Session 6A - Making the Most of a Major Milestone: Leveraging

Your Facility Opening to Steward and Cultivate Donors

Thursday, September 20, 2012
1:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

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Description: How can you take advantage of a major institutional milestone, like a facilities opening, to inspire donors, secure final campaign gifts and increase awareness of your institution’s value among all stakeholders?  Rush University Medical Center’s Donor Relations team led a year-long planning initiative, involving hundreds of Rush employees and volunteers, that culminated in a series of 10 celebrations for 5,500 guests just prior to the opening of its new hospital. Join this interactive panel discussion to learn how your team can lead your entire institution in an initiative that enhances relationships with all stakeholders, including donors, volunteer leaders, employees, faculty and community partners.

Sector: Healthcare
Expertise Level: Suitable for all levels
Shop Size: Suitable for any size shop
Subject Focus: Events//Engagement

Speaker Bio: Lisa Aaronson

Biography coming soon!

Speaker Bio: Sarah Finnegan

Sarah Finnegan serves as Associate Vice President in the Office of Philanthropy at Rush University Medical Center. She manages a team of professionals that oversee stewardship, donor communications, events, annual giving, and budgeting. As a member of the department’s leadership team, Sarah also contributes to strategic planning, human resource management, and goal setting initiatives. Prior to coming to Rush in 2005, Sarah worked for seven years in a nonprofit communications consulting role at Lipman Hearne, Inc. in Chicago.  Earlier in her career, she served in for-profit marketing and economic development positions in California and Texas. Sarah holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.