Robert Hill—Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs
University of Pittsburgh—Pittsburgh, Pa.
United States
Conferences & Training

Special Events for Advancement

June 15 - 17, 2011
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Los Angeles, Calif., United States


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Special events in an advancement operation provide an opportunity to steward donors, recognize volunteers and raise the visibility of an institution's mission. This effort often involves multiple departments and staff perspectives and requires great care and attention to both big picture concerns and relevant details. This conference focuses on the critical aspects of special events with sessions on diverse topics related to this core function in the advancement office.

View books available for purchase at this conference.

 


Benefits of Attending
  • Discover why special events are important to your fundraising and stewardship plans.
  • Learn how to make emotional connections to your donors and alumni at your events.
  • Gain knowledge and skills in etiquette and protocol, public speaking and for "working" a room.
  • Build a network of peers.
  • Learn how to get media coverage for your event, use experiential marketing and multimedia.

Who Should Attend
  • Special event directors or managers
  • Donor relations professionals
  • Advancement event directors
  • Giving club managers
  • Development and alumni directors and professional staff
  • Communication directors
  • Marketing and public relations professionals

Books Available for Purchase at this conference
Academic Ceremonies: A Handbook of Traditions and Protocol
April Harris Set of Special Event Books
Capital Campaigns: Strategies That Work
Etiquette and Protocol: A Guide for Campus Events
Happy Birthday, Dear Alma Mater: Planning a Major Institutional Anniversary
Over Goal! What You Must Know to Excel in Fundraising Today
Presidential Inaugurations: Planning for More than Pomp and Circumstance
Recruiting and Training Fundraising Volunteers
Special Events: Planning for Success

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