Join us for a very special evening with a presentation by Jim Ales, Design Director for the Monterey Bay Aquarium. An inspiring presentation, Jim presents his innovative methods in nonprofit branding that has helped position Monterey Bay Aquarium as the #1 rated Aquarium in the U.S. and is recognized as a worldwide leader in ocean conservation.

Jim touches on nonprofit branding, communications, fundraising and the critical role and responsibility designers bring to the process.

If you work with a nonprofit, a professional designer or student focused on
brand development in the nonprofit world, this is a unique opportunity to hear and learn from a leader in this field.

Jim Ales has numerous honors and awards, a published writer, numerous speaking engagements across the country, Keynote speaker at “One” Conference on Sustainable Design at Philadelphia University, AIGA Gain “Building a Profitable Nonprofit” Brand, New York AIGA Conference, Closing speaker, CompostModern Conference on Sustainable Design San Francisco. Founding Board of Advisors- AIGA National Center for Sustainable Design, New York, Elected to the National Board of Directors 2006-2009, Juror (Re)design, National Design Competition for Social and Environmental Causes, Denver Colorado. Jim is a recipient of the AIGA Environmental Leadership Award.

Jim is responsible for strategy, creative direction and maintenance of the aquarium’s communication brand.

DATE/TIME:
Thursday
Sept. 23, 2010
6:00pm to 8:00pm

PLACE:
Oreana Winery
205 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara 93101

PRICE:
Includes complimentary glass of wine!
Members: $16
Non-Members: $21

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