PRECONFERENCE CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS

Submission Deadline Closed: February 28, 2023

Notification of Presentation Approval: March 14, 2023

Full Presentation Description for Website: March 27, 2023

SCOPE

We are looking for dynamic, original proposals for workshops or panels that offer in-depth information about fundraising trends and best practices that would be accessible to attendees at a variety of experience levels. Proposals may include workshops, discussions or panels. Preconference sessions run for one hour or more, with the presentation lasting 45 minutes and 15 minutes for Q&A. Below are some of the topics of interest that you might consider:

  • How the pandemic has changed fundraising
  • How academic libraries can build their donor pools
  • Facilities projects
  • Prioritizing fundable projects/programs
  • Planned giving
  • Virtual development
  • Working with Corporate and Foundation Relations
  • Making the case for supporting the library
  • Trends in philanthropy
  • Topics related to the conference theme – “Making Waves in Philanthropy”

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE

Presentations will be evaluated according to the following:

  • Originality
  • Clarity
  • Relevance to the field of library development and advancement
  • Accessibility to a range of experience levels