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Women in Development: Celebrating A Quarter Century

The Brown Bag/Dialogue Committee Presents:

"Making the Ask - Developing the Experience and Confidence You Need"

This event is sold out.

Speakers: Steven McAlister is a development officer with over ten years of experience in volunteer management and fundraising. Prior to joining MIT in 2002, Steve built a foundation of experience at organizations including Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Boston University and Northeastern University. Today, Steve directs a program which for more than half a century has engaged MIT volunteers and donors and continues to support the Institute's unique educational mission.

Sheree Galpert is a professional actor, writer, educator, and organization development consultant. Sheree's areas of expertise include leadership development, conflict management, presentation skills, customer service, and sexual harassment prevention. Clients include Simmons College, Harvard University, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Raytheon, the Women's Bar Association, Cayuga Medical Center, and the United Nations Federal Credit Union.

Soliciting individuals for their time or money is a combination of art and science. Whether you are new to the field or looking to refresh your solicitation skills, this interactive workshop will provide a great opportunity to enhance your confidence as a fundraiser.

Attendees will be guided through a variety of techniques, strategies, and scenarios in "Making the Ask." You will learn how to engage donors and have the opportunity to hone your new solicitation skills in role play activities. Steven McAlister and Sheree Galpert will coach participants as they identify what techniques works best for them as fundraisers.

Come and energize your zest for one-on-one fundraising. Space is limited - so sign up today!

Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Boston Children's Museum, Dewey Room, 5th floor
300 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Telephone (617) 426-8855

Registration: 5:00 p.m.
Program: 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Registration Deadline for Member Cost: Tuesday, February 8, 2005

Boston Children's Museum is close to Boston's major highways and easily accessible by public transportation, including the T, commuter rail, (Red Line, South Station Stop), bus and even water shuttle. For directions including various T and walking directions, please visit The Boston Children's Museum's web site. Validated parking is available at the Farnsworth St. Garage for $8 (info on museum web site). Several open-air, reduced rate parking lots are also available nearby after 5PM.

Cost: $10 for WID members; $15 for non-members, late registration (after 2/8/05).

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