Annual Conference
Sep 28-29, 2020 | Virtual
We will miss seeing each other in person this year! But, that will not stop us from coming together to connect, learn, and revitalize to finish 2020 strong.
2019 Highlights
Boy, will we miss seeing all these smiling faces this year! We cannot wait until we can gather safely once again.
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Carol Grannon, guest client speaker, Senior Director of Development at Trinity Foundation, with Thompson & Associates’ Founder and CEO, Eddie Thompson. These two have been working together for 17 years!
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Senior Vice President Johni Hays charms the audience with her quick wit, making difficult subjects easy (& fun) to understand!
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Executive VP Bethany Rozell enjoying a conversation during break.
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Senior VP Tom Cullinan and VP Vince McElligott talk shop.
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VP Michael Ziomko shares a book he’s found helpful with colleague VP Paul Grassmann.
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President of Associate Relations Ron Smith listening to a story during break.
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VP Charlie Slamar enjoying break conversations with others.
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VP Cathy R. Sheffield hamming it up with Senior VP Tom Cullinan! When in Nashville…
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Senior VP Johni Hays and Legal Division President Bill Gustoff.
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Senior VP Johni Hays and President of Associate Relations Ron Smith during a break.
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President Cayce Powell speaking.
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We have so much fun! VP James Hohn and Executive VP Bethany Rozell enjoying each other’s company.
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Founder and CEO Eddie Thompson demonstrating what’s done during the first planning meeting with a couple.
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Nonprofit professionals from across the country gathered with us.
2020 Looks a Little Different
Each year, we invite our nonprofit clients and our team of associates from all over the country to join us in Nashville. Going virtual this year will look a bit different, but still offer the opportunity to connect, learn from one another, and be rejuvenated to finish the year strong.
This Event is Free to Attend!
Agenda
Monday, September 28, 2020
All times are listed in Central Time Zone.
12:00 – 1:00 Pm
Monday Keynote
With Bruce Bartoo
↑ Approved for 1.0 point of CFRE Continuing Education
12:00 – 1:00 Pm
Monday Keynote
With Bruce Bartoo
↑ Approved for 1.0 point of CFRE Continuing Education
1:10 – 1:30 pm
Breakout
With Jason Meredith
Breakout
With Lorraine del Prado
How to Keep Your Pipeline Filled (Even Now)
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1:10 – 1:30 pm
Breakout
With Jason Meredith
Breakout
With Lorraine del Prado
1:35 – 1:55 pm
Breakout
with Paul Grassmann
Breakout
with Cathy R. Sheffield
1:35 – 1:55 pm
Breakout
with Paul Grassmann
Breakout
with Cathy R. Sheffield
2:00 – 2:20 pm
Breakout
With Johni Hays
Breakout
With Michael Geis
2:00 – 2:20 pm
Breakout
With Johni Hays
Breakout
With Michael Geis
2:25 – 2:45 pm
Breakout
With Frank Stepp
Breakout
With Darren Penny
2:25 – 2:45 pm
Breakout
With Frank Stepp
Breakout
With Darren Penny
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday Keynote
With David Flood
↑ Approved for 1.0 point of CFRE Continuing Education
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Tuesday Keynote
With David Flood
↑ Approved for 1.0 point of CFRE Continuing Education
Times Don't Work?
Keynote Speakers
Bruce Bartoo
Senior Vice President & Chief Philanthropy Officer, MedStar Health
Prior to joining MedStar, Bartoo served St. Louis-based Mercy Health as the chief philanthropy officer and foundation president. He has a diverse set of experiences in professional philanthropy roles in healthcare, higher education and politics.
A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Bartoo has a Master of Public Administration from Drake University and a Bachelor of Arts from Westminster College.
David Flood
Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Intermountain Healthcare
In conjunction with a talented team of development professionals and volunteer leaders, Dave nurtures a spectrum of key relationships and inspires philanthropic investment in Intermountain’s mission to provide greater access, affordability, and quality to the states and communities served. Contributions are invested back into the community to fuel innovative medical research, community education and support programs, advanced technology acquisition, construction and upgrade of patient-friendly facilities, and delivery of care to the underserved.
Recognized as an industry thought leader, Dave shares his knowledge with charitable organizations and forums throughout the United States and internationally. He serves as a current member and past Board Chair of the AHP. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) previously named him New Jersey’s Outstanding Professional Fundraiser. In 2019, he was awarded the prestigious Harold J. (Si) Seymour Award, the highest honor in the field of healthcare philanthropy.
Prior to his arrival at Intermountain, Dave served in leadership roles in healthcare and education, most recently as president of the Meridian Health Affiliated Foundations in New Jersey. Dave received bachelor and master degrees from Seton Hall University, where he currently serves on the Board of Regents.
Breakout Hosts
Lorraine del Prado, CSPG, CFRE, FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
Vice President
Michael Geis, CFRE, FCEP, FAHP
Thompson & Associates,
Senior Vice President
Paul Grassmann, J.D., LL.M., FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
Vice President
Johni Hays, J.D., FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
Senior Vice President
Jason Meredith, MBA, J.D., FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
Executive Vice President
Darren Penny, MBA, Ph.D., FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
Senior Vice President
Cathy R. Sheffield, MBA, CSPG, CFRE, FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
Vice President
Frank Stepp, ARM, FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
Senior Vice President
Breakout Emcees
Ron Smith, FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
President of Associate Relations
Joe Thiegs, J.D., FCEP
Thompson & Associates,
Vice President
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