Join us in beautiful, midcoast Maine for a weeklong, intensive and innovative program designed for nonprofitChief Executive Officers who want to better understand their roles in philanthropy and organizational leadership.

Conferences and Institutes presents

October 15–20, 2017University of MaineHutchinson Center

Program Overview

Fundraising Leadership for Nonprofit CEOs

Are you ready to help your organization reach its fundraising goals?

As a nonprofit leader, you’ve taken on a lot of responsibilities, and fundraising is probably at the top of your list.

Fundraising Leadership is an intensive, weeklong exploration for nonprofit CEOs seeking to be more conversant in their role in fundraising. The Fundraising Leadership program focuses on the critical relationship between the CEO’s leadership capacity and the philanthropic success of an organization, rather than the mechanics of fundraising.

Engage with experienced instructors in the exploration of the essential aspects of fundraising success and how your leadership choices support your goals.

This program offers you:• A better understanding of who you are and how your choices impact your staff,

your board and your donors• A powerful approach to identifying prospective donors, connecting with their

interests, involving and engaging them, and inviting them to give meaningful support

• An opportunity to form lasting professional connections with your peer participants

Join us in beautiful midcoast Maine for this weeklong journey toward high-impact fundraising leadership. For additional program information, please visit umaine.edu/conferences/fundraisingleadership

About The Presenters

Amanda Preston has a broad knowledge of nonprofit leadership and philanthropy. Her background combines an outstanding track record in securing philanthropic support for high-profile institutions with

direct experience as a nonprofit executive. A graduate of Wellesley College, Amanda is a Certified Fundraising Executive and received the Master Trainer certificate from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She successfully completed competitive admission leadership development programs at both Harvard University and at the Smithsonian Institution. She has taught and presented for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Smithsonian Institution, the Five Colleges Consortium, the Center for Astrophysics, the New Hampshire Council on Fundraising, and A Better Tomorrow, among many others. She is also an experienced consultant, having served northern New England clients for seven years in nonprofit management projects. Since 2012, Amanda has been the executive director of the Harvard University Origins of Life Initiative. Prior to that, she served the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory for 14 years as the advancement and external affairs officer. Photo credit Randy H. Goodman

M artin Novom has 30 years of experience as a professional philanthropic fundraiser, working as key staff member, consultant, advisor, teacher and author. A graduate of California State University at Northridge,

Martin has been active regionally and nationally for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). A Certified Fundraising Executive since 1992, Martin was an early graduate of the Faculty Training program of AFP, to be a Master Trainer. He has led workshops, courses and trainings throughout the United States. For AFP, he has been a keynote speaker, a frequent workshop presenter and a co-leader of the CFRE preparation course. He has been a major gifts officer for the University of Maine since 2011 and is currently a Philanthropy Officer for the University of Maine Foundation. For nearly 20 years, he provided fundraising advice as Principal of the Alexis de Tocqueville Institute and assignments with Skystone Ryan, Copley Harris, and Carlton and Company. He has held staff positions with Monadnock Community Hospital, the National Arborist Foundation and New Hampshire Public Radio. In 2007, Martin published The Fundraising Feasibility Study: It’s Not About the Money, which has become a standard text on the subject. Photo credit Adam Küykendall

Truly unique and unusually beautiful, midcoast Maine has been a popular destination for more than 200 years. The region is

renowned for its stunning coastline, quaint villages and lovely climate. It’s also a popular foodie destination and an ideal setting for the CEO who is seeking a retreat setting and executive training. October is a particularly beautiful time of year in midcoast Maine. Make plans to arrive early or stay longer to explore the magnificent midcoast region. mainesmidcoast.comvisitmaine.com/places-to-go/midcoast

The Hutchinson Center is an outreach center of the University of Maine. Located in Belfast, Maine, the center serves as an

educational and cultural hub for the midcoast Maine community. The Hutchinson Conference Center is a state-of-the-art facility conveniently located 50 miles from the Bangor International Airport. The Hutchinson Center is less than 30 minutes from Camden, a renowned coastal town. Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, popular destinations for tourists visiting Maine, are less than 60 minutes from Belfast.umaine.edu/hutchinsoncenter

About the Hutchinson Center

About midcoast Maine

Registration

Accommodations

Belfast Harbor Inn is the preferred hotel for Fundraising Leadership. Conferences &

Institutes has secured a special room rate of $139 (harbor views) and $109 (land views) for attendees. Belfast Harbor Inn, conveniently located five minutes from the Hutchinson Center has been completely renovated. To reserve your room, contact 207.338.2740. belfastharborinn.com

R egistration for Fundraising Leadership is $1,800 (early-bird) or $2,300 (after August

15). Registration includes training, materials, refreshments, lunches, an opening reception, one dinner (a lobster bake) and a harbor cruise. Travel, accommodations and some dinners are NOT included in the registration. Space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-available basis. To register, visit umaine.edu/conferences/fundraisingleadership

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