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TEFN Conference Speaker Form

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Thank you for submitting a proposal to present at the 2027 Texas Education Foundation Network (TEFN) Annual Conference hosted by Texas Pioneer Foundation. The conference is scheduled for April 12-14, 2027 at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort & Conference Center in Cedar Creek, Texas.

There will be two opportunities to submit proposals:

First deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
Second deadline: Friday, October 16, 2026

Speaker proposals will be reviewed by the TEFN Conference Committee and candidates will be notified in late October / early November on the outcome of their proposal.

Disclaimer: Texas Pioneer Foundation has established a “no solicitation” policy for TEFN conferences and workshops. We request that all speakers refrain from soliciting their products and services (if any) to attendees during the event. Eligible presenters include nonprofit consultants and foundation executive directors, board members and staff who will lead presentations and panel discussions on topics such as those listed below:

Fundraising
Donor Relations & Management
Marketing & Communication
Board Development
Nonprofit Administration
Legal & Governance
District & Foundation Relations
Programs
Professional Development

For additional information or questions, please contact Michelle Coburn directly at (512) 757-2861.

2027 TEFN Speaker Information Form

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Name Last Name

Title(Required)

Organization(Required)

Primary Phone(Required)

Cell Phone(Required)

(will not be distributed to attendees)

Email Address(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Include my contact information on lists distributed to other attendees?(Required)

(excluding cell phone)

Yes

No

Have you ever served as a presenter or panelist at a conference?(Required)

Yes

No

Other

Other(Required)

(Have you ever served as a presenter or panelist at a conference?)

Session Presentations

Session 1

Session Title 1:

(Title should clearly state session topic)

Session 1 Description:

Write 1-2 sentences that will cover what participants will learn during your presentation. This description should address the objectives and content and will be used in the conference program app. HINT: Make this description engaging as this will be what attendees read to determine their participation in the session.

Presentation Outcomes:

List 1-2 intended outcomes that describe how the participants could use and apply the information as a result of attending this presentation.

Please share your planned delivery of the presentation to keep attendees engaged:

(ie: handouts, PowerPoints, interactive activities, etc.)

Please select the most appropriate learning level(s) for the session:

Beginner Level (Audience are starting to learn the basics)

Intermediate Level (Audience should know the basics and have some experience)

Advance Level (Audience should have a strong grasp of the skill and a deep understanding of the subject)

Please select the targeted audience(s) for the session:

Foundation Staff

Executive Directors

Board Members

Have you presented this session before?:

Yes

No

If YES, where did you present and who was the audience?:

Add a second session?

Yes, add an additional session

Session 2

Session Title 2:

(Title should clearly state session topic)

Session 2 Description:

Write 1-2 sentences that will cover what participants will learn during your presentation. This description should address the objectives and content and will be used in the conference program app. HINT: Make this description engaging as this will be what attendees read to determine their participation in the session.

Presentation Outcomes:

List 1-2 intended outcomes that describe how the participants could use and apply the information as a result of attending this presentation.

Please share your planned delivery of the presentation to keep attendees engaged:

(ie: handouts, PowerPoints, interactive activities, etc.)

Please select the most appropriate learning level(s) for the session:

Beginner Level (Audience are starting to learn the basics)

Intermediate Level (Audience should know the basics and have some experience)

Advance Level (Audience should have a strong grasp of the skill and a deep understanding of the subject)

Please select the targeted audience(s) for the session:

Foundation Staff

Executive Directors

Board Members

Have you presented this session before?:

Yes

No

If YES, where did you present and who was the audience?:

Add a third session?

Yes, add an additional session

Session 3

Session Title 3:

(Title should clearly state session topic)

Session 3 Description:

Write 1-2 sentences that will cover what participants will learn during your presentation. This description should address the objectives and content and will be used in the conference program app. HINT: Make this description engaging as this will be what attendees read to determine their participation in the session.

Presentation Outcomes:

List 1-2 intended outcomes that describe how the participants could use and apply the information as a result of attending this presentation.

Please share your planned delivery of the presentation to keep attendees engaged:

(ie: handouts, PowerPoints, interactive activities, etc.)

Please select the most appropriate learning level(s) for the session:

Beginner Level (Audience are starting to learn the basics)

Intermediate Level (Audience should know the basics and have some experience)

Advance Level (Audience should have a strong grasp of the skill and a deep understanding of the subject)

Please select the targeted audience(s) for the session:

Foundation Staff

Executive Directors

Board Members

Have you presented this session before?:

Yes

No

If YES, where did you present and who was the audience?:

Biography & Headshot

Biography(Required)

Please upload your headshot

(if available)

Max. file size: 10 MB.

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