Allison has been involved in development for two years. In her current position, she is responsible for developing the Social Media strategy for the Mass Mentoring Partnership building their Twitter and Facebook following 400 percent and generating high volume traffic to the organization website. She also manages the Highland Street Corps AmeriCorps Blog and the Mass Mentoring Blog. In addition to MMP's blog, Facebook and Twitter account, Allison helps manage the YouTube page, Volunteer Match and Idealist recruitment postings and the Yahoo List Serv for the AmeriCorps Ambassadors of Mentoring. Each of these tools is integrated into the branding of MMP and allows them to extend their reach for public awareness of mentoring and the need for mentors. Allison currently serves as Membership Coordinator and Jurisdictional Marketing Liaison for the New Hampshire Chapter of the International Order of Rainbow For Girls. She earned Bachelors of Arts in Political Science from Franklin Pierce University and a Certificate in Non Profit Leadership Development from Cambridge College. She is a member of AmeriCorps Boston Alumni.
Catherine has been involved in marketing for 22 years. She provides social media marketing strategy development and implementation including, training webinars, corporate social media guidelines, blog launches and optimization, microblogging, video and podcast programs, and social media monitoring. Previously, as Director of Interactive Marketing at Hurwitz Group, Catherine oversaw interactive programs for research and consulting, and developed online surveys and other sales tools to deliver leads to the sales team. Before that, she worked as Director of Marketing Communications at AP Engines. In this role, she was responsible for all aspects of marketing, including print and digital communications, public relations and event management. Catherine currently serves as Marketing Consultant for Facing Cancer Together. There she provides start up marketing for a new non-profit, founded by clinicians from the former Wellness Community. She worked with the organization to build a online social community for members, and used Facebook to promote a fundraising event and their new organizational website. She earned MA in Critical and Creative Thinking from UMass Boston and a BA in Communications Studies from Emerson College. She is a member of AMA Boston, the Massachusetts Interactive Media Exchange and The Art Center at Southborough.
Judi has been involved in nonprofit management for 15 years. Currently she is the CEO of Granite State Ambassadors where she uses various social media efforts including a virtual visitor center via Twitter to answer visitor questions about NH. Previously, she served as executive director of Southern NH Convention and Visitor’s Bureau from 1994-1999. Among her singular achievements were the renovation and re-opening of the Adam’s Memorial Opera House in Derry in the early 90's. Judi is currently involved in many boards and committees such as the NH Tourism Advisory Board, NE Visitor Center Association, 211NH Surge Planning Team, Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Judi also serves as Chair for the Selective Service Systems’ State Board of Appeals for NH. Judi speaks on social media around New England including at the 2009 New England Visitor Center Association's Annual Conference, 2010 North of Boston CVB Annual Tourism Conference, and will be speaking at the 2010 New Hampshire Governor's Conference on Volunteerism. Judi also teaches several on-going classes and workshops focused on social media topics at the Nackey Loeb School of Communication.
The December 8, 2011 Leadership Series will take place in the Special Functions Room located in the Main College Building on Simmons College Campus. Simmons College is located only 6 miles from Logan International Airport and is easily accessible by public transportation. The full address is: Simmons College 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115
Simmons College accessible by both MBTA Train service (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) and by MBTA bus service. If Traveling by MBTA Train MBTA Green Line E train (Jamaica Plain to Cambridge through Boston) outbound Heath Street/ Arborway to the Simmons stop (Museum at Huntington Ave & Louis Prang). Connections: Red, Blue, and Orange Lines, and commuter rail at North Station. At the Museum Stop, exit train and take a right onto Louis Prang Street. Walk past the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on left. Directions by Car If Traveling from the West (also NYC and CT) Take Route 90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) to Exit 22. Stay left and follow signs marked "Prudential Center/West 9.” Stay on Huntington Ave. west approximately 1 mile. Pass Museum of Fine Arts on right, then turn right at next light on Louis Prang St. Continue through two lights. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on left.
If Traveling from the South (Route 3, Southeast Expressway) If traveling from the South take Route 3 north (Southeast Expressway) to Storrow Drive. Follow Storrow Drive west. Once on Storrow, stay in center lane and proceed approximately 2 miles, then get in left lane. Look for sign "Kenmore Square, Fenway, Route 1 South" and exit left, following sign for "Fenway 1 South." Do not take Kenmore Square exit. Instead, follow ramp up and exit right. Sign will say "Boylston St. Outbound, Riverway 1." You will be on Boylston Street. Stay in left lane and proceed to first light. Turn left onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive to second light and cross Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue. Stay left. At third stoplight, bear left following "Fenway" sign. At fourth light, continue straight, crossing Brookline Avenue again. You will be on "The Fenway”. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on right.
