Chris Coker, Vice President of Development, YMCA of Greater Houston
Chris Pierce, Group Executive, Camping Services, YMCA of Greater Seattle

      This session will look at the unique issues around camp fundraising. The constituency is very different from mainstream YMCAs and that will affect how you ask for support. Additionally, there are almost always strong alumni groups that are vocal and sometimes "rabid" about any changes occurring at camp. You have to know how to deal with them by building consensus around the case and scope of the projects. Finally, learn about the unique ways camps can organize their efforts to compensate for the distances involved for staff, campaigners and donors.