Upcoming Events:

Leave Them Wanting to Give More:  The Power of the Donor Experience

July 9            Online Webinar    1:00 pm EDT/ 12:00 CDT/ 10:00 am PDT         with Janet Hedrick,CFRE  

Nearly 60% of wealthy households who stopped giving to a charitable organization

attributed their change in behavior to "no longer feeling connected to the organization," according to the 2008 Bank of America Study of High Net-Worth Philanthropy.  The importance of the donor's experience is critical to building the relationships that keep donors engaged and “feeling connected.” This session will examine why donor relations are important today, what donor relations is and is not, and where the responsibility for donor relations lies within the organization. The discussion will also include specific ways to enhance donor relations, including when donors or their family members are patients in our hospital/health facility.

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Building Successful Foundation Relationships

August 12      Online Webinar  1:00 pm EDT/ 12:00 CDT/ 10:00 am PDT   with John Greenhoe, CFRE

Success in attracting philanthropic investments from family, community and      

corporate foundations is no different from other major gifts work:

It all comes down to relationships.  A big part of relationship building is providing services that few, and perhaps no one else, can deliver. As fundraisers, we need to provide value to our prospective donors. In Building Successful Foundation Relationships, John Greenhoe, CFRE, provides an overview of proven methods for building relationships with foundations of varying types and sizes. Drawing upon his unique background as a former journalist, public relations director and constituent major gift officer, John will lead a thought-provoking session that will provide specific strategies for building lasting and fulfilling foundation partners.

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Planned Giving for Health Care Institutions

September       Chicago

During tough economic times gift planning is more important than ever before.  This session will help healthcare causes and medical centers develop stronger planned giving programs.  The key to endowment building and major gifts over the next few years will depend upon your expertise in marketing planned giving options and helping donors with their asset decisions.

Major Gifts: Making the Ask for Health

October           Minneapolis

Top donors are increasingly important to development success. This seminar focuses on both how to organize a successful major gift program and how to solicit and close major gifts. The art of 'the ask' along with a strong program and ongoing emphasis on expoanding your pool of affluent supporters, will make an immediate difference in your program.

Capital Campaigns for Healthcare Institutions

November          Washington, D.C.

Campaigns continue to grow and are a cornerstone of many organization's philanthropic  efforts. This workshop covers every step in the campaign process from the planning to the leadership and gift phase to the kickoff and the general campaign.