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Engagement and Outreach

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Welcome to AVAP Engagement and Outreach: Connecting, Engaging, Elevating

Welcome to the AVAP Engagement and Outreach page! Our committee is dedicated to bringing veterinary advancement professionals together, engaging on relevant topics, and elevating our profession through education and professional development. We offer numerous networking opportunities and community-building activities to help you connect with your peers and share valuable insights, creating a strong network of veterinary advancement professionals. We believe in the power of education and continuous learning. Our initiatives aim to keep you informed about the latest trends and best practices in veterinary advancement.


Connecting and Networking

Engage with Us

We believe in the power of education and continuous learning. Please mark your calendars for our monthly meetups from August 2024 to June 2025. These sessions are designed to build community and expand your knowledge. Meetups are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Stay tuned for more details on each meetup.

August 2024: Networking & 24-25 Strategic Focus | Wednesday, August 14th, 3:00 PM EDT

The discussion this month will be focused on giving everyone continued time to network with colleagues who are in similar roles throughout other vet colleges, and share strategic focuses for the upcoming academic year.

September 2024: Development Rounds: Case Studies in Vet Med Fundraising | Wednesday, September 11th, 3:00 PM EDT

This month, we are calling all fundraisers for Development Rounds! Borrowing from our clinician’s teaching hospital strategies, we will take the hour to break down recent donor cases and see what we can learn from them and each other.

October 2024: WEBINAR Resonant Hearts: How Gratitude Deepens Client-Clinician Bonds | Wednesday, October 16th, 3:00 PM EDT

Learn how the bonds formed between clients and clinicians can transform gratitude into generosity. This webinar explores the emotional and philosophical drivers behind grateful client philanthropy.

Presented by Aaron Phaneuf, Senior Director of Development, CSU

November 2024: Dr. Carl Southern, DVM – University of Florida AVAP Keynote 2.0 | November 13th, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Dr. Carl Southern will be joining us from the University of Florida to facilitate a “2.0” of his keynote from the 2024 AVAP Conference!

Presented by Dr. Carl Southern, DVM, Clinical Assistant Professor Of Emergency & Critical Care, UF

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Conference Meet Ups

Are you headed to a conference for an alumni gathering or donor meetings? Don’t miss out on an opportunity to connect with your AVAP colleagues on the road!

AVAP Meet up

AABP | SEP 12-14

Columbus, OH

If you will be in Columbus for the meeting and are interested in joining an AVAP Breakfast, please email Tim King at [email protected]

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AVAP Meet Up

ACVP | NOV 16 – 19

Seattle, WA

Meet up info TBD

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Insights from Industry Leaders

Exclusive Webinars: Insights from Industry Leaders

Our elevated webinars will feature guest speakers who are experts in their fields. These sessions will provide in-depth insights and valuable takeaways. Keep an eye out for our upcoming schedule and topics.

Webinar 1: October 16th, 2024

Resonant Hearts: How Gratitude Deepens Client-Clinician Bonds

Presented by Aaron Phaneuf, Senior Director of Development, CSU

Webinar 2: November 13th, 2024

AVAP 2024 Keynote 2.0

Presented by Dr. Carl Southern, DVM, Clinical Assistant Professor Of Emergency & Critical Care, UF

Webinar 3: Date TBD

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Feedback and Suggestions

We value your input! Please share your feedback on past events and suggest future topics or speakers. Your ideas help us improve and better serve our members.