Jamie has been involved in social media for six years. In his current position, he is responsible for developing and implementing social media strategy and tactics for clients and the agency itself, including blogs, podcasts, social seeding, forum participation, social network presence, and online promotions and contests. Previously, as a Knowledge Management Specialist at Zamorano University, Jamie was responsible for conceiving and developing social media participation for alumni, donors, and other friends of the university. This included a custom-created social network community for alumni from 20 different countries. Before that, he worked as Database Manager at The Brookings Institution where he was responsible for integrating donor activities and information into a new website design, including tracking donor activity on the site using integrated data from The Raiser's Edge and the website CMS system. Jamie currently serves as a consultant for White Bird Dance and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. He earned Master of Public Policy in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. He is a member of City Club of Portland and Sons of Norway.
Steve has been involved in fundraising for 15 years. In his current position, he is responsible for creating and delivering strategic plans for marketing and fundraising for a variety of nonprofits. These plans include traditional media such as direct mail but also are integrated campaigns including social media. Previously, as Senior Account Executive at Masterworks, Steve was responsible for creating and delivering strategic fundraising and marketing plans for a variety of large nonprofit organizations using direct mail and social media to build support for their mission. Steve is a founding member of International Social Media Association. He is a member of Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Christian Leadership Alliance. He earned BA in Biblical Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Zibby has been involved in online marketing and communications for 16 years. In her current position, she is responsible for the editorial offerings of the Seattle Weekly web site and is responsible for using social media and online communications to consistently grow traffic to Seattle Weekly's web site. Previously, she worked with non-profits and small businesses to develop strategies that support existing marketing and communications plans, and set the cornerstones of success in social media, building communities and managing reputations online. Before that, she worked as Director of Public Relations at Born Free USA where she was responsible for international communications for wildlife conservation non-profit. She initiated and developed strategic, growth-focused, social media programs resulting in online communities currently numbering in the thousands, a 30 percent increase in targeted web site traffic, and solid increases in charitable giving. Zibby currently serves as Board member for Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. She earned BA in Psychology from Boston University.
Public Transportation Seattle Pacific University is accessible by Metro Bus. King County Metro serves the campus via three bus routes: Route 13, Route 17 and Route 31. The metro bus stop is on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Nickerson Street. The website for King County Metro is: http://www.kingcounty.gov/
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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:
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