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Women in Development of Greater Boston is a nonprofit professional association approaching 1000 members whose mission is to promote and support the advancement of women in the development profession and the importance of philanthropy. Today it is one of the largest organizations of advancement professionals in Massachusetts.

September 16, 2008 – "The Fundamentals of Planned Giving"

In the first event of WID's 2008 – 2009 program year, Mary Moran will give an introductory talk on the basics of planned giving. The purpose is to demystify a topic that sometimes, due to the overuse of financial and tax jargon, can seem rather intimidating. If you were ever curious about pursuing a career in planned giving but were afraid to ask, then this is an event that you don't want to miss! This program is intended to be a "prequel" to the Planned Giving Group of New England's Basics series, which begins in October. If you enjoy this overview of planned giving, you might consider attending the popular PGGNE series, which fills up early. For more information and to register online.

September 23, 2008 – "From Grantee to Grantor - What I've Learned"

In the fall of 2007, after more than 20 years as president of Lesley University, a national leader in graduate education for teachers, Margaret McKenna took the helm as president of the Wal-Mart Foundation. Having devoted her entire professional career to promoting social justice and empowerment, she finds herself on the "other side" of the funding table with more than $350 million to distribute. Come hear this dynamic, visionary leader reflect on the challenges and opportunities she faces as she steers one of the largest corporate foundations in the U.S. towards making an even greater impact locally, nationally, and globally. For more information and to register online.

City Service Program

WID's City Service Program is looking for non-profits who would benefit from participation in the 2007-2008 City Service cycle. The City Service Program offers a series of four seminars to area nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets of $500,000 or less and without a full-time staff member dedicated solely to fundraising. Please see the City Service page for more information and the application. Note, Application Deadline Extended! Please contact Megan Panek ( ) immediately if you are interested in applying.

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

Women in Development would like to announce their 2008 sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Please consider supporting this worthwhile association while gaining visibility for your organization with WID's membership. There are a variety of options for you to choose from. Please see WID's Sponsorship page for more information.