FREE Webinar and Workshop reminder

Happy New Year! I hope everyone started the year on the right foot. There's a couple of webinars and workshop that may be of your interest.

1. This one is very last minute but it's FREE.
What's an Asking Style and How Do I Use Mine?
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Time: 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Info: Everyone has a unique way of asking for donations. At this webinar you'll learn why it's important to fundraise in your own style, how the Asking Style system will improve your fundraising results and how to choose the perfect prospects to solicit given your style.
Click Here for more info and to Register

2. Reminder: A&BC's workshop 
Building Cultural Corporate Partnerships
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Columbia College Chicago
623 S Wabash, Hokin Hall, Rm 109
Price: $45 (npo budget < $250K), $65 (npo budget>$250K/for-profit)
Info: The arts community if aware of the value to form alliances with local businesses and worldwide corporations to build support and visibility. However, arts organizations are often uncertain of how or where to start in developing such relationships. Don't miss the opportunity to learn practical and useful information of how to develop your own prospect list and case studies.
Click Here for more info and to Register

Happy Holidays & 1st workshop of January details

SMARTies,

As the end of year approaches and everyone is getting ready for the holidays season. We'd like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. May next year bring everyone more opportunities to grow and learn.

A&BC will be hosting a workshop in January focusing on building partnerships with corporations. See below  for details.

Upcoming Workshop:

Building Corporate Partnerships
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Columbia College Chicago
623 S Wabash, Hokin Hall, Rm 109
Click here to register and for more information

What you'll learn:

• Demystify the process of partnering with the private sector
• Develop a prospect list of companies to target
• Communicate the value of an arts partnership
• Design a compelling partnership package

Moderator/Panelists:

Sylvia Alston, Principal & Owner, Write2Win Communications

Beth Gallagher, Director of Community Involvement, Aon

Megan Smith, Director of Corporate Relations, Steppenwolf Theatre

Ruth Meberg Stine, Development Director - Special Projects, Chicago Human Festival