Spring 2012 Fundraising BASICS
Pre-registration has closed for this event. Walk-in registrations will be accepted.
Date: Thursday, March 15 – Friday, March 16, 2012
Time: 8:00 AM
The spring session of BASICS will be held from 8 AM-4 PM on Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16, at the Radisson Hotel Boston. Registration is for the full two days; partial registrations are not permitted.
The two days will be packed with information, examples and take-aways. BASICS covers all areas of the development process from identifying your priorities and prospects, through the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship process, corporate and foundation solicitation strategies, annual giving and major gifts, working with boards and volunteers, and communication efforts.
Program Schedule
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Location
Carver Ballroom, Mezzanine Level, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
Parking
Parking is available onsite for an additional fee.
Fee
$275 Members
$475 Non-members
Scholarships
Two scholarships will be offered for the spring BASICS Course. To apply for a scholarship, submit an essay on how a scholarship to the BASICS Course would benefit your professional development, as well as better serve your organization. Please include two reference letters with your application, essay, and your registration form. The scholarship application period has ended.
Registration
Enrollment is limited. Due to limited space, preference will be given to existing Chapter members. No refunds will be given after March 9, 2012.
Pre-registration has closed for this event. Walk-in registrations will be accepted.
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