# Major donor conference in Scotland

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2007/08/29/major-donor-conference-scotland/
- Published: 2007-08-29T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Institute of Fundraising is running its first conference on Major Gift Fundraising
in Scotland on 4 September at the Hilton, Glasgow.
Opening plenary speaker is major
philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley, founder of the Shhirley Foundation.

The event is designed for those who are thinking about implementing a major gift
fundraising programme as well as those who already have a programme in place.

The conference will cover topics such as

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*Prospect research – how to find donors

*Building a case for support and making the ask

*Working with volunteer committees on major donor acquisition

*Donor cultivation

Head of events at the Institute, Kirsty Thomson, said that booking has been brisk
for the event, but there are some places still available.

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