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• Career Center

  • Start
    Thursday, January 01, 2026
  • End
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
  • Location
    National Association of Education Foundations

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  Are You Looking To Fill A Vacancy?

  The National Association of Education Foundations connects job seekers and those hiring through our Career Center. 

  Members can post a career placement free of charge; non-member will pay a nominal fee. Payments must be received in full before a job is posted to the Career Center. 

  First, register and pay for the career placement online. Then, send the career placement to info@educationfoundations.org in an email or as an email attachment. Include relevant job information and how applicants should apply [web address, email, etc]. An attached file must be an original file [IE: Microsoft Word]. The career placement will remain online for 30-days, but can be renewed for an additional 30-days at the same rate.

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• Unlocking Unrestricted Revenue

  • When
    Tuesday, January 27, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  A Sustainable New Funding Path for Education Foundations

  Education foundations across the country face a common challenge: securing unrestricted dollars that can be used wherever they are needed most. What most foundations don't realize is that they are sitting on millions of dollars in untapped corporate revenue tied to district assets that have never been fully leveraged. 

  At this NAEF-exclusive seminar, Innov8te will unveil a proven, turnkey model that empowers foundations to generate significant, recurring unrestricted revenue through long-term corporate sponsorships - without relying on additional fundraising events. 

  At the core of this model is Innov8te's flagship Laptop Skin Sponsorship Program, which transforms district-issued student devices into year-round branded visibility for corporate partners. Each sponsored device creates a predictable, low-lift stream of unrestricted funding the foundation fully controls. 

  And laptop skins are only the beginning. Innov8te will highlight how foundations and their districts can also unlock other long-term corporate sponsorship opportunities - including naming rights, signage, murals, and additional district-owned assets, to build sustainable revenue streams from resources they already have. 

  You'll learn how to: 

  • Unlock corporate dollars that most education foundations overlook
  • Convert existing district assets into multi-year sponsorship revenue
  • Build scalable, repeatable programs that drive true unrestricted funding

  Participants will Walk Away with a Realistic, Actionable Revenue Forecast - Estimate how much funding their foundation could generate annually with no change to existing processes. 

  Don't miss this opportunity to learn a model rapidly emerging as one of the most effective new sources of unrestricted revenue for K-12 foundations. 

  Featured Speaker 

  Jennifer Whitehurst 

  Director of Strategic Partnerships

  Innov8te

  Jennifer is an award-winning marketing strategist and the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Innov8te, where she helps education foundations unlock sustainable, multi-year unrestricted revenue through innovative, mission-aligned corporate sponsorships. With a career spanning partnership development for brands like Disney, Hulu, and J.M. Smucker, she has a proven ability to connect corporations with community organizations in ways that drive measurable impact and long-term value. 

  A certified nonprofit leader with deep experience in both commercial and social-impact sectors, Jennifer specializes in helping districts monetize underutilized assets while preserving mission integrity and community trust. She is known for her practical, insight-driven approach to building scalable, low-lift funding models that enable foundations to diversify revenue, strengthen partnerships, and better support students, educators, and families.

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  Member - Complimentary 

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• February Digital Advertising

  • When
    Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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  Maximize Your Exposure in the NAEF Newsletter
  

  Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our February  newsletter!

  Advertising opportunities include -

  • Vertical Advertisement
    
  • Horizontal Advertisement
  • Square Advertisement
  • Year- Round Corporate Logo and hyperlink on our website

  The deadline of purchasing February advertising is January 27, 2026.

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• Marketing & Communications Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Marketing & Communications Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

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  Member - Complimentary

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• Anchored Leadership

  • When
    Thursday, February 19, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Guiding Your Organization by First Guiding Yourself

  Burnout is a growing challenge for nonprofit leaders who constantly give of themselves. This session offers a practical path to sustainability by helping leaders align their work with their unique strengths, personal values, and mission. Through interactive reflection and discussion, participants will learn how to identify their natural strengths, define a personal set of core values, and draft a mission statement that guides daily decisions. They will also explore key reflective questions designed to help them "show up" with authenticity and clarity. Attendees will leave with a personalized framework - values list, mission statement draft, and self-coaching questions - that can be immediately applied to reduce stress, increase energy, and lead with greater impact. 

  Feature Speaker

  Kate Portenier, CEFL 

  Kate Portenier spent over twenty years as a master's - level educator before leaving the classroom - but not the mission. Transitioning into nonprofit leadership as the sole employee of a new foundation, she quickly became overwhelmed and overworked. Through that struggle, she discovered the importance of leading herself first - identifying strengths, clarifying values, and crafting a personal mission. Having walked this path herself, Kate now equips leaders with practical tools to avoid burnout, gain clarity, and lead with authenticity. 

