Past Calendar of Events from 2003-2004:

June 2004

Research for Major Gifts
Date: June 24, 2004

Panelists:
Takeisha Hall, Associate Director of Major Gifts, NYU Medical Center
Lekha Menon, Director of Research and Donor Relations, New York University
Christian John Lillis, Associate Director of Development Research, NYU Medical Center

A panel discussion about the relationship between major gift fundraisers and prospect research staff.

May 2004

Money, Politics & Philanthropy: Is There a Link?
Date: May 20, 2004

Speakers: David Shanton and Abbey Silberman
Marts & Lundy

The session explored the resources available for political giving information and the potential uses for advancement research.

The evening was topped off with a raffle for a free political contribution screening of 10,000 prospect names by Marts and Lundy.

April 2004

Relationship and Results: Enhancing the Fundraising Function through Relationship Management
Date: April 15, 2004

Speaker: Jon Thorsen
Senior Director for Development Resources, American Red Cross

March 2004

Having Fun as a Freelancer (most of the time)
Date: March 16, 2004

Speaker: Barbara Spender
freelance researcher

A discussion of the various challenges and advantages of a freelancer in today's hectic environment.

February 2004

Proactive Strategies for a Campaign
Date: February 19, 2004

Speaker: Christopher J. Hughes
Senior Development Officer for Prospect Research & Strategic Planning at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The role of research in a capital campaign and strategies used for proactive prospect development in an ongoing campaign. Other related issues discussed included the role of volunteers, communications with campaign staff, and information management and dissemination.

November 2003

Tips and Best Practices for Internet Prospecting
Speaker: Christian John Lillis
NYU Medical Center

October 2003

Roundtable Discussions
Date: October 22, 2003

Topics Discussed:
1. When to say "when?"
2. Financial Analysis
3. Prospect Management
4. Prospect Identification
5. Relating to Fundraisers
6. Measuring Research Results