TICUA University Advancement Professional Development and Networking

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Location: Welch College, Gallatin, TN

Registration Fee: $50

Gonser Gerber Presenter:

James W. Smith, Ph.D., Senior Consultant

9:00 am – 9:30 am                    Welcome + Introductions

9:30 am – 10:00 am                  Topic 1 – Leveling Up Your Annual Advancement Planning

10:00 am – 10:30 am                Round Table Discussions & Report Out

10:30 am – 10:45 am                Morning Break

10:45 am – 11:30 am                Topic 2 – Leveraging Metrics to Maximize Your Impact

11:30 am – 12:00 pm                Round Table Discussions & Report Out

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm                 Lunch (Position Group: Table Talk Discussion Guides)

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm                   Position-Based Breakout Groups: Vice Presidents; Gift Officers; Annual Fund; Alumni Relations

Topics Include: Staffing Strategies (Staffing Structure, Recruiting & Retaining, Managing & Motivating, Navigating Generational Trends); Professional Development (Conferences, Workshops, Webinars, Digital Communications); New Ideas and Innovations (AI, Predictive Modeling)

2:15 pm – 2:45 pm                  Closing Q&A + Takeaways

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm                  Wrap-Up

3:00pm                                    Conclude

About Gonser Gerber: Gonser Gerber LLP, founded in 1950 as the nation’s first comprehensive advancement consulting firm, provides clients with individually-crafted consulting relationships.  Over 900 organizations have been served, many of whom are faith-based.  These relationships result in innovative solutions, improved philanthropic performance, and goals achieved.  Services include:  advancement counsel; campaign readiness studies; campaign counsel; advancement program and Foundation assessments; executive search for advancement and Foundation leaders; strategic planning; Gonser Gerber Institute programs; and leadership development.

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