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Learn the fundamentals of successful fundraising at the Education Institute audio conference "Creating Possibilities and Strategic Positioning through Fundraising" which will be hosted on October 6th at the Nova Scotia Provincial Library.  The presenter is Yvonne Attard, Principal of Yvonne Attard Consulting and Coaching and formerly Director, Customer Development at the Oakville Public Library.  Fundraising provides opportunity for your organization through financial flexibility and community engagement.  Find out how to get started and sustain your organization's fundraising momentum.

The Benefits
Showcases the tangible and intangible benefits derived from fundraising
Provides the "pitch" you need to make to your organization for support
Highlights key strategies for getting the funds you need
Includes tips and insights for engaging your team and community

Who Should Participate?
CEOs and Directors
Senior Management team
Fund Raisers and Community Developers
Board Chair and Trustees

Key Topics You Will Explore
Different ways to raise funds
Critical success factors for fund raising initiatives
Tips for getting the funds you want
Examples of successful fund raising initiatives

Yvonne Attard
With over 10 years of experience in the areas of strategic marketing and business development in Canada,. Yvonne Attard has spent 7 of those years working in Vancouver, B.C., including consulting with Ernst and Young and leading the marketing and membership sales division at the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. She also graduated with an MBA at the University of British Columbia in 1993. Most recently, Yvonne spent the last 5 years with the Oakville Public Library to champion the areas of marketing, communications, business planning and fundraising. She was the Director, Customer Development at the Oakville Public Library and her main focus was to launch and sustain ³The Centre for Learning² brand message in the Oakville community through advocacy and community development. Yvonne is currently the Principal of Yvonne Attard Consulting and Coaching. Her business offerings include facilitation and conducting seminars for brand strategy, marketing, fund development and business planning. She also provides individuals in team environments with strategies for leading more fulfilled and goal-oriented professional and personal lives.

Developed for the Education Institute by Jane Dysart, founding partner of Dysart & Jones Associates, Toronto.

SESSION DETAILS:
Time: Thursday, October 6th, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Training Room, Nova Scotia Provincial Library, 3770 Kempt Road, Halifax
Format: One hour audio conference
This session is free
Parking is available in front of the building.

Please respond to Carol Morris at [log in to unmask] or by phone at 424-2477 if you would like to attend this session.

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