Jennifer specializes in developing and implementing strategic messaging campaigns, including social media strategies. In her current position, Jennifer helps clients generate earned media attention by creating creating smarter and more effective alternatives to costly advertising campaigns. Her “SMART” strategy for measurable metrics is helping organizations create tactical social media outreach that work. In her work with law firms, associations, and non-profit organizations, Jennifer has helped organization leaders appreciate and harness the power of social media campaigns. Jennifer earned a BA in Communications—Journalism from Truman State University and a JD from the University of Missouri. She serves on the board of the Washington Women in Public Relations, and is actively involved with Law Firm Media Professionals, the Legal Marketing Association, and the Public Relations Society of America.
Barbara Jackson has over twenty five years of management and consulting experience leading organizations – and the people that work in them – through rapid turnarounds and change. Now the CEO and Founder of 3 Step Networks, a social media branded networking solution, Barbara has been a pioneer in the field of virtual interactions. Her firm provides branded social media networks that extend organizational brand and leverage organizational influence for the benefit of individual members. Barbara has a BA from Providence College and a Masters in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Government at Syracuse University.
In her current position, Rabiya works with organizations to develop social media strategies and campaigns. As the social media strategist for the BIC, she has successfully managed to create a brand for the nonprofit in the online community, leverage social media tools for sponsorships, strategic partnerships and grow clientèle base. She has been invited to be a speaker at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce on Social Media. She has also been interviewed by CNN Headline News, Cox Local Edition as a result of her social media campaign success. Rabiya has a BA from University of Maryland in Economics and a Citation in Entrepreneurship.
John is a business attorney with four decades of experience, representing both nonprofit and commercial clients and universities. He has recently presented the legal issues involved with Social Media to several business and nonprofit organizations, including the Community Business Partnership/Women`s Business Center and the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. He has been President of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, serves on its Board of Directors, and is involved with the Community Business Partnership of the Women`s Business Center of Northern Virginia. He was recently appointed to the Fairfax County Small Business Commission, and was past President of the Springfield Golf & Country Club. John earned his JD from Fordham University and his BSBA from Georgetown University.
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
