Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance

Second Annual New York City ADRP Regional Conference

Featured Session:

Stewardship at the Top of the Pyramid: Tailoring Our Efforts to Individual Donors 
  • Dan Baker, University Donor Relations for Principal Gifts, Columbia University 
  • Kate Jankowski, Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations, Albany Medical Center 
  • Michael J. Smith, Associate Director of Membership, American Museum of Natural History 
As the disciplines of stewardship of donor relations have matured, most organizations have become adept at the systematic aspects of caring for our donors through events, thank you gifts, and narrative and financial reports on scholarships, program funds, professorships, etc. But how well are we doing when it comes to relating to our most generous donors as individuals, not as members of donor societies or giving-level cohorts? Recognizing the growing need for exploration of this emerging aspect of our work, a panel will present experiences and case histories, as well as recommendations for developing programs in this area. A lively discussion is expected; audience participation will be encouraged.
 
This full day conference will include nine breakout sessions on topics such as:
 
  • Donor Recognition and Signage
  • Student Involvement
  • Individual Donor Stewardship
  • Stewardship During a Campaign
  • Inspired Stewardship
Special keynote speaker, Lynne Wester, blogger at Donor Relations Guru and Director of Stewardship and Donor Recognition at Yeshiva University
 
A Paradigm Shift: Next Practices
The field of donor relationships is experiencing a revolution unlike any seen before. Communications are no longer segmented, stark, and costly mailings; now we are looking to create rich, bold, all-encompassing communications that grab and engage donors and prospects. The real value of this new paradigm, however, is in the genuine, authentic conversation that exists. What sets the high-achieving shop apart is its ability to take calculated risks, embrace failure, and innovate. Let’s walk through this changing landscape together and learn how to move forward and inspire others to join our mission of innovation and the future of the next best practice.
 
Accommodations:
A block of rooms are being held at the Marriott Downtown for the nights of March 15th and March 16th at a rate of $219.00 per night. Use the following link to make your reservation: http://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=8391438. If you would prefer to make a reservation by phone, please call 877-513-6305. The deadline to make reservations at the group rate is February 23rd.
 

on’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and learn about emerging best practices in the stewardship and donor relations profession.