Division of Outreach & Continuing Education

Sessions

Thursday, June 19, 2008
8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM	Welcome
9:15 AM	Session 1: BUILDING A BETTER BOARD FOR FUNDRAISING This session will provide strategies for building your governing boards’ ability to become an effective and efficient fundraiser partner. Presented by Frank S. Pisch Location: Butler Auditorium
10:30 AM	Break
10:45 AM	Session 2: DEVELOP THE LEADER WITHIN: PROMOTING COMMITMENT, LEADERSHIP & ACTION AT ALL LEVELS This interactive presentation will offer strategies and insights on inspiring people at all levels of the nonprofit to exhibit leadership behaviors that move the organization toward the successful achievement of its vision. Presented by Mr. Edward J. Tomey Location: Butler Auditorium
12:00 PM	Lunch
1:30 PM	Session 3: THE PERFECT ASK This interactive discussion will offer effecive strategies for the successful solicitation of major gifts. Presented by: Robert L. Bull & Patty Carocci Location: Butler Auditorium
2:45 PM	Break
3:00 PM	Session 4: THE VALUE OF PLANNED GIVING IN MAJOR GIFTS FUNDRAISING This session will include a discussion of the appropriate planned/deferred giving strategies that can be effective in capital and endowment campaigns. Presented by: Winton C. Smith Location: Butler Auditorium
4:15 PM	Conclusion of Day One

Friday, June 20, 2008
8:00 AM	Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM	Welcome
9:15 AM	Session 5: A VIEW FROM THE TOP The presentation will explore the effective preparation, utilization, and support of the Chief Executive Officer in the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts. Presented by: Dr. Robert C. Khayat, Dr. Gloria Kellum, & Frank S. Pisch Location: Butler Auditorium
10:30 AM	Break
10:45 AM	Session 6: TRENDS IN EDUCATION AND THEIR IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENT This session examines trends in the postsecondary education environment and explores their implications for attracting voluntary support. Participants will explore issues of accountablility, affordability, access, articulation and their potential impact on fundraising. Presented by: Dr. Tom Caboni Location: Butler Auditorium
12:00 PM	Conclusion of Day Two