ROBERT F. HARTSOOK, JD, EdD PRESENTS AT
PHILANTHROPY MIDWEST CONFERENCE
BIO

Kansas City, Mo. (Sept. 1, 2004) – Robert F. Hartsook, JD, EdD, Chairman and CEO of Hartsook Companies, Inc., will present the popular workshop "Where's the Money?" at the 12th Annual Philanthropy Midwest Conference, 10 a.m. Sept. 10 at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Mo. More than 350 nonprofit executives and philanthropists from throughout the region are expected to attend. The Council on Philanthropy hosts the event.

For information about the conference, or to register, visit www.kcphilnet.org.

Through stories and lessons learned, Dr. Hartsook will highlight successful fundraising campaigns nationwide and the smart thinking that made them work. All who attend the conference lunch will receive a complimentary copy of Bob's fifth and newest book, "On the Money!". He will be available in the Hartsook Companies booth (No. 19) immediately following the lunch to sign copies of the book.

In America today, Bob Hartsook stands in the top tier among those who have influenced the scope and direction of philanthropy. His impact extends far beyond the individual organizations he has counseled and the fundraisers whose careers have been shaped by his thinking.

Bob's many honors include being named a Distinguished Alumnus by Emporia State University (Emporia, Kan.) and a recipient of the Spirit of Philanthropy Award from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.

A well-known consultant and lecturer, he developed the Integrated Fundraising Campaign^SM and is a popular trainer and keynote speaker nationwide. He has also written numerous articles and four other best-selling books about fundraising, all published by ASR Philanthropic Publishing: "Closing that Gift!", "How to Get Million Dollar Gifts and Have Donors Thank You!", "Getting your Ducks in a Row!" and "Nobody Wants to Give Money Away!"

Hartsook Companies, Inc., has served nonprofits nationwide with capital, endowment and annual campaigns; leadership support; board training; marketing and more since 1987. The firm has conducted more than 1,300 campaigns ranging from $500,000 to more than $1 billion. Last year, Hartsook Companies served nearly 200 nonprofits in 40 states. The web site: www.hartsookcompanies.com.

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