Kate has been involved in nonprofit communications and social media for three years. In her current position, she is responsible for developing communications plans, messaging, copy for websites/collateral materials, managing social media marketing plans, facilitating media relations for nonprofit and public policy clients, and managing projects in the creative department for websites, blogs, collateral materials, videos, photos and branding. Previously, as Online Campaign Organizer at Progressive Future, Kate was responsible for researching, writing and posting web content, including daily blogs and calls to action using online organizing software, promotion of original content for blog sites, online social networking sites, and online news media, planning online campaigns, managing outreach to bloggers, online organizers and online journalists, online video production and designing online campaign advertisements. Before that, she worked as Development Associate at Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) where she was responsible for preparing satellite event toolkits (including web-based) for small donors and producing online newsletters. Kate currently serves as Marketing Volunteer for VDay Denver 2010 and SEVA Challenge 2010. She earned B.A. in Political Science from Colorado College and a Certificate in Graphic Design from Art Institute of Colorado. She is a member of Society of Professional Journalists.
Janet has 18 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and communications management. In her current position she is responsible for all social media planning and implementation as part of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation's (Metro Denver EDC) marketing efforts to attract new companies and industries to the region. She has led successful social media efforts including Twitter, YouTube, FaceBook, and blogging as part of the COLORADOlovesCALIFORNIA marketing campaign. Previously, she worked as Marketing Director at Jefferson Economic Council in Golden and as a Communications Specialist for the Public Relations/Marketing Department of Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. She has a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications-Journalism from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD.
Danielle has been involved in nonprofit social media and online outreach for three years. In her current position, she is responsible for directing and developing the muti-faceted youth program at the Boulder Valley Women's Health Center. Danielle currently blogs and posts on the youth program website and manages an anonymous text message forum for the clinic. Recently, she spearheaded social media outreach on behalf of the entire organization, taking on multiple Facebook pages and a dynamic Twitter account. Danielle began the original three-year technology initiative within the Youth Program. Starting with an unpopular MySpace page and ending with a fully re-designed website and hundreds of Facebook "friends," the initiative was an unprecedented success. Danielle and her colleagues were recognized for their innovation in sexual health outreach by presenting a the state-wide conference hosted by Colorado Youth Matter, a regional Title X conference held by JSI and the second annual SexTech national conference hosted by ISIS. As a part of the social networking generation, Danielle has been personally invested in social media since her early teens and is intimately familiar with the constant, quick evolution of the field. She earned BA in Sociology from Ithaca College.
The Leadership Series will take place at the Driscoll Center North, which is located on the University of Denver Campus. The Driscoll University Center includes two wings (North and South) joined by a bridge over East Evans Avenue. We will be in the North wing. The Driscoll Center is easy to reach by public or private transportation. The full address is: University of Denver 2055 East Evans Avenue Denver, CO 80208
The September 15th, 2010 Seminar will take place in Suite 1880 of the Driscoll Center. This is located on the 2nd floor. Our registration table will be outside of the meeting room.
Parking near the Driscoll Center Visitor parking is available in three lots: Lot 302, Lot 301/E, Lot 316. These three lots are metered lots. Payment for parking in the lots may be made with credit cards, cash, or coins. Cost of parking is $1.00/hr up to 5 hours in Lot 302 and Parking Garage 301/E or $6.00 for the day in Lot 316. These lots are first come first served. This is the first week of school for students so plan ahead and arrive early to find parking as students may also be using these lots. There are approximately 100 visitor parking spaces between the three lots below. All of these lots have handicapped parking spaces available.
Note: Parking Garage T which is located across from Lot 316 is parking permit only so we are not able to utilize this parking garage. Street parking may also be available on neighboring streets. However, most street parking meters have a maximum time limit of 1 hour. Street parking on East Asbury Avenue does not have a time limit but those spaces go quickly in the morning. All street parking is first come first served. Due to very limited visitor parking on the DU campus, we highly recommend you take the Light Rail system or give yourself a minimum of 30 - 45 minutes to find parking and check-in at the registration desk prior to your session. The entrance to Driscoll Center North is on the North side of the building. The Registration desk will be outside of the Ballroom on Level 1. Public Transportation The Driscoll Center is Light Rail accessible. Light Rail runs parallel to I-25 and the University of Denver station is across the street from the north side of campus (Routes at DU Station E, F & H). The Light Rail station is 5-6 blocks from Driscoll Center, which is approximately a 5-10 minute walk. The website is http://www.rtd-denver.com. From Downtown Denver (Market Street Station, Union Station or the 16th Street Mall) Take the E, F or H lines to University of Denver Station, which is north of Buchtel Boulevard at High Street. From Littleton Station, take the C or D Lines North to Broadway Station then transfer to the Southbound E, F, or H Line to University of Denver Station. From Denver International Airport, take the AF bus (located just outside either East or West baggage claim level, on the outermost island of the “Ground Transportation” section outside – look for “RTD- Public Bus” signs). The cost of this bus is $8 (exact change only). Upon boarding, be sure to ask for a “transfer.” Get off at Market Street Station. To get to DU from Market Street Station, exit the South door and walk to the island to take the Free 16th Street Mall Shuttle either 1.) East to Stout Street. Get off at Stout Street and take the F or H Light Rail lines SOUTH to University of Denver Station OR 2.) West to Union Station, take the E Light Rail line SOUTH to University of Denver Station. Use your transfer ticket you received from the bus so that you do not have to buy a ticket on light rail. Directions by Car If Traveling Southbound on I-25 from Thornton If traveling south on I-25 take University Blvd Exit 205. Turn right (south). Continue on University Blvd to Evans Avenue then turn right. Driscoll Center North is on the right side of the road before Race Street. Visitor Parking lot 302 is just past Driscoll Center North on the corner of Evans Ave and Race Street. If Traveling Eastbound from Arvada If traveling east, take I-70 E to I-25 South toward Colorado Springs. Take University Blvd Exit 205. Turn right (south). Continue on University Blvd to Evans Avenue then turn right. Driscoll Center North is on the right side of the road before Race Street. Visitor Parking lot 302 is just past Driscoll Center North on the corner of Evans Ave and Race Street. If Traveling Northbound on I-25 from Littleton If traveling north on I-25, take University Blvd Exit 205. Turn left (south). Continue on University Blvd to Evans Avenue then turn right. Driscoll Center North is on the right side of the road before Race Street. Visitor Parking lot 302 is just past Driscoll Center North on the corner of Evans Ave and Race Street. If Traveling Westbound from Aurora If traveling west, take I-225 S to exit 1B and merge onto I-25 N toward Denver. Take University Blvd Exit 205. Turn left (south). Continue on University Blvd to Evans Avenue then turn right. Driscoll Center North is on the right side of the road before Race Street. Visitor Parking lot 302 is just past Driscoll Center North on the corner of Evans Ave and Race Street. Hotel Accommodations
Most hotels near the Leadership Series venue are within the $85-$189 per night range. The following hotels are within a three-mile radius of the hotel.
1. La Quinta Inn Cherry Creek BOOK NOW 1.2 miles from venue
2. Fairfield Inn BOOK NOW 1.9 miles from venue
3. Courtyard by Marriott Denver/Cherry Creek BOOK NOW 2.1 miles from venue 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Denver/Cherry Creek BOOK NOW 2.7 miles from venue 5. Inn at Cherry Creek BOOK NOW 3.2 miles from venue
To learn more about the University College Fundraising and Philanthropy, and Leadership program:
http://www.universitycollege.du.edu/grad/orl/
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
