Ray has 21 years of professional experience in nonprofit development work. He is Vice President of Development for the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) in Washington, DC, an advocacy organization with 340,000 members nationwide. At NPCA, Ray oversees a department that raises approximately $11 million annually and is conducting a major, national capital campaign. Prior to NPCA, he was the chief development officer at Washington National Cathedral. Ray has worked closely with Boards of Directors for 15 years. He has staffed Development Committees in two organizations, a full Board of Trustees at the National Cathedral Association, and the Campaign Executive Committee in his current role at NPCA. He actively recruits volunteers and informally advises nonprofit colleagues and peers on board and volunteer development strategies.
Lee MacVaugh has over 20 years of fundraising experience, concentrating on high-end donors, corporations, and foundations at three nonprofits. He has served on three Boards of Directors and has worked closely with three Boards as a Director of Development & Fundraising. His responsibilities in his current position are to recommend new Board members to the existing Board; to craft a two-year Strategic Plan; and to seek Board suggestions on donors to meet face-to-face. In his two previous positions, he established an Endowment Fund with the assistance of the Board, and traveled extensively across the United States joining Board members to meet with well-heeled donors and corporations. He has a B.A. degree in History from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MA, from American University, in International Relations and Economics.
Audley (Buddy) Wolfe, Jr, has over 30 years experience in fund raising and non-profit organizations. His leadership in the field of fundraising includes extensive work with the Boards of more than 100 nonprofit organizations as well as serving as a Board member and officer himself for seven organizations. Buddy also created the "Board Calling Program," an effective training program for Trustees that involves on-site training on how to speak to and solicit prospective supporters and “Relationship Marketing” a training program that helps nonprofit leadership build teamwork and donor relationships using the simple concepts of “Family, Friends, Acquaintances, and Strangers.” Buddy received his Bachelor of Arts in Poltical Science and a Masters in Public Administration from West Virginia University. He is a long time active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, both the DC and Columbus OH Chapters.
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
