HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/18/2008 - STAFF REPORTS - 00 We are very pleased to announce the next
DPA Strategy Session meeting
has been scheduled for
TUESDAY, JUNE_24TH,_
PROMPTLY AT 5:30 p.m.
at
The A-qua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32250 Bob Hope Drive
1-10 Exit Bob Hope/Ramon
in Rancho Mirage.
FREE VALET PARKING
MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE
CAHUILLA BALLROOM
Light Refreshments will he served at 6:30
Please bring business cards,
The Desert Philanthropic Presentation Folder
(as distributed during last meeting)
and
Your Laptop and/or a Notepad and Pen,
Your ideas-and enthusiasm!
PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO PRINT OUT THE AGENDA WHICH FOLLOWS HEREIN
RSVP: CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE ASAP:
WBKPS@AOL.COM
SEATING FOR 50 ATTENDEE PARTICIPANTS ONLY
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The Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
A 501 C (3) Non-Profit Organization
June 24th, 2008
Strategy Session Agenda
1. Reading of the Mission and Vision Statements
II. Personal Introduction: Wendie Busig-Kohn
III. Strategic Marketing 101:
YOUR CAUSE IS YOUR BRAND
Wendie Busig-Kohn
KEY ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESS: INTERACTIVE THINK TANKS:
IV, Streamlining and Reducing Your Operating Costs:
"The Power of Collective; Cartel purchasing Strength"
Review of all Resources Needed for Season 08-09
Recommendations
Strategic Organization beneficial to all DPA Associated Charities
IV, Increase Community Awareness:
Discussion and Recommendation of Ideas and Methods
On line, Print, Television Media
Public Interaction and Promotion: Collective Presence and Co-Sponsorship
ALL ABOUT YOU: New Elements on DPA web-site
IV. Expand Fund Raising Opportunities and Your Donor Pool:
throughout the Season and the Community
LOW COST AND NO COST FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR
DPA ASSOCIATED CHARITIES
Sponsored by The Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc., and
The International Arts For Cause Exchange:
Continuity of DPA Events and Mixers benefiting Charity Co-Hosts
Recommended Strategies for Major Event Fund raising components
E-Commerce: All DPA Associated Charities
will soon have THEIR VERY OWN on-line shops!
V. Announcements
VI. AV Presentation
VII. Surprises
THE LEVEL OF YOUR COMMITMENT AND PARTICIPATION
WILL TRANSLATE INTO
INCREASING AND ONGOING BENEFITS OF ASSOCIATION
NEXT MONTH!
FOCUS OF JULY FORUM:
Grant Writing Seminar
Grant Procurement Expert: Kathy Kramer of Kramer Consulting
will be brought in from Colorado for this special engagement
With thirty years of experience and continual success in procurement of grants,
we are delighted to engage her expertise to assist all participating
Desert Philanthropic Associated Charities.
Attendance will be limited.
Please indicate your intention to attend and participate ASAP
As we are the "Desert" Philanthropic Association, we will continue scheduling
meetings throughout the desert communities, hosted by lead Charities, and we
have adjusted the time frame in accordance with requests for all future meetings
to accommodate more attendance.
The June 24th meeting has been coordinated by Kim Meltzer of KidKesty
Productions; , a DPA founding member. The Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
will be sponsoring this meeting inclusive of refreshments.
The upcoming meeting is a working, strategy session. We will be focusing on the
following categories, sensitive to our current economy and its impact on your
needs to prevail, succeed, and excel in your efforts and missions:
Thanks,
Wendie Busig-Kohn
Founding Chair
The Desert Philanthropic Association, Inc.
A 501 (c) (3) Non-profit organization