UPCOMING PROGRAMMING

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Webinars

Leveling Up with AI: Real-Life Tools and Applications for Corporate Relations Work

Monday, October 20, 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET

Back by popular demand! Join Emily Witthohn (Elon University) and Tammy Eickhoff (Mayo Clinic) for a follow-up session on using artificial intelligence to enhance corporate relations work.

Building on their NACRO 2025 presentation, Emily and Tammy will share real-world examples, tools, and ethical considerations for integrating AI into prospect research, proposal development, and partner stewardship. Whether you’re just getting started or already experimenting, this session will help you work smarter and stay ahead of the curve.

Speakers:

  • Tammy Eickhoff, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Mayo Clinic
  • Emily Witthohn, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Elon University

 *This webinar is available to NACRO members. 

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Gifts vs. Contracts: Your Role in a Sponsor-Centered Approach 

Monday, November 3, 1:00-2:00 pm ET

In the evolving holistic corporate engagement arena, having broad knowledge in many areas equips the corporate relations officer to effectively manage the whole company relationship. Knowing the factors that distinguish gifts from contracts, and how factors balance against each other, is an important component of the corporate relations officer’s toolkit. This knowledge can provide one framework that allows an officer to generate different types of revenue and build internal partnerships. Using an interactive case study approach, session attendees will become familiar with the factors and develop strategies to impactfully use this knowledge to enhance their work and achieve goals. 

Speakers:

  • Ashley Chan, Director of Corporate Engagement, Penn State University
  • Charley Hasemann, Associate Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development, Michigan State University
  • Tim Hausman, Executive Director, Principal Gifts and Corporate Giving, University of Texas - El Paso

*This webinar is available to NACRO members. 

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Regional Meetups

These meetups will address issues relevant to higher education professionals whose primary focus is facilitating collaboration with industry partners. Plus, you will have the opportunity to meet and get to know fellow higher ed professionals in your region. Stay tuned for the announcement of the next round of virtual regional meetups.

If you have questions, please contact Aubryn Shivers.