schedule

7:45 - 8:30	Check-in and Breakfast
8:30 - 9:45	Welcome, Kick-off & Awards
10:00 - 10:50	Session 1
11:00 - 11:40	Session 2
11:45 - 12:45	Lunch, Reveal & Entertainment
12:50 - 1:30	Session 3
1:35 - 2:15	Session 4
2:20 - 3:00	Closing & Send-off

 

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STUDENT SESSIONS 

NOT YOUR BASIC EVENT

TOPIC:  EVENT PLANNING

1. How to make it inclusive
2. How to make it fun 
3. All about the activities

FUNdrai$ing

TOPIC:  FUNDRAISING

1. How to create a fundraising strategy
2. How to utilize DonorDrive to it's fullest capacity
3. Diverse and inclusive fundraising ideas

DEEP DIVE INTO DONORDRIVE

TOPIC:  DonorDrive

What's new and how can it take your fundraising and event to the next level 

LEADING US CLOSER TO A CURE

TOPIC:  LEADERSHIP

1. Understanding your leadership strengths
2. Identifying the strengths of your team
3. Ways to engage your team members
4. Holding your team members accountable

#HYPE

TOPIC:  COMMUNICATIONS

1. Create a steady stream of information
2. Post often and on various channels – both physical and social
3. Marketing after the event is just as important as marketing before your event

MIDDLE SCHOOLS MAKE IT HAPPEN

TOPIC:  MIDDLE SCHOOLs

1. Hype - getting students excited at your school
2. Fundraising - easy and fast ways to raise donations
3. Fun - great games and activities for your event

NEW SCHOOL 101

TOPIC:  NEW SCHOOLs

1. Recruitment – the more the merrier!
2. Hype – shout it from the rooftops
3. Fundraising – keep it simple
4. Focus on Fun – obvi!

EVERY DOLLAR MATTERS

TOPIC:  FINANCE/SPONSORSHIPS

1. Finance
   • Event cost and needs
   • Donation tracking
2. Sponsorships
   • Target audience
   • Package/collateral 
   • How to make the ask

ASK THE EXPERTS

TOPIC:  PANEL DIscUsSION 

Learn new ideas and how to overcome challenges from a panel of those in the know.  You will have the opportunity to ask questions from a group of experts in Mini-THON.

LEVEL UP

TOPIC:  High Performing Schools

Get out of your comfort zone and grow even more!

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ADVISOR SESSIONS

Session One

TBD- More information coming soon

Session Two

TBD- More information coming soon

Session Three

Open to visit student sessions, chat with DonorDrive associates or network with other Advisors!

ADVISORS WILL ALSO:

• Spend one-on-one time with other advisors and Four Diamonds staff person for questions, feedback, and support
• Receive additional one-on-one DonorDrive help