Maarten Vervaat—Executive Director of Development
Utrecht University—Utrecht
Netherlands
Conferences & Training

Annual Conference for Corporate & Foundation Relations Officers

June 1 - 3, 2011
Chicago Marriott Downtown
Chicago , Ill., United States


This program is segmented for the diverse needs of varied institutions and will provide fresh insights and a wealth of useful information for both seasoned CFR officers and those new to the profession.

The hotel deadline has been extended to May 22. Reserve your room today!

View a list of books available for purchase at this conference.


 

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Hear from representatives at:
  • The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
  • The MacArthur Foundation
  • The Kresge Foundation
  • The Henry Luce Foundation
  • The Kellogg Foundation
  • Arthur Vining Davis Foundation 
  • John Deere Foundation
  • The Brinson Foundation
  • ConocoPhillips
  • The Shell Oil Company
  • The Chronicle of Philanthropy
  • Chicago Community Trust
  • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
  • The Boeing Company 
  • McDougal Foundation
  • Horizon Airlines

"This conference is a must-attend for those who are new to seeking external funding for their institutions, and a useful refresher for those whose success is reflected by gray hair and a zeal for the important work they do to support their institutions."

– Past Participant


"The CFR conference is the gold standard for professional development in this field."

– Past Participant


Benefits of Attending
  • Hear directly from a range of senior corporate and foundation representatives what their priorities are and what they consider key drivers in forming partnerships.
  • Review best practices for cultivating and securing corporate and foundation support.
  • Build your skill base in writing successful proposals, researching corporate and foundation prospects, and developing effective stewardship efforts.
  • Develop a network of contacts from across the corporate and foundation relations community who can become long-term colleagues, ad hoc consultants and mentors.
  • Expand your working knowledge of current and possible future trends in corporate and foundation funding.

Books Available for Purchase at this conference
11 Questions Every Donor Asks and the Answers All Donors Crave: How You Can Inspire Someone to Give Generously
Across Frontiers: New International Perspectives on Educational Fundraising
Benchmarking for Nonprofits: How to Measure, Manage, and Improve Performance
Corporate and Foundation Support: Strategies for Funding Education in the 21st Century
Major Donors: Finding Big Gifts in Your Database and Online
Thank You for Submitting Your Proposal: A Foundation Director Reveals What Happens Next
Writing Grant Proposals That Win

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