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Dear Colleague

It is with much pleasure that we invite you to attend the firrst European YMCA fundraising conference hosted by YMCA England. The event will take place at Dunford House Conference & Training Centre, a beautiful historic country house set in 60 acres of woodland near Midhurst, West Sussex. www.dunfordhouse.org.uk

The conference will take place over three days, beginning at 14.00 on Tuesday 20th April and nishing after lunch on Thursday 22nd April 2010. The price of 258 Euros includes accommodation and all meals. The nearest airport is Gatwick which is 40 miles distance away by car. Heathrow Airport is 50 miles away. Please bear this in mind when booking your travel.

Conference places are limited so we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. To reserve your place, please complete and return the booking form as soon as possible and no later than Friday, 9th April 2010.

1st European YMCA Fundraising Conference

PROGRAMME DETAILS:

The programme is still being developed but we hope to include an agreed selection from this list

1. How to drive a fundraising culture within in the YMCA
2. Developing a fundraising strategy
3. Branding and developing a common case for support
4. Fundraising from Trusts and Foundations
5. Major gifts and legacies
6. Co-ordinated fundraising events
7. Attracting support from companies
8. Youth focussed fundraising
9. Direct marketing appeals