WID President's Council Presents
Protect Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and Causes You Care About and Design Your Personal Legacy
Monday, February 23, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$25 for President's Council Members
$30 for Members | $35 for Non Members
$35 for Onsite Members | $40 for Onsite Non-Members
Registration Closes February 22 at 5:00 p.m.
TIAA
730 Third Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10017
What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself, Your Loved Ones, and Causes You Care About and Design Your Personal Legacy:
This event is provided for general educational purposes only. Women In Development New York is not a financial or legal advisor. Please discuss your unique personal financial and estate planning circumstances and goals with your financial and legal advisors.
About the Speakers:
Lisa Lager is the Principal of Lisa Lager Consulting, a nonprofit and philanthropy consultancy. She is a nationally recognized philanthropy and planned giving expert, consultant, advisor, speaker, trainer and coach with four decades of comprehensive fundraising experience and a history of building and growing high performing planned giving, legacy and endowment programs at some of the nation’ largest nonprofits through current and after-lifetime giving. She has raised nearly one billion dollars during her 40+ years of fundraising. Lisa held leadership roles at Weill Cornell Medicine, American Cancer Society, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Society and the Anti-Defamation League. She is a renowned leader in finalizing agreements for transformational 6-,7- and 8-figure blended and legacy gifts.
Lisa helps organizations secure their futures by diversifying and maximizing revenue streams and leveraging the power of planned giving. She provides consulting services, acts as a C-suite advisor, board educator, as well as staff leadership trainer, thought partner and presenter. She also helps donors, their families and their advisors design personalized, tax-wise, transformational, often multimillion-dollar gifts that make the greatest impact while simultaneously creating meaningful legacies. In addition, Lisa also coaches, mentors, trains and empowers development professionals who want to thrive and advance in their careers.
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WID Virtual Career Fair
Join WID to learn about exciting opportunities in the Development field. Attendees will be able to connect and network with recruiters and hiring managers.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
FREE for WID Member | $25 for Non-Members
Registration Closes on February 25th at 2:00 p.m.
A Zoom link will be sent one day prior to the event.
LOOKING FOR A JOB?
LOOKING TO FILL A POSITION?
List your position in the Job Bank and share information about your organization and the open position with the WID audience. Then, host a Zoom room to speak directly with potential candidates about the position. Please complete the Site Registration Form by February 20th to be featured at the career fair.
Participation as a site requires that at least one showcased position be posted on the WID Job Bank. To list your position, please click here.
Are you looking for a professional development experience that is rich in content and provides great networking opportunities? Join us for The WID Forum to participate in one of three diverse breakout sessions, as well as hear from our distinguished keynote panel on the topic of collaborative giving and philanthropy circles.
March 11, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
UNICEF USA
125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038
Whether you are a WID member or thinking of joining WID, please come and bring a guest!
WID Member: $55
Non-Member: $65
Early Bird Rates ends February 18th
Young Professional: $45
WID Member: $75
Non-Member: $85
Light Hors D'oeuvres and Refreshments Provided
For security reasons, tickets are not transferable, and onsite registration will not be available
Keynote Fireside Chat
Giving Together: The Rise of Collaborative Philanthropy
This session provides an overview of the collaborative philanthropy landscape, outlining core models such as pooled funds, giving circles, learning networks, and funder collaboratives. Panelists will discuss the strategic rationale for collaboration, the advantages of shared resources and learning, and important considerations related to structure, participation, and alignment. The conversation will offer a clear framework for understanding collaborative giving and practical guidance for donors evaluating whether and how to participate.
Forum Breakout Workshops
(Please select your top choice and an alternate):
1. Building Trust with a New Team
Liz Freirich, NY Director of Development, The Nature Conservancy
2. Engaging the Next Generation of Donors
Jessica Gorman, Senior Vice President, CCS Fundraising
3. Let’s Connect: How Marketing & Communications Drive Fundraising
Forum Schedule
5:00 p.m. Registration and Networking 5:30 p.m. Welcome Remarks 5:40 p.m. Breakout Sessions 6:35 p.m. Job Listing Announcements 6:40 p.m. Keynote Fireside Chat 7:30 p.m. Forum Concludes
5:00 p.m. Registration and Networking
5:30 p.m. Welcome Remarks
5:40 p.m. Breakout Sessions
6:35 p.m. Job Listing Announcements
6:40 p.m. Keynote Fireside Chat
7:30 p.m. Forum Concludes
Thank You to Program Sponsor
Thank You to our Venue Host
Amy Harclerode’s journey to this moment is deeply rooted in service and resilience. A career fundraiser, Amy has spent over two decades building resources and partnerships to fuel missions that change lives. She is driven by the belief that the most powerful impact happens when passionate people are given the tools and support to realize their vision. Her work has always centered on connecting purpose with possibility, ensuring that communities have what they need to thrive.
Since joining HMI in 2017 as Chief Development Officer, Amy has reshaped how the organization engages with its mission — leading record-breaking fundraising campaigns, expanding mental health programming, and amplifying the voices of the young people HMI serves. In 2023, she was appointed CEO, and with the support of an amazing team, HMI has stood firm against rising hostility and funding cuts, ensuring that thousands of queer and trans youth have a safe, affirming space to call home.
Amy’s impact has been recognized across the city and state, earning her a place on the Power of Diversity: Pride 100 and as one of New York’s LGBTQ+ Power Players. In addition to her role at HMI, she Chairs the Board of GRACE, a gorilla conservation organization based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and sits on the Board of the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center.
Throughout her career, Amy has been committed to building not just funds, but movements—connecting passionate people with the causes that inspire them. She sees fundraising as a way to empower others to create change, turning collective generosity into lasting impact. This belief continues to guide her leadership at HMI, where she works to ensure that every young person has the resources and support they need to thrive.
8.5” h x 5.5” w
Pre-registration closes 12:00 p.m. May 13, 2026
Premium Tickets
Super Achiever $500
Two tickets to WoA Award Luncheon with preferred seating • Name listed on WID's WoA webpage for one year • Name listed in the event digital program and slide show • Recognized on WID's social media platforms.
Achiever $250
Name listed in the event digital program • Two ticket to WoA Award Luncheon
Standard Tickets
Early Bird Tickets ends March 13th
Young Professional & Student Member
Early Bird Rate: $75
Regular Rate: $100
WID Members
Early Bird Rate: $150
Regular Rate: $175
Non-Members
Regular Rate: $200
Friday, May 15, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
9th Floor, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019
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