Brian Agnew—Assistant Dean, Advancement and External Relations
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey—New Brunswick, N.J.
United States
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Workshop for Newcomers in Development—Fall Session

Sept. 20 - 22, 2011
Graves 601 Wyndham
Minneapolis, Minn., United States


Explore the fundamentals of fundraising, from the intricacies of the annual fund through the cycle of success.

This conference is designed for development professionals with fewer than two years of professional fundraising experience and newcomers to education development.

 

Benefits of Attending
  • Get a fresh outlook on the transforming impact of philanthropy.
  • Learn the basics of annual giving, corporate fundraising, major gifts, planned giving and comprehensive campaigns. 
  • Discover how to build meaningful relationships with your donors. 
  • Get a broad-based view of philanthropy, fundraising principals and best practices.
  • Learn how to develop a prospect strategy (or action plan) for your major donors. 
  • Find out how to make an "artful ask" at both the annual fund and the major donor level.
  • Build your own network of professionals
Who Should Attend
  • Development professionals with fewer than two years of fundraising experience
  • Presidents/heads/volunteers/deans who need to increase their understanding of, and role in, the development/solicitation process

  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
Annual Giving: A Practical Approach
Asking: A 59-Minute Guide to Everything Board Members, Volunteers, and Staff Must Know to Secure the Gift
CASE Reporting Standards and Management Guidelines
Corporate and Foundation Support: Strategies for Funding Education in the 21st Century
Donor Relations: The Essential Guide to Stewardship Policies, Procedures, and Protocol
Fundraising When Money Is Tight: A Strategic and Practical Guide to Surviving Tough Times and Thriving in the Future
How to Write for Development
Jump-Starting the Stalled Fundraising Campaign
Major Gifts: Solicitation Strategies
Phonathon Manager's Planning Handbook: Dialing in the Details for Success
Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers

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