TOWARDS ENGAGED GIVING
– CONNECTING WITH THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF YOUR DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS

Programme:

5:30 pm	Registration and Tea Reception
6:00 pm	Welcome Address and Launch of Charity Council Website Mrs Fang Ai Lian Chairman, Charity Council
6:15 pm	Towards Engaged Giving Speaker: Mr Laurence Lien Chairman, Lien Foundation and Acting Chief Executive Officer, The Community Foundation of Singapore Synopsis: Understand the expectations of grantmakers, donors and volunteers. Appreciate how to foster engaged giving by donors and volunteers, and develop a relationship with givers.
6:35 pm	International Fundraising and Donor Management Practices Speakers: Ms Liza Boffen-Yordanov President, Association of Fundraising Professionals Singapore Mr Ralph Leonard Events Chair, Association of Fundraising Professionals Singapore Synopsis: An overview of the development functions internationally, featuring a few of the most current techniques and case studies from Singapore and the USA. It covers the skills and practices necessary for individuals and Board members with little to no direct fundraising experience.
6:55 pm	Management of Engaged Givers Speaker: Mr Tim Oei Chief Executive Officer, Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA) Synopsis: The nature and form of giving has changed.  Not only do givers want to support the beneficiaries, givers are more engaged in supporting the NPOs to do better.  How do NPOs keep in touch with the changes and keep their givers engaged?
7:15 pm	Panel Discussion: How can Charities Meet the Expectations of Donors and Volunteers? Moderator: Mr Stanley Tan, Chairman, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre Panellists : Mr Laurence Lien, Chairman, Lien Foundation and Acting Chief Executive Officer, The Community Foundation Ms Liza Boffen-Yordanov, President, Association of Fundraising Professionals Singapore Ms Jane Binks, Vice-President, Association of Fundraising Professionals Singapore Mr Tim Oei, Chief Executive Officer, Asian Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA)
8:00 pm	End