Career Development Workshops

 

Career Development for the Development Professional – Strategic Planning for “You, Inc.”

Offered from 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM and again from 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM

While you are busy developing your donors, what should you be doing to develop your own career? Whether the fundraising profession is facing a boom or bust in employment, the seasoned fundraiser should be prepared to take the next step to develop his or her career.

The following topics will be covered:

• Self Assessment: “What do I want to do when I grow up?”

• Skills & Strengths: “What have I accomplished in my career?”

• Resumes, Handbills and Cover Letters: “How do I market myself?”

• Networking: “What should I do to get on the radar screen?”

• Interviewing: “How do I present myself professionally to others?”

• Evaluating Organizations: “What should I consider when I’m looking at new opportunities?”

• References: “Who do I ask to speak about my success?”

Workshop Presenters:

Betty Bergstrom, CFRE, Principal, Bergstrom Associates;

Marian DeBarry, Interim Director, Executive Search and Talent Management, Campbell & Company

 

Indivudial Career Advice – Drop in for personalized career coaching

2:45 pm – 4:00 pm

Human resource professionals will be available to address your own situation and offer advice. Sign up sheets will be available in the workshop room on the day of the conference.