Boosting Athletic Support

Includes a Live Web Event on 04/30/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

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OVERVIEW

Whether your school has nationally ranked teams or simply offers club and intramural sports, athletics can be an important fundraising priority for many educational institutions. While each program may have its own set of opportunities and challenges, the strategies used by organizations can often be universal. Understanding and implementing timeless best practices while incorporating the latest techniques tailored to the unique characteristics of your athletic programs will ensure that volunteers, donors, and fans stay engaged, excited, and supportive.

WHAT YOU GET

Understanding of current trends and best practices
Insight into how other programs approach their work
Examples that you can incorporate into your own strategies
Chance to submit questions and chat with colleagues
Copies of all event materials
Opportunity to earn CFRE credit

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Dan Allenby (Host)

President & Founder | Annual Giving Network

Dan Allenby is an author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with educational institutions for over 25 years to improve their fundraising results. An internationally-recognized expert on annual giving, he is the recipient of CASE’s prestigious “Crystal Apple” award for teaching excellence. He is principal and founder of Annual Giving Network and previously led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society.

Jon Gregory

Associate Director of Annual Giving, Athletics and Student & Campus Life at Cornell University

Jon Gregory currently serves as the Associate Director of Annual Giving, Athletics and Student & Campus Life at Cornell University. He has previously led programs at Johns Hopkins University and Ithaca College. Gregory holds a Bachelor's in Sport Management from Ithaca College and a Master of Science in Sport Administration/Management from Southern New Hampshire University.

Dulcie Meyer

Executive Director of Annual and Athletic Giving at Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Dulcie Meyer currently serves as the Executive Director of Annual and Athletic Giving at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She has previously held roles at Hobart and William Smith Colleges of Director of Annual and Athletic Giving. Her other experience includes planned gift management and alumni engagement. Meyer holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Human Services, General from Monroe Community College and a B.A. in Sociology from St. John Fisher University.

Bridget O'Halloran

Director of Annual Giving at Malvern Preparatory School

Bridget O'Halloran currently serves as the Director of Annual Giving at Malvern Preparatory School. She has previously led programs at Fox School of Business at Temple University. Her other experience includes development management for nonprofit organizations. She holds a B.A. in Gender & Sexuality Studies; Elementary Education from Stonehill College and an M.S. in Communication Management from Temple University.