Suddenly you bump into a potential donor or a community leader you would like to attract to your cause. This chance meeting is bursting with opportunity. How will you use it? Most fundraisers and other professionals called on to inspire potential have heard about the importance of the "elevator pitch” — it’s the 30- to 60-second conversation describing in a creative, memorable manner the most exciting project that is going on in your organization. Trying to articulate the essential elements of your case in such a short time can be daunting — but it’s not impossible when you understand your goals and prepare. During this session you will:

• Create your main message points
• Learn to control the conversation
• Understand time constraints
• Be able to clearly and concisely speak with confidence

This workshop is limited to 10 participants. Register now to secure your spot!

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. A light breakfast will be served from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m., and the program begins promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $50
Location: UJA-Federation of New York, 130 East 59th Street (between Park and Lexington avenues), New York City

Instructor
Amy Goldberg has been a presentation-skills coach and trainer for 16 years. Her clients include senior management at The New York Times, The Phoenix Companies, United Jewish Communities, UJA-Federation of New York, and Merrill Lynch. Amy has an extensive background in radio and television, beginning as a producer at WMCA, the first all-talk radio station in the country; later at WCBS-FM as the public affairs director; and at WNBC TV. In 1984, Amy became the first New York regional director for AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee).