"Bob's Basics" Annual Giving Web Seminar Series 2007-08 The Bob's Basics annual giving series is designed for newcomers to annual giving. Most of these programs will follow a regular Annual Giving Roundtable program scheduled immediately prior. Come for the Roundtable, and stay for Bob's Basics.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Live Via Phone and the Internet
Time: 3 p.m. EST 2 p.m. CST Noon PST 8 p.m. London
90 minutes
Cost: US$250
The Role of the Reunion Old Goals and New Methods and Strategies
For many schools, the reunion program is a critical foundation of their annual giving efforts. But they're a significant committment and require a lot of organization and planning. What's more, the reunion "playbook" from 10 years ago is increasingly outdated, and many schools are rewriting their methods and processes to reflect today's changing alumni habits.
They're still a valuable resource, but what makes reunions useful from an annual giving point-of-view, how do they start and grow, and what are the key ingredients for success? Are people less interested in
volunteering, or are we simply not understand how to engage them effectively?
Learn from the leaders of some of the best reunion giving programs in the United
States.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Live Via Phone and the Internet
Time: 3 p.m. EST 2 p.m. CST Noon PST 8 p.m. London
90 minutes
Cost: US$250
Will You Go To The Ball? - Year-End Annual Giving Strategies
The Clock is Ticking - Will You Hit The Goal?
It's almost midnight - do you know where your annual giving program is? While there's still time to do something about it, what are the most successful year-end annual giving strategies that you should be implementing right now? <!--[endif]-->
A look at best practice examples for using the phone, mail, and email to maximize year-end giving. In addition, we'll look at strategies for pledge fulfillment, second-ask gifts, recurring giving, and other initiatives designed to stretch your annual fund performance.
Many annual giving directors work hard at year-end, but few know how to work smart. Learn the most important things to do at year-end to increase gift income and reduce stress as the clock ticks down.
Monday, May 14, 2008
Live Via Phone and the Internet
Time: 3 p.m. EST 2 p.m. CST Noon PST 8 p.m. London
90 minutes
Cost: US$250
Proceed According To Plan: Preparing The Annual Giving Program Plan Bob Updates His CASE Currents Feature Article On Annual Giving Program Planning.
The annual giving year ends, and another one begins. You don't have time to put together a program plan, but you need one anyway. Bob Burdenski presents a collection of his favorite annual giving plans, and an overview of the basic approaches to program planning, calendars, goals and objectives.
In annual giving, the urgent often overwhelms the important. Take 90 minutes from your busy schedule and learn how to give your program the organization necessary to ensuring success in the coming fiscal year.