Monday, 25 April 2016 12:57

Advancement & Fundraising Job-A-Like

November 25-26 at The American International School of Bucharest.

Date: November 26-26, 2016;
Location: American International School of Bucharest
For registration which is done through CEESA please use this form
Catalina Gardescu - email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ORGANIZERS

The AIS Bucharest and Avenor International School will organize this in a great tandem. On Friday the meetings will take place at AISB and on Saturday they will take place at Avenor. Here are some additional information:

Participants can make hotel reservations at the The Ramada North Hotel ONLY by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. indicating you are coming to the AISB event November 25-26. If you do not book your room this way, you won’t get special rate.

The Ramada North Hotel rates:

  • 45€ + tax / single room with breakfast
  • 55€ + tax / double room with breakfast

Fees

The event has no fee, you will just be responsible for your travel fee, accommodation and the dinners (including the Saturday evening special – which we estimate at around 30 euros / person).  AISB and Avenor will cover coffee, snacks and lunch for the two days.

The main objective of this event is to start shaping central and eastern European advancement and fundraising – which we all agree is different (or at least has to be different) from traditional models used in the USA or the UK.  Networking, within the group of advancement and fundraising professionals, older and newer in the field.

Friday will be more of a Job-a-like, networking type of event, it will take place at the AIS Bucharest. You will brainstorm questions, challenges, solutions and get ready for Saturday when at Avenor International School in Bucharest you will be joined by Advancement and Fundraising guru David Willows of IS Brussels. He will definitely help you shape your learning experience and get started on a new and interesting path.

For more information please contact Catalina Gardescu at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Defining Advancement in International Schools

25-26 November 2016, Bucharest

A collaborative learning conversation on the Advancement landscape in international schools. 

EVENT PARTICIPANTS

The event is designed for Trustees, School Heads, Advancement Professionals (Communications, Fundraising, Alumni Relations) and those concerned with mapping the future of their school .

EVENT GOALS

Participants will

  • Connect with colleagues from other international schools
  • Consider various definitions of Advancement
  • Reflect on current best practices
  • Share current challenges and opportunities
  • Locate resources and further professional development opportunities
Friday 25 November 2016
American International School of Bucharest
08:30 Welcome coffee
09:00 Introduction and Welcome
Who is in the room?  Why are we here?
Catalina Gardescu
Manager of Admissions and External Relations, AISB
10:15 Coffee break  
10:30 Getting Started
What does Advancement mean to me?
Catalina Gardescu
Manager  of Admissions and External Relations, AISB
12:30 Lunch
13:30

Advancement in Practice 1

Perspectives from an emerging local school

Cristina Pop
Communication and Admission Director, Avenor College
14:30 Advancement in Practice 2
Perspectives from an international school
Catalina Gardescu
Manager of Admissions and External Relations, AISB
15:30 Coffee break
16:00 Designing your Advancement Story Mario Zamfir, DesignWorks
17:00

One thing

What are we learning? What next?

Catalina Gardescu
Manager of Admissions and External Relations, AISB
17:30 End

 

Saturday 26 November 2016
Avenor College
08:30 Welcome coffee
09:00 Learning focused Advancement
From definitions to key performance indicators
Dr David Willows
Director of Admissions and Advancement, International School of Brussels
10:15 Coffee break
  Nuts, Bolts and Databases
How do I set up an effective Advancement Office?
Dr David Willows
Director of Admissions and Advancement, International School of Brussels
11:30 Advancement in the Digital Age
From social media to crowdfunding
Dr David Willows
Director of Admissions and Advancement, International School of Brussels
12:30 Lunch
13:30

Advancement Panel Conversation

Different questions, different perspectives

Various Advancement Professionals joining us in person and via Skype
14:30 Advancement as Innovation
Thinking differently about advancement
Dr David Willows
Director of Admissions and Advancement, International School of Brussels
15:30 Coffee break
16:00

One thing

What have we learned? How do we stay connected?

Catalina Gardescu
Manager of Admissions and External Relations, AISB
17:00 End
19:00 Drinks, dinner and networking