LUNCHEON PROGRAM – January 18

2007's first luncheon will be a special look at recent happenings in donor engagement. Topics will cover tax law changes, PR successes/challenges, and how nonprofits are taking these messages directly to their donors. Come and hear from a group of practitioners to learn how they make it work for their organizations. Speakers will include Reston Interfaith CEO Kerrie Wilson, a recipient of a 2006 Meyer Foundation Exponent Award.

TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Army and Navy Club (901 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006)
METRO: Farragut North and West
REGISTRATION: By noon on 1/12/07.
MORE DETAILS: See the registration flyer.

ADVANCED EXECUTIVES SESSION – February 9

"Creating Transformational Leadership: A Conversation with Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE"

Advanced executives (10+ years of experience) are invited to join their colleagues for special session on transformational leadership. The presenter will be noted speaker and author Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE who will lead participants through an in-depth conversation surrounding the nature of transformational leadership and how fundraising professionals can be a part of creating an atmosphere where such leadership can thrive.

PROGRAM NOTE: This special program will run from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. (an hour longer than usual), and the registration fee will be $55.
LOCATION: The Army and Navy Club (901 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006)
REGISTRATION: By noon on 2/2/07.
MORE DETAILS: See the registration flyer.

Thanks to Campbell & Company for sponsoring the Advanced Executives Program.

FUNDRAISING FORUM – February 15

Presented in cooperation with the National Capital Gift Planning Council.

Spend the morning with noted planned giving expert Pam Davidson of Davidson Gift Design in Bloomington, IN to explore several aspects of planned giving. The program is designed to offer fundraising professionals of all levels an opportunity to explore this critical part of organization's efforts to steward life-long support from their donors. Topics will include:
• Ten Steps Your Charity Can Take This Very Year for Planned Giving Success
• Simpler Gift Plans All Charities Can Understand and Promote, Most without Administration – Planned Giving “Cliff Notes”
• Talking to Real People about Real Gifts, Including the Topic in Every Conversation

SCHEDULE:
7:30 a.m. Registration and Networking
8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 1st Program
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Networking Break
10:00 a.m. -12 noon 2nd Program

NOTE – SPECIAL LOCATION FOR THIS FORUM:
Smith & Wollensky Restaurant (1112 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036)
METRO: Farragut West
REGISTRATION: By noon on 2/9/07.
MORE DETAILS: See the registration flyer.