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All IN for Education
The 2026 INAPEF Annual Conference brings public education foundation leaders together from across Indiana for two days of practical learning, fresh ideas, peer connection, and conversations that strengthen the work of education foundations statewide.
Who Should Attend
The INAPEF Annual Conference is designed for executive directors, staff, and board members of public education foundations throughout Indiana, as well as superintendents, school leaders, and community members interested in starting or strengthening an education foundation.
You'll connect with foundation peers from around the state, learn from experienced leaders, share ideas with others doing similar work, and explore strategies and resources that can help your organization strengthen fundraising, board engagement, communications, operations, and community impact. Members and non-members are welcome.
Conference at a Glance
Learn
General sessions, breakouts, and practical takeaways on fundraising, board development, communications, technology, compliance, and more.
Connect
Build relationships with education foundation leaders from across Indiana through meals, roundtables, exhibitor time, and peer conversation.
Bring It Home
Leave with ideas, tools, and examples you can adapt for your own foundation, board, district, and community.
Featured Program Highlights
Thursday, November 5
Executive Director Focus
- Opening keynote with Jason Barnaby
- Diversifying revenue for sustainable growth
- Scholarship and grant technology
- Foundation tune-up or relaunch
- Annual reports
- Education Freedom Tax Credit Program
- District + foundation partnership
- Gold Mine roundtable conversations
Friday, November 6
Board Focus
- Superintendent + foundation fundraising
- Board fundraising readiness
- Indiana charity gaming compliance
- Building a practical marketing calendar
- Chew & Chat roundtables
- SMART board development and accountability
Program is based on the current working agenda and is subject to change.
Ready to go All IN?
Save your seat, book your hotel, and start planning your conference experience.
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCEThank You, Conference Partners
Our partners help INAPEF provide meaningful programming while keeping conference pricing accessible for education foundation leaders across Indiana.
