The LGBT Philanthropy Conference 2011
Save the Date: April 7-9, 2011
LEARN. GROW. NETWORK.
The 519 Church Street Community Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Presenting Sponsor
Join us for the 3rd LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Philanthropy Conference to explore ways of further the development of LGBT leadership in philanthropy, in order to support LGBT issues, advocacy and causes.
The conference offers opportunities for professional development in fundraising and communications to strengthen our organizations. It provides excellent networking and lively discussions on how to increase revenue for charities that serve the LGBT community. We have a wide range of highly experience fundraising and marketing professionals as faculty that will deliver sessions to help you increase the revenue for your organization.
The conference is geared towards staff, volunteers, board members, allied professionals, government representatives, business people and others that believe in building strong non-profit organizations that serve the LGBT community in Canada and the USA.
Check back for conference highlights and updates.
STEP 1 - ON-LINE Payment via PayPal
STEP 2 - After you have paid, register for your sessions!
LGBT Philanthropy Conference Registration Fees – CDN $
| Item | Early Bird | Regular |
| Full Registration - Non Member | ||
| Full Registration - Member | ||
| Full Registration - Member Group Discount (Buy 4 get 1 free = 5 registrations) |
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| Full Registration - Non Member Group Discount (Buy 4 get 1 free = 5 registrations) |
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| Marketplace | ||
| Marketplace - Sponsors ($5000+) | ||
| Marketplace - Sponsors ($2500) | ||
| Marketplace - Sponsors ($1000 or less) |
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
- To generate debate and ideas on how to further develop a culture of giving within the LGBT community in Canada and the United States.
- To identify potential donors concerned with LGBT issues and advocacy.
- To increase awareness and broaden financial support by individuals, foundations and corporations to meet the LGBT community’s needs.
- To demonstrate to the wider community LGBT leadership in philanthropy.
- To educate individuals about leadership and legacy giving in the LGBT community and act as an information resource for potential supporters of LGBT issues in Canada and the United States.
- To raise awareness of the multitude of LGBT organizations that are achieving results in wide variety of LGBT community needs such as youth programming, housing, education, arts and culture, advocacy and healthcare.
- To explore possible interest creating formal structures to advance research and growth in LGBT philanthropy and links with similar organizations in Canada, the United States and abroad.
The LGBT Philanthropy Conference program sessions included:
How to Get the Board You Need
Volunteer Best Practices
The Do’s and Don’ts of Corporate Sponsorship and Philanthropy
Planned Giving for Small Shops in the LGBT Community
Major Gifts Fundraising
Increasing LGBT Giving
Organizational Assessment, Collaboration & Sharing Resources in
Difficult Financial Times
The Power of Women’s Philanthropy
Creating Events that Enhance Your Development Goals
Creating Great Donor Relations Programs to Enhance Revenue
Direct Mail and Lifetime Value
Time Management
How to Find Online Donors in Epidemic Proportions
Meeting of the Minds - Turning Donor Conversations into Prosperous Relationships
Defining Surplus Compassion: Applying the Public Arenas Model to LGBT Giving
How We Raised over $10K using Facebook and Twitter
We are the World: Global Funding for LGBTI issues
Online Fundraising for Small Charities
Getting Media Coverage for Your Organization
Telefundraising 101
Building Profile and Communicating Through Storytelling
For more information contact us at 647-346-3371or info@lgbtgiving.com
Founding Media Sponsor:
The LGBT Philanthropy Conference 2009 Exclusive Hotel Sponsor:
The Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel is offering a special rate of $199 a night for conference attendees. To take advantage of this rate, use the rate code LGBT2009 when booking. Make your reservation by calling 1-888-627-7175.
The Sheraton Toronto Centre Hotel is conveniently located in downtown Toronto at 123 Queen Street West.
