Feature Presentations

Feature Presentation #1: 10:15 – 11:30 AM

The State of Philanthropy in Chicago

While the financial markets continue to improve, our nation’s top charitable organizations and many local organizations in Chicago may continue to experience a trend in declined giving.  No longer content to give money and walk away, today's donors and activists are rolling up their sleeves and exploring with new ways for their dollars to make a difference in communities across the country.  Wealthy donors are becoming more creative in their giving and encouraging charities towards experimentation in approaching philanthropy. Organizations are doing more to steward donors their loyal donors while creating opportunities to engage new donors and supporters.  Philanthropic panelist will provide an insight to what the future holds for philanthropy in Chicago. 

By the end of this session participants will learn:

  • The general trend of philanthropic giving in Chicago from diverse donors and stakeholders

  •  Innovative ways that donors are becoming more involved in charitable giving and encouraging others to join

  • New strategies for organizations to consider in fund development given the state of the economy and the philanthropic environment

 

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Feature Presentation #2: 10:15 – 11:30 AM

Building a Fundraising Movement

Powerful partnerships can dynamically change organizations and their impact from achieving a goal to changing the world. This interactive panel will discuss current trends, branding, donor engagement and the power of strategic relationships.  Join corporate, foundation and philanthropic leaders who will share how they are transforming organizations and achieving exponential impact through organizational fundraising movements.

By the end of this session, participants will learn: 

  • How to leverage brand, expertise, and stakeholders to achieve sustainable enterprise value for your organization and individual, corporate and foundation donors.

  • Innovative ways to work collaboratively with donors to achieve social change.

  • Strategies to engage change agents in achieving impact and mutually beneficial outcomes.

  • To encourage flexibility within your organization to respond to the donor’s needs and wants.

  • How developing strategic relationships can solve societal issues and enhance business goals.

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