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    • 5 Jun 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • BAM | 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
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    WID President's Council Presents

    A Night at Brooklyn Academy of Music

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater


    Join members of WID’s President’s Council on June 5th for a night of dance and celebration at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, with a performance by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. “An AILEY performance isn’t just dance; it’s a force of nature—a rich sensory experience that embodies all the staggering joy and wistful longing that human movement can elicit.” (Brooklyn Academy of Music website)


    Come early (6:30 p.m.) for a networking reception in the BAM Patron’s Lounge, hosted by WID board member Kathleen Burke, and enjoy complimentary drinks. (Please note we will not be serving food, so enjoy a meal ahead of our gathering.)


    Ticket Rates

    • $60 for President’s Council Members
    • $70 for President’s Council guests

    Tickets for general WID Members will become available on April 30th, to the extent that seats remain available. Limited tickets available!


    Date

    • June 5, 2025

    Program

    • 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception with complimentary drinks in the BAM Patron’s Lounge 
    • 7:30 p.m. Performance of Alvin Ailey

    Location

    Brooklyn Academy of Music

    30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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    Women In Development, New York (WID) accepts refund requests made in writing at least five (5) business days prior to the event. Registration fees are not refundable after this date. Nonrefundable ticket purchases may not be used as credits towards future WID events.


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    • 24 Jun 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Playwright Celtic Pub, 732 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036
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    Annual Member Convening

     

    Join us in person to celebrate another incredible year of growth, leadership, and impact! Whether you're a longtime WID member or new to our community, this is your moment to celebrate, reconnect, and meet the inspiring women shaping the future of fundraising.


    We encourage you to invite your colleagues and broader network to join us for this special evening. Share the WID experience with those who would benefit from being part of a supportive and empowering community of women in development.


    On the Agenda:

    • ● Special remarks from WID President, Svetlana Mostovsky
    •  Highlights from a transformative year at WID
    •  A sneak peek at our new programming coming Fall 2025
    • ● Refreshments, connections, and meaningful networking opportunities


    Why Attend?

    Because every career milestone, every leadership step, and every bold dream is made stronger with a community that believes in you. Come celebrate all we’ve achieved—and all that’s still ahead.


    June 24, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    Playwright Celtic Pub

    732 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036


    Free for Members | $25 for Non-Members

    Light appetizers and wine will be provided. 

    Registration closes June 24th at 12:00 p.m.


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13 Feb 2025 Annual Grammar & Writing Webinar
7 Feb 2025 WID February Member Office Hours
23 Jan 2025 WID President's Council Presents: Navigating the Pressure at the Top
20 Nov 2024 Candid Conversations with Linda Hartley
15 Nov 2024 WID November Office Hours
13 Nov 2024 Rising Stars in Development
18 Oct 2024 WID Member Office Hours
26 Sep 2024 Insider Series at Brooklyn Public Library
18 Sep 2024 Banish the Myths and Self-Doubt Holding You Back: Tactical Strategies to Advance Your Career
26 Jun 2024 Annual Member Convening
17 May 2024 Woman of Achievement Luncheon
10 Apr 2024 Brooklyn Botanic Garden with WID’s President’s Council
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15 Feb 2024 Annual Grammar & Writing Webinar for Development Professionals
31 Jan 2024 WID President's Council: Career Transitions
18 Jan 2024 The Power of Equity in Fundraising
9 Jan 2024 Insider Series at Lincoln Center Theater
15 Dec 2023 WID Holiday Member Meet-Ups
12 Dec 2023 WID Member Meet-Up for Consultants
15 Nov 2023 Virtual Career Fair
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19 Apr 2023 Women Who Lead Series: Demystifying Donor Advised Funds
13 Mar 2023 The WID Forum
9 Feb 2023 WID YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MEET-UP
9 Feb 2023 Sharpen Your Grammar and Writing Skills: Grammar and Writing Workshop for Development Professionals
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19 Jan 2023 President’s Council Event: Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Staff in Unprecedented Times
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18 Nov 2022 WID Member Meet-Up - Westchester
15 Nov 2022 WID Member Meet-Up - New Jersey
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20 Oct 2022 Women Who Lead Series Breakfast
18 Oct 2022 WID Member Meet-Up - Brooklyn
13 Sep 2022 WID Annual Member Meeting
9 Jun 2022 Insider Breakfast with UJA-Federation of New York
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20 May 2022 Woman of Achievement Luncheon
10 May 2022 President's Council Presents: Ladies Lunch and Learn with Linda Hartley
29 Apr 2022 Spring 2022 Virtual Career Fair
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30 Mar 2022 I to I: A Structured Networking Experience
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26 Jan 2021 Successful Virtual Event Fundraising
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19 Nov 2020 Deconstructing Development: Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity: People with Disabilities and the Nonprofit Sector
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