  
  

  
  

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  Member - Complimentary 

  Non-member - $65

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• HR & Finance Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our HR & Finance Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

  Registration

  Member - Complimentary 

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• ImpactED '26 Conference

  • Start
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • End
    Friday, March 27, 2026
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency Phoenix [122 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004]

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  ImpactED '26 is heading to Phoenix, Arizona! Connect with foundation leaders nationwide for an energizing conference focused on advancing your professional toolkit in philanthropy, fundraising, and organizational leadership. Get ready for top-tier sessions, dynamic networking, and inspiring conversations. 

  Meet our Keynote Speakers 

  

  Kim Bearden

  Kim Bearden is the cofounder, executive director, and language arts teacher at the highly acclaimed Ron Clark Academy. More than 145,000 educators from around the world have visited Kim's classroom and have attended her workshops to learn better ways to engage students, promote academic excellence, build relationships, foster creativity, and create a climate and culture for success.

  Throughout her career, Kim has received numerous accolades, such as being honored at the White House for being inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame. She was chosen from over 70,000 nominations to be honored as the Disney American Teacher Awards Outstanding Humanities Teacher, and the Milken Family Foundation selected her to receive the Award for Excellence in Education. She is the winner of the InfluencHer Award, the University of Georgia Outstanding Educator Award, and the Turknett Character Award for Servant Leadership. Mercedes-Benz recognized Kim in their Greatness Lives Here campaign, and Women Works Media Group named her one of Georgia's Most Powerful and Influential Women.

  With a career that has spanned thirty-nine years, Kim has been a teacher, instructional lead teacher, curriculum director, school-board member, staff-development trainer, and middle-school principal. Kim is also a bestselling author of four books: Fight Song, Talk to Me, Crash Course and The House Where We Belong. Her newest book, I Really Need You to Hear This, will be released on June 3rd.

  

  Barry Moline

  With 29 years as a CEO, Barry has learned a lot about successful teamwork, management, negotiation, leadership, and influence. He is an award-winning author, who tracks trends and new ideas to work better, together. His award-winning book, CONNECT! How to quickly collaborate for success in business and life, divulges the secrets to developing great company culture and engaging teams.

  There is power in sharing our personal stories as a means of connection. From his work with the U.S. Peace Corps in Guatemala to his leadership of associations, businesses, government, and non-profits, Barry has strived to solve the issues of communication stagnation, siloed information, and unfounded assumptions, to help his colleagues better relate to one another and create highly impactful organizations.

  With a vast depth and breadth of experience, Barry helps individuals and organizations accomplish their goals. While there's no precise formula for leadership and success, effective people and organizations take similar actions that position themselves for opportunity. Barry is eager to share the keys and secrets that will lead to your success.

  Education Sessions 

  Over the course of three dynamic days, ImpactED '26 will deliver impactful sessions on resource development, programming, collaboration, marketing, board growth, and organizational leadership. Attendees will network with foundation leaders from all over the country in a setting designed to spark conversation, collaboration, and new partnerships. 

  Click here to view the full ImpactED '26 Agenda

  
  

  Hotel Information and Sleep Room Accommodation 

  A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix for conference attendees. Use the link below to book your stay.

  The cut-off date to book your hotel stay is March 10, 2026. 

  
  

  Hotel Booking Link
  

  Registration Fees 

  Early Bird Rates [through January 18th] 

  Member - $425 

  Non-Member -$525 

  Standard Rates [January 19th - February 28th] 

  Member - $525

  Non-Member - $625

  
  

  Last Call Rates [March 1st - March 20th] 

  Member - $625

  Non-Member - $725

  Pre-Conference Education Session 

  Start your ImpactED ’26 experience early with one of our exclusive pre-conference sessions! To learn more about the sessions and to register click here. 

  Sponsorship 

  Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

  
  

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• Sponsor ImpactED '26

  • Start
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • End
    Friday, March 27, 2026
  • Location
    Hyatt Regency Phoenix [122 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004]

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  In March 2026, over 300 foundation leaders will convene at ImpactED '26, our national conference, in Phoenix, Arizona to develop and enhance philanthropic, fundraising, leadership, and operational management skills. Your sponsorship of ImpactED '26 will provide knowledge and practical resources to foundation leaders from across the nation.

  National Reach: By sponsoring ImpactED’26, you will gain access to leaders from over 36 states across the nation, amplifying your brand's reach on a vast scale. These leaders collectively serve over 20 million children, representing a substantial segment of the nation's educational community.

  Influence and Impact: The foundation leaders attending ImpactED’26 are not just influencers in their organizations; they directly affect the educational landscape for millions of children. Your sponsorship puts your brand at the forefront of this influential group, allowing you to be part of the conversation that shapes the future of education in America.

