Women in Development: Programs & Events - Build the Career of Your Dreams

"Build the Career of Your Dreams - in the Annual Fund!"

Speakers: Vidya Kagan, Director of Annual Giving, Noble & Greenough School and Stacy Joseph, Director of Annual Giving, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Is working in the Annual Fund the right job for you? Many people view the Annual Fund as an excellent start for anyone entering the world of development. It's true--once you know the Annual Fund, you are prepared to do anything in development! The reality is, you can live happily ever after and develop a rewarding career in the Annual Fund. At this brown bag program you will hear from two experienced Annual Fund professionals who will share why they are glad that they chose to build their careers in the Annual Fund and break down the myths about working in annual giving.

Vidya Kagan started as the Director of Annual Giving in the Nobles' Development Office in July 2008. She came to Nobles from Harvard Law School, where she spent 6 years in their development office in various capacities including annual giving, stewardship, and events. Prior to working in development, Vidya worked in the hotel industry for 8 years. Vidya received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley and her Masters degree from the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.

Stacy Joseph has over 13 years of experience in annual giving in both educational and health care environments. She has served as Director of Annual Giving at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute since January 2006, where she oversees direct mail, web, personal solicitation, stewardship, and special constituency solicitations for a $12M+ annual giving program. Prior to Dana-Farber, she was Director of Annual Giving at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, where she managed the annual fund as well as gift accounting, bio-data, and IS operations. Prior to Carnegie Mellon, Stacy served as Director of Annual Giving at Northeastern University. She is an alumna of Boston College and has served as a speaker at Women In Development, AFP and CASE events.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
City Year
287 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02116

Registration and Networking: 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Program: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Please Note Our New Location – Bring Your Own Lunch - No Food is Available on Site

Registration Deadline: March 1, 2010

Remember, it's a WID networking tradition to swap business cards – bring yours.

Cost: $15 for WID members; $25 for non-members, late registration (after 03/01/10)

Women in Development of Greater Boston

The Program Committee Presents:

"Build the Career of Your Dreams - in the Annual Fund!"