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Need a fresh perspective on fundraising?

Get that and more at the 2012 Washington Nonprofit Conference, March 1-2, 2012 at the Renaissance Washington DC Downtown. Here, you’ll learn innovative strategies and creative approaches to fundraising that will help you identify and develop new initiatives for your programs, as well as increase donations.

Leading experts and thought leaders will share how they are successfully leveraging:

	Confirmed Keynote!
		Thursday, March 1, 2012 | 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Emily Sperling President ShelterBox USA Keep It Simple, Do It Now: ShelterBox’s Approach to International Humanitarian Relief Every day, somewhere in the world, thousands of families whose lives are torn apart by natural and other disasters are in desperate need of emergency shelter, basic living essentials and comfort. Through its focus on core values of innovation, speed, collaboration and accountability, ShelterBox immediately responds to disasters, helping families rebuild their lives independently and with dignity. In just over a decade, ShelterBox has aided disaster survivors in 80 countries. Along the way, the young organization has gained valuable insight into the importance of tenacity and clarity of mission in delivering hope to the world’s most vulnerable. Learn how ShelterBox’s “keep it simple, do it now” approach can be applied toward advancing your organization’s mission and goals.
	A Special Salute
		Thursday, March 1, 2012 | 12:45 P.M. Rep. Danny Davis (IL) US House of Representatives Join us in honoring DMANF's Public Service Award recipient, Illinois Congressman Danny Davis. Representative Davis, a Democrat, represents the 7th Congressional District (including Chicago) and is a staunch ally as we protect the nonprofit postal rate from increases.
	Welcome Address
		Lawrence Kimmel CEO DMA

The 2012 Washington Nonprofit Conference offers over 30 educational sessions, a keynote presentation, and roundtable discussions so that you’re able to pick and choose from topics that best offer solutions to your challenges.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Special DMA Nonprofit Federation Mentoring Program
• Networking opportunities, including our popular networking reception
• Best-in-class education that covers all the bases of nonprofit fundraising

Don’t miss the presentation of the Max Hart Nonprofit Achievement Award Live! This award recognizes the career accomplishments of an exceptional fundraising professional with a track record of service, leadership, innovation and integrity.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best. Register today!

DMANF Conference Scholarship Opportunities:

The DMANF grants several scholarships at its conferences based on the amount of scholarship sponsorship money available from our conference sponsors.

The Terms:

• Scholarships do not include recipient’s travel & accommodations, just the registration rate & a ticket to the reception.
• Only small nonprofits who are engaged in fundraising with annual revenues of $10M or less qualify.

To Apply:
Please submit background information about the nonprofit and the individual seeking the scholarship support, the organization’s mission statement, the full contact information for the recipient, the recipient’s job responsibility and job title in a letter requesting a scholarship to the conference. You may be asked to submit your most recent Annual Report to confirm the organization’s revenue status upon request.

All qualified scholarships are provided on a first-come first-serve basis and scholarship dollars are limited.

To apply, please email or write to Jenny Abreu at jabreu@the-dma.org, DMANF, 1615 L Street NW, Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 not later than February 14.