Development Leadership Network Conference

STRONGER TOGETHER

Development Leadership Network Conference

Agenda and Overview September 14 - 16, 2016 Four Seasons Hotel • St. Louis • Missouri

Dear Friends, On behalf of the Development Leadership Networks Planning Committee, we are very pleased to welcome you to our inaugural affinity day for Chief Development Officers.

This day is possible because of the talents of our committee members: Jake Adams, Bernadette Bitting, Darrell Byers, Bill Fehrman, Claire Fleischer, Ann Kora, Debbie Strahanoski and Nancy Weintraub. Over the last few months, they have worked hard to plan a meeting that makes the best use of our time together and that will leverage our collective fundraising expertise.

As each of us knows, philanthropy is more important than ever to the sustainability of our organizations and those we serve. While we are all experiencing declines or unchanged governmental revenue sources, philanthropic investments continue to be in high demand across the nation. For this reason alone your planning committee believed that it was important for Chief Development Officers and our partners to come together to discuss strategy, and share some of our best work with one another to further elevate our philanthropic successes.

Our time together includes sessions that range from best practices around diversifying giving and multichannel fundraising strategy to the role of the Chief Development Officers in board relations and what the future of the Development Leadership Network will look like.

At the end of our time together we hope to have new friendships, partnerships and exciting ideas and the tools needed to: • • •

Engage and inspire our donors to be philanthropic in new and innovative ways, Build relationships that do more than raise funds but also strengthen the future of Easterseals, while Fostering the role each of us plays in the success of our movement.

Thank you for making this time together a priority. We look forward to partnering with you.

Welcome to St. Louis.

Warmly,

Brad Hutchins Senior Vice President of Development Easterseals Inc.

Tom Barry Affiliate Host & Chief Development Officer Easterseals Midwest

AGENDA Wednesday, September 14, 2016 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception Reflecting Pool 8th Floor | ‘Rain Location’ - Sky Lobby Fire Place The Four Seasons Hotel

Thursday, September 15, 2016 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Networking Breakfast Gateway Room 6th Floor The Four Seasons Hotel

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Welcome Intro Video Opening Remarks from Tom Barry, Chief Development Officer, Easterseals Midwest & Brad Hutchins, Senior Vice President of Development, Easterseals Inc.

8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Stronger Together Easterseals Development Vision Easterseals National Office & Affiliate Partners What We Need to be Successful Featuring: Brad Hutchins, Senior Vice President of Development, Easterseals Inc.

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Diversifying Giving Channels Multichannel Fundraising Strategy Featuring: Bill Fehrman, Vice President of Development, Easterseals Inc.

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Break

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Data & Technology Needs Data Needs Development CRM Road Map Featuring: Darrell Byers, Vice President of Development, Easterseals Bay Area

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1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Engaging Your Board in Philanthropy Featuring: Carol Weisman, Board Builders President

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Volunteer Engagement Panel Featuring: Deb Strahanoski, Development Manager, Easterseals Joliet Region

3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Break

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Event Round Up - Give Us Your Best Shot Table discussion on affiliate events Featuring: Bernie Bitting, Director of Development, Easterseals Louisiana

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Networking Reception Reflecting Pool 8th Floor

Friday, September 16, 2016 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Networking Breakfast Gateway Room 6th Floor The Four Seasons Hotel

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The New F.A.C.E. of Nonprofit Leadership: How Fundraising, Advocacy, Communications and Engagement Guide a Movement Featuring: Tom Barry, Chief Development Officer, Easterseals Midwest

10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Next Steps: Development Leadership Network Featuring: Brad Hutchins, Senior Vice President of Development, Easterseals Inc.

12:00 p.m.

Adjourn

DINE AROUND GUIDE

Cielo Restaurant & Bar

Tony’s

Address: 999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: (314) 881-5759 Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Menu: allmenus.com Upscale Italian dining on the 8th floor of the Four Seasons with terrace seats and a view of the Arch.

Address: 410 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: (314) 231-7007 Hours: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Menu: thebridgestl.com Celebrated Italian venue with wall of wine & tableside preparations lending an old-world feel.

Lucas Park Grille

Rosalita’s Cantina

Address: 1234 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 241-7770 Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Menu: lucasparkgrille.com American large & small plates in an updated-industrial lounge & dining room with three fireplaces.

Address: 1235 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 621-2700 Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Menu: thebridgestl.com Cheery haunt serves up Tex-Mex grub & specialty margaritas, plus outdoor seating & lunch deals.

$$$ • Italian Restaurant

$$$ • Traditional American Restaurant

$$$ • Italian Restaurant

$$ • Mexican Restaurant

Baileys Range

Robust Downtown at the MX

Address: 920 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: (314) 241-8121 Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Menu: baileysrange.com A modern burger menu plus fixings & ice cream parlor treats in colorful updated-industrial digs.

Address: 635 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: (314) 287-6300 Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Menu: urbanspoon.com Wine flights & many by-the-glass pours go with charcuterie & unique small plates in stylish digs.

Three Sixty

Vin De Set

Located in: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark Address: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 1 S Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: (314) 241-8439 Hours: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Menu: 360-stl.com Swanky indoor/outdoor rooftop bar & eatery with 360-degree views, including a bird’s eye view into Busch Stadium.

Address: 2017 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: (314) 241-8989 Hours: Open today • 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Menu: vindeset.com Southern French a la carte & set-price menus in a warm bistro setting with a rooftop bar.

$$ • American Restaurant

$$ • Bar, Pub Food

Eleven Eleven Mississippi $$ • American Restaurant

Address: 1111 Mississippi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104 Phone:(314) 241-9999 Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Menu: 1111-m.com Celebrated bistro for Californian cuisine with a wine emphasis in a stylish renovated-factory space.

$$ • Wine Bar

$$ • French Restaurant

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