CT Research Directors Forum

Research Directors Forum 

Connecticut’s 3rd  Annual Research Directors Forum

March 2, 2011, 9:30 am – 11:30 am,
Facilitator: Marlisa Simonson, Director of Development Research, Wesleyan University 

Come ready to participate in a lively discussion on topics such as departmental organization and benchmarking, prospect management, screenings, and partnering with fundraisers. This is a great opportunity to hear what is on the minds of others leading research departments, as well as to share best practices and ideas with colleagues.
 
Participants are requested to bring copies of their divisional organizational chart.  Early registrants will be contacted before the event to gather specific discussion topics on the minds of attendees. The Directors Forum is recommended for all those in a supervisory role (assistant directors, managers, etc.) or who are involved in departmental decision-making.  Space is limited.

Facilitator

Marlisa Simonson is Director of Development Research at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut.  She is also a board member of the New England Development Research Association (NEDRA) and the Green Street Arts Center.  Prior to becoming Director in June 2007, Marlisa spent ten years in Career Services, most recently at Wesleyan and previously at Middlebury College, her alma mater.  She has a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.

Location 

General directions to Wesleyan: http://www.wesleyan.edu/eventscheduling/directions.html

The Usdan University Center is on Wyllys Avenue and there is visitor parking across the street from the building.

Pricing

NEDRA Members: $50

Non-Members: $85