Submit Your National Convention Presentation Proposal Today

Howard Lake | 28 August 2007 | Newswire

Ahead of the deadline of the 12th October 2007 the Institute of Fundraising (‘Institute’) is calling on potential speakers; fundraising practitioners, managers and consultants, policy, marketing and communication professionals as well as all senior level charity personnel, to submit their proposals for next year’s National Convention.
Kirsty Thomson, Head of Events at the Institute of Fundraising, says:
What makes the Convention unique is that the content is built by fundraisers for fundraisers. In fact, this is the only UK event where the programme is put together and selected by a board of experienced senior level fundraisers.
”We are looking for sessions that cover a broad range of fundraising topics, aimed at a delegate base with varied experience. We’re also aiming to increase the number of charity case studies and session proposals coming from experienced fundraisers.”
Session proposals should address issues relevant to fundraising organisations and should be graded according to the level and experience of audience that the session is pitched at. All speakers should note that they are required to provide details of a reserve speaker able to present a session on their behalf in case of unforeseen circumstances.
The Convention Board will assess each proposal and all applicants will be notified by January 2008 as to whether or not their session has been selected for the programme.
Submissions can be made at www.nationalconvention.org.uk before the deadline of Friday 12 October 2007.
EVENT DETAILS
Title: Institute of Fundraising, National Convention 2008
Date: Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 July 2008
Venue: Hilton London Metropole, 225 Edgware Road, London W2 1JU
Cost: £225 – £715 for 1-3 day passes. Discounts are available for Institute Individual members.
Information: Visit www.nationalconvention.org.uk, email co********@in**********************.uk or call 0207 840 1040
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MEDIA INFORMATION
For media queries:
Diana Mackie Tel: 020 7840 1027/ (07793) 803721
Institute of Fundraising email: pr***@in**********************.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
1. Institute of Fundraising (www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk) represents fundraisers and fundraising throughout the United Kingdom. It is a membership organisation committed to the highest standards in fundraising management and practice. Members are supported through training, networking, the dissemination of best practice and representation on issues that affect the fundraising environment. The Institute of Fundraising is the largest individual representative body in the voluntary sector with 4500 Individual members and 250 Organisational members.
2. The National Convention (www.nationalconvention.org.uk) is the Institute’s annual convention for fundraising. National Convention 2008 will be held at the Hilton London Metropole, 225 Edgware Road, London W2 1JU, consisting of three full, non-residential days.

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