Spring Conference 2008
Strengthening Your Organization's Philanthropic Muscle
March 13, 2008 6:00 - March 15, 2008 5:00 pm PT
Sheraton Hotel San Diego, Hotel and Marina - Bay Tower 1380 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, California 92101
About The Conference
Spring Conference 2008, “Strengthening the Philanthropic Muscle of Your Organization”, held in beautiful San Diego, California, focused on Fundraising and Development. Sessions included workshops and presentations on:
- Board Recruitment
- Corporate Sponsorship
- Annual Fund
- Major Gifts
and other topics that speak to current challenges in funding musical theatre.
Conference attendees also toured The Old Globe (3 theatres on a stunning campus in Balboa Park) and tickets to the opening night performance of DANCING IN THE DARK (the new stage adaptation of the classic musical film THE BAND WAGON) will be available at a special NAMT discounted rate. Valuable networking opportunities have been worked in throughout the schedule, and there will be opportunities to explore San Diego.
Highlights Included:
- Thursday: Opening cocktail party at The Old Globe Theatre and optional opening night performance of DANCING IN THE DARK.
- Friday: Keynote Speaker Barry Weissler (CHICAGO, SWEET CHARITY, WONDERFUL TOWN, GREASE), networking sessions, lunch, and conference sessions and workshops on Major Gifts and Corporate Sponsorship, as well as breakout sessions on government funding, donor perks, and cultivation events. Day ends with a “Yacht and Dock” Cocktail Party.
- Saturday: annual membership meeting, tour of The Old Globe, capital campaigns session, sessions on Board Recruitment and Annual Fund.
The Kick-Off Cocktail Party at the Old Globe Theatre
A breakout session at the 2008 Spring Conference
Attendees enjoy lunch at the Prado in Balboa Park at the 2008 Spring Conference
Agenda
| THURSDAY, MARCH 13 | |
| 6PM-7:45PM | Kick-Off Cocktail Party sponsored by East of Doheny The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego CA 92101-1696 Catch up with your colleagues and meet new ones at this pre-show cocktail party on The Old Globe’s beautiful campus in Balboa Park. |
| Evening | Open Evening Suggested activities: 8PM – Opening Night: Dancing in the Dark Special discounted tickets are available to NAMT Conference registrants to the opening night of this new musical at The Old Globe. Use Code 1545 by calling (619) 23-GLOBEor on-line at www.theoldglobe.org. Ticket availability guaranteed only through February 29. Return bus transportation to Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina provided after performance. |
| FRIDAY, MARCH 14 | |
| 8AM-9AM | Registration and Continental Breakfast sponsored by Nederlander Presentations: Broadway/L.A. and Broadway in San Diego Catalina Terrace Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 9AM-9:15AM | Welcome Remarks John Breckenridge, President Kathy Evans, Executive Director Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 9:15AM-10AM | Keynote Speaker: Barry Weissler Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina Producer Barry Weissler (CHICAGO, SWEET CHARITY, WONDERFUL TOWN, GREASE) speaks to the NAMT membership about his experiences in the musical theatre industry and offers his point of view on the state of the business and the artform. Mr. Weissler will welcome questions from the conference attendees. |
| 10AM-10:30AM | Networking Coffee Break sponsored by Happy Days- A New Musical Catalina Patio Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 10:30AM-11AM | “Tell Your Worst Fundraising Story” Moderated by Matt Schicker Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 11AM-11:45AM | “Hey, Big Spender”: A Discussion of Major Gifts Moderated by Brisa Trinchero (The Broadway Rose Theatre) Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 12PM-1:30PM | Lunch sponsored by The 5th Avenue Theatre Island Prime (15 minutes walking distance from Sheraton San Diego) 880 Harbor Island Drive San Diego, CA 92101 |
| 2PM-3PM | Corporate Sponsorship Session Led by Yvonne Bell and Patrick Owen (Center Theatre Group) Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 3PM-3:15PM | Sponsorship Presentation United Bank Card Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 3:15PM-4:10PM | “Drilling Down” Breakout Sessions Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina These 3 in-depth sessions repeat so that you can participate get more valuable info.Session A (Coronado Room): Public Funding? Send the Check! A discussion of opportunities and trends. (And what are they really looking for anyway?) Moderated by Gigi BoltSession B (Catalina Room): Donor Perks Moderated by Melaine Bennett (Theater of the Stars)Session C (Point Loma Room): Cultivation and Fundraising Events Moderated by Sandra Greenway (Dallas Summer Musicals) |
