Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA

Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Online

Are you interested (or perhaps curious) about presenting for NEDRA, either a session at the annual NEDRA Conference or a program for NEDRA members? In this program, members of the Programming Committee and the Conference Committee will discuss the process of becoming a presenter for NEDRA. You will hear about how to come up with an idea for a presentation, how to submit a proposal, and tips for creating an engaging NEDRA program. There will also be ample time for questions.

This is a FREE program that will be held as a Zoom meeting.  It will not be recorded. 

PRESENTERS:

April Genung is a Senior Research Analyst for the Division of Philanthropy at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She has 10+ years of experience working in prospect development for organizations such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Bowdoin College, the University of California, Davis, and Amherst College. She has served on the NEDRA Board since 2021 and is a co-chair of the Conference Committee. She holds an MA from UMass Amherst and an undergraduate degree from UC Davis, both in English Literature.

Amy Tesoro is the Founder and Principal of Tesoro Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in advancement and development strategy. She has 25+ years of experience in the field and has held leadership roles at Perkins School for the Blind, the College of the Holy Cross, Boston College, the University of Chicago, St. Mark’s School, and Loyola University. Amy holds a B.S. in Economics from Boston College and is pursuing a M.A. in Philanthropic Studies at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Amy currently serves on the board of directors for NEDRA and co-chairs NEDRA’s Conference Committee.

Jen Clifford has worked for Harvard University since 2022 and is an Assistant Director of Research in Alumni Affairs & Development. She has worked in development since 2015 holding positions at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and the Peabody Essex Museum. Jen currently serves on the NEDRA Board and co-chairs NEDRA’s Programming Committee. Jen received her BA in Art History from the University of Maryland and Professional Certificate in Museum Studies from Tufts University.

COST:

Free for Members and Non-Members

LOCATION:

Attendees will receive a Zoom link a day before the event; this will be held as a Zoom meeting and a recording will not be available.

DEADLINES:

Registration for this event closes on Tuesday, November 3 at 5pm.