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2013 Conference Update

Wed, April 24, 2013 4:40 PM | Laura Parshall
It's almost here! We hope you're looking forward to the Conference next week as much as we are. Conference attendees: don't forget to download the handouts for the sessions you'll be attending! Here's a preview of what you can expect this year, from Conference Committee co-chair Suzy Campos.

2013 Conference Preview

The 2013 NEDRA Conference “Broadening Perspectives” is coming up quickly. The conference will be held Monday and Tuesday, April 29-30, 2013 at the Hotel Marlowe in Cambridge. Some highlights to look forward to:

Morning Welcome & Networking for First-Time Attendees
New NEDRA members (joined in the last year), non-members, and first-time attendees of the conference are invited to network with other newbies and pick up a sweet treat, courtesy of the Membership Committee.

Keynote: Elizabeth Crabtree on "Driving Performance Through Creativity, Innovation and Execution"
Elizabeth Crabtree, Assistant Vice President for Strategy and Resource Development at Brown University, will speak at Monday’s plenary session on the timely subject of tapping into our creative spirit to overcome obstacles, problem-solve and address challenges. She will address motivation and how to create innovation that drives individual and team performance.

Networking Reception
All NEDRA members (including those not attending the conference) are invited to join us on Monday between 4-6pm on the second floor of the Hotel Marlowe for a networking reception presented by the NEDRA Membership Committee, with a selection of hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Group Dinners/Outings
On Monday evening, members of the NEDRA Board will lead self-sponsored group dinners to four area restaurants: Helmand (Afghan); Similans (Thai); wagamama (Asian); and Abigail’s (American).

Roundtable Discussions
Tuesday’s luncheon will feature ten tables focused on particular research topics. Led by volunteer facilitators, the topics will be Parent Research; Wealth Screenings; Proactive Research; Prospect Management; Partnering with Frontline Fundraisers; Campaigns; Paper v Electronic Files; Analytics; Family Wealth; and International Research.

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