Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector Conference
December 8, 2011
 
Online hotel reservations for your stay at Grand Hyatt New York at Park Avenue at Grand Central Station is now closed. If you need a room, please email Ruma Samdani at ruma_samdani@hks12.harvard.edu latest by Monday 4EST. Since this is the Shopping week in NYC, most hotels are expected to be sold out.

Information for Participants
We are delighted that you will be joining us for the one-day Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector conference on Thursday December 8th. This participatory conference will be held at the Rockefeller Foundation located at 420 5th Avenue, in New York City, beginning at 8.00AM and concluding by 4:00PM.

We hope you will also attend an evening cocktail reception co-hosted with the Rockefeller Foundation on Wednesday, November 7th from 6 – 8 PM. This will be a special opportunity to meet and connect with other conference participants including leaders of international nonprofits, top strategy consultants, and scholars.

On Monday, November 28th all conference-related papers (including a short discussion paper, four case studies, a final agenda, and participant biographies) will be accessible here soon. We hope you will come prepared having read these materials in advance so that we can launch into interactive discussions right away.

Below are two immediate requests for information. We have also provided details and instructions related to travel and lodging reservations and how to complete required reimbursement forms for Conference-related expenses. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch with Carl Manlan at brandconvening@hausercenter.org with any questions.

1. We would like to include you in the Conference Participant List. At your earliest convenience, please provide your biographical information (250 words or less) and a photo (headshot) to Ruma Samdani at this email ruma_samdani@hks12.harvard.edu.
2. Additionally, please respond as soon as possible about your availability for the Wednesday evening December 7th Cocktail Reception to Carl Manlan at brandconvening@hausercenter.org.

Travel, Accommodation & Reimbursement Information

Contact Information while in New York at the Brand Conference

Ruma Samdani, Nonprofit Brand Conference Coordinator
Cell:  312.550.0765          
Email: ruma_samdani@hks12.harvard.edu

Carl Manlan, Nonprofit Brand Conference Coordinator
Cell:  857.756.5262 
Email: carl_manlan@hks12.harvard.edu