NEDRA - Upcoming NEDRA Programs

Upcoming NEDRA Programs

Tue, September 25, 2012 10:51 AM | Laura Parshall

The Programming Committee has been very busy, creating some excellent programming for the fall season. Here's a list of what's in store. To register, visit our programs page!

The Frugal Researcher
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 (9:00 am – 10:30 am)
Amherst College, Smith House (Bliss Room), 22 Hitchcock Road, Amherst, MA

This session will offer ways to find valuable information without having to invest in expensive databases and programs. Information will be shared concerning a wide range of essential sources for prospect researchers. Speaker David Sterling will show you how to customize online searches to extract optimal data from a number of sources and empower you to produce high-quality research for your office’s fundraising efforts.

Members: $85/Non-Members: $125. Light refreshments are included.

Research Basics Bootcamp (First offering)
Friday, October 19, 2012 (9:30 am – 4:00 pm)
Northeastern University, Curry Center, 346 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

NEDRA presents a full day of instruction in the essentials of prospect research. This training is a must for those new to research, or those whom have had research added to their roles. No prior experience is necessary to begin learning how to apply professional research methodologies. Speakers Amy Begg and Roslyn Clarke will cover a variety of vital topics, including the strategic role of advancement research, prospect research fundamentals and techniques for assessing gift capacity.

Members: $199/Non-Members: $299. Morning light refreshments and lunch are included.

Development Analytics 101
Friday, October 26th, 2012 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge Street, 2nd Floor, Room 220, Boston, MA

This seminar will examine the fundamentals of analytics from a development perspective. Concepts such as “predictive modeling” and “data analytics” will be defined within the context of the not-for-profit business process. Join James Cheng as he provides examples of descriptive and predictive analytics within the business process, and shares his expertise in this crucial new area of development.

Members: $85/Non-Members: $125. Light refreshments are included

RING Small Shop Research
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 (3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Boston Ballet, 19 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA

This Regional Interest Networking Group will be held for the benefit of research professionals working with few staff members and/or limited budgets. Jeffrey Begg will facilitate a roundtable discussion to share strategies for success and discuss how to overcome challenges intrinsic to your work. This is also an opportunity to connect with new colleagues who may provide great resources and friendships.

Members: Free/Non-Members: $25.

Directors Forum
Thursday, November 15, 2012 (9:30 am – 11:00 am; 9:00 am – 9:30 am networking opportunity)
Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 5th Floor, Room 563, Brookline, MA

Come prepared to participate in this lively discussion on topics such as departmental organization and benchmarking, prospect management, screenings and partnering with frontline fundraisers. This forum will be a great opportunity to share strategies with others who are leading research departments. Please be sure to bring your org chart, as well as your strategies for upholding best practices. This forum, which will be facilitated by Chris DeChellis and Alicia Kim-Shen, is recommended for all research professionals working in supervisory roles.

Members: $50/Non-Members: $85. Light refreshments are included.

Research Basics Bootcamp (Second offering)
Friday, November 16, 2012 (9:30 am – 4:00 pm)
University of New England, 716 Stevens Avenue, Goddard Hall, Room 009, Portland, ME

NEDRA presents a full day of instruction in the essentials of prospect research. This training is a must for those new to research, or those whom have had research added to their roles. No experience in the field is necessary to begin learning how to apply professional research methodologies. Speakers Amy Begg and Roslyn Clarke will cover a variety of vital topics, including the strategic role of advancement research, prospect research fundamentals and techniques for assessing gift capacity.

Members: $199/Non-Members: $299. Morning light refreshments and lunch are included.

Is the Financial Crisis Over? A Survey of Our Economy, and Our Prospects
Tuesday, December 4, 2012 (8:30 am – 10:30 am)
Yale Office of Development, 157 Church Street, 8th Floor, New Haven, CT

Understanding how prospects are reacting to these financially challenging times is essential to engaging them and earning their support. This session will examine the current economic landscape and help address ways to anticipate the needs of your organization’s constituents. Speaker Richard Horne will share insights regarding the economic climate to help strengthen your research, inform your communications and inspire your development strategies.

Members: $85/Non-Members: $125. Light refreshments are included.

RING: Large Research Shops
Thursday, December 6, 2012 (3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
Harvard University, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Room 603B, Cambridge, MA

This roundtable discussion will be geared towards research professionals conducting business in large advancement organizations with many staff members and/or considerable budgets. Barbara Moore and Sarah Fernandez will facilitate this gathering and give attendees the opportunity to freely discuss the best strategies for large shop success. Some of the topics covered will include the most useful resources, staff recruitment and retention, organizational structure and the integration of data analytics. This discussion will be suitable for members of research teams with at least 5 researchers or a development staff of 50 employees or more.

Members: Free/Non-Members: $25.

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