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Association Conferences

The team at Excel Meetings and Events has many years of association conference planning experience and recognizes the unique needs of associations and other non-profit organizations. We understand the importance of finding a hotel or venue that is appropriate for the style and profile of your organization yet appealing and accessible for your diverse members. We ensure that the host hotel offers the level of service expected by high profile attendees yet remains affordable for attendees with limited budgets or per diems. Most importantly, we match your conference with a hotel or resort that values your business and will be a true partner in your success.

Association Annual Conference Project Profile:

Women's Funding Network

The Women's Funding Network (WFN) is composed of more than 130 organizations that fund women’s solutions across the globe. WFN provides women with the money and tools to transform their ideas into lasting change - in every critical area from combating poverty to achieving advances in healthcare, education and human rights.

2009 Conference Theme - Investing in Women: World Wide Return
The Women's Funding Network 25Th Anniversary Conference was held on April 30 - May 2 in Atlanta. The Conference provided a unique venue for attendees to share innovative strategies for raising and managing resources that help achieve lasting social return. Attendees participated in workshops on fundraising, donor stewardship and grant making. Plenary sessions on global issues set an agenda for positive change for women, families and communities around the world. Over 400 attendees from more than 30 countries participated in the conference.

Download the complete WFN project profile (PDF)

Excel Meetings and Event’s responsibilities for the 2009 Women's Funding Network Annual Conference Included:

Speaker management
Registration management - advance & on site
Budget management
Volunteer management
Advance and on-site logistics management
Food and beverage management
Event photography

WFN 2009 Annual Conference:
A Plenary Session - "Women and the Economy" presented an overview of the global economy and its impact on women.

WFN 2009 Annual Conference:
CNN Weekend Anchor Betty Nguyen was Emcee for Changing Face of Philanthropy Awards Lunch.

Former U.S. Ambassador Swanee Hunt and WFN CEO Chris Grumm

WFN 2009 Annual Conference:
Former U.S. Ambassador Swanee Hunt (left) was recognized for her contributions during an awards lunch.

WFN 2009 Annual Conference: A performance by the Atlanta Professional Dance Academy opened an afternoon general session.