Greetings!  

With the 2011 event season coming to an end, our thoughts turn to the question:  "How can I work smarter and achieve more in 2012 in spite of the lousy economy?"

That's the focus of the March 2012 Run Walk Ride Fundraising Conference, which is now open for registration.

Two new workshops hone in on issues critical to increasing revenue.   "Creating Great Fundraising Coaches" will show you how to train your staff and volunteers to coach participants to reach new fundraising heights.   "Integrated Marketing" will help you reap a higher marketing ROI by coordinating online and offline efforts.

The Endurance Summit will feature insights from leaders at the LIVESTRONG Foundation, American Cancer Society, ASPCA and our special guest, Richard Hulnick, head of the New York Road Runners' ING New York City Marathon charity program.   

Hot topics on the main conference day include fundraising strategy, sponsorship sales, volunteer management and better program branding.   We'll unveil new benchmarking and participant attitude research.  And our great faculty includes speakers from the Alzheimer's Association, the Challenged Athletes Foundation, the March of Dimes and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to name a few.  

Hope you'll join us for all of that business-building content plus numerous opportunities to network, the Pacesetter and Cash, Sweat & Tears Awards  (entry deadlines: December 15) and much more in Atlanta. 

David Hessekiel

President

Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council