AHP Madison Institute Attendee Information

Welcome to the AHP Madison Institute! Please take a moment to review the following information to prepare you for your experience.

Arrival and Departure

Registration and all classes take place at the Pyle Center.

702 Langdon St.

Madison, WI 53706

Check-in is in the AT&T Lounge, Room 106, at the Pyle Center. You’ll find it just inside the main entrance on Langdon Street. Stop by during one of the following times:

Sunday, July 20 from 3-5 pm

Monday, July 21 from 7-9 am

Classes begin Monday at 8:00 AM.

If you are in Track 7: Executive Leadership, your welcome dinner begins Monday evening at 6:45 PM.

The Madison Institute wraps up with your last class on Thursday and the Closing Celebration Social Hour. Your faculty ask that you stay through the final session of your track to receive your certificate if at all possible.

Please note that the mini tracks end at different times.

Philanthropy Marketing & Communications: Ends Wednesday at 3 pm

Healthcare 101: Ends Tuesday at 5 pm

Charitable Gift Planning: Ends Wednesday at 12:15 PM

Check Out Your Track's Thrive Community

Upon arrival, you will receive a binder containing all essential information and materials. Pre-reads, track blueprints, and additional supplementary materials may be added to your track's group in the AHP Thrive Community, so be sure to log in and check it out.

Even if you are not an AHP member, you still have access to your track’s Thrive group. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

On Your Computer

Log in at www.ahp.org with your AHP email address and password. If you don’t have login credentials or need them reset, email [email protected] for assistance.

Click the "Thrive Community" link at the top of the page.

Click the "Communities" drop-down menu and select "My Communities."

You should see your track’s Thrive group in your community list.

On Your Phone

Head to www.ahp.org.

Select “Menu” in the top right corner.

Select the Login button, and enter your credentials. If you don’t have login credentials or need them reset, email [email protected] for assistance.

Select "Menu" and then "Thrive Community."

Tap on the menu icon in the top right corner.

Tap the "Communities" tab, then "My Communities."

You should see your track’s Thrive group in your community list.

Breakfast Roundtables

Join peers with similar interests for open conversation about a range of important topics. Roundtables will take place from 8-9 am on Wednesday in the Alumni Lounge in the Pyle Center.

Navigating Challenging Interactions 🡇

Angelique S.C. Grant, Ph.D. Senior Consultant + Principal The Inclusion Firm

Join us for a roundtable breakfast focused on how relationship managers are approaching difficult conversations and interactions with both confidence and care. This session will provide a space to share real-world experiences and explore practical strategies for navigating sensitive topics and interactions with external constituents—such as volunteers, donors, and community partners. We’ll also discuss ways to foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment within our own teams.

DAFs and QCDs: Demystifying Donor-Advised Funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions 🡇

Tim Logan, ACFRE, FAHP, FCEP Principal The TimLogan Group

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) and qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) are playing a growing role in philanthropic giving—but they can also raise questions about donor intent, stewardship, and recognition. This roundtable invites an open dialogue around how to effectively engage donors using these vehicles, track and report on these gifts, and build long-term relationships. Share your experiences and learn from Madison faculty and peers navigating this evolving landscape.

Academic Medicine Environments 🡇

Becky Frantz, PhD Assistant Vice Chancellor UC Davis, Advancement Services

Join us to chat more about specific challenges and questions that come up in academic medicine environments—alumni, residents, interns, chairs, oh my! Feel free to bring any specific examples if you would like to crowdsource from your colleagues. You are also welcome if you are not in an academic medicine environment but would like to hear a little bit more about how it is different.

Grateful Patients 🡇

Jill Kyle, MBA, CFRE Bruce and Judi Goodman Senior Vice President Regional Advancement Jefferson Health Christy Atler Vice President Development Banner Health Foundation

Grateful patient philanthropy is a powerful bridge between exceptional care and transformative giving. This roundtable will discuss how to build a culture of gratitude, strengthen clinician collaboration and elevate philanthropy as a force for healing and innovation.

Employee Giving 🡇

Tim Self, CFRE Executive Director AnMed Foundation Lupita C. Garza, CFRE Former Development Director University Health Foundation

Looking to strengthen your employee giving campaign or explore new ways to engage internal champions? This roundtable will focus on strategies for cultivating a culture of philanthropy within your organization. Discuss campaign timing, messaging, leadership support, and innovative incentives with fellow attendees and faculty who’ve led successful efforts.

About the Canadian System 🡇

Kendra Clarke, CFRE Director of Philanthropy NBRHC Foundation

Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system means philanthropy plays a different, but equally important role in hospital and healthcare fundraising. This roundtable provides an opportunity to discuss how Canadian fundraisers navigate unique challenges around donor motivation, healthcare privacy, prospect research, recognition, capital campaigns, and government funding. It’s also a chance to reflect on our shared purpose and common ground - donor stewardship, community engagement, storytelling, and the future of healthcare philanthropy.

Managing Self: A Contemplative Morning Walk 🡇

Preston S. Walton President Alameda Health System Foundation

Led by Preston, this guided morning walk offers busy leaders a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and reset. Designed for those navigating complexity and constant demands, the experience blends gentle movement with mindful prompts to support clarity, presence, and grounded leadership. Step away from the noise—just for a moment—and return with renewed focus and intention. Meeting Location: Pyle Center

CFRE Points

Are you pursuing qualification or requalification for the CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) credential? All Madison Institute tracks are eligible for CFRE points. Check your track’s Thrive group at the end of the Institute to find a handy point tracking sheet.

What to Wear

Attire at the Madison Institute is business casual. Don’t forget to bring a light sweater or jacket for the air-conditioned classrooms.

If you are in Track 7: Executive Leadership, make sure you packed an outfit for your track dinner on Monday, July 21.

Packing Tip: Save room in your luggage to fit your Madison Institute binder.

Meals Included

Breakfast and Lunch are included Monday-Thursday and will be provided at the Pyle Center

***Dinner each day is on your own.***

Parking

If you are driving, please note that there is no parking at the Pyle Center. The university recommends using the State Street Campus Garage:

430 N. Frances St.

Madison, WI 53703

***Parking is at your own expense, as AHP and the university are unable to validate parking in the city-owned garage.***

Know Before You Go