The world is flat...
The world is flat...or at least seemed to be smaller to me today at the conclusion of two days spent pre-SLC in conference with the Major Gifts Expansion Intiative pilot participants from the UWI. As each participant described his or her local environment and the issues and challenges faced in major giving, we all discovered that no matter whether in Moscow or Cape Town, South Africa, we all shared many of the same issues. For example, what is the best strategy and tactical steps to take in segmenting the potential "market" for donors? What do you do first? How do you involve volunteers and provide opportunities for them to best contribute?
During our two days together, much knowlege and learning was exchaged, as well as warm connections made. I am confident that these eight UWI's, as well as their new Sister Cities, will continue to build relationships with one another, and will find ways to share their good work as they move forward in their countries and regions.
During our two days together, much knowlege and learning was exchaged, as well as warm connections made. I am confident that these eight UWI's, as well as their new Sister Cities, will continue to build relationships with one another, and will find ways to share their good work as they move forward in their countries and regions.
Ah, the SLC
Ah, the SLC…where high-tech and high-touch coexist harmoniously…where partnerships are formed, naturally…for the benefit of all, you’ll see…so stop by the booth for a chat with Doug, Michael, Brian or me…after all it’s Pittsburgh, birthplace of the Smiley :-)
Randy
eWay
Randy
eWay
Behind the Scenes at the SLC
For the last two years, United Way has webcast the general sessions from the Community Leaders Conference and this year will be no different. All of the six general sessions will be broadcast live and we invite you to join us! Of course, some of the webcast sessions will start as early as 7:30 a.m. ET, and we expect that many of our West coast colleagues may still be asleep in their beds. Or if you are one of those late risers on the East coast, all of the general sessions will also be available for replay online later.
If you would like to watch one or more of the virtual sessions live, you only need to register once by clicking on the link below:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
We also realized that many people have no idea what goes into producing a conference of this magnitude. I remember my first time behind the scenes at the 2005 CLC in Grapevine, Texas. I was amazed at all of the technology and manpower required to make everything happen on time.
In the spirit of sharing, we thought we would periodically update you with the "behnind the scenes" view of this years Staff Leaders Conference.
To start, here is a short video that we recorded earlier today.
See you online soon!
Jon Beekman and Marcia Struniak
If you would like to watch one or more of the virtual sessions live, you only need to register once by clicking on the link below:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
We also realized that many people have no idea what goes into producing a conference of this magnitude. I remember my first time behind the scenes at the 2005 CLC in Grapevine, Texas. I was amazed at all of the technology and manpower required to make everything happen on time.
In the spirit of sharing, we thought we would periodically update you with the "behnind the scenes" view of this years Staff Leaders Conference.
To start, here is a short video that we recorded earlier today.
See you online soon!
Jon Beekman and Marcia Struniak
