friday, May 10, 2024 Chair Chat
Sunday, April 21, 2024 CEFL Certification Program Registration
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Reflections on ImpactED '24
Thursday, April 11, 2024 ImpactED '24 - Driven by Outcomes
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 ImpactED '24
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Sponsor ImpactED '24
Thursday, March 21, 2024 Standing Out: Education Foundations' Journey to Community Recognition
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Motivations, Challenges, and Rewards of Becoming a CEFL
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Storytelling for Impact
Thursday, December 14, 2023 Alumni Development
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Planning Your Foundation's Events
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 It’s Time to Think BIG!
Thursday, September 21, 2023 Timely Topics
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Mastering Your Online Presence: An Inside Look at Firespring’s Websites
Sunday, April 23, 2023 CEFL Certification Program Registration
Friday, March 17, 2023 National Conference Hotel Rebate
Monday, March 13, 2023 Pre-Conference Bus Trip: Meet Las Vegas's Educational Best
Monday, March 13, 2023 2023 NAEF National Conference
Monday, March 13, 2023 Sponsor the 2023 National Conference
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Financial ABCs for Nonprofit Organizations
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Leader to Leader Discussion: Working with PTAs/PTOs
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Planned Giving: Small Steps Can Transform Your Organization
Monday, May 02, 2022 CEFL Certification Program Registration
Wednesday, March 02, 2022 National Conference 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Why Your Annual Report Should Be a Marketing Tool and Not a Snooze Fest
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 Career Center
Tuesday, November 09, 2021 Supporting the Teaching of Generosity
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 Building Community Relationships through a Day of Giving

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