WID Presents
Insider Breakfast with the Apollo Theater
Thursday, February 2, 2023
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Light Breakfast is Included
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
Member rate: $30 | Non-Member rate: $40
Registration Closes February 1st at 5:00 p.m.
Join Women In Development at the Apollo Theater for an informative discussion on the Apollo's fundraising initiatives. Learn about the Dining with the Divas Luncheon, the Spring Benefit, and the Apollo Rising 2.0 Capital Campaign. After the breakfast, attendees will be given a special tour of the legendary theater.
The Apollo Theater, the soul of American culture, plays a vital role in cultivating emerging artists and launching legends. Since its founding, the Apollo Theater has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world.
WID will follow prevailing NYC and NYS guidelines, as well as the guidelines of the venue that is hosting our event regarding COVID-19. Face masks will not be required, however are welcomed.
Featuring:
Donna Lieberman
Chief Development Officer
Donna Lieberman is the Chief Development Officer and a member of the executive team of the Apollo Theater. In that role, she is responsible for raising more than $10 million annually to support the organization’s artistic, education and community programs and over the past five years has increased contributed revenue by 47%. She also directs the organization’s special campaigns, which have raised tens of millions of dollars for large scale artistic programs, facility enhancements and cash reserve. The Apollo’s current capital campaign has raised $63 million against its goal of $70 million. The campaign supports the creation of two new theaters in the Victoria Restoration project, a public/private partnership, the restoration of the historic Apollo Theater and includes $20 million for program expansion and reserves.
As Director of Strategic Gifts, New York for Feeding America, she worked with City Harvest and the Food Bank for New York City to raise $1M+ gifts for the collaborative Campaign for a Hunger-Free America, a multi-year, $500M effort to change the history of hunger in America. Lieberman has held senior level positions at The New York Botanical Garden, the Museum of the City of New York and the School of American Ballet among others. She was Director of the Campaign for New York City Ballet, raising more than $58 million for the Ballet’s first endowment campaign. Lieberman served as the founding Managing Director for MAKOR, a center for Jewish life and culture on Manhattan’s upper west side; and as Managing Director of the WPA Theatre.
Quay Whitlock
Director of Major Gifts
Kathleen Hyppolite
Director of Special Events
Corrine Gordon
Senior Manager, Special Events & Database
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.
By registering for this Women In Development, New York event, I give consent for my photograph to be taken and possibly used on the organization’s intranet, internet, newsletters, board reports, and other organizational materials as needed. I understand that I am not eligible for compensation for use of my photo and I may not be informed in advance of the specific use of those images.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Sharpen Your Grammar and Writing Skills:
A Workshop for Development Professionals
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
$40 for Members | $60 for Non-Members
WID invites you to a virtual, hands-on, comma throw-down!
Bring your questions to grammar guru, Barbara Kancelbaum.
Why does Word want me to change “which” to “that”?
What’s the difference between “i.e.” and “e.g.”?
How do I ensure my writing is gender inclusive?
Do I need a comma? Can I use a hyphen?
Submit your own grammar and writing questions in advance when you register!
This workshop is designed for development professionals who want to polish their writing to better engage their audiences and ensure their content is inclusive.
Generously Sponsored By:
Barbara Kancelbaum has more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor in the health care, higher education, and environmental sectors. She is the Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Henry Street Settlement. Previously, she worked as a communications consultant and as the communications director at the U.S. Office of Doctors Without Borders. Barbara is a long-time Board member of the Reproductive Health Access Project. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.
Calling all WID Young Professionals! Just getting started in the development field?
JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MEET-UP!
Thursday, February 9, 2023 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
New York University University Development and Alumni Relations 115 5th Ave I New York, NY
Free for Members and Prospective Members
The event will provide a chance to connect with fellow Young Professionals and introduce prospective members to WID. Light refreshments will be provided.
The WID Forum
Monday, March 13, 2023
5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Proskauer Rose LLP
Eleven Times Square, New York, NY 10036
**Early Bird Ticket Rates:
WID Member: $30 | Non-Member: $55
**Limited number of tickets at Early Bird Rate available
Regular Ticket Rates:
Member rate: $40 | Non-Member rate: $65
Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. on March 13, 2022
For security reasons, tickets are not transferrable, and onsite registration will not be available.
Please join us for The WID Forum, WID’s signature networking event, which is back in-person in 2023! Participants will experience rich professional development workshops and networking time to create meaningful connections.
1. Networking Time and hors d'oeuvres
2. Forum workshop topics (Please select your top choice and an alternate):
- Digital Fundraising: Trends and Campaigns to Learn From - LinkedIn: How to Build Your Presence and Get Noticed - The Art of the Blended Ask: Optimizing Impact for Donors and Organizations - The Major Gift Ask
- Digital Fundraising: Trends and Campaigns to Learn From
- LinkedIn: How to Build Your Presence and Get Noticed
- The Art of the Blended Ask: Optimizing Impact for Donors and Organizations
- The Major Gift Ask
3. Keynote Address by Allison Fine
Allison Fine President, Every.org
Allison Fine
President, Every.org
Allison is among the nation’s pre-eminent strategists on the use of technology for social good. She has written four books on the topic: The Smart Nonprofit, The Networked Nonprofit, Momentum and Matterness: Fearless Leadership for a Social World. Allison is the President of Every.org, a national nonprofit dedicated to taking the friction and stress out of fundraising for nonprofits. She is a member of the national board of Women of Reform Judaism, was chair of the national board of NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, and a founding board member of Civic Hall. She has keynoted conferences around the world. You can see more about Allison’s work at www.allisonfine.com.
Thank You to our Venue Sponsor
"Save the Date"
Women Who Lead Series
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
NYU School for Professional Studies
7 East 12th Street
New York, NY 1003
Member rate: $60 | Non-Member rate: $80
Candid Conversations
Addressing The Experiences of Emotional Tax Among Women of Color
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
WID Members: $25
This series will be offered exclusively to WID members
Featured Guests
Liz FitzGerald, Director of Development, ACLU
Lauren Gray, Chief Development & Partnerships Officer, Welcome.US
Debasri Gosh, Managing Director, National Network for Abortion Funds
Moderated By
Wendy Sealey, Vice President of Development, Guttmacher Institute
Woman of Achievement Luncheon
Friday, May 5, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
President's Council Event
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
Exclusively for President's Council Members
"Save the Date" WID Meet Up
Thursday, June 22, 2023
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Liberty NYC
29 W 35th St, New York, NY 10001
(Between 5th & 6th Avenue)
Please view WID COVID-19 Policy for more information.
All guests will be asked to wear a mask at all times, unless they are eating or drinking.