| 4:20PM-5:10PM | “Drilling Down” Breakout Sessions Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina These 3 in-depth sessions repeat so that you can participate get more valuable info. Session A (Coronado Room): Public Funding? Send the Check! A discussion of opportunities and trends. (And what are they really looking for anyway?) Moderated by Gigi BoltSession B (Catalina Room): Donor Perks Moderated by Melanie Bennett (Theater of the Stars)Session C (Point Loma Room): Cultivation and Fundraising Events Moderated by Sandra Greenway (Dallas Summer Musicals) |
| 5:10PM-7PM | “Yacht and Dock” Cocktail Party sponsored by The Starlight Theatre Dock C22 outside Sheraton Harbor Island East (short walk from Sheraton Bay Tower) Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and enjoy the sunset in a classic San Diego setting. |
| Evening | Open Evening Suggested activities: 8PM – Dancing in the Dark Special discounted tickets are available to NAMT Conference registrants to this new musical at The Old Globe. Use Code 1545 by calling (619) 23-GLOBE or on-line atwww.theoldglobe.org (after January 27). 8PM – The American Plan Special discounted tickets are available to NAMT Conference registrants to this West Coast Premiere at The Old Globe. Use Code 1545 by calling (619) 23-GLOBE or on-line at www.theoldglobe.org (after January 27). |
| SATURDAY, MARCH 15 | |
| 9:30AM-11AM | Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast sponsored by Theatre Under The Stars Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina NAMT Members Only |
| 11AM | Bus Transportation to The Old Globe |
| 11:30AM-12:15PM | Tour of The Old Globe Theatres The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego CA 92101-1696 |
| 12:20PM-12:35PM | Sponsorship Presentation Sponsored by Rhythm of Love and The Lake Company The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego CA 92101-1696 |
| 12:40PM-1:30PM | Campaign Focus: The Old Globe’s $75 million dollar Capital Campaign Strategy Lou Spisto and Todd Schultz (The Old Globe) The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego CA 92101-1696 |
| 1:30PM-2:45PM | Lunch Prado at Balboa Park 1549 El Prado Balboa Park |
| 2:45PM | Bus Transportation to Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, Bay Tower |
| 3:15PM-4:10PM | Annual Fund Led by Bernie Griffin (The 5th Avenue Theatre) Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 4:10PM-5PM | Board Recruitment Catalina Room Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina |
| 5PM | CONFERENCE ENDS |
Attendees
Attendees included executives from:
1113 Productions
321 Theatrical Management
42nd Street Moon
Broadway Rose Theatre Co.
Broadway/LA
Brooks & Distler
California Conservatory of the Arts
California Musical Theatre (Music Circus and Broadway Sacramento)
CAP21 Theatre
Carousel Dinner Theatre
Chanhassen Dinner Theaters
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Cumberland County Playhouse
Dallas Summer Musicals
Dee Gee Theatricals
Drury Lane Productions
East of Doheny
Fullerton Civic Light Opera
Goodspeed Musicals
Gorgeous Entertainment
Idaho Repertory Theatre/University of Idaho
Junkyard Dog Productions
La Jolla Playhouse
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Maine State Music Theatre
Music Theatre International
Music Theatre of Wichita
Musical Theatre West
North Carolina Theatre
North Shore Music Theatre
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Pittsburgh CLO
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Playhouse on the Green
Samuel French
Inc.
Inc.
Snap Two Productions
Starlight Theatre
The 5th Avenue Theatre
The Hartt School
University of Hartford
University of Hartford
The Human Race Theatre Company
The Lake Company
Inc.
Inc.
The Little Theatre on the Square
The MUNY
The Old Globe
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization
Theater of the Stars
Theatre Under The Stars
Theatrical Rights Worldwide
United Bank Card
Village Theatre
VJ Colonna Productions
Inc.
Inc.
Walnut Street Theatre
Woodminster Summer Musicals
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