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Tara Adams, JD, Ed.M.

Cognitive Empowerment Consulting Group, LLC - Co-founder

Tara Adams has served in roles at the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, University of Illinois College of Law at Urbana-Champaign, and North Carolina State University as well as raising funds for the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Tara received her B.S. from Illinois State University and her Ed.M. and JD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she is a current Ph.D. student. Tara is the co-founder of the Cognitive Empowerment Consulting Group.

Session

Cognitive Impairment in Donors: Best Practices & Considerations
With 1 in 9 people aged 65+ years showing signs of cognitive impairment, encountering a donor with this issue is inevitable. We will teach the top signs of cognitive impairment, best practices to utilize in this situation, and pose questions about incorporating this in your culture, metrics, CRM, and stewardship.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Shashea Adams-Guess

UT Southwestern Medical Center - AVP Advancement Strategy and Operations

Shashea is the AVP of Advancement Strategy and Operations at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Over her 20+ years in leadership, Shashea has been a trusted advisor on culture and strategic planning, but her greatest contribution is leading her team to advance engagement, fundraising initiatives, and the mission of UT Southwestern.

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Influencing and Informing Your Organization’s Vision for Philanthropy (Presented by Advancement Resources)
Have your colleagues ever approached you with a shopping list of funding priorities and a directive to “go get the money”? Too often in healthcare philanthropy, our organizations understand only in part how to apply the power of philanthropy to achieve our goals. In this panel discussion, learn research-based best-practices for redirecting conversations with clinicians, executives, and others; building trust; and securing a seat at the table in hospital or system priority-setting discussions. Use data-driven strategies to help achieve lasting outcomes for your organization’s important work.

Audience: Applied

Mide Akerewusi

Mide Akerewusi is the Founder of AgentsC Inc. He is the creator and host of the Giving Black Conference and Podcast which celebrates philanthropy among the world's Black population. Olumide has spent the last 28 years building his expertise as a global relationship fundraiser, philanthropist, social justice advocate, and certified Corporate Social Responsibility Practitioner. He likes to contribute to important conversations about building a stronger and more equitable and prosperous global society.

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Breaking the Silence: Confronting Anti-Black Racism in AFP
Join this session with the Co-Conspirators, a group of racial justice activists who supported Nneka Allen, Mide Akerewusi, and Múthoní Karíukí in their pursuit of racial justice. This session will provide an overview of the obstacles, risks, and learnings in the Co-Conspirators quest for accountability from the AFP-GTC chapter. The session will explore the group’s calls to action designed to catalyze institutional and systemic change. In February 2023, this group of 16 individuals became co-conspirators through a commitment to their relationship with Nneka Allen and a desire to amplify and share the impact that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences of anti-Black racism as board members at AFP-GTC had, and the subsequent failure to address those concerns. The Co-Conspirators united in a shared mission, to demand repair; acknowledgment, restitution and closure by the perpetrators of harm and AFP-GTC. From the beginning of this journey, the mission was clear - to ensure that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences with anti-Black racism as members of AFP were illuminated. For too long, the experiences of anti-Black racism in the fundraising sector have been minimized or actively suppressed. In order for the sector to change, the Co-Conspirators pushed these stories to the forefront, to force one of the most powerful voices in the sector to reconcile with its racist history. The focus was on the voices of Black fundraisers, lifting up their stories, to call for a genuine apology and change. During this session, the Co-Conspirators will vulnerably share their personal experiences navigating this transformative movement. Gain insight into what they have learned in this struggle, hear the collective barriers they faced, and the individual challenges encountered while standing against injustice. Join us in unpacking this movement in the making from the perspective of these change-makers and discover how they are reshaping the narrative for a more equitable and just charitable sector.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Eva Aldrich, CAE, PhD

CFRE International - President & CEO

Eva E. Aldrich is President and CEO of CFRE International, the first globally recognized fundraising credential. Prior to joining CFRE International, Aldrich was Associate Director of Public Service and The Fund Raising School at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. She holds a Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Session

How to Become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (Learning Lab)
The CFRE Credential: Is it worth it? What are the benefits? Is the CFRE Exam difficult? This interactive session to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential. We’ll answer your questions plus dive into the eligibility requirements, application tips, and all things related to the CFRE Exam.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Roger Ali, MBA, CFRE, CFRE, MBA, C. Dir (Chartered Director)

With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Roger D. Ali specializes in: Governance, Major and Principal Gifts, and Campaign Counsel. Some of his previous experience has included: President & CEO, Niagara Health Foundation, Vice, President, Development, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and Executive Director, Bishop Strathan School Foundation. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive and currently serves on the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global; where he is Chair-Elect.

Session

How to engage your board in fundraising
Get your answers here! This session is for Senior Leaders (EDs, DoDs, Board): Ask your most important questions about how to engage your board in the fundraising process either through special projects or capital campaigns. Pick the minds of some of the most successful and knowledgeable leaders in

Audience: Strategic

From Talk to Walk: Building a Diverse Donor Base through Authentic Partnerships (Presented by the Alford Group)
Forget "donor engagement" myths. The time has come to build authentic partnerships with donors of color, whose passion and dedication can transform your organization. This session isn't just about buzzwords - it's about actionable strategies from experts and donors themselves. Learn how to: Go beyond tokenism: Discover effective ways to identify and connect with diverse donors on their terms and values. Break down the barriers: Create an inclusive environment that fosters genuine engagement and is rooted in trust and mutual respect. Spark lasting commitment: Hear firsthand from donors on what ignites their passion and fuels their giving. Come join us in creating a movement, not just a moment by discovering how to create a sustainable relationship model that embraces the power of diverse voices in driving meaningful change for your organization’s mission and making the world a better place for ALL people.

