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The 30th Annual Conference on Philanthropy Was Held on Wednesday, November 10th & Thursday, November 11th 2010 at the Hilton Parsippany


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Fundamentals Track
Wednesday, November 10th - 1:00pm to 5:30pm

A half-day session for those new to the profession or those looking to expand their knowledge of the basics: Special Events, Planned Giving, Major Gifts / Stewardship Strategies, Direct Mail and Grants. A certificate of completion will be provided to participants completing this session.

Attendees may register for fundamentals only or receive a discount by registering for both fundamentals and the full day conference. Select the fees appropriate to your needs and the date of your registration. Final registration for Fundamentals ends November 5th.

Kick-Off Networking Reception
Wednesday, November 10th - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Registered for Fundamentals and/or the Conference? Please join us for a FREE Pre-Conference Networking Reception on Wednesday, November 10th featuring Robert Egger - Founder and President of the DC Central Kitchen / Author, Begging for Change / Non Profit Times "50 Most Powerful and Influential nonprofit Leaders" 2006-2009 / "Oprah Angel" www.robertegger.org   Read More ...

Full Day Conference
Thursday, November 11th - 8:00am to 4:30pm

Come recharge your batteries with a full day of educational sessions and invaluable networking opportunities with our Resource Partners, Sponsors and your fellow conference attendees.

Outstanding Featured Speakers:

Alice Ferris, MBA, ACFRE - "Surfing the Next Wave of Philanthropy." / Ms. Ferris has over nineteen years of fundraising experience and is the 90th Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) worldwide / Alice is 2009-2010 Vice Chair, Membership Services for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International. Read More ...

Adrian Sargeant, PhD - Robert F. Hartsook Professor of Fundraising, Indiana University / Author, Building Donor Loyalty. Read More ...

Bill Sturtevant - Vice President for Principal Gifts at the University of Illinois Foundation / Nationally recognized specialist in major and deferred gifts and planning and solicitation strategies. Read More ...