United States/ Mexico Relations

Exploring Fundraising in An International Community

October 6, 2011

Day 1

8:00 AM………………………………………….. Registration

8:30 AM…………………………………………...Welcome/Course Overview/Introductions

9:00 AM……………………………………………Public Perceptions/Traditions of Philanthropy

10:15 AM…………………………………………..Donor Bill of Rights/Ethics in Fundraising  Volunteerism, Boards,

                                                                                   Leadership and Team building

1:15 PM..…………………………………………...Building Blocks of Fundraising

2:30 PM…………………………………………….Understanding your Environment and Marketplace

3:30 PM……………………………………….…… Institutional Readiness

4:45 PM……………………………………………. Sustainability: What Supports During Crisis & Enhances Impact

6:00 PM……………………………………………. Adjourn

October 7, 2011

Day 2

8:00 AM……………………………………………..Breakfast and Registration

8:30 AM…………………………………..................Preparing a Fundraising Plan:

                                                                                     Fundraising vehicles: Working with or w/out a Consultant

                                                                                     Capital Campaign, Annual Fund Program, Donor Gift, Planned Giving...

                                                                                     Selecting a vehicle:  Solicitation Exercises

10:15 AM…………………………………………... Website demo and Workshop

12:00 PM.…………………………………………....Teams work on activity       

1:15 PM..………………………………………..…... Presentations, Q & A

4:00 PM……………………………………………. Adjourn

This agenda is subject to change.

Philanthropy 101 - 2011
 

Philanthropy 101 - 2010
 

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Texas A&M International University
BINATIONAL CENTER
U.S./Mexico Relations
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Student Center 118
Laredo, TX 78041
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Email: binationalcentermx@tamiu.edu
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