Philanthropy Institute - July 31, 2008

AFP WNC proudly presents its 14 th annual Philanthropy Institute bringing a full one-day workshop to the development professionals of Western North Carolina and neighboring communities. Invite your co-workers, CEOs, Executive Directors and board members now. Sandy Rees promises to be an outstanding keynote speaking from her experience as a coach, mentor, and facilitator with non-profit organizations. Breakout sessions and lunch roundtables round out this full day providing you with doable ideas, valuable insights, and networking opportunities.

Development professionals...come share your experience with colleagues. Presenters lead a one-hour breakout session exploring various topics in-depth. Roundtable Leaders facilitate a topical discussion among colleagues over lunch sharing insights and experiences. If you would like be a part of this year’s event, either as a presenter, a lunch roundtable leader, or both, please call Miranda Hipple at 828-771-2088 or email mhipple@warren-wilson.edu to learn more.

Scholarship Program
To apply for a Philanthropy Institute scholarship for the July, 2008 event, please submit your name, your organization’s name, your position’s title and a paragraph describing your need for the scholarship to Becky Davis at bdavis@cfwnc.org. All scholarship requests must be received by Thursday, July 10, 2008.

Registration Information
Online registration and a downloadable mail-in form coming soon.

2008 Philanthropy Institute Schedule

2008 Philanthropy Institute Session Descriptions

Full schedule and session descriptions coming soon.

Breakout Sessions
Led by experienced development professionals, these sessions provide in-depth discussion and instruction on relevant topics. Three sessions will offer a wide variety of topics for beginner, advanced, and general interests. If you would like to lead a session, please see the information above.

Lunch Roundtables
Enjoy your lunch with fellow fundraising professionals in these guided, relevant conversations on topics that are important to you. This is a great opportunity to go in-depth and talk about specific, real-life experiences and challenges. A list of topics and discussion leaders is available at the registration desk, or simply head over to the tables with the signs. The roundtables are optional sessions. You are also welcome to enjoy the UNCA campus and visit with your colleagues.

Keynote Speaker: Sandy Rees, CFRE
Sandy Rees is a non-profit fundraising coach, author, speaker, and trainer. She teaches small, grassroots nonprofit organizations how to raise more money, draw more people closer to their organization, and be more effective in their work.

As a former Director of Development, Sandy is well-versed in all areas of fundraising and donor development. Her strengths include donor relations, direct mail, nonprofit marketing, board development, and strategic planning.

Sandy obtained her CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) certification in 2003. Sandy is the author of Fundraising Buffet and has contributed articles to Advancing Philanthropy, Inside Fundraising Success, and Mal Warwick's newsletter. She is the author of the blog Get Fully Funded and and contributes regularly to Step-By-Step Fundraising.

She is an accomplished presenter and teaches regular public training classes covering a variety of fundraising topics. She has lead fundraising seminars for America’s Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity of Tennessee, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Amputee Coalition of America.

Sandy is active in the community and volunteers with several organizations including Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR), Lost Sheep Ministries, and Loudon High School Band Boosters. She is a former Girl Scout Leader and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Loudon County Habitat for Humanity.