  Strategic Alignment: If your company's mission aligns with educational advancement, child development, or community engagement, supporting NAEF is a strategic move. It demonstrates your commitment to these values on a platform that resonates with your corporate social responsibility goals.

  As the nationally recognized professional organization dedicated to the development of education foundations, NAEF is proud that our membership includes:

  • 630 education foundations [charter, college, magnet, private and public] of which 81% serve public education systems.
  • 1,325 professional foundation leaders, fundraisers, board members, and leaders of education systems of which 74% are decision-makers.
  • Leaders from 36 states across the nation, who serve over 20 million children

  Sponsorship Package Opportunities 

  All Sponsorship will close on February 1st

  
  

  Bronze Sponsor [9/19 Available] - $3,500 [includes 2 complimentary registrations] 

  
  

  Exhibitor - [4 Available] - $2,650

  Keynote Day 1 Book Giveaway [Sticker or Bookmark] - $6,000

  WiFi Sponsor [Network & Password] - $10,000

  Give-Away with Logo [Exclusive] - $6,000

  Logo & Company Name on Lanyard [Exclusive] - $1,850

  Drop in Item in Swag Bag [per item] - $375 

  Opening Reception Sponsor [Exclusive] - $17,500

  Networking Reception Sponsor [Exclusive] - $5,000

  Closing Reception Sponsor [2 Available] - $1,875 

  Breakfast Sponsor [2 Available] - $2,125

  Lunch Sponsor [2 Available] - $2,500 

  Refreshers Sponsor [4 Available] - $1,200

  Back Cover Ad [Exclusive] - $750

  Center Fold Ad [Exclusive] - $500

  Breakout Session Sponsor [10 Available] - $1,500

  Keynote Session Sponsor [Exclusive] - $5,000

  Hotel Information and Sleep Room Accommodation

  A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix for conference attendees. Use the link below to book your stay.

  The cut-off date to book your hotel stay is March 10, 2026. 

  
  

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• ImpactED '26 Pre-Conference Sessions

  • When
    Wednesday, March 25, 2026
  • Location
    Phoenix, Arizona

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  Start your ImpactED ’26 experience early with one of our exclusive pre-conference sessions! These three engaging sessions offer the chance to see innovation in action, connect with peers in an interactive setting, and gain practical insights to take back to your foundation. Each visit offers a distinct experience, and space is limited for each session—so reserve your spot and start ImpactED with fresh ideas and lasting connections!

  Pre-Conference Session #1 

  Executive Director Boot Camp: A Roadmap for Education Foundation Leaders - led by: Robin Callahan, CFRE, CAP®, CEFL and Gail Rothman, CEFL

  Stepping into the role of an education foundation leader can feel both exciting and overwhelming — especially when you’re “new in the chair.” Whether you’re a first-time executive director, a nonprofit professional transitioning into the education foundation world, or a board member serving as an interim or unpaid ED, this fast-paced and practical boot camp is designed to help you succeed from day one.
   
  Led by two nationally recognized experts — and co-authors of Roadmap for Education Foundations: A Practical Guide to Growing an Education Foundation, Robin Callahan and Gail Rothman will guide participants through the essential knowledge and skills every education foundation leader needs.
   
  This interactive, six-hour course blends real-world insight, case examples, and peer learning to deepen your understanding of the unique role of an education foundation executive director. You’ll leave with the tools and confidence to strengthen your leadership, clarify your partnership with your board and school district, and chart a clear path toward sustainable impact.

  Key Topics Include:

  • Understanding the ED role and navigating board relationships
  • Fundraising fundamentals beyond events
  • Financial management and fiduciary oversight
  • Building authentic partnerships with your school district 
  • Fostering healthy board and staff culture
  •  Strategic storytelling and sustainability

  By the end of the day, you’ll walk away with actionable tools, templates, and a network of peers who understand your challenges — ready to lead your foundation with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
  

  Schedule 

  9:00 – 10:15 Training
  10:15 – 10:30 Break
  10:30 – 11:45 Training
  11:45 – 12:15 Working lunch
  12:15 – 3:00 Final training elements & wrap up

  Pre-Conference Session #2 

  Excellence & Exploration: Immersive Learning Through A+ and VR - Led by Brett Bonner, Dean, AEF Academy & Dir. of Professional Learning, Arizona Educational Foundation, Mark Paulsen, Dir. of Education, Arizona Educational Foundation

  Experience two of Arizona’s most innovative education programs in one immersive session! Spend 90 minutes with the Arizona Educational Foundation exploring the A+ School of Excellence® program, the only statewide self-assessment model in the nation designed to identify excellence in public education. Learn how AEF uses the A+ initiative to celebrate and support schools achieving exceptional outcomes through a culture of collaboration, equity, and continuous improvement. Then, step into the future of experiential learning with Act One’s Virtual Reality Field Trips, which bring arts, culture, and science destinations directly into classrooms statewide. Participants will walk away with actionable strategies for bring the A+ School of Excellence program to your state and ideas for enriching classroom instruction through technology and storytelling.

