TITLE : Special events fundraising
CITY : Houston , TX
DATE : Friday, October 05, 2007
TIME : 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
PRICE : $ 55.00
Special events fundraising


One of the best ways to educate the public about your nonprofit, recruit volunteers and solicit donors face-to-face is to hold a special event. This event could be related to the mission of your organization, or just an event like a blood drive, art showing or a concert that you organize.
Topics we will cover include:
  •  Is a special event right for your organization? A look at the pros and cons of planning award receptions, sports tournaments, auctions, and other fund-raising events
  •  How much money should your event make? Revenue considerations for a nonprofit event
  •  Should you underwrite the event? Understanding the strings attached to corporate sponsorship
  •  How should you market your event? Segmenting and positioning yourself for your target market
Attendees will walk out with key insights on whether a special event is feasible, and how to make it a roaring success.  This session is intended for intermediate to advanced fundraisers.

Speakers for this session:

Rachel Armbruster
Vice President, Development
Event 360


Rachel came to Event 360 from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, where she was Director of Development. In this capacity, she was responsible for creating new fundraising programs, evaluating proposals and planning for future LAF revenue. From 1999 to 2001, Rachel was the owner of Armbruster Sponsorship and Events Consulting, an event management consultancy for non-profit groups. Rachel has been a speaker at several event management and sponsorship industry events including IEG, Inc.'s annual sponsorship conference and the Texas Media and Event Management Conference in El Paso. Rachel also worked with the American Cancer Society as the volunteer and resource coordinator while attending college at Purdue University, where she received a Bachelor's of Arts in Communications. She is currently enrolled in the Executive MBA program at St. Edward's University.

Michael P. Hanley
Principal Auctioneer
National Gavel Auctioneers


Mike has been in the Auction business since 2003 and has become one of the most sought after Benefit Auctioneers in Austin and Central Texas.  Mike has conducted special events auctions all over Central Texas including Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio, and has participated in events for charities in Washington DC, Gainesville & Ocala Florida, Shreveport Louisiana and Anchorage Alaska. With his 18 years of experience as a professional fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America, Mike understands what nonprofits look for when they use auctions as a fundraising tool. MIke received a Gavel Award from the National Auctioneers Association in 2005.

Rebecca Yanez
Partner
AndrisinAbbey, LLC


Rebecca has spent several years specializing in fundraising, special events, and public relations with non-profit organizations and political entities.  Her span of experience includes coordinating fundraisers with President Bush and Vice President Cheney as well as providing media representation and directing agency-wide strategic planning sessions.   Rebecca enjoys collaborating with clients who have a vision for their project
and helping them create goal-specific objectives that produce successful,
measurable results. Rebecca received her Bachelors degree from
New Mexico State University with a double major in Political Science, and Law
and Society, with a minor in Communications.  

Patricia A. Duncan, AFP-GHC
Grants & Resources Administrator
Foundation for Autism Research & Remediation (FARR)


Trisha is currently the Administrator of the Foundation for Autism Research & Remediation (FARR), and has been in the non-profit fundraising field for almost twelve years.  Formerly with Baylor College of Medicine for 8 years, she was Meeting Planner (Special Events Coordinator) for the Baylor Ophthalmology Alumni Association as well as the Society of Spaeth Fellows and has handled all aspects of planning for meetings all throughout the U.S. and abroad, and planned additional in-house meetings and conferences.  In her present position, Trisha just planned, implemented and attended the 1st Annual Board Retreat for the foundation in San Diego, California, this passed August.  She is the sole employee of the foundation taking direction from an international board that is 16 members strong.  She’s also a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Houston Chapter, and currently in training for her CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) certification.
Speakers for this session will be announced shortly.

 

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Special events fundraising8:00 AM - 10:00 AM$ 55.00More
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