New York University’s George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising kicks off its “Brown Bag Career Lunch Series” for spring 2005 with Myra Biblowit, president, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Susan J. Kind, senior vice president for development, Continuum Health Partners, Inc., speaking informally on “Careers in Health Care Fundraising and Philanthropy.”

WHO: Myra Biblowit, president, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and Susan J. Kind, Senior Vice President for Development, Continuum Health Partners, Inc.

WHAT: Informal talk: “Careers in Health Care Fundraising and Philanthropy” with Q&A to follow.

WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 2005, 12:30-2PM

ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. RSVP LINE: (212) 992-7277 The event location will be provided when you RSVP. Bring your own lunch.

About Myra Biblowit:
Myra Biblowit is president of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to funding clinical and genetic research on breast cancer. Previously, she was vice dean for external affairs, NYU School of Medicine; senior vice president, Mount Sinai-NYU Health System; and senior vice president and executive director of the capital campaign, American Museum of Natural History.

About Susan J. Kind:
As corporate vice president for development of Continuum Health Partners, Susan J. Kind oversees fundraising for Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Long Island College Hospital, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Previously, she was vice president for development, Montefiore Medical Center, and senior director of development, NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

Editor’s Note:
The NYU George H. Heyman, Jr. Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising (www.scps.nyu.edu/phil) is New York’s paramount educator of fundraisers and grant makers. The Center’s comprehensive range of courses provides in-depth education about all aspects of the professions for beginning and advanced practitioners, and for those seeking careers in the field. In addition, Center faculty provides off-site seminars and advisement on all aspects of fund-raising. The Center is part of the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies.

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