Web Conference: Advanced Annual Giving Techniques: Taking Your Program to the Next Level

New York

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
1:00-2:30 pm
Free Admission

The Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Foundation Center are pleased to present a web conference on increasing the effectiveness of annual giving campaigns.

Discussion will focus on techniques to create annual leadership donors, including prospect screening tools and how to apply them to a broader base constituency. Participants will learn how to maximize renewals to limit the "loss" of donors each year, as well as advanced techniques to acquire new donors in cost-effective ways. Finally, we will discuss the Case for Support and elements needed for the best response.

The conference will help participants understand how to:

• Increase, substantially, the average annual gift and uncover major gifts prospects
• Maximize resources for the greatest result
• Maximize donor renewal rates
• Create new Leadership donors

Presenter
Kathleen E. Pavelka, CFRE
President
Telecomp, Inc.

About the Presenter
Kathleen E. Pavelka, CFRE is president of Telecomp, Inc., a company she founded in 1986 to raise funds for nonprofit institutions utilizing telephone outreach programs and direct mail. Ms. Pavelka is an active volunteer, currently serving on the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International Finance and Human Resources Committee and most recently having served on the Board of Directors. She also served as President of the New York, Genesee Valley Chapter and several leadership roles on the Chapter level.

Ms. Pavelka has presented at international, national, and regional conferences for CASE, AHP and AFP. She has been recognized as a CASE "Stellar" speaker.

In order to participate in the web conference, you must join us at the Foundation Center. This event is offered free of charge, but advance registration through AFP is required. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

Please be punctual; we expect this program to be fully subscribed, and we cannot guarantee seating to late arrivals. No walk-ins, please.

Wheelchair users may enter the New York Library/Learning Center at 8 East 16th Street (between Fifth Avenue and Union Square West). If you need assistance, please contact the Foundation Center at (212) 620-4230. Registrants requiring ASL signers or other disability-related services are asked to contact the Foundation Center at least two weeks in advance.

Additional information and online registration are available on the web site of the Greater New York Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals .