2025 Pre-Conference Workshops
Pre-Conference sessions are held concurrently on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The registration fee is $130.00 per person per pre-conference session as an add-on to your conference registration. Lunch is included for all registered conference attendees. Registration is required; register by Friday, October 25 to secure your spot.
Pre-Conference Option #1: Laying the Foundation: Family Engagement for Student Success
A pre-conference opportunity designed for new professionals to the family engagement space.
Learning outcomes:
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Understand the role and impact of family engagement on student success.
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Navigate the nuances of family communication, including FERPA and promoting student agency.
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Identify communication strategies based on student year and milestones.
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Begin building a professional network in the parent and family engagement field.
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Discover key tools, resources, and communities available to support their work.
Registration is required, this workshop is limited to 45 attendees.
Pre-Conference Option #2: Financial Support Beyond Tuition: Family Fundraising and Philanthropy
A pre-conference opportunity designed to be an introduction or refresher for family engagement professionals working in or adjacent to family fundraising.
Learning outcomes:
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Review strategies for encouraging family participation in university advancement efforts.
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Analyze common obstacles in family-focused fundraising efforts and consider practical alternatives.
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Develop messaging and campaign strategies that connect with varied family structures, traditions, and giving preferences.
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Learn about starting relationships (cultivation), asking for support (solicitation), and saying thank you and staying in touch (stewardship).
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Understand how to adapt fundraising efforts across multiple platforms and languages to ensure all families can participate.
Registration is required, this workshop is limited to 45 attendees. 
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