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2026 ICAA Summer Conference
ICAA - OFIC Insider Innovations One-Day Drive-In Event
ICAA – OFIC Insider Innovations One-Day Drive-In Event will be on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at The Point, Otterbein University. The cost for this year's conference is $75, which includes all educational programming, networking opportunities, and select meals.
The Summer Conference Planning Committee has been working diligently to create an impactful, educational, and engaging conference experience. Designed for professionals across the Advancement field — from those just beginning their careers to seasoned leaders — the conference offers valuable insights and practical strategies for every stage of professional growth.
Attendees will explore a wide range of topics, from funding career programs, advancing institutional initiatives, and managing the day-to-day needs and challenges of the office. The conference provides opportunities to learn, connect, and gain ideas that can be immediately applied in the workplace.
Quick Conference Details
Cost: $75 per person
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: The Point, Otterbein University - 60 Collegeview Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Educational Programming
The conference will feature a variety of educational sessions on topics of interest for everyone on your advancement team.
9:00-9:45 am - Keynote Speaker Kevin Smith, CEO, Leadership Ohio - Topics: Leadership during uncertainty/change, team culture and morale during transition. Kevin Smith is a visionary civic leader, strategic connector, and champion of community engagement, serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Leadership Ohio, a statewide organization dedicated to cultivating informed, collaborative, and forward-thinking leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. For more information about Kevin, please click here.
9:45-10:30 am - Learning on Location: Connecting Students to Careers Through Funded Employer Travel Experiences: Employer site visits and industry immersion trips help students bridge classroom learning with real-world professional experiences. Learn how colleges and universities build employer relations, sometimes through alumni, and invest institutional resources to expand access to career-focused travel opportunities both in and outside the state of Ohio to help students build social capital, mentorship, and workforce preparation. Presenters: Vilmarie Perez, Oberlin College and Jackie Vascura, Muskingum University
10:30-10:45 am Break
10:45-11:30 am - Access to Experience: Investing in Work-Based Learning: Not all students can afford to participate in career-building experiences outside the classroom. Learn how campuses are offering and awarding funds and support to ensure students can engage in meaningful work-based learning opportunities. Panelists will share award amounts, support offered, and how, along with success stories, and strategies to encourage and provide work-based learning opportunities for students. Presenters: Andrea Domachowski, Ohio Northern University and Leigh Mascolino, Ohio Wesleyan University
11:30 am-12:30 pm Luncheon
12:30–1:15 pm Utilizing Volunteer Alumni for Alumni Councils and Board - Panelists: Wittenberg University, Wilmington College
1:15-2:00 pm Advancement & Alumni Relations Roundtables Session 1 (roundtable sessions include giving days, grant funding, alumni boards/committees, staff turnover/burnout, young alumni engagement)
2:00-2:15 pm Break
2:15-3:00 pm Advancement & Alumni Relations Roundtables Session 2 (roundtable sessions include giving days, grant funding, alumni boards/committees, staff turnover/burnout, young alumni engagement)
3:00-3:45 pm What’s Working? Open discussion led by Terry Kurtz
3:45–4:00 pm ICAA Business Meeting and Wrap Up
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!
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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.
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