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Global Perspectives on Major Donor Fundraising

Date: 
November 6, 2008
Length: 
2 days
Location: 
Hotel Russell, 1-8 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5BE,
Organiser: 
Institute of Fundraising and Association of Fundraising Professionals
Event Link: 
Global Major Donor Conference

Conference: Global Perspectives on Major Donor Fundraising

Thursday 6 – Friday 7 November 2008

Sharing Successes and Failures between Sectors, Cultures & Economies

Join fellow fundraisers from around the world at this special two-day conference designed to address the unique requirements of major donor fundraising. For the first time, the Institute of Fundraising (UK) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) (USA) join forces to bring you the ‘best in class’ educational opportunities to improve your skills and positively impact on your major donor goals. With a global selection of speakers and delegates from such locations as North America, Europe and Asia, the event will benefit an international audience.

The exceptional programme focuses on different donor types, from individuals to venture philanthropists, trusts and foundations. Share ideas and experiences with your peers from around the world, and gain exciting new information from leaders in the profession on approaching, cultivating and maintaining successful donor relations.

Key topics include:

* handling donor motivations and managing expectations
* encouraging engagement and leadership of senior managers and board members
* adapting successful US models to the European fundraising market
* analysing trends in giving and donor demographics
* recruiting and developing outstanding major donor fundraisers

Key speakers include:

Alexander Hoare, Chief Executive, C. Hoare & Co. (UK)
Paul Schervish, Director, Center on Wealth and Philanthropy, Boston College (USA)
Ellen Sullivan, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Harvard University (USA)
Daniela Barone Soares, Chief Executive, Impetus Trust (UK)
Barbara de Colombe, Director Major Donors, HEC Foundation (France)
Caroline Underwood, Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships, Save the Children (UK)
Marianne “Mayan” G. Quebral, Executive Director, Venture for Fund Raising (Philippines)

Book your place now at www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/bookglobal

To view the full conference programme visit www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/global

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES:
Tel: 0845 337 2734
Website: www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/global
Email: events@institute-of-fundraising.org.uk