The NSPA Annual Conference is the convergence of our profession; the intersection between DIVERSE FUNDERS, including institutions of HIGHER EDUCATION, and the STUDENTS we serve!

OMNI INTERLOCKEN RESORT Broomfield, CO Getting There View the 2010 Conference Sponsors Exhibitors SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AWARDS Applications Now Available! Apply by October 1 Sponsored by Future NSPA Conference Locations 2011-Nashville, TN 2012-Austin, TX

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN See Details Full Conference Schedule Now Available!  KEYNOTE ADDRESS Sponsored by Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Dr. Peter Frumkin Professor of Public Affairs and Director of RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service University of Texas at Austin Attendees will receive a FREE copy of Dr. Frumkin's book, The Essence of Strategic Giving: A Practical Guide for Donors and Fundraisers. Pre-Conferece Session Reaching New Heights: Retention Best Practices for Scholarship Programs with Deborah Denhart, The Philanthropic Initiative; Ron McFall, Indiana University; Larry Griffith, VP Gates Millennium Scholars/UNCF with  Kweli Washington, The Cue Group, LLC Facilitated by: Kimberly Stezala, President, Stezala Consulting Tuesday, October 26 12:00-4:00 pm The cost for this extra session is $100 and includes lunch.  To register for this session check the Pre-Conference box on the registration form. Workshops to Include: Professional Development with Christie Ward, The Impact Institute Financial Aid/Taxes with Jim Briggs, "The Tax Detective" Federal Policy Update with Mark Kantrowitz, FinAid.org and Fastweb Scholar Snapp with Adam Miller, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation  Scholarship Program Development and Enhancement with Kimberly Stezala, Stezala Consulting and author of Scholarships 101: The Real World Guide to Cash for College SWOT Analysis of  Scholarship Programs with Maggie Pugh, Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Kelley Lear, Red Moon Solutions Session Topics to Include: Retention Undocumented/Immigrant Students Programs at Colleges and Universities Applicable Laws for Scholarship Providers Program Data and Evaluation Technology for Scholarship Providers Understanding the FAFSA Financial Education Value-Added Programs Improving Scholarship Philanthropy through Public/Private Partnerships Plus Facilitated Sessions for Colleges and Universities, Community Foundations, and Foundations/Other Non-Profits