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You are both consummate professionals and your guest speakers also knocked it out of the park. I came back energized and highly motivated and told our Vice President of Development that we should send all our staff to the training. It was fun, challenging, enlightening, exhausting, and a game changer. Thank you for making me a better Executive Director.

Tom McNaught, Executive Director
John F. Kennedy Library Foundation

I was shocked by how energized, inspired, and empowered I felt at the end of the four days. The conference presenters provided specific fundraising tools (tracking documents, ask algorithms) and shared fundamentals for making “the ask,” within an overarching framework of positive inquiry and promoting a culture of philanthropy in our organizations. Personally, the importance of understanding ourselves and truly listening to others as we build relationships with donors, senior executives, colleagues, and team members was the most valuable lesson of this extraordinary weekend. PLANMGO is a truly unique learning experience, and exceeded all expectations.

Megan Hinckley, Director of Development
American Repertory Theater: Loeb Drama Center

My four days at planMGO were without a doubt the best four days of solid, exceptional education I?ve ever experienced. I was inspired to be among such accomplished and passionate development colleagues and look forward to continued relationships. I have begun to implement what I learned, and will push myself with new personal insights and skills. I know I will better represent my organization and our donors because of this experience.

Ilia Stacy, Development Officer
Pathways for Children

I believe that the time at this conference has brought together various pieces of my development experience and education and has given me the tools and the confidence to be an effective gift officer. As an regular industry conference attendee, it was refreshing to connect and collaborate with colleagues from different industries. The material was well presented and accessible regardless of the type, size, and history of the development office (education, healthcare, museum, the arts, etc.). The scope and sequence of the information provided encouragement and support for success in building, managing, and sustaining a productive gift office. I could not wait to get back to the office and get started. Thank you for your insight and continued efforts to provide this much needed program.

Tramaine Weekes, Gift Officer
Laboure College

Making a trip from Las Vegas to Boston for training is no small feat. I was compelled to do so because of the rave recommendation I received from a colleague. I came into the weekend with high expectations and am stunned that the conference far exceeded my hopes. I left feeling as confident and as capable as I have ever felt as a development professional and am so eager to share the new perspectives, tried-and-true techniques, and well-crafted tools with my organization. And if this wasn’t enough, I also gained several new friends who already are providing wonderful support as I endeavor to make a real difference in my community!

Kimberly Kindig, Director of Development
The Mob Museum

This is by far the most useful conference I have attended in the fundraising industry. I have applied skills learned and referenced material provided, both in the office and on the road, everyday since attending the PLAN-MGO .

Ann Lamond, Leadership and Planning Officer
Elderhostel, Inc.

As a CEO who is not a fund raiser, but needs to be, I found this program extremely helpful. It covered the emotional and intellectual aspects of fund raising and giving. The speakers were each excellent and informative. The agenda was full, and the spirit in the room lively and fun. The content was useful for sales, customer relations and other aspects of dealing with consumers. A great value

Joanne Parsons, CEO/President
Youville House/Youville Place Assisted Living Residences

Thank you to Diane, Larry, Izzy, Katelyn, and Laura for an amazing immersion into the fine art of frontline fundraising! The days though long were effective and masterful. The presentations revealed new concepts and also confirmed my understanding of best practices. It was the best professional development opportunity I have experienced, and I am a better employee/person because of what I learned. I will take the tools assembled from the sessions and apply them to all areas of my profession. A million thanks!

Christine Dahlheimer, Director Annual Giving
Thayer Academy

Hands down one of the best conferences I have ever attended. The presenters were spot on every day and I walked away with a wealth of knowledge on how to grow as an individual and as a professional. Would attend this event again in a minute! Larry and Diane made me feel at home and always comfortable during group projects!

Cassandra Daley, Fund Development Manager
Little Falls Hospital

The planMGO conference was absolutely invaluable to me and my growth as a development professional. I left the four day intensive conference with a renewed sense of confidence and deeper understanding and respect for the important roles that we play stewards of philanthropy and development officers. Thank you!

Bronwyn Dannenfelser, Director of Resource Development
WaterFire

This four-day intensive program was transformational. It brought me to an entirely new level of sophistication and renewed my commitment to philanthropic work. Being able to meet and spend time with other fundraising professionals was invaluable. Thank you for putting this together ? I learned a lot!

Catherine Lynch, Director of Campaigning
Unitarian Universalist Association

The planMGO conference was beyond my expectations. I was able to build real relationships with all of the attendees and know that I can reach out to any of them for support and guidance at any time. The guest speakers were engaging, inspiring, motivational and clearly the experts in their fields. I left the conference feeling empowered and motivated with the proper tools to move forward and be successful. Thank you for this invaluable learning experience!

Major Gifts Officer
HopeHealth

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