 FBU Goes to Baltimore. College students, a representative from the DC Public Schools, KPMG employees, and SunTrust Mortgage associates gathered for FBU-Baltimore on Friday, March 7. Attendees started the day with a lively game of Jeopardy to test their First Book knowledge followed by sessions on Mapping the Fundraising Universe and the DNA of an Effective Board.
John-Anthony Meza of KPMG LLP jokes around with students (from left to right) Heather Penchinar, Jonathan Jaffe, and Kevin Diehn of First Book-University of Maryland College Park during FBU Baltimore.
We were thrilled to welcome Cory Anderson of the Annie E. Casey Foundation as a guest speaker during lunch. Cory is with KIDSCOUNT, which is an online resource that many Advisory Boards use when determining the number of children living in poverty within local communities.
Worth noting, the KIDSCOUNT data is very extensive and can be a great resource as you create awareness for the issues surrounding illiteracy.
Jennifer Pitt, Secretary for First Book-Philadelphia received a First Book-Hero Award on behalf of her Advisory Board. First Book-Philadelphia is one of the longest standing Advisory Boards having been in existence for over 10 years. A special thank you to Jennifer for making the drive to Baltimore! And a special thank you to SunTrust Mortgage for hosting the Seminar and providing the food and beverages.
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