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Conference Agenda

    Wednesday, August 17, 2011

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. Registration Open
8:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Keynote Presentation: James Mapes, Founder of Quantum Leap Thinking (CFRE Certified)
10:45 A.M. – 11:45 A.M. Concurrent Sessions
  • Fundamentals of Acquisition -- Proven Techniques & Methodologies to Acquire New Donors Through Direct Response (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
  • Coop Databases - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly (CFRE Certified)
  • Fundamentals of Retention -- How Do You Prepare to Measure Channel Effectiveness in a Multichannel Campaign?
  • The 10 Commandments: Ten Ageless, Irrefutable, Non-Negotiable Keys to Optimizing your Fundraising Success (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. Concurrent Sessions
  • The Types of Programs & Associated Creative Offerings to Effectively Retain Donors (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
  • Writing Effective Fundraising Copy (CFRE Certified)
  • Retention of Attention: Metrics Beyond Donations (CFRE Certified)
  • 30 Outstanding Traditional and Web Direct Marketing Focused Tips in 60 Minutes (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
1:15 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. Organization of the Year Award and Luncheon
2:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. Concurrent Sessions
  • Multichannel Acquisition: Building your Membership Through Mail, Phone, Web, and Person-to-Person Fundraising (CFRE Certified)
  • Merge Intelligence
  • Growth in a Challenging Marketplace
  • Building a Strong Sustainer Program! (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. General Session Presentation: Turning Inspiration into Action! (CFRE Certified)
6:00 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. Networking Reception


    Thursday, August 18, 2011

8:15 A.M. – 8:45 A.M. Continental Breakfast at Foyer
8:45 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Concurrent Sessions
  • Breakthroughs in Acquisition Creative: A Field Guide to Testing (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
  • Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me: An Interactive Workshop on Donor Acquisition and Retention – Part I (CFRE Certified)
  • Using Various Communications Tools to Increase the Effectiveness of the Direct Mail Program (CFRE Certified)
  • The Wired Wealthy: Using the Internet to Connect with Your Middle and Major Donors (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
10:15 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Concurrent Sessions
  • Fundamentals of Social Media: In a Channel that Literally Changes Every Day – How Do You Keep Up or Start! (CFRE Certified)
  • Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me: An Interactive Workshop on Donor Acquisition and Retention – Part II (CFRE Certified)
  • Get Active Now: Critical Issues for Nonprofits 2011 & Beyond (CFRE Certified)
  • Getting Back to Growth: 30 Ideas for Success in 2011 & Beyond (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
11:45 A.M. – 12:45 P.M. Group Discussion and Luncheon
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. Concurrent Sessions
  • Fundamentals of Online Fundraising: Four Steps to Putting a Comprehensive Online Fundraising Program in Place (CFRE Certified)
  • The Brave New World of Prospect Databases: Can it Work for You?
  • Fundraising in Challenging Times (CFRE Certified & Best of Show)
  • The Don Kuhn Research Session – Strategic Testing for Nonprofits (CFRE Certified)
2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. Concurrent Sessions
  • Beyond RFM – Using Information on Your Database to Maximize Renewal Income (CFRE Certified)
  • Alternate Media Channels – and How They Integrate with the Mail (CFRE Certified)
  • Creative Breakthroughs that Drive Results!

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