August 21, 2008 - Charleston Marriott

"What your Donors say about You"

George Stevens - President of the Coastal Community Foundation

Would you like to get inside the mind of your targeted donors?

Well, the Coastal Community Foundation works with thousands of donors each year.  These donors come from all walks of life, with a wide range of giving abilities, and with a wide range of interests.  They direct funds through Coastal Community Foundation to more than 700 nonprofit organizations each year.  It’s quite likely that your organization is one of the recipients of their generosity.  Hear George Stevens, the President of Coastal Community Foundation; provide frank and useful commentary on what these proven philanthropists, the hottest of your A-list prospects, say about you, your tactics, and your organizations.

To Register please email afplowcountrychapter@gmail.com

September 25, 2008 - Charleston Marriott

How to Build a Vital Relationship with the Media
Susan Sanders, executive Director of the Post and Courier Foundation

Join Susan Sanders, executive Director of the Post and Courier Foundation, as she and her colleagues give you practical, actionable advice on how to work with the media in ways that will maximize your coverage. You’ll learn how to appeal to the newsroom, the features section, community, and opinion pages. Whether it’s newspapers or broadcast media, the same rules apply. Susan will be joined by Ann Mitchell, features editor of the Post and Courier, and Jane Kleine, editor for “Your Lowcountry” and community news.  They’ll provide real-world examples of good and not-so-good approaches, and will be happy to answer your questions at the conclusion of the presentation.

To register please email afplowcountrychapter@gmail.com