  Shuttle departs for AEF at 10:15am for an 11:00am arrival time. Half the group will begin with AEF while the other half is with Act One from 11:00am-12:30pm. At 12:30pm, lunch will be provided in the courtyard. At 1:15pm, groups will switch. Shuttle will pick up at 2:45pm to return to hotel. 

  Pre-Conference Session #3 

  Turning Data into Opportunity: Visualizing the Future of Education - Led by Danielle Gilmore, Senior Director of Strategy and Engagement, Arizona Educational Foundation, Michael Rossi, Director of Non-Profit Practice, Nashville Analytics, LLC and Helios Data Decision Center presentation led by members of the Helios team 

  Turning Data into Opportunity with Helios Decision Center and Nashville Analytics. The ASU Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence is a partnership between Arizona State University and Helios Education Foundation. The interactive real-time Decision Center crowd sources multiple points of data about the education system, the resources of ASU and Helios, and education stakeholders in order to drive positive change and better student outcomes. Partnering with ASU’s Decision Theater and other ASU researchers and thought-leaders, participants will engage with the Decision Center's Tools & Visualizations to examine the education system and model and visualize the impact of potential new policies and innovative solutions on education outcomes. More about the Helios Decision Center

  Shuttle departs for the hotel for Helios Education Foundation at 12:15pm. The session starts at 1:00pm. Beginning with a ten-minute introduction, then at 1:10pm groups split with one going to the Decision Center and the other staying in the room. At 2:00pm, groups switch. Shuttle departs Helios for hotel at 3:00pm. 

  Includes lunch & networking

  
  

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  Executive Director Boot Camp -$125

  
  

  Excellence & Exploration - $45

  
  

  Turning Data into Opportunity - $35

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• April Digital Advertising

  • When
    Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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  Maximize Your Exposure in the NEAF Newsletter

  Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our April newsletter!

  Advertising opportunities include -

  • Vertical Advertisement
  • Horizontal Advertisement
    
  • Square Advertisement
  • Corporate Logo & Hyperlink Website Presence [one year]
    

  The deadline of purchasing April advertising is March 31, 2026.

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• Fundraising Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Fundraising Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

  Registration

  Member - Complimentary 

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• Governance & District Relationship Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Governance & District Relationship Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

  Registration

  Member - Complimentary

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• June Digital Advertising

  • When
    Tuesday, June 09, 2026

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  Maximize Your Exposure in the NAEF Newsletter
  

  Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our June  newsletter!

  Advertising opportunities include -

  • Vertical Advertisement
    
  • Horizontal Advertisement
  • Square Advertisement
  • Year- Round Corporate Logo and hyperlink on our website

  The deadline of purchasing June advertising is May 26, 2026.

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• August Digital Advertising

  • When
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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  Maximize Your Exposure in the NEAF Newsletter

  Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our August newsletter!

  Advertising opportunities include -

  • Vertical Advertisement
  • Horizontal Advertisement
    
  • Square Advertisement
  • Corporate Logo & Hyperlink Website Presence [one year]
    

  The deadline of purchasing August advertising is July 28, 2026.

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• Executive Leadership Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, August 11, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Executive Leadership Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

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  Member - Complimentary

  
  

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• Marketing & Communications Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Marketing & Communications Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

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  Member - Complimentary

  
  

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• October Digital Advertising

  • When
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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  Maximize Your Exposure in the NEAF Newsletter

  Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our October newsletter!

  Advertising opportunities include -

  • Vertical Advertisement
  • Horizontal Advertisement
    
  • Square Advertisement
  • Corporate Logo & Hyperlink Website Presence [one year]
    

  The deadline of purchasing October advertising is September 29, 2026.

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• HR & Finance Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, October 13, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our HR & Finance Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

  Registration

  Member - Complimentary

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• Fundraising Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Fundraising Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

  Registration

  Member - Complimentary

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• December Digital Advertising

  • When
    Tuesday, December 08, 2026

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  Maximize Your Exposure in the NEAF Newsletter

  Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our December newsletter!

  Advertising opportunities include -

  • Vertical Advertisement
  • Horizontal Advertisement
    
  • Square Advertisement
  • Corporate Logo & Hyperlink Website Presence [one year]
    

  The deadline of purchasing December advertising is November 24, 2026.

  View the digital advertising sizing here

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• Governance & District Relationship Member Network

  • When
    Tuesday, December 08, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Connect with NAEF members from across the country at our Governance & District Relationship Member Networking Chat! This interactive session is a great opportunity to share ideas, build relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Come ready to engage and be inspired. 

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  Member - Complimentary

  
  

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