Major Gifts Symposium Schedule
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7:30 – 8:00 am: Registration and a continental breakfast — it’s worth getting here on time!
8:00 – 10:00 am: CEO/Leadership Summit – How to Leverage Development as a Business Asset (CEOs, Executive Directors & Trustees are welcome to join us for this first session at a special price of $75 each)
This value-packed two-hour discussion will give Executives the framework needed to lead in a successful fundraising culture. We will focus on: Qualities of CEO’s in Successful Major Gift Organizations, Market Trends Affecting Fundraising Revenues, and a Dashboard for what we should really be measuring.
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10:30 am – Noon: 360 Degree Fundraising: Finding a Role for Everyone and “Leading Up” in Your Organization
National presenter, Laura Fredricks will “unpack” the CEO summit with more detailed discussion on what the fundraiser can do to “lead up” in your organization.
Noon –1:30 pm: Lunch Speaker Susan Howlett – Collective Fundraising Leadership: What Really Gets in the Way? Lessons From Over 1,000 Organizations
Join national author and trainer, Susan Howlett, as she launches her latest book:
"Boards on Fire! Inspiring Leaders to Raise Money Joyfully."
Drawing on lessons learned from working with over 1,000 organizations around the country.
1:45 – 3:00 pm: Symposium workshop: Removing Barriers — What You Can Do To Create the Greatest Impact in Your Organization
Laura and Susan will facilitate a hands-on workshop so that you can develop a specific plan responsive to your organizations needs.
3:30 – 4:30 pm: “Is It Me or Is It Them?” Knowing What You Can Control and Where To Focus Your Time for the Greatest Return
Laura will wrap up the day to return the focus to you, arming you with clear action plans and refining the morning’s dashboard specifically for your organization.
4:30 – 5:00 pm: Celebration of You — The Incredible Fundraiser Who Is Changing The World!
Join your 400 supportive peers in a wrap up discussion and toast of your new found wisdom and inspiration!
Here’s what attendees from the 2009 Symposium had to say:
“My take-away: Stewardship, stewardship, stewardship!”
“I am so relieved that I took the time-- to re-energize and to get inspired.”
“Thank you for a day filled with great information, ideas and colleagues to connect with!”
For more information contact the AFP Office at office@afpwashington.org or 206-367-8704
