Annual Fund

Fund Development Events:

1. Shining the Star: A vision for the future of Star Island

DATE TBD

Writing Room

All are welcome

2. McGill Society Reception (POSSIBLY)

Tuesday,

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Newton Front

McGill members and anyone interested in McGill

3. Donor Appreciation Social Hour

Fund Development will sponsor food ordered from Oceanic for Social Hour in Newton, for Friends of Bill, and for any alcohol-free event if there is one

Tuesday,

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

To thank and recognize all donors to Star Island and the Annual Fund

Volunteer Tasks during NAME conference week:

1. Hand out AF pins to all who have made AF gifts to date

2. Wear “Ask me about the Annual Fund” ribbons on your name tags

3. Review donor lists from 2008 and 2009

a. Personally thank all who have already given

b. Divide the list of all who gave last year but not yet this year and personally connect with each to ask them to make their gift

4. Make announcements:

a. on Monday about the presentation on the Feasibility Study (Shining the Star)

b. on Tuesday about the 2 receptions

c. in general to encourage all to support the Annual Fund as generously as possible

After Conference week:

1. Send personal notes of thanks to all who gave (we can provide paper and envelopes)

2. Send email reminder to all who have not yet given asking them to support Star Island