MaGiC Conference 2024: July 24 - 26
Colorado College, in the beautiful and vibrant Colorado Springs, CO, is thrilled to host an engaging line-up of sessions, round tables, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re new to major gifts, or you’re a seasoned professional, we hope this is a meaningful chance for professional development.
Conference registration is now closed. If you would still like to register, or have any questions or concerns about the conference, please don't hesitate to reach out to Assistant Director of College Events Sarah Nurmi, snurmi@coloradocollege.edu.
Event Map can be found here.
Conference Details
The rooms blocks are now full and closed. Below is the hotel information for the two conference hotels, if you would still like to stay there.
- Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs Downtown
- Price: $229/per night
- Address: 125 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Phone: (719) 632-1000
- Element by Marriott Colorado Springs Downtown
- Price: $199/per night
- Address: 55 East Costilla Street, Colorado Springs,CO 80903
- Phone: (719) 900 -1803
Please note as part of the conference registration, Colorado College's shuttle service will be available for transportation to/from hotels and the college on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25.
Parking at Colorado College will be available for free all three days of the conference in Robson Arena Parking Garage via E. Dale St.
Whether you're planning a visit or you're already on campus, explore these helpful tips and recommendations, including accommodations, parking information, directions, and local favorites!
LANDING IN COLORADO SPRINGS (COS) (12 miles from campus)
Follow Milton E Proby Parkway Airport Exit to Milton E Proby Pkwy (3.5 miles)
From Milton E Proby keep Left at fork, follow signs for Academy Blvd South/ I-25 N to Colorado Springs
Continue onto S Academy Blvd (signs for I-25) (1.4 miles)
Merge Right on to I-25 N from Academy Blvd.
Follow I-25 N (7.5 miles)
TO CAMPUS from I-25 Exit 143 Uintah St.
Turn Right on Uintah St. heading east.
Turn Right on Nevada Ave.
Turn Right on E. Dale Street and turn into Robson Arena Parking Garage.
or TO DOWNTOWN FOR HOTEL BLOCKS
Use the right lane to take exit 141 for US-24/ W. Cimarron St.
Turn right onto W Cimarron St (signs for Cimarron Street)
Turn left onto S Tejon St. for Element or SpringHill Suites. (1 block north on the left)
Turn Left on Cascade Ave. for Hilton Garden Inn (5 blocks north on the right)
LANDING IN DENVER (DEN) (83 miles from campus)
Denver International Airport - 8500 Peña Boulevard, Denver, CO 80249
From Peña Blvd. follow signs for E-470 S (Toll Road).
Stay on E-470 S for 25 miles.
Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 1A for I-25 S toward Colo Spgs. Stay on I25 S for 50 miles
TO CAMPUS From I-25 S, take exit 143, Uintah Street.
Turn Left on Uintah Street from I-25 off ramp heading east.
Turn Right on Nevada Ave.
Turn Right on E. Dale Street and turn into Robson Arena Parking Garage.
or TO DOWNTOWN FOR HOTEL BLOCKS
From I-25 S, use the right 2 lanes to take exit 141 for Cimarron St.
Stay slightly Left to merge on to Cimarron St. heading east.
Turn Left on Cascade Ave. for Hilton Garden Inn (5 blocks north on the right)
Turn Left on to Tejon St. for Element or SpringHill Suites. (1 block north on the left)
To Phantom Canyon Brewing Company Restaurant (1 mile from campus or ½ mile from hotel blocks)
From Campus: Head South on either N. Nevada Ave. or N. Cascade Ave. for 10 blocks to E. Pike Peak Ave. The restaurant is located at 2 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
From Element by Marriott: Head north on S Tejon St for 4 blocks. Turn left onto E Pikes Peak Ave. Restaurant is on NE corner of Pikes Peak and Cascade.
From Hilton Garden Inn: Head south on N Cascade Ave 2 blocks. Restaurant is on NE corner of Pikes Peak and Cascade.
| Wednesday, July 24 | 5:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
Welcome Reception Heavy appetizers and drinks will be served. |
Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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| Thursday, July 25 | 8:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Light Breakfast | Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| 9:00 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | Welcome and Keynote |
Cornerstone Arts Center Celeste Theatre |
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| 10:15 a.m. | 11:15 a.m. | AI Workshop with Keynote Speaker | Cornerstone Arts Center Celeste Theatre | |
| 11:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Gift Office Lunch Meet-Up | Cornerstone Arts Center Celeste Theatre | |
| 1:30 p.m. | 4:15 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
1021 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
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| 5:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
Reception Heavy appetizers and drinks will be served. |
Phantom Canyon Brewing Company - 2nd Floor East Billiards Hall and South Billiards Hall 2 East Pikes Peak Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
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| Friday, July 26 | 8:30 a.m. | 9:15 a.m. | Light Breakfast | Cornerstone Arts Center 825 N. Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 |
| 9:15 a.m. | 10:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions | Cornerstone Arts Center | |
| 11:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Closing Remarks | Cornerstone Arts Center Celeste Theatre | |
| 11:15 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. | Boxed Lunches | Cornerstone Arts Center Celeste Theatre |
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