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209 Whistle Stop Tour of European Philanthropy
Jon Duschinsky, Director, Resources Non-Profit
Thursday, August 21
8:30am – 10:00am
How do you fancy the opportunity to take a trip around some of Europe’s most fantastic fundraising destinations from the comfort of your Denver conference room? Well this is your once-in-a-career opportunity to take an exclusive tour of what those naughty European fundraisers are up to behind closed doors. You’ll find new concepts, really weird stuff and the best of European fundraising, with more good ideas for raising dollars (or euros) than you could fit in a 2CV. Join this high-speed, high-energy session that will send you back to your organization lusting after snails and wanting to buy a Vespa.
219 The Evolution of Document Imaging
Rob Scott, Executive Director of Development Services, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Kristin Harold, Associate Director, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Thursday, August 21
10:30am – 12:00pm
Institutions are — from the standpoints of space, disaster recovery and accessibility — increasingly interested in document imaging. Such projects are time and resource intensive, and do not always serve prospect research as their primary clients. Last summer, MIT took a somewhat different approach to imaging more than a million pages of central development files. This session will present a case study of a novel approach that provides a different perspective to anyone interested in the preservation of institutional memory.
229 American Philanthropy: What Was, What Is and What’s Next
Craig Wruck, Vice President of Development & Alumni Relations, Hazelden Foundation
Thursday, August 21
2:30pm – 4:00pm
This fast-paced session will begin with an exploration of the roots of philanthropy in America and the history of charitable giving from the Puritan settlers through the venture philanthropists of today. The speaker will review the history of charitable giving though the past 40 years and the impact of economic cycles on charitable contributions. He then will investigate the impact of public policy on philanthropy, particularly the effect of tax policy on individual giving. Finally, attendees will contemplate the future of philanthropy in America and speculate on where the profession might be headed.
309 There Ought to Be a Law: Best Fundraising Practices We Probably Do Not Practice
Lawrence Henze, Managing Director, Target Analytics, A Blackbaud Company
Friday, August 22
8:30am – 10:00am
Throughout the years, nonprofits have adopted practices that have weathered the test of time. But are these really best practices, or are researchers sticking with the precedents because they fear change? If starting from scratch, what would research professionals introduce as best practices? This session will propose best practice solutions from direct mail and donor relations to prospect development and goal setting. Learn how to break away from practices that are less than the best and seek new levels of success for your organization.
319 New Market Trends and Their Philanthropic Effects
Pamela Poland, Senior Associate, Bentz Whaley Flessner
Friday, August 22
2:30pm – 4:00pm
The top 20 hedge fund and private equity managers took home an average of $657.5 million in 2006 — 22,255 times the average annual pay of workers in the United States. What other industries are generating an escalated level of wealth? How does the explosive growth of complex financial instruments affect the financial markets and the economy? What is the outlook for hedge funds, private equity funds and the global economy given the turbulence in the credit markets? This session will explore the latest economic patterns and trends in the financial markets, how they effect wealth generation, and what they mean to philanthropy and fundraising.
409 Wealth and Philanthropy in America
Katherine Swank, JD, Consultant, Target Analytics, A Blackbaud Company
Saturday, August 23
8:30am – 10:00am
The names of America’s wealthy are known to most of us. Their philanthropy is legendary and organizations’ staff and leadership look for ways to connect with them. A few will be successful. What options does your organization have to acquire major gifts if you aren’t on the short list? Through consistent and meaningful communications with these prospects, you can strengthen and grow your annual fund and as well as your major gift programs. This session will summarize the characteristics of the “affluent” in America, define specific target markets by charitable sector and discuss the benefits of donor-centered philanthropy.
419 Using Social Networking Sites for Prospect Research: Ethical and Legal Viewpoints
Elizabeth Harty, Managing Director of Donor Acquisition & Development, Hazelden Foundation
Saturday, August 23
10:30am – 12:00pm
Millions of individuals around the world use social networking sites where they can find information unavailable elsewhere in the public domain. But is it legal and ethical to use such sites for prospect research practices? Speakers present and discuss the issue form various viewpoints, including possible strategies on how social network sites can be harnessed ethically to further fundraising practices at your organization.
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