Renee has been involved in fundraising for 30 years. In her current position, she is responsible for for managing all communication and engagement with the Board of Directors for her organization. The Global Impact Board of Directors and Renee work together to ensure that sound governance and clear policies are established for the organization’s strategic growth. Previously, as Director, Public Sector, Marketing and Resource Development at United Way of America, Renee was responsible for advising United Way communities on all matters pertaining to improving results of publicity campaigns. Before that, she worked as Vice President, Strategic Development at United Way Sacramento, where she was responsible for direction and management of competitive campaigns, board development, strategic planning, annual account management, and staff development. Renee is a board member of the Bretton Woods Committee, Center for Global Development Board, Independent Sector Board, and Charities@Work Board which she also chairs.
Maretta has been the Manager of the Docent program at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum on the Mall in Washington DC for the past ten years. She serves as a liaison between one hundred docents and the museum’s staff. Her docents have conducted over fifty thousand tours over the past year. Maretta holds a Bachelor in Science degree from Howard University and a Master of Science degree in Non-Profit Leadership from Eastern University. Among her other responsibilities Maretta chairs the Co- Mid-Atlantic Regional Directorship for the American Association for Museum’s Volunteers Board and is a member of Americans for the Arts and the American Associations of Museums.
In her current position, Jocelyn manages over 200 volunteers while engaging them through special events such as CLB’s annual summer camps, senior adults reading engagements, staffing exhibits, and other opportunities. Jocelyn organizes and represents CLB at community events, trade shows, health fairs and expos. She is responsible for recruiting and training CLB’s volunteer corps. Prior to joining CLB in 2005, Jocelyn held a position with Congressman Harold Ford of Tennessee for several years. Diagnosed with Stargardts, a degenerative retinal disease, the Memphis, TN native attended the University of Virginia and earned a B.A. in Government in 2001. Jocelyn works with agencies for volunteer recruitment such as Greater DC Cares, Montgomery County.
Lynn O`Connell has worked with nonprofits, and the many volunteers needed to make them succeed, since 1984. As a staff person, consultant, trainer and volunteer herself, she has worked with volunteers who are board members, fundraisers, special event coordinators and program "staff." At Computer C.O.R.E., Lynn oversees 2.5 staff -- and more than 125 volunteers who give approximately 12,000 hours annually. Lynn is a past president of Volunteer Alexandria. She also has spoken at three national volunteer management conferences. One of her most popular training sessions is "The 3 R`s of Volunteer Management: Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition."
Marvin has been involved in community development for over 16 years. He currently leads the Centreville Community Foundation where he is responsible for helping board members identify and approach potential donors and sponsors. Previously, as Financial Advisor at several firms, Marvin was responsible for helping local board members understand and utilize various charitable giving strategies to include trusts and planned giving techniques. Marvin currently serves as Chairman or Board Member for the following boards: The Centreville Community Foundation and The Fairfax County Small Business Commission. He earned a BGS in Sociology from Kent State University and a BGS in Economics from Kent State University. He is a member of The Centreville Rotary Club-Chairman, The Gideon’s, The Fairfax County Computer Learning Center Partnership, The Retired Military Officers Association, and The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce-Community.
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