Conference for Senior Annual Giving Professionals

May 8 - 10, 2013
The Westin Buckhead Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga., United States

Once viewed as an entry point for new development professionals, the field of annual giving has rapidly evolved into something much bigger. While many factors are converging to challenge traditional annual giving programs—new media, information technology and an uncertain economy—they are also providing new lenses through which we can view our industry. This conference will bring those lenses to bear on current trends and best practices. It will give advancement leaders the tools and perspectives they need to design a distinctive and robust annual giving strategy—one that works uniquely well for their unique institution.

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

Benefits of Attending

• Learn proven, effective strategies from knowledgeable faculty with extensive annual giving and development experience.
• Examine current trends and best practices in annual giving.
• Get specific examples from a variety of annual giving programs that can be immediately integrated into programs of all sizes.
• Explore ways to effectively manage relationships with your supervisors and those you manage to enhance teamwork and personal professional growth.
• Network with peers from around the world.

Who Should Attend

• Assistant vice presidents, executive directors and directors of annual giving interested in a strategic and current perspective on the evolving landscape of annual giving
• Associate and assistant directors of annual giving looking for ideas to strengthen their institution's annual giving program
• Annual giving professionals who are interested in growing professionally in the field of annual giving