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RUNNING AND WINNING "FOCUS ON FUNDRAISING" WORKSHOP Sponsored by the Women's Fund of Greater Omaha Saturday, April 5, 2008 College of Saint Mary Ready to Run™ Workshop "Focus on Fundraising" Since 2005, the Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha and the former Lincoln-Lancaster Women’s Commission have collaborated on presenting crucial connections and information to encourage and support women running for elected office. Ready to Run™ is a program developed by the Center for American Women and Politics, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey who granted permission to produce the Ready to Run™ workshops in Nebraska. Feedback from prior workshops indicates the greatest interest for more information centers on raising money for a campaign. In response, a half-day workshop, “Focus on Fundraising,” has been developed to be held on Saturday, April 5 at College of Saint Mary. The workshop agenda is designed for those women serious about launching a political campaign for elected office. The day begins at 8:30 am with continental breakfast and networking, followed by a presentation from Jen Fulcher, Fundraising Consultant. Ms. Fulcher is currently fundraising with PACs for Congressman Lee Terry and is the Finance Director for Bruning for Attorney General. A panel is planned with Anne Boyle, Public Service Commissioner and Brenda Council, former Omaha City Council member, who will provide real-life experiences in campaign fundraising. Two interactive exercises will provide participants with practical, hands-on materials to form the base for a successful fund- and friend-raising effort. The workshop will end at 11:45 am. The charge for the workshop is just $10. Registrations can be made by calling 402.827.9280. Reservations are due no later than noon on Wednesday, April 2. There will be no on-site registrations accepted.
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