LSUS Institute to host small nonprofit conference
04/18/06

The LSUS Institute for Human Services and Public Policy will host the 2006 Small Nonprofit Conference: Philanthropy and Fundraising” from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday (April 25) in the LSUS University Center. The conference is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required.

The presentation of the Institute’s annual Philanthropy Award will highlight the conference luncheon, at which time Mr. and Mrs. Michael Woods and Mrs. Dalton (Sugar) Woods be honored for their philanthropic contributions to the community.

The conference includes a panel discussion, “Examining Shreveport-Bossier’s Philanthropy,” featuring local nonprofit leaders, and a special presentation by Matt Beem, president of Hartsook Companies, Inc. Beem will discuss “The Next Generation Campaign: Proven Strategies for Successful Capital, Endowment and Operating Campaigns.”

Generous underwriting provides scholarships for attending the conference and pre-registration is required. To register, contact Laura Meiki at 318-795-4262 or lmeiki@lsus.edu.