Upcoming ICAA Events and Programs
In order to register for an event, you must be logged in and have a valid institutional membership. Click on 'Membership' from the site menu in order to get started.
2025 ICAA Summer Conference
Embassy Suites by Hilton / Dublin, OH
The 2025 ICAA Summer Conference will be held Tuesday, July 29 - Wednesday, July 30 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Dublin, OH. The cost for this year's conference is $250, which includes all educational programming, networking opportunities and select meals.
The Summer Conference planning committee has been working diligently to organize an impactful, educational and engaging conference. This conference is for anyone in the Advancement profession, whether they are new or a seasoned professional.
Quick Conference Details
Cost: $250 per person
Dates: Tuesday, July 29 - Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 5100 Upper Metro Place, Dublin, Ohio 43017
Hotel Booking Information
We have a room block reserved at Embassy Suites by Hilton in Dublin for July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025. Booking your room is simple, just click here and select "Book a Room" to receive our group rate of $145/night (includes free parking!). Please book your room by July 15th to be included in our group rate.
Keynote and Educational Programing
We are excited to welcome Nathan Chappell as our 2025 Keynote speaker!
Keynote Session
Overcoming the Competition for Connection
In today’s digital age, nonprofits aren’t just competing for donations—they’re competing for attention. As distractions multiply, creating meaningful connections with donors is more critical than ever. Join Nathan Chappell, a global expert on AI and generosity, as he shares strategies for fostering Radical Connection. Learn how to shift from transactional fundraising to building deeper, trust-centered relationships that inspire long-term engagement. Nathan will offer practical insights on leveraging technology, rethinking organizational priorities, and building a community that donors are proud to support.
Nathan Chappell is a thought leader, public speaker, author, and AI inventor, recognized globally as an expert on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. Nathan serves as Chief AI Officer at Virtuous Software where he supports AI integration to help nonprofit organizations amplify mission at scale. In 2018, Nathan founded Fundraising.AI, a global advocacy organization for Responsible and Beneficial AI in the nonprofit sector. Additionally, he is author of two books, Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good and the 2022 award-winning book, The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, which has been deemed “required reading for this generation of fundraisers”. With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is a global keynote speaker and content contributor. His work has been featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, Forbes, Fast Company and more. His podcast, Fundraising AI, is among the top nonprofit technology podcasts worldwide.
Nathan serves as an advisor for the OpenAI Users Forum, the AI for Good Foundation, the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS), and the Forbes Technology Council. He holds a Masters in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame, an MBA from University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge, a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT, a certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy and is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE).
The conference will feature a variety of educational sessions on topics of interest for everyone on your advancement team. More information about the full schedule coming soon!
Benefits of Attending
- Develop practical strategies that will improve and advance your work in Higher Ed.
- Discuss the ever-changing landscape of Higher Ed advancement
- The opportunity to make valuable connections with peers who you can call upon throughout your career.
Who Should Attend
- Professionals new to the field of Higher Ed Advancement
- Experienced professionals in Higher Ed Advancement
- Advancement leaders and anyone who wants to learn more about and gain new ideas in the areas of: annual giving, major and planned gifts, alumni engagement, marketing & communications, advancement operations, management, and new trends!
We can't wait to see you there!
You must be logged in to your ICAA account to register. If you do not have an ICAA login, please follow these instructions:
- Click on Membership from the menu at the top of this page.
- Click on 'Create Individual Account' and simply follow the instructions.
- Once logged in, you will be able to register for Summer Conference.
Refund Policy: Once a registration is complete it is not our policy to issue any refunds but registrations can be transferred to another member of your institution. If you need to transfer a registration or have any other registration related questions please contact the registration chair, Lauren Kennedy.
Please direct any other questions to Summer Conference Chairs Katie Webster and Kendal Meyer.
*Please do not use your ICAA member account to register another attendee. Registering for an event with your member account automatically includes your member information with your registration. Trying to register another attendee from your own account appears as a duplicate registration and also excludes that intended attendee from receiving future conference related details and communications.