Kennedy Center Board Member Seminar
October 26-28, 2008
Board members of most not-for-profit arts organization are faced with many challenges: developing strategic plans, evaluating and approving budgets, hiring senior administrative and artistic staff, and leading fundraising campaigns. Too few Board members have the experience and/or skills to effectively facilitate their organizations’ success at their missions while navigating these challenges. As a result, many board members must rely too heavily on conventional wisdom as they attempt to fulfill their roles.
The Kennedy Center Board Member Seminar is ideal for teams of current and potential board members and senior staff from arts organizations throughout the country to gain new skills and knowledge in this practical and user-friendly program. Senior staff of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts lead teams in discussions promoting more effective and efficient board leadership. Participants will learn how to delve into not-for-profit financial statements; how to select creative, resourceful, and forward-thinking individuals to lead their organizations; how to evaluate and implement fundraising campaigns; and the importance of and techniques for building institutional identity.
Seminars will take place October 26-28, 2008 at the Kennedy Center.
Registration is now closed.
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Schedule for October 26 - 28, 2008*
Sunday, October 26, 2008
2:00 p.m. Registration Begins
3:30 p.m. Understanding Financial Statement
6:00 p.m. Dinner (Challenges Facing Arts Organizations Today: Keynote by Michael M. Kaiser)
Monday, October 27, 2008
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Board Management
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Building Institutional Identity: How Visibility Supports Mission
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Strategic Planning
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Effective Fundraising: How to Support the Arts
6:00 p.m. Dinner (on own)
8:00 p.m. Performance (optional)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Developing and Supporting Effective Marketing Campaigns
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Summary: Hiring an Executive Director
* (subject to change)
Hotel Information
Recommended Hotels
A limited number of rooms are available for seminar participants at the following location. Make your lodging reservations by September 15, 2008 in order to secure the guaranteed rates listed below.
Doubletree Guest Suites
801 New Hampshire Avenue, NW (about a six minute walk to the Kennedy Center)
Make your reservation by calling (202) 785-2000 and identifying yourself as a participant in the Kennedy Center's Board Member Seminar.
Room rates: $199.00/night plus applicable tax
Parking: $25.00/day valet parking
Travel Information
Travel to and from Washington, D.C. and ground transportation while in the Washington, D.C. area are the responsibility of seminar participants. The nearest airport is Reagan National Airport (DCA). The following may assist you in securing your travel arrangements:
Cab from Union Station (Amtrak) to Kennedy Center: $15*
Cab from Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Kennedy Center $20*
Cab from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Kennedy Center $60*
Nearest Metro stop to the Kennedy Center: Foggy Bottom (Blue & Orange lines) There is a free Kennedy Center Shuttle from Foggy Bottom.
* approximate cost
Kennedy Center Board Member Seminars Program is funded by the generous support of the AT & T Foundation.
