TITLE : How to build a successful relationship with grantmakers
CITY : Houston , TX
DATE : Thursday, October 04, 2007
TIME : 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PRICE : $ 55.00
How to build a successful relationship with grantmakers

The relationship between grantmaker and grant seeker seems at first blush to contain a major power imbalance: one side has money, the other needs it. However, according to recent reports, grantmakers are coming to realize that the interests of both sides are met when  the playing field is more level. 

This session will cover the following topics:

  • The importance of honesty: how much to tell a grantmaker in the beginning and as the relationship evolves
  • Face to face meetings: when should your pursue them and what should they be about?
  • Going off the beaten path: convincing the program officer to look at a more unconventional program
  • The program officer as advocate: how to convert a program officer into your most important supporter within and outside the foundation
  • When "no" means "not yet": turning a rebuff or a declination into a relationship-building opportunity
This session is intended for grant seekers who understand the importance of relationship building with grantmakers, but have not yet figured out how to do it successfully.

Speakers for this session:

Nancy V. Clark, CFRE
Director of Development
University of Houston


Nancy has over twenty-seven years of professional experience in Fund Raising, Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising. Nancy has held the positions of Director of Donor Relations and Director of Development for the University of Houston and was an Adjunct English Lector at the University of Houston-Downtown.  Nancy belongs to several trade and professional organizations and has been named in WHO'S WHO OF AMERICAN WOMEN.  She regularly creates and conducts workshops and seminars on Fund Raising and Public Relations' topics for not-for-profit institutions and agencies throughout the United States.

Margaret Bock
Office Director
Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters

Margaret has held almost every officer position in the Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters.  Currently, she is the office director of the Delphian Office as well as the trustee of the Houston Assembly of Delphian Chapters Scholarship Foundation Fund, and the liaison to UH for the foundation. In September 2007 Margaret received the Distinguished Service Award from the Houston Alumni Organization. The Delphian organization, founded in Houston in 1924, is one of the oldest women's clubs in the city. The chapters meet for discussion seminars twice a month to exchange opinions and share knowledge and to host many events to fund scholarships and program support for undergraduate UH students. 

Charles A. Saunders
Trustee
Charles and Betti Saunders Foundation


Charles was born in Colorado and moved to Houston in 1929 with his parents and two sisters.  He attended Houston public schools and graduated from San Jacinto High School.  After High School, he attended the University of Houston on the campus of San Jacinto High School. He graduated from U of H and U of T Law School same year (1945).  Charles practiced law with Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. for 62 years.  In 1993, he formed a private foundation – The Charles and Betti Saunders Foundation.  Charles, his wife and four children are the foundation trustees.  Grants are made once a year (Thanksgiving Day).
Speakers for this session will be announced shortly.

 

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Thursday, October 04, 2007

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Panel discussion and dialogue with Grantmakers9:00 AM - 12:00 PM$ 95.00More
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Proposal writing1:00 PM - 3:00 PM$ 55.00More
Exploring the world of corporate sponsorship 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM$ 55.00More
How to build a successful relationship with grantmakers 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 55.00More
Cause marketing: building profitable relationships with corporate partners 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 55.00More
Winning proposals: a tour of four successful case studies 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 55.00More

Friday, October 05, 2007

Seminar TitleTimePrice
Special events fundraising8:00 AM - 10:00 AM$ 55.00More
Online fundraising: harnessing technology to build and maintain relationships9:00 AM - 12:30 PM$ 95.00More
Major gifts fundraising10:30 AM - 12:30 PM$ 55.00More
Annual giving campaigns1:30 PM - 3:00 PM$ 55.00More
Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget1:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 95.00More
Direct mail fundraising3:30 PM - 5:00 PM$ 55.00More


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