Disciplined Dreaming; A Workshop on Creativity for Seasoned Professionals
Thursday, September 18
2:45 - 3:45 PM

This workshop for seasoned professionals (7+ years of experience) will explore ways to creatively approach stewardship and donor relations initiatives and existing systems by using techniques outlined in Josh Linkner's book Disciplined Dreaming: A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity. The on-line portion of the workshop begins August 10, 2014 on LinkedIn and runs for 6 weeks.  Participation is essential to making this conversation a success! Please plan on devoting 1-2 hours per week to read, reflect and post in anticipation of our culminating in-person workshop meeting at the ADRP International Conference in September 2014. The on-line portion of our workshop is not restricted as to number, but seats at the ADRP International Conference in-person workshop session are limited to 12 attendees, so please register for the conference and a seat in this workshop early!

This workshop is limited to seasoned professionals (7+ years of experience please!).

Audience Expertise Level: Experienced (7+ years)
Shop Size: Suitable for any size shop

Patricia Berry

Co-facilitated by Patricia Berry, ADRP Board member and Senior Director of Stewardship Programs and Faculty and Staff Campaign at the University of Michigan. Patricia has more than 15 years of experience in the fundraising business and has led change, innovation and donor centered initiatives at some of the leading educational institutions in the country.  Connect with Patricia on LinkedIn.

Cheryl Carruthers

Co-facilitated by Cheryl Carruthers, Executive Director of Advancement Services at Columbia Business School.  Cheryl has worked in higher education—specifically within business schools—for almost 20 years, building successful collaborations, teams, programs, and projects both within and outside of the development department.