Session II Workshops -- 10:20-11:50am

A Taste of Philanthropy

B-1) To Make A Difference, You've Got To Be Different.
Presenters: Sarah Tanner, Vice President of Community Development at Noble Hospital and Darby O'Brien of Darby O'Brien Advertising

How to maximize your special event dollars during challenging times.

B-2) Strategies for a Smart Fundraising Office
Presenter: Tuti Scott, Founder and President of Imagine Philanthropy

Truly effective development offices bridge the worlds of science AND creativity with ease. Come learn and discuss practices that can build success for you, your team, and your institution.

B-3) Involving and Engaging Your Board Members for Better Results.
Presenter: Karin George, Senior Associate with Washburn & McGoldrick

If you are a fundraiser or organization CEO you expect, if not demand that the trustees will contribute generously and frequently. If you are a trustee, you are being inundated with requests to give at an increasingly rapid pace from more organizations. Many of us say that trustees provide "time, talent and reasure", when in reality and in the face of crushing fiscal challenge, we just want the treasure. Is that fair? Many trustees join an organization's board without asking strategic questions about expectations. Is something missing? We'll discuss how we can better engage our board members to deliver success and long term support.

B-4) Realizing the Stewardship ROI
Presenter: Julia S. Emlen of Emlen Associates

Whether yours is a complex institution or a small nonprofit organization, you're aware of the importance of engaging and sustaining your important philanthropic relationships. In this workshop we'll focus on understanding how to measure the impact of your stewardship activities. We'll also talk about some specific activities you can undertake to extend your stewardship dollar to maximize your stewardship investment. Come with your questions and concerns for answers and insights.

B-5) What the CRUT? Why you don't need to know CRUT, CRAT or other four-letter words to raise more money through gift planning.
Presenters: Kristin Leutz and Katie Allan Zobel, Directors of Philanthropic Services at Community Foundation, and Liz Sillin, Partner at the law firm of Bulkley Richardson & Gelinas

Presenters will focus on the role of gift planning in your development program, and will discuss how to work with donors and their advisors on future gifts while raising funds today.

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