Nadia has been involved in online fundraising for the past five years raising money both for operational support and for grants to partner organizations around the world. In her current position, she is responsible for designing online fundraising campaigns, messaging, and evaluating partners and fundraising efforts using Jolkona's technology platform and applications. Previously, as Programs Coordinator at Academy of business Leadership, Nadia was responsible for creating the organization's online fundraising program. Nadia currently serves as adviser for the non-profit IonPoverty, and social enterprise FoodnMe. She earned BA in Business/Economics from UCLA and a Master in Public Health & Nutrition from University of Washington. She has been featured in the Seattle Times, Marie Claire, and NPR and spoken on several panels for her work in online fundraising and engaging youth in giving.
Maria has been involved in fundraising and development for nine years. Currently the Senior Manager of Membership and Annual Fund at EMP Museum, she is responsible for the marketing and communication strategy for the museum's membership department, with responsibilities that include oversight of the member enewsletters, e-acquisitions and e-appeals. She has experience using banner ads, "deal of the day" offers and social media to find new members and instituted the museum's first content-specific, individualized web pages for members only. While working as the Ticketing and Patron Services Manager with Signature Theater in Virginia she managed subscriptions, box office and group sales, and front-of-house services, including online subscription and ticketing information. Maria currently serves on the Cultural Resource Collective Steering Committee, a peer-selected board that oversees the Seattle Arts & Culture Community Database Project. She has a BA in English from the University of Puget Sound and has earned her doctoral candidacy in American History from Northwestern University.
Gabe has been involved in online fundraising for 8 years. In his current position at Art with Heart, he is responsible for online, email and social media fundraising, ScanLife QR code connections, GiveBig online giving, and other internet strategies. Previously, as Director of Membership, Outreach, & Special Events at The World Affairs Council of Seattle, Gabe was responsible for online, email, and social media outreach and fundraising. Gabe currently serves as Board Member for The Municipal League of King County (Former Chair), The Young Professionals International Network (YPIN), and the 46th District Democrats. He earned an MA in International Affairs from Seton Hall University and a BA in Political Science from Seattle Pacific University.
The Leadership Series will take place at The Studio. The Studio is conveniently located in southeast lower Queen Anne in the Williams - Helde Marketing Building, close to I-5, Highway 99 and downtown Seattle. The full address is:
The Studio 711 Sixth Avenue North, #200 Seattle, Washington 98109 The Studio is located on 6th Avenue North between Roy and Valley. It is on the 2nd floor of the building. The building has two entrances: the front door or the back door. The front door faces Sixth Avenue North and is the main entrance. The building is slate brown with tall narrow windows. It is located directly across the street from Girl Scouts Corporate Office. The sign in front of the building says Williams-Helde Marketing Communications. When you enter building from the front door, please take the stairs to The Studio on the 2nd floor. When entering from the back entrance, please climb the metal stairs outside to a door marked William - Helde. The Studio is right inside. Public Transportation
The Studio is accessible by Metro Bus. The metro bus stop is on the corner of Valley Street and Taylor Avenue, North. For schedules, fares and maps, please visit: http://www.kingcounty.gov/ Walking directions from Bus Stop to Venue: Exit Bus Stop and go straight on Valley Street. Continue on Valley Street, crossing over Taylor Avenue, N. Go one block and make right on 6th Avenue, N. Venue will be on the right. It is approximately a 2 minute walk from bust stop to venue.
The Studio is also located one mile from the Seattle Center Monorail Station. For schedules, fares and maps please visit: http://www.seattlemonorail.com/information.php Driving Directions From I-5: Exit at Mercer Street and follow signs to Seattle Center. Turn right on Fairview Avenue. Go one block and turn left on Valley Street. Valley Street becomes Broad Street. After underpass, turn right on Harrison Street (follow signs to Seattle Center). A T-intersection, turn right on 5th Avenue, North. Go one block past Mercer Street and turn right on Roy Street. Go two blocks and turn left on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the left.
From Aurora Avenue North: As you head south down Aurora, get into the right lane as you approach Seattle Center. Turn right on Valley Street. Turn left on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the left.
From Ballard/Magnolia: Go south on Elliott Avenue. Turn left on Mercer, following signs to Seattle Center. Proceed past Seattle Center. Turn left on 5th Avenue North. Go one block and turn right on Roy Street. Go two blocks and turn left on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the left.
From Alaskan Way Viaduct: Exit viaduct at Western Avenue, following signs to Seattle Center. Continue north on Western Avenue. Turn right on Broad Street. Turn left on 5th Avenue North (under monorail). Go one block past Mercer. Make a right turn on Roy Street. Go two more blocks and make a left on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the left.
From Downtown: Via 3rd Avenue - Go north up 3rd Avenue. Turn Right on Broad Street. Turn left on 5th Avenue North (under monorail). Go one block past Mercer. Make a right turn on Roy Street. Go two more blocks and make a left on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the left. Via 6th Avenue - Go north up 6th Avenue. Turn left on Denny Way. Turn right on 5th Avenue North. Go one block past Mercer. Go two more blocks and make a left on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the left.
Click here for the map to the venue location: www.thestudioseattle.com/pdf/thestudioseattle_map.pdf
Parking Options
Parking is ample and affordable near the venue. There is free street parking available at the venue on Roy Street, Valley Street, 6th Avenue N., Taylor Ave N., Aloha Street, and Ward Place. This is first come first serve. Once the on street parking fills up there are two parking lots nearby.
Parking Lot 1: Located at the corner of 6th Avenue North and Roy Street. This is a surface parking lot. The fee is $6.00 cash for up to four hours. Cash only and exact Change is required. This lot is located approximately 1/2 block from the Venue. Exit lot to the right on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be on the right.
Parking Lot 2: Located at the corner of Roy Street and Aurora Avenue. This is a surface parking lot. The fee is $4.00 for up to four hours. Cash only and exact change is required. This lot is located approximate two blocks from the venue. As you exit lot, go straight on Roy Street. Make a right on 6th Avenue North. The venue will be one block up on your right.
Alternate Transportation Options
Yellow Cab (206) 622-5600 Seattle Taxi Company (206)242-6200 Orange Cab (206)522-8800
Hotel Accommodations
Most hotels near the Leadership Series venue are within the $100 - $189 per night range. The following hotels are within a three-mile radius of the venue: Hampton Inn & Suites BOOK NOW 0.12 miles from venue Courtyard by Marriott Downtown BOOK NOW 0.27 miles from venue Comfort Suites Seattle BOOK NOW 1.83 miles from venue Four Points by Sheraton Downtown BOOK NOW 0.03 miles from venue Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown BOOK NOW 0.79 miles 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
$ 100.00
