Kristy is the President of Universal Synergy Group, LLC, which helps nonprofit organizations and NGOs across the globe accomplish their mission. Kristy has 10 years of experience in the legal, business and nonprofit sectors. In the private sector, Kristy developed and managed strategic alliances with over 1200 local communities, as well as with other corporations. In the nonprofit sector, Kristy also helps organizations create and leverage strategic alliances with other nonprofits and for-profit companies. Recently, Kristy helped an all-volunteer organization with only 180 people in their database create strategic alliances with a celebrity, a corporation and a foundation. That campaign resulted in the organization raising over $40,000 in 30 days. Kristy holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University. Her academic background also includes undergraduate degrees in Business Administration and Languages and a law degree from George Mason University School of Law. .
Timothy P. Snyder, CFRE, is Senior Vice President of Brakeley Briscoe Inc., with responsibility for the Mid-Atlantic region. He resides in Washington, DC. Currently, his consultation has centered on transformational change opportunities for organizations, primarily in the Washington, DC region. Tim has demonstrated capacity in organizational assessment, strategic planning and action planning. His special skill is in working with organizations and their leaders at every level to identify partnership opportunities and the methods by which to achieve goals. Tim earned a B.A. degree in History and Education from Southern Methodist University. He earned a MPA degree from the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. A 20 year member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Tim was first awarded the Certified Fund Raising Executive designation (CFRE) in 1989. .
As Director of National Programs, Linda oversees all aspects of boardnetUSA including content, internet partnerships and site architecture. In addition she is responsible for attracting philanthropic partners as well as working with corporate, community and association portal partners to better leverage boardnetUSA’s technology in building strong, diverse boards. She has taught management and technology courses at the university level, and spent over 25 years in the corporate sector - culminating with leadership of a large international business unit in the communications industry. Lynda received her Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh and holds a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from M.I.T.
The Series will be taking place at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. It is located in Dupont Circle, minutes from downtown Washington DC and is close to all forms of public transportation. The building's entrance is on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The full address is:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
The December 1, 2011 Leadership Series seminar will be in the Root Room A/B Combo at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Public Transportation:
By Metro: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is located on the Metro Red Line at the Dupont Circle Stop. It is within a 5 minute walk from the Metro Station to the meeting venue. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
By Train: If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at Union Station where you have two options to continue. You can take a taxi for the approximate cost of $15 or you can take the Metro Red Line to the Dupont Circle Stop. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
Directions By Car:
From North, I-95 Take Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left. From Northwest, I-270 Take Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left.
From West, I-66/Rt. 50 Interstate 66 and Route 50 both connect with the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Take I-66/Rt. 50 towards Washington DC. Go across the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Once you cross the bridge, exit left at E Street. From E Street, take the Virginia Avenue exit. Bear left, following signs for 23rd Street, NW. Make a right turn onto 23rd Street. At the first traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto New Hampshire Avenue, NW. Stay on New Hampshire until you come to Dupont Circle (second traffic circle). Take the 3rd exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the left.
From South, I-95 Take Interstate 95-N to Interstate 395-N. Take 395-N into the District. Continue onto US-1 N (following signs for 14th Street/National Mall). Continue onto 14th Street, NW. Stay on 14th Street, NW. At the first traffic circle, exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. At the second traffic circle (Dupont Circle), continue straight to stay on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the right.
Parking: Carnegie Endowment does not offer onsite parking. There are several parking garages within a 5 minute walk to the Carnegie Building.
Atlantic Parking 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Rates: 0-1 Hour = $6 Each Additional Hour =$6 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 3 minutes walking time.
Central Parking System 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30pm Rates: 0-1 Hour =$6 Each Additional Hour = $5 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 5 minutes walking time.
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
