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The annual GiveCampus Partners Conference (GCPC) is the premier event for the best and boldest educational fundraisers from across the nation. Join us and your fellow fundraisers on July 30-31, 2024 in-person or virtually for two jam-packed days filled with creativity, innovation, and inspiration. 

Registration for in-person event

Advancing Together

It’s time to advance educational fundraising together–creating a future where our collective strength deepens our impact. This event offers a unique opportunity for advancement professionals from all departments to gather and explore how we can amplify our effectiveness in order to raise more dollars from more donors for our institutions.

Sessions will cover topics related to annual giving, alumni relations, advancement services, development, major and leadership gifts, and more. Let’s advance the future of fundraising together!

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Connect: Through our fundraising efforts, we are all aspiring to achieve the same goal–to advance the quality, the affordability, and the accessibility of education. So, why not tackle this challenge together? We’ll explore the transformative results that arise when we break the team silos, strengthen our communities, and leverage technology to infuse more humanity into our daily work. 

Collaborate: GCPC is not just an event. It's a hub of ideas waiting to be unleashed. You’ll engage in hands-on workshops designed to stimulate creativity and collaborative thinking as well as hear case studies from your fellow fundraisers on their innovative solutions and unique fundraising tactics that have proven to raise more dollars from more donors.

Create: Discover how cutting-edge technology can revolutionize the way you approach your work. Leave with tips and tricks from everyday GiveCampus users as to how to efficiently build and execute campaigns, craft memorable events, effectively engage volunteers, and create more streamlined processes that maximize all of the platform features and functions.

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Registration for online event

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Register to attend this year's event in-person in Washington, D.C. on July 30-31. Plus, we're hosting a rooftop happy hour on July 29 for those in town!

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Can't make it in person? Join us online for select presentations, including a keynote by GiveCampus Co-Founder and CEO, Kestrel Linder.

 

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GiveCampus Partners Conference 2024 FAQs

General

When and where is GCPC 2024?

The GiveCampus Partners Conference (GCPC) kicks off the evening of July 29, 2024 with a happy hour followed by two full days of content on July 30-31, 2024. For those attending the in-person, the conference will kick off the evening of July 29, 2024 with a rooftop happy hour at GiveCampus HQ followed by two full days of content at the historic Capital Turnaround in Washington, D.C. Head over to the registration pages to view a more detailed schedule and timing for both the in-person and virtual conference. 

Who can attend GCPC 2024? 

The GiveCampus Partners Conference is open to all educational fundraisers. The virtual event is free while the in-person event is a ticketed conference. 

Where can I find view the agenda for the event?   

Industry trailblazers representing institutions like Villanova, The Westminster Schools, Carnegie Mellon University, The Lawrenceville School, University of Tennessee, Charlotte Country Day School, Pomona College, Phillips Exeter Academy, Tufts University, The Bryn Mawr School, Johns Hopkins University and many more will take the #GCPC2024 stage to share their insights and inspire you to take your strategies to the next level. Keep an eye on our LinkedIn page for speaker reveals in the coming weeks!  

In addition, we've curated a diverse range of topics to ensure there's something for everyone. Here’s a small sampling of the sessions on this year’s agenda*:

  • Lessons Learned: A giving day masterclass
  • Technically Speaking: The view from the advancement services side of the house
  • On the Campaign Trail: Making asks in an election year
  • From Clicks to Classrooms: The impact of influencers on school fundraising
  • Personal Best: Winning examples of tailored outreach
  • Rising to the Occasion: Leveraging event tech to drive engagement
  • Make Me Peer-istible: Essential gear for the savvy volunteer
  • Data Decoded: What it means to be a data-driven fundraiser
  • Tapping into Grass Roots: Using crowdfunding to build pipeline
  • Engaged for Life: Getting grads to say “I Do” to giving back
  • Little Shop of Hollas: How tiny teams fund big dreams
  • Text Appeal: Crafting SMS Strategies that Attract

    *Only select in-person sessions will be streamed virtually.   

Once available, the full agenda for the conference can be found on the registration pages for both the in-person and virtual conference. A more detailed schedule that will include session topics and speakers will be unveiled in June. Check out last year's agenda to get a sense of the topics typically covered.

Interested in presenting?  

We invite you to submit your presentation proposals! Need inspiration? Check out last year's agenda.

How do I convince my manager to let me attend?
That's a great question! We're sure glad you asked. Download the Make Your Case Template letter here.

Registration

When will registration open? 

Registration is now open! You can register above. 

How much will tickets cost? 

Tickets to the in-person conference will range based whether or not you are a current GiveCampus Partner (i.e. an employee at an active Partner institution) and if you are able to take advantage of the early bird prices. Additionally, GiveCampus Partners will be granted a set number of complimentary passes to the in-person event based on your GiveCampus subscription and plan. Registration for the virtual event is free. Depending on these factors, tickets will range from $0–$1,255. In-Person conference ticket prices are as follows: 
  • Early Bird Pricing (April 15 – June 20) 
    • GiveCampus Partner: $455
    • Non-Partner: $755
  • Standard Pricing (June 20 – July 15) 
    • GiveCampus Partner: $955
    • Non-Partner: $1,255

Can I register my entire team as a group?  

At this time, each person has to register individually. Group registration is not available.  

I am a GiveCampus Partner. How many in-person seats are allotted to my institution? 

Your institution will be granted a set number of complimentary seats based on your GiveCampus plan and subscription. The number of complimentary tickets each institution will receive as well as instructions on how to utilize your unique promo code for these free passes will be communicated via email prior to registration launching in spring. If you have any questions, please reach out to gcpc@givecampus.com.

I am a GiveCampus Partner. How do I take advantage of my complimentary ticket(s)? 

Your institution will be given a unique promo code to utilize during registration that will eliminate all ticket fees. This promo code can be used at the very end of registration process right before checkout. Additional instructions on how to use your unique promo code will be communicated via email when registration launching in spring. If you have any questions, please reach out to gcpc@givecampus.com.

I am a GiveCampus Partner. What if more people register than our institution has seats allotted?

Any additional in-person tickets can be purchased for a fee or additional teammates can attend the virtual sessions for free. Fees for additional in-person tickets are detailed above.  

Virtual Event

How much does it cost to attend the virtual conference?  

The virtual conference is free to attend!

Will the virtual event stream all of the in-person sessions? 

No, only select in-person sessions will be streamed virtually.   

Will the virtual session be recorded? 

Yes, the virtual sessions will be recorded and available to rewatch post-event. 

Travel & Accommodations

What airport should I fly into? 

The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located 4.6 miles / 12 minute drive from the conference. Additional nearby airports include Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is 31 miles away / 35-45 minute drive, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), which is 32 miles away / 45-60 minute drive. 

Where should I stay? 

The conference is being held at the Capital Turnaround at 700 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003. GiveCampus has secured two hotel blocks near the Capital Turnaround. The booking deadline to secure this discounted price is June 28, 2024, or until the room block is full.

If you are interested in other accommodations, we recommend the following nearby hotels: 

Will there be parking at the Capital Turnaround?  

For those driving to the conference, here's how to get to the venue by metro or car as well parking instructions.  

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Where should I go if I have more questions?

If you have questions about the schedule, number of tickets allotted to your institution, or anything else, you can review our GiveCampus Event Terms & Conditions or contact us at gcpc@givecampus.com.