If Traveling from the North (Route I-93 or Route 1) If traveling from the North on Route 1-93 or Route 1, at the merge with Route 3 (the Southeast Expressway), take Storrow Drive exit. Follow Storrow Drive west. Once on Storrow, stay in center lane and proceed approximately 2 miles, then get in left lane. Look for sign "Kenmore Square, Fenway, Route 1 South" and exit left, following sign for "Fenway 1 South." Do not take Kenmore Square exit. Instead, follow ramp up and exit right. Sign will say "Boylston St. Outbound, Riverway 1." You will be on Boylston Street. Stay in left lane and proceed to first light. Turn left onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive to second light and cross Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue. Stay left. At third stoplight, bear left following "Fenway" sign. At fourth light, continue straight, crossing Brookline Avenue again. You will be on "The Fenway”. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on right. If Traveling from Logan International Airport (6.5 miles) If traveling from Logan International Airport take 1A south to I-93/Sumner Tunnel/Boston. Go through Sumner Tunnel. Follow sign to I-93 north. Sign will say "93 North, Storrow Drive, Cambridge." Stay in right lane and take second exit - exit 26. Sign will say "Back Bay, Storrow Drive." Stay left and follow sign for Storrow and drive west. Once on Storrow, stay in center lane and proceed approximately 2 miles, then get in left lane. Look for sign "Kenmore Square, Fenway, Route 1 South" and exit left, following sign for "Fenway 1 South." Do not take Kenmore Square exit. Instead, follow ramp up and exit right. Sign will say "Boylston St. Outbound, Riverway 1." You will be on Boylston Street. Stay in left lane and proceed to first light. Turn left onto Park Drive. Follow Park Drive to second light and cross Boylston Street and Brookline Avenue. Stay left. At third stoplight, bear left following "Fenway" sign. At fourth light, continue straight, crossing Brookline Avenue again. You will be on "The Fenway”. The Main College Building, 300 The Fenway, will be on right.
Parking at the Simmons College Due to limited parking in the urban area around Simmons, we encourage visitors to use alternative transportation when commuting to Simmons. Limited parking is available on nearby streets and private garages. There are three parking garages in the area: Simmons Garage [P1 on map] THIS GARAGE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CFNPS ATTENDEES DUE TO THE NUMBER OF SIMMONS STUDENTS.
This garage is a public parking garage that is utilized by mall customers and area businesses. They are open from 6am -12am and have 204 parking spots on a first come, first serve basis. The garage tends to fill up after 9am. Hourly Rates: 1-1.5 hrs $5 2-2.5 hrs. $9 2.5-18 hrs. $15 They accept cash and credit cards. Walking Directions to the Special Functions Room in the Main College Building: As you exit the parking garage walk down Brookline Avenue and take a left at the street called, "The Fenway" where there is a sign that says Emmanuel College. Continue on “The Fenway.” Continue walking straight past Avenue Louis Pasteur and you will arrive at the Main College Building, at 300 The Fenway. Enter the Main College building lobby from 300 The Fenway and turn right down the hallway. Pass the stairs and turn left before the restrooms. Turn right and pass the Shepard Room and Enter the Special Functions Room. Walking time: 10 minutes. Trilogy Garage [P3 on map] 180 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02115 617-236-5558 0.6 mi – about 1 min drive to Main College Building Directions to Garage From Venue: From The Fenway, make a Right on Brookline Ave and just past Kilmanarock Street you will see the garage. There are entrances on Brookline Ave. and Kilmarnock Street.
This garage is a public parking garage that is utilized by area businesses. They are open 24 hours and have 500 parking spots on a first come, first serve basis. The garage tends to fill up after 9am. Special Rates: Early Bird (enter before 9am - exit by 7pm) $10
Hourly Rates: 1 hr. or less $5 2 hrs. or less $10 3 hrs. or less $15 4 hrs. or more $20 They accept cash and credit cards. Walking Directions to the Special Functions Room in the Main College Building: As you exit the parking garage walk down Brookline Avenue and take a left at the street called, "The Fenway" where there is a sign that says Emmanuel College. Continue on “The Fenway.” Continue walking straight past Avenue Louis Pasteur and you will arrive at the Main College Building, at 300 The Fenway. Enter the Main College building lobby from 300 The Fenway and turn right down the hallway. Pass the stairs and turn left before the restrooms. Turn right and pass the Shepard Room and Enter the Special Functions Room. Walking time: 15 minutes.
Alternate Transportation Options
Hotel Accommodations Most hotels near the Leadership Series venue are within the $175-$265 per night range. The following hotels are within a one-mile radius of the hotel. 1. Hotel Commonwealth BOOK NOW .67 miles from venue 2. Sheraton Boston Hotel BOOK NOW .89 miles from venue 3. Hilton Boston Back Bay BOOK NOW .9 miles from venue 4. Holiday Inn Brookline BOOK NOW .9 miles from venue 5. Hyatt Regency Cambridge BOOK NOW 1 mile from venue
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$ 110.00
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
1:00 PM-4:30 PM
