Programs – Annual Giving Directors

Member Programs

A comprehensive suite of programs designed to support the professional growth, strategic effectiveness, and peer connection of annual giving leaders.

Program Portfolio

Resources for Every Stage of Your Leadership Journey

AGDC programs are designed by directors, for directors. From annual convenings to daily peer exchange, our programming addresses the full spectrum of what annual giving leaders need to succeed.

Flagship Program

Annual Conference

The flagship in-person convening for AGDC member institutions. A multi-day program of strategic exchange, professional development, and peer connection.

Who It's For

All voting members and designated representatives from member institutions.

Member Value

Deep engagement with peers on the most pressing challenges in annual giving. Access to curated sessions, candid roundtable discussions, and networking with directors from leading institutions across North America.

Core Programs

Year-Round Member Resources

Peer Exchange

Peer-informed data and annual giving performance comparisons. Comprehensive survey data on operations, staffing, budgets, and outcomes.

Director Roundtables

Confidential discussions on timely management, policy, and strategy issues. Monthly virtual sessions facilitated by member peers.

Member Resources

Shared materials, examples, reports, and peer-contributed resources. A curated repository of annual giving knowledge available exclusively to consortium members.

New Director Program

Support for directors new to their role or new to AGDC. Structured onboarding and mentorship to accelerate integration.

Peer Matching

Connections among institutions facing similar opportunities or challenges. Facilitated introductions based on institutional profile, strategic priorities, or specific questions.

Program 01

Annual Conference

The flagship in-person convening for AGDC member institutions. A multi-day program of strategic exchange, professional development, and peer connection.

Who It's For

All voting members and designated representatives from member institutions.

Member Value

Program 02

Benchmarking

Peer-informed data and annual giving performance comparisons. Comprehensive survey data on operations, staffing, budgets, and outcomes.

Who It's For

All member institution directors seeking comparative data for strategic planning and internal reporting.

Member Value

Access to the annual benchmarking survey and report, providing actionable comparative data across peer institutions. Use findings to inform budgeting, staffing decisions, and strategic direction.

Program 03

Director Roundtables

Confidential discussions on timely management, policy, and strategy issues. Monthly virtual sessions facilitated by member peers.

Who It's For

Voting members participating in monthly consortium calls.

Member Value

A regular forum for real-time peer consultation. Bring your toughest questions to colleagues who understand your context, and leave with practical insights you can implement immediately.

Program 04

Member Resources

Shared materials, examples, reports, and peer-contributed resources. A curated repository of annual giving knowledge available exclusively to consortium members.

Who It's For

All member institutions with access to the private member portal.

Member Value

A growing collection of case studies, strategy documents, sample materials, and member-contributed resources. Skip the guesswork—see what’s working at institutions like yours.

Program 05

New Director Program

Support for directors new to their role or new to AGDC. Structured onboarding and mentorship to accelerate integration.

Who It's For

Directors newly appointed to a member institution or new to the annual giving director role.

Member Value

Personalized onboarding, mentor matching with experienced directors, and curated resources to help you get up to speed quickly. Build your network from day one.

Program 06

Peer Matching

Connections among institutions facing similar opportunities or challenges. Facilitated introductions based on institutional profile, strategic priorities, or specific questions.

Who It's For

Any member director seeking targeted peer connections beyond general consortium discussions.

Member Value

Go deeper with directors who share your specific context—whether that’s institution type, campaign phase, team size, or strategic challenge. Build lasting peer relationships.

Member Benefits

Benchmarking & Shared Resources

AGDC members benefit from confidential benchmarking data, shared examples, peer-contributed resources, and member-only materials. These resources are not available publicly—they remain within the consortium to preserve their value and confidentiality.

Access

Members Only

Members Only: All programs are available exclusively to AGDC member institutions.

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AGDC membership unlocks the full suite of programs, resources, and peer connections designed for annual giving leaders.