Evergreen - Annual Spring Party & Fundraiser for Peter's Place
Peter's Place in Radnor will have its annual Spring party and fundraiser at the Merion Golf Club on Saturday, April 27, 2013. This year's theme is "Evergreen" and guests will dine on fine seasonal fare and dance to live music as a silent auction raises critical funds to continue providing grief support services to children and families.
Museum Leadership Conference
Drexel University will host a one-day conference on museum leadership on Friday, March 15.
The conference will address key issues facing directors and trustees in building, managing and sustaining museums in the 21st century. Three leaders of national and local institutions will present keynote speeches: Ford Bell, President and CEO of the American Alliance of Museums, will speak about Museum Governance; Camille Akeju, director of the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum in Washington, DC, will address Museums of Ethnic Identity; and Dr. Julian Siggers, director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, will speak on Museums and Financial Sustainability.
Other participants in the conference include Dr. Brent Glass, director emeritus of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History; Gail Harrity, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Philadelphia Museum of Art; Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, director of the American Folk Art Museum in New York and former director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services; and George Gephart, President and CEO of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.
Members of Drexel University’s faculty will also contribute to the conference.
Space is limited. Free registration includes breakfast and lunch. Post-conference visits to three area museums will be available for an extra charge.
Arts Advocacy Day - 2013
On April 8th & 9th Americans for the Arts will bring together a broad cross section of cultural and civic organizations, including grassroots advocates from across the country, to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts.
The 26th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy on the evening of the 8th will feature world famous cellist, Yo-Yo Ma!
Fundamentals of Fundraising Two-Day Course
2 Day Course- April 19th & April 26th
The AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course offers a complete overview of an integrated development office and program, featuring current information and techniques. This two-day experiential learning program includes case studies and projects for groups and individuals, making the learning experience both substantive and enjoyable.
Participants will develop skills and gain knowledge that can be tailored to their particular organization. The information you will learn and the relationships you develop will be invaluable to you and your organization and will assist you for years to come. The Fundamentals of Fundraising Course covers seven modules:
- Overview of Fundraising
- Developing an Integrated Fundraising Program
- Marketing for Ongoing Success
- Building & Sustaining Relationships
- Securing the Gift
- Volunteers - Partners in Fundraising
- Management & Accountability
Franklin Forum: Transforming Your Development Strategy - May 10
For over 25 years the Franklin Forum has been an important resource for development professionals of all experience levels to advance their fundraising skills. With its multitude of workshops led by leading fundraisers from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and country, the event is widely recognized as a unique opportunity for nonprofit organizations of all sizes to offer invaluable training to their staff members and volunteers.
Keynote Address: Eileen Heisman, CEO
National Philanthropic Trust
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