Interpersonal Communication for Fundraising

Date: September 8 - 9, 2010Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location:  Show map Huntington Bank Room – Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
325 Michigan Street
Toledo, OH 43604
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Parking Information: The library opens for the general public at the following times:

Monday: 12:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am
Thursday: 9:00am
Friday: 9:00am

Please park in the parking garage below the library accessible from Adams Street. You will be able to enter the library through the garage entrance early for workshop registration. All other entrances will open at 9am or 12pm respectively. Your parking will be validated only if you park in the library garage.

Contact: Megan Meyer

Course Description:
 

You'll Learn How To

  • Identify communication styles
  • Expand your ability to deal with difficult situations
  • Manage communication more effectively
  • Use questioning skills to motivate
  • Manage differences in communication styles in a positive way
  • Identify and understand your constituencies
  • Identify prospects' possible behaviors and how to influence them
  • Listen effectively.

What You'll Receive

  • A comprehensive, easy-to-use Study Guide to help you incorporate the concepts into your fundraising program
  • Assessment of your style
  • Tips for recognizing others' communication styles.

 The maximum number of participants is 40.  If the maximum number is reached, an application or selection process will be implemented.


About the Presenter:
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
is a leading academic center dedicated to increasing the understanding of philanthropy and improving its practice through research, teaching, public service and public affairs.  Founded in 1987, the Center is a part of the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis.

The Fund Raising School helps thousands of fundraising professionals per year around the world achieve new levels of success.  At the School, we teach the historical and philanthropic context, the current issues, and the art and science of fundraising and philanthropy.