Wednesday, November 9th, 2022

 
 

1:00 PM EST

Equity and Justice For, By, and With Each Other: A Presentation and Discussion of our Work Towards NMC’s DEIJ Guiding Document

Presenter: Julia Desmarais, a former teacher and member of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice team at Grace Academy

NMC’s strategic plan focuses in part on aiming to Innovate and Adapt Best Practices Rooted in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Principles. As part of this work, a committee is working on creating a guiding document for NMC schools that highlights the strong work being done by individual schools in our network as well as innovative research going on in the education and DEIJ spaces. 

 Join us for a brief presentation about the work being done on this project and what we have learned from our schools thus far, followed by a roundtable discussion about what conference participants would like to see in this document, how it can serve our schools best, and what exciting practices are already going on in our member schools.

 

2:00 PM EST

Capacity Building Through Organizational Structure: Loyola Academy of St. Louis

Presenter:

  • Nick McDowell, GSP Director at Loyola Academy

  • Jolene Hibbler, Manager of College/Career Readiness and Attainment

  • Hannah Rosenthal, Graduate Support Counselor

Join us to learn more about the expansion of our Graduate Support Program and how capacity building within your organization can grow your community and program. Find out how our team effectively engages our students and families to create a college and career bound atmosphere for those whose progress may be impeded by economic or social circumstances. Advocacy and support are at the core of our work and are deemed our greatest asset to our community. Our program structure is designed to streamline support and break down barriers for our students and families. We are fully vested in helping to maintain ongoing relationships with graduates and families of our community. We'll discuss how processes of change enable people, organizations, key stakeholders, and systems to innovate and respond to societal needs in the St. Louis Region and surrounding areas.

 

3:00 PM EST

Motivations and Mindsets: Aligning Donor Motivation and the Nativity Miguel Mission

Presenter: Anna Schlia, Vice President at Graham-Pelton

Donors support nonprofits for many reasons. Perhaps they have a personal connection to your mission or are searching for a way to support their community. In reality, it is rarely that simple: donors are guided by a complex web of personal, cultural, and financial goals that all influence their giving. By understanding these motivations, NMC Schools can deepen relationships with donors and create more meaningful opportunities for philanthropy. We'll share the psychological principles that shape a person's desire to give and equip you with the tools needed to start decoding the complexities of donor motivation at your nonprofit.

 

What you'll learn:

  • The history of academic research on donor motivation and how motivations have changed over time

  • Strategies to uncover motivation when meeting with prospects

  • How to align a donor's desires with your school's needs to create the most meaningful ask