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Past Breakfast Series Topics

2009-2010 Breakfast Series

June 4, 2010
Lasell College, "A Roundtable Discussion: Securing Principal Gifts"
Speaker: Christopher J. Menard, Boston University

May 21, 2010
Yale University (West Campus), "Forever Loyal: Making the Connection from Student to Alumnus"
Speakers: Lisa Lewis, University of Connecticut Alumni Association and Katherine Langmaid, The Loomis Chaffee School

May 21, 2010
Lasell College, "Transform Your Culture of Giving with Strategic Event Planning"
Speakers: Michele Sczerbinski Diaz, The Wheeler School and Guy Abelson, Guy Abelson Events & Catering, and Lifespan Hospitalsspan>

May 6, 2010
McGill University, Half-day Workshop: "Development and Alumni Relations"
Speakers: James Allison, Concordia University, Kathy Assayag, Concordia University, David Lank, Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies,  Mark Lawson, Bishop’s University, Andrew Milne, bv02 inc., Donat Taddeo, Université de Montréal, Brian Thompson, McGill University, Marc Weinstein, McGill University

March 12, 2010
Lasell College, "Board Development: From Recruitment to Assessment of Trustees"
Speaker: Cynthia Woolbright, The Woolbright Group

November 20, 2009
Lasell College, "Stewardship Grows Up: Creative and Strategic Donor Relations"
Speaker: Joseph J. Donnelly, Jr., Northeastern University

November 13, 2009
Yale University (West Campus), "The End of Philanthropy’s Golden Age?"
Speaker: Joseph J. Donnelly, Jr., Northeastern University

October 23, 2009
Lasell College, "Using Social Media to Engage Your Alumni and Donors"
Speakers: Jennifer Conboy, Boston College and Mary Ann Cicala, Emerson College

October 9, 2009
Lasell College, "Stewardship Grows Up: Creative and Strategic Donor Relations"
Speaker: Bruce McClintock, Marts & Lundy

September 18, 2009
Lasell College, "Inspire Your Donors by Partnering with Your Deans, Chairs, and Faculty"
Speaker: Penelepe C. Hunt, University of Illinois at Chicago

2008-2009 Breakfast Series

June 25, 2009
Lasell College, "The Role of Trustees in Raising Philanthropic Support"
Speaker: Agnes Bundy Scanlan, Smith College
Paul Goodof, Hebron Academy
Kathy LaPoint, Simmons College

May 15, 2009
Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, "Mailing segmentation and targeted marketing for your alumni relations, admissions, annual fund offices, and partnering with advancement services"
Speaker: Robert Maclaren Caldwell, Holderness School

April 3, 2009
Assumption College, "Alumni Engagement: Slicing the Pie"
Speakers: Betsy Hopkins, Smith College
Meri Hoverman, Smith College

March 27, 2009
Boston College, "Chief Academic Officers and Partnering with Colleagues in Advancement"
Speakers: Janet Terp, Assistant to the Dean of College for Administration and Development, Dartmouth College
Anita Tien, Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost, Boston College
Stephen Witkowski, Executive Director, Schools and Organizational Giving, Boston College

February 27, 2009
Lasell College, "The Role of the Chief Advancement Officer at the Institution: Perspectives on Leadership and Management"
Speakers: Darrell Byers, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Patricia Jackson, Smith College
Brian Lee, Tufts University
Tamara Rogers, Harvard University

January 23, 2009
Lasell College, "Presidents and Heads of School: Insights, Expectations, and Lessons Learned in Advancement"
Speakers: Phil Peck, Head of School, Holderness School
Paula Rooney, President, Dean College

December 12, 2008
Lasell College, "Conversations with CFOs: Advancement, Partnerships and Challenges"
Speakers: Brian Doherty, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Elms College
David Healy, Chief Financial Officer, Mount Ida College
Michael Hoyle, Vice President for Business and Finance, Lasell College

November 14, 2008
Lasell College, "A View from the Top: Harsh Realities in this Industry"
Speakers: Scott G. Nichols, Boston University
Peter R. Ramsey, Phillips Academy
Kristina Schafer, Simmons College

October 17, 2008
Boston College, "Success Factors for the High Performing Gift Officer"
Speaker: Mary Elizabeth Horward, Senior Advisor, Eduventures Development Learning Collaborative

September 19, 2008
Lasell College, "Opportunities to Increase Dollars and Participation in Annual Giving Using Techniques from Health Care Annual Funds"
Speaker: Stacy Joseph, Director of Annual Giving, Dana Farber Cancer Institute

2007-2008 Breakfast Series

March 28, 2008
Assumption College "Diversity: Building the Business Case"
Speaker: Karin George & Hollie Stephens

February 29, 2008
Lasell College "Messaging in the New Millenium: Integrating Communication Strategies That Deliver Results"
Speakers: Christine Heenan & Robert Caldwell

January 25, 2008
Mount Ida College "Budgeting for staff in a small shop"
Speaker: Jeff Berndt

November 16, 2007
Boston College "What does hiring remote officers mean for your institution or career?"
Speakers: Linda Mason-Smith, Kelly Kerner, Michelle Thevenin, Jody MacArthur Johnson

November 2, 2007
Partners in Fundraising: Creating Synergy Between Researchers & Fundraisers
Speaker: Elizabeth Crabtree

June 15, 2007
Harvard Faculty Club "Diversity: Building the Business Case"
Speakers: Rob Henry & Hollie Stephens

2006-2007 Breakfast Series

May 18, 2007
Harvard Faculty Club "Messaging from the Middle: Connecting Donors and Mission"
Speakers: Kristina Lentz & Tamsen McMahon

March 23, 2007
Suffolk University "Managing Your Career in Times of Change"
Speaker: Doug Cooney

February 23, 2007
Holy Cross "Tough Issues in Campaign Communications"
Speaker: Kristin Rehder

January 24, 2007
VSAC "Vermont Regional Workshop"

January 19, 2007
Boston College "Breaking Down the Silos--Making All of Advancement One Solid Team"
Speaker: John Feudo

December 8, 2006
Mount Ida "Alumni Outreach: Exploring the next 40 years of Alumni Education, Part II"
Speaker: Roberta Moore

October 27, 2006
Boston College "Performance Metrics: Pitfalls and Opportunities, a Discussion"
Speaker: Kristina Lentz

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