Winter Institute for Chief Development Officers: Board Development from the Advancement Perspective

Feb. 28 - 29, 2012
Sanibel Harbour Marriott
Fort Myers, Fla., United States

Explore the most current issues facing advancement teams and discuss how best to adjust to new realities and increasing expectations for raising private dollars that transform institutions. Review innovative options to maximize your talented staff, core operations, institutional leaders and volunteers.

Consider bringing one of your trustees with you to this conference to think strategically about the many roles trustees play in increasing philanthropic support, engaging constituents and advancing the institution overall.

This conference is suggested for advancement professionals with senior-level responsibility.

Benefits of Attending

• Hear directly from trustees about their expectations and experiences in working with development colleagues and in raising philanthropic support.

• Share strategies and practices for effective engagement of board members in raising philanthropic support and other development functions.

• Refine your understanding of the critical roles and responsibilities of a board in raising philanthropic support and come to appreciate the nuanced collaboration and partnership of the board and the development team.

• Broaden your understanding and discuss best practices in areas of confidentiality, conflicts of interest and ethics at the board level; board members as prospects; preparing a board for a campaign; and board and staff leadership transitions.

• Engage in candid interactions with peer colleagues in a relaxed setting.

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Who Should Attend

• Vice presidents and associate vice presidents for advancement and/or development

• Chief advancement and/or development officers

• Executive directors of development

• Directors of development

• University trustees