Audience: Applied

Nneka Allen

Nneka is a Black Afro-Metis woman, a Momma and a daughter of the Underground Railroad. As a descendant of African survivors of the TransAtlantic Slave Trade, her ancestors helped build North America. Over centuries these African freedom seekers developed a historic relationship with the First Peoples of Turtle Island. This is her connection to the Cherokee and the Lumbee part of her ancestral legacy. They are her relations.

Session

Breaking the Silence: Confronting Anti-Black Racism in AFP
Join this session with the Co-Conspirators, a group of racial justice activists who supported Nneka Allen, Mide Akerewusi, and Múthoní Karíukí in their pursuit of racial justice. This session will provide an overview of the obstacles, risks, and learnings in the Co-Conspirators quest for accountability from the AFP-GTC chapter. The session will explore the group’s calls to action designed to catalyze institutional and systemic change. In February 2023, this group of 16 individuals became co-conspirators through a commitment to their relationship with Nneka Allen and a desire to amplify and share the impact that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences of anti-Black racism as board members at AFP-GTC had, and the subsequent failure to address those concerns. The Co-Conspirators united in a shared mission, to demand repair; acknowledgment, restitution and closure by the perpetrators of harm and AFP-GTC. From the beginning of this journey, the mission was clear - to ensure that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences with anti-Black racism as members of AFP were illuminated. For too long, the experiences of anti-Black racism in the fundraising sector have been minimized or actively suppressed. In order for the sector to change, the Co-Conspirators pushed these stories to the forefront, to force one of the most powerful voices in the sector to reconcile with its racist history. The focus was on the voices of Black fundraisers, lifting up their stories, to call for a genuine apology and change. During this session, the Co-Conspirators will vulnerably share their personal experiences navigating this transformative movement. Gain insight into what they have learned in this struggle, hear the collective barriers they faced, and the individual challenges encountered while standing against injustice. Join us in unpacking this movement in the making from the perspective of these change-makers and discover how they are reshaping the narrative for a more equitable and just charitable sector.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Cathy Allwine

DonorSearch - Senior Onboarding Specialist

Cathy Allwine has been part of the DonorSearch Client Success team for 7 years. She has presented over 1500 webinars, live sessions at conferences, and in-person training sessions for DonorSearch clients and specializes in helping clients understand how to use DonorSearch data to achieve their specific goals. Prior to DonorSearch, Cathy excelled in various customer services roles, including insurance sales, web development and email marketing, hospitality and retail.

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Gifts that Grow: AI-Enhanced Strategies for Expanding Major Contributions - (Learning Lab) Presented by Donor Search
Gifts that Grow: AI-Enhanced Strategies for Expanding Major Contributions" is a dynamic session for forward-thinking philanthropists, fundraisers, and nonprofit leaders seeking to elevate their major gift efforts. In this engaging session, participants will delve into the cutting-edge intersection of artificial intelligence and philanthropy, discovering how AI can predict potential major contributions and enhance the personalization and effectiveness of fundraising campaigns.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Alexis India Alm, AFP Master Trainer, CFRE, CAP, MNA

Microsoft - Technical Specialist, Tech for Social Impact

My name is Jim Ballou and I have been working at Microsoft for 2 years as a Technical Specialist for Microsoft’s Tech for Social impact team. I help our Nonprofit customers transform their operations through better technology solutions. I specialize in the Dynamics365 suite of applications, which includes customer relationship management (CRM), and the Power Platform, which enables users to create low code no code solutions.

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Navigating Donor Journeys: Strategies for Engaging Nonprofit Supporters - (Learning Lab) Presented by Microsoft

Audience: Applied

Navigating Donor Journeys: Strategies for Engaging Nonprofit Supporters - (Learning Lab) Presented by Microsoft
In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit fundraising, understanding and optimizing the donor journey is paramount. In this Learning Lab session, we’ll delve into ways that Microsoft solutions can help your fundraising team streamline the journey building process, create meaningful connections with supporters from acquisition to long-term advocacy, and build stronger connections.

Audience: Applied

Anna Barber, JD

Barber & Associates - Founder and Principal Strategist

Anna Barber, Founder and Principal Strategist of Barber & Associates, is a 20-year fundraising veteran. Prior to starting the firm, Barber was the first Central Major Gifts Officer at the Smithsonian Institution, and a member of the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s (NMAAHC) fundraising team. At NMAAHC, Barber secured $42M in leadership ($1M+) and major ($100K) gift support, closing 22 individual one million-dollar gifts, 90% contributed by first-time Smithsonian donors.

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Engaging Diverse Donors and Cultivating an Inclusive Donor Base
Are you looking to develop a more inclusive donor program? Join to learn about the strategies and insights gained from high-profile inclusive fundraising campaigns that launched the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Obama 2008 presidential campaign.

Audience: Applied

Chad Barger

Chad Barger, CFRE, ACNP helps nonprofit professionals fundraise more efficiently and effectively. He is the founder of the firm Productive Fundraising, which focuses on bringing actionable, research-based fundraising tactics to small and mid-sized nonprofits. He is a top-rated conference speaker and webinar presