INAPEF ANNUAL CONFERENCE | NOVEMBER 6 & 7, 2024
INAPEF Annual Conference
The INAPEF Annual Conference is geared towards directors and board members of public education foundations throughout the state, or any superintendents or community members interested in starting an education foundation.
At this event you will connect with fellow education foundation peers from around the state, learn from veteran leaders, and share your experience with those new to the field. Members and non-members are welcome to join us to learn more about how to inspire new and existing donors, discover new grant and fundraising opportunities, and build capacity within your organization.
Conference Agenda
| Wednesday, November 6 |
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| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Registration, Networking Lunch & Exhibitors |
| 12:00 - 12:15 PM: Welcome & Announcements |
| 12:15 - 1:15 PM: Keynote: Leveraging Contributions Made to Education Foundations: Gain insights into developing a sense of urgency among donors by addressing critical questions: Why change? Why us? Why now? We will dive into strategies for identifying and telling compelling stories that resonate with the community, driving engagement and support. Additionally, the session will cover the importance of creating transparency across the organization to align strengths and address areas of improvement. Speaker: Peter Dunn (aka Pete the Planner), Your Money Line |
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1:15 PM - 1:45: Safeguarding Your Foundation's Finances: Understanding Internal Controls, Segregation of Duties, and Assurance Services In this session staff and board members will learn to define internal controls in accounting and gain a basic understanding of how internal controls specifically apply to accounting processes and financial reporting. We will discuss the importance of segregation of duties in accounting and learn why segregating accounting-related tasks is crucial in preventing errors, fraud, and unauthorized access to funds. Participants will gain an understanding of the levels of assurance services offered by CPA firms and learn about the various levels of assurance services offered by CPA firms (audit, review, and compilation) and the benefits and limitations of each. Speakers: BJ Lippert, CPA; Partner, Director of Assurance and Jason Schultz, CPA; Manager, Assurance Service; Donovan CPAs |
| 1:45 - 3:15 PM: Fundraising Essentials for Board Members: In this session, we will uncover successful ways to engage board members in the four-part fundraising process, and techniques for directors to help train your own board in the process. Speakers: Erin Hedges, president & Kara Harrison, director of capacity building services, Hedges |
| 3:15 - 3:30 PM: Break & Exhibitors |
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM: Utilizing AI to Grow Capacity - Peer Led Panel & Roundtables: Join us for an interactive AI panel and roundtable discussions at the INAPEF conference, where your AI experienced peers will dive into the latest trends and innovations in AI. This session encourages active participation—challenge sheets will be provided at your table to spark conversation. Come prepared with a free version of ChatGPT or Gemini, along with your ideas, examples, and questions to collaborate with peers and panelists on real-world AI challenges and solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, share insights, and learn from others in the field! Panel Moderator and Guide: Stephannie Bailey, Chief Executive Officer, IPS Foundation |
| 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Networking Dinner at Cobblestone, sponsored by Major Saver 160 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077 |
| Thursday, November 7 |
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| 8:30 - 9:00 AM: Continental Breakfast, Networking & Exhibitors |
| 9:00 - 10:30 AM: The Enneagram and Effective Fundraising: Understanding Personality to Drive Success: We’ll explore how each Enneagram type brings unique strengths and challenges to the fundraising process. By recognizing your Enneagram type, you can tailor your strategies to align with your natural tendencies, as well as your donors. Speakers: Patrick Propst, owner, Pachlain Creative Collaboration, Adriann Young, executive director, Noblesville Education Foundation, Jennifer Turnblom, executive director, Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation |
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM: Donut Break hosted by Teachers Treasures & Exhibitors |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Strategic Planning for Education Foundations: Learn how to set clear goals, identify behaviors for success, set expectations, and create a roadmap that drives long-term impact. Whether you’re looking to refresh your current strategy or start from scratch, this session will provide practical tips and tools to help your foundation thrive and better support your school district. Speaker: Andrew Bradford, vice president/chief advancement officer, Conner Prairie |
| 12:15 - 1:15 PM: Lunch & Exhibitors |
| 1:15 - 1:45 PM: Annual Meeting & Association Updates |
| 1:45 - 2:00 PM: Exhibitor Networking |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Breakout Sessions |
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Charity Gaming Licenses & Insurance for Events: Together we will break down the must-know licensing rules and insurance tips for your gaming and other events. Learn how to stay compliant, avoid common pitfalls, and insure your event from common risks. |
Creating Competitive Grant Proposals: This session focuses on what an organization needs to do to become grant ready and the components necessary to create a winning grant proposal. |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM: Break and Exhibitors |
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| 3:15 - 4:15 PM: Gold Mine Roundtables |
| 4:15 - 4:45 PM: Closing & Exhibitor Awards, Adriann Young, INAPEF President & Jennifer Rakow, INAPEF President-Elect |
Speakers
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Peter Dunn aka Pete the Planner |
Patrick Propst |
Stephannie Bailey |
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Jennifer Turnblom |  Melanie Priest |
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Jon Becker |
BJ Lippert, CPA |
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Registration Pricing
| Registration | Price | Additional Attendees (same org) |
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| Member (starting October 1st) | $150 | $25 |
| Non-Member (JOIN NOW!) | $200 | $25 |
Meeting Venues and HotelWe are excited to be hosting our conference at CIESC Indianapolis (located at The Pyramids) again this year:
Hotel Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Northwest is offering a group rate of $119/night for King Suites and Double Queen Suites. The cut-off date for the group rate is Tuesday, October 15th. |
Conference Sponsors
Thank You To Our Sponsors! We wouldn't be able to host this conference and keep pricing affordable to our members without you!For more information on sponsor opportunities, visit our sponsor page.
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2024 Conference Committee
| Conference Chair Jennifer Turnblom Executive Director Penn-Harris-Madison Education Foundation |
Mary Blake Executive Director Perry Township Education Foundation |
Ashley Knott Executive Director Westfield Education Foundation |
INAPEF President Adriann Young Executive Director Noblesville Education Foundation |