The MicroEdge Solutions Conference (MESC) is an annual event that gathers organizations representing the entire philanthropic community under one roof to learn about emerging trends in philanthropy that span a wide assortment of topics; ranging from technology solutions to the ever-increasing emphasis on “effective and efficient” use of charitable funds. The MESC is attended by philanthropy professionals, including thought leaders from community, independent and family foundations, corporate giving executives, technology experts, industry consultants and other industry leaders. In recent years, discussion topics have included Collaborating in the Face of Disaster, Automation and Online Giving, International Grantmaking, Outcomes and Measurement, and other topics critical to grantmakers.

Today, our industry faces new challenges and the MicroEdge Solutions Conference provides an annual forum to address these challenges and create action items that can immediately be implemented when the conference is over. Join us at the next MESC and discover strategies, solutions and information that will be beneficial to the ongoing success of your organization.

Once you attend one conference, you know you need to keep coming back! —Marybeth Schroer, SC Ministry Foundation

Conference Features:

• Over 120 sessions, labs, roundtables and discussion panels
• Over 360 grantmaking professionals representing all segments of the giving community (private, corporate, government, community, and philanthropic advisors)

2010 Call for Speakers:
Each year MicroEdge invites well-known leaders on philanthropy to speak at our conference. If there is someone you highly recommend to participate at the next MESC as a Keynote Speaker, Session Presenter or Panelist, we welcome your input.

Previous keynote speakers included: Gilbert M. Grosvenor, Chairman, National Geographic Society; Mark F. Rockefeller, Founder and CEO, Sponsor Direct, LLC; Lucy Bernholtz, Founder and President of Blueprint Research & Design, Inc.; and Denise San Antonio Zeman, President and CEO, Saint Luke’s Foundation of Cleveland, Ohio. If you would like to discuss ideas for speakers, feel free to contact Ursula Stewart at 800.899.0890, ext. 3915 or email ustewart@microedge.com

About MicroEdge
Established in 1985, MicroEdge, LLC. (www.microedge.com), is the leading provider of software and services to the giving community worldwide. MicroEdge solutions deliver a powerful, integrated, and open framework for efficient and effective charitable giving. The company is committed to providing the best technology toolset for foundations, corporations, government agencies, donors, advisors and financial institutions. Together, these tools help organizations to work with one another to raise, invest, manage and award charitable currency. MicroEdge, LLC is headquartered in New York City with regional offices throughout the U.S. and Europe, and supports thousands of clients worldwide.

For general conference inquiries, please contact Denise Pinbell – dpinbell@microedge.com / 800.899.0890, ext. 3914

For speakers and session information, please contact Ursula Stewart – ustewart@microedge.com / 800.899.0890, ext. 3915