Professional Development Luncheon
Wednesday May 30th, 2018
The Power of Philanthropy in a Snapchat World
Presented by Lorna Somers
Building meaningful relationships with our supporters and supporters-in-waiting requires more creativity, time and strategy than ever before. Are we truly 'person-centred' in our work and how has that changed in even the past few years? What are the hallmarks of successful programs regardless of the size of our shops or our budgets? How do we engage with increasingly diverse stakeholders and balance meeting and managing their expectations and at the same time, advancing our organization toward the achievement of our Vision and Mission? Big questions require big answers and .....bold thinking and change-readiness. Let's start the conversation and better understand how we mobilize the power of philanthropy in a changing world.
Date: Wednesday May 30th, 2018
Time: 12noon - 1:30pm
Location: CI Financial, 15 York Street , 2nd Floor
Agenda:
12:00 noon - Hot Lunch
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Presentation
Lorna Somers is recognized internationally as the foremost teacher/trainer in the field of institutional advancement in higher education and is herself an experienced and accomplished practitioner in her 30th year of practice at McMaster University in Canada.
Somers has been working in University Advancement at McMaster University since 1988. During that time, she has been involved in the establishment and growth of the Annual Fund, Gift Planning, Major and Principal Giving, and the Recognition & Stewardship programs. She has been Campaign Director for two university-wide comprehensive campaigns, (Changing Tomorrow Today 2001 and the Campaign for McMaster 2010), in addition to directing a series of targeted campaigns for Athletics, the Museum of Art, 2 campaigns for Scholarships & Bursaries, the McMaster University Student Centre and for the Faculty of Health Sciences' Centre for Learning & Discovery. Somers currently focuses her attention on working closely with senior academic leaders and volunteers to secure principal level gifts, (most notable among them, the largest cash gift to a Canadian university), and to leading McMaster's new Brighter World Research Initiative.
Along with co-author Dr. Frank Minton, Somers wrote the definitive volume entitled Planned Giving for Canadians and regularly speaks at conferences and on campuses throughout the world with particular focus on Australia, Africa and Europe. She's an Aquarius and enjoys math and kittens.
Tickets: CAGP members - $55; non-members - $70; CAGP member exclusive Express or Flex Pass
(Note: Special meal requests that exceed the cost of the ticket price, may incur an added fee).
This session is included in our Express Pass and Flex Pass packages. However, Express Pass holders and Flex Pass holders MUST STILL REGISTER. For all attendees, please note that registration represents a purchased ticket to the event. Payments may be made by Visa or MasterCard if you register online, or by cheque or cash at the door.
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**SEATING IS LIMITED**
Please register by Friday May 25th, 2018
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