The Council of Independent Colleges’ 2023 State Councils Annual Conference will explore how State Councils can learn about effective fundraising strategies including attracting new donors, managing relationships with current donors, and an overview on tapping into corporate philanthropy. Participants will also have the opportunity to hear strategies and approaches related to effective communications and marketing to make the case for state associations and showcase the work of member institutions effectively. The three-day program will take place April 30–May 2, at the Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The Annual Conference will provide state executives, fundraising officers, communications staff, and operations staff with face-to-face networking opportunities to share best practices with colleagues, in addition to informative fundraising and communications sessions. Participants will also have the opportunity to think innovatively and collaboratively about State Council work and its impact on independent higher education.
Schedule
Sunday, April 30
4:30–5:15 p.m.
Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Presentation of Award
GREETINGS AND OVERVIEW
Sherita C. Ashmon, Director of State Councils and Networks Support
Marjorie Hass, President, CIC
Treva Haugaard, Executive Director, Council of Independent Nebraska Colleges Foundation
WELCOMING REMARKS AND PRESENTATION OF THE CHARLES W. L. FOREMAN AWARD
Presenter: Matthew Shank, President, Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges
Remarks: Michael C. Maxey, President Emeritus, Roanoke College
5:15–7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception and Dinner
7:00–8:00 p.m.
Networking Mixer
Monday, May 1
7:30–8:45 a.m.
Breakfast Discussions
These highly interactive discussions will give participants the opportunity to meet peers who share similar professional interests and to benefit from informal collegial exchange.
8:45–9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
9:00–9:30 a.m.
State Councils Round Robins
State Council Executives will give an update about new developments and achievements happening in their organizations and within their states.
9:30–10:45 a.m.
Higher Ed Marketing Truths
In this interactive session, Ryan Morabito will be sharing excerpts from his most popular LinkedIn posts as well as some of the latest marketing trends. Attendees can expect to learn about the power and importance of executive visibility and personal branding, developing a marketing action plan (MAP), and how to best measure your marketing impact.
Ryan Morabito, Senior Advisor, 5° Branding
10:45–11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Marketing Action Plan Development
In this follow-up session, attendees will learn how to develop a marketing action plan and how to best measure your marketing impact.
Ryan Morabito, Senior Advisor, 5° Branding
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:45–3:00 p.m.
Building a Best Practice Advancement Board
Chad J. Jolly, Partner, Gonser Gerber LLP
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Break
3:30–4:15 p.m.
Taking Corporate Board Partnerships to the Next Level Panel Discussion
4:15–5:15 p.m.
State Councils Round Robins
State Council Executives will give an update about new developments and achievements happening in their organizations and within their states.
5:30–7:15 p.m.
Reception and Dinner
7:15–8:00 p.m.
Networking Mixer
Tuesday, May 2
7:30–8:15 a.m.
Breakfast Discussions
These highly interactive discussions will give participants the opportunity to meet peers who share similar professional interests and to benefit from informal collegial exchange.
8:15-9:00 a.m.
Data Discussion
This facilitated session will be an opportunity for participants to share their current uses for data and various reporting practices.
Matt Trainum, Vice President for Networks and Strategic Partnership
9:00–10:15 a.m.
SECURE 2.0 – What to Expect!
Amaka Nsonwu-Farmer, Director, Multiple Employer Plans, TIAA
10:15–10:45 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Closing Speaker
L. Jay Lemons, President, Academic Search
12:15 p.m.
Closing and Networking Lunch
Hotel and Travel
Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites
2800 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 481-9000
The 2023 CIC State Councils Annual Conference will be held at the Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites, conveniently located on the shores of the quieter Chesapeake Bay side of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 4-star business-friendly hotel opened in the fall of 2020 and offers amenities such as a 24-hour Business Center, valet and onsite self-parking, a restaurant, and a cafe. It is Virginia Beach’s only beachfront hotel, and it is one of the only locations in the area where you can watch both the sunrise and sunset over a private beach.
The hotel’s signature restaurant is The Tin Cup + Oyster Bar. This coastal eatery features American cuisine, seafood, and local oysters on the menu. The bar boasts a casual indoor environment and an outdoor patio area called Dune Deck that faces the Bay. The hotel’s cafe, Cafe 2800, is a full-service shop that provides grab-’n-go items like sandwiches and donuts, specialty drinks, and Starbucks coffee.
The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the city’s boardwalk area and local attractions.
Hotel Reservations Deadline for CIC Rate: March 22, 2023
Room Rate: $149 single/double
Reservations can be made online. Hotel reservation inquiries also may be addressed directly to the hotel at (757) 481-9000. Please reference CIC State Councils Annual Conference 2023 when making reservations by phone. Reservations made after March 22 cannot be guaranteed at the group rate and will be accommodated on a space-available basis.
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.
Airport Transportation
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is approximately ten minutes from the Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites. Major airlines such as Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and United service the airport and offer approximately 100 nonstop flights to major destinations across the country.
Onsite car rental desks are located in the Arrivals Terminal on Level 1. Rental pickup is located on Level G–Garage A and rental car return on Level 2–Garage A. Cab and ride-share fares from the airport may range between $20 and $30. The pickup location for cabs, Uber, and Lyft is located outside Door 5 in the Arrivals Terminal.
Train
Amtrak service is available to Virginia Beach, VA. The closest train station is the Norfolk, Virginia (NFK) station. Amtrak-chartered motorcoach buses are available to bring you from the Norfolk, Virginia train station to the Virginia Beach, Virginia–Hampton Road transit bus stop. The bus stop is located approximately 16 minutes from the conference hotel.
Hotel Parking
The hotel offers daily onsite self-parking and valet options at $20 plus tax per vehicle, per night. Electric charging stations for electric cars are available.
For additional information on parking, please call the Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Bayfront Suites at (757) 481-9000.
Registration Information
To strengthen each team’s professional expertise and encourage broad attendance, CIC will offer a discounted registration fee for state executives and an additional discounted registration for the second registrants. Third registrants are able to attend at no cost. These discounts are made possible thanks to generous support from the conference sponsors: Academic Search, TIAA, and Credo.
First Registrant: $375
Second Registrant: $260
Third Registrant: $0
Dress Guidelines
Business casual clothing is appropriate throughout the conference.
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made in full (less a $50 processing fee) for cancellations received more than ten business days prior to the conference for which participants have registered. Requests received fewer than five business days prior to the start of the conference are ineligible for a refund. Please send cancellation requests, in writing, to the attention of Alana Cassidy by email to acassidy@cic.edu. Registrations are transferable within state council organizations.
Health and Safety
CIC is committed to the health and safety of workshop participants. Please review the current CIC Health and Safety Guidelines and Requirements before registering for the conference.