DON'T MISS THIS ONE

Fundraising in This Economic Crisis: Unearth Potential!

We have a wonderful array of presenters and fundraising colleagues attending the symposium (see below). We will cover the state of charitable foundations, financial oversight in the face of Bernie Madoff, the role of Board members in today’s nonprofit organization, how the fundraising pyramid applies to all nonprofits, cost-cutting ideas and innovation.

Sponsor: Kathy Miller, Public Interest Fundraising consultant to local, state, national and international organizations for over 20 years.

Host: Sandra Robinson, Manager of the Unitarian Church of Evanston, overseeing all programs related to ministry and outreach.

Panelists:

The State of Charitable Foundations
Marybeth Schroeder,
Senior Program Officer, Evanston Community Foundation

Financial Oversight in the Face of Bernie Madoff,
Michael Pierce,
CPA, CFE, Partner at McGladrey & Pullen and Vice Chair, Illinois CPA Society

Role of Board Members in Today’s Nonprofit,
Daniel Luber,
Corporate Vice President of Social Responsibility and Environmental Affairs, Lawson Products

When: Friday, March 27, 2009 from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM. We will start at 12:30 sharp!

Where: Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Road, Evanston, IL

Registration - Share This Opportunity: Organization representatives, board members and fundraising volunteers are encouraged to attend. They must RSVP with name, organization and contact information to 847/227-7174 or email kamblake@aol.com to reserve a place. Registration is free, but space is limited.

Note: Case Statement Challenge participants must be in attendance at the Symposium to secure the charitable donation.

Your Marketing: If it could benefit your organization to have pictures of you at this event, bring a camera and we can help you capture the occasion.