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Women in Development of Greater Boston

The Program Committee Presents:

"It's All About the Donor"

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Speaker: Jan Lawlor, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund

This seminar focuses on practical approaches to providing world-class Donor Relations in today's ever-changing fundraising landscape. Donor Relations staff and frontline fundraisers alike can participate in a discussion spanning recognition writing, reporting, events, naming, and all the pieces of donor recognition after a gift. Despite changes in economic climate or a campaign completion, the focus continues to center around the donor.

As donors change, their giving changes. Organizations try to stay current and make an impact, just as the gift has. This seminar will explore the many levels of recognition tailored to any size office and any size gift. Donor Relations are the best way to maintain (and grow!) a pool of donors.

Jan Lawlor is the Assistant Vice President of Donor Relations and Development Marketing at Dana-Farber and the Jimmy Fund. She had an active role during the 2003-2010 Mission Possible $1 Billion campaign. Jan has attended many recognition events, named spaces, and is involved with stewardship plans. Acknowledgement letters, scientific reporting, honor rolls, and articles all make their way past Jan and her teams of donor relations and development marketing staff on a regular basis.

Jan's background in communications and Public Relations from her work at Brodeur Worldwide provided a knowledgebase for the many types of communication and interaction each and every donor receives from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

 Tuesday, October 11, 2011
The Boston Foundation
75 Arlington Street, 10th Floor
Boston MA 02116 617-338-1700
Bordered by St. James Avenue and Stuart Street in the Back Bay
Two blocks from Boylston Street and the Boston Public Garden. Directions

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

Registration Deadline: October 3, 2011

Bring Your Own Lunch - No Food is Available on Site

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 10/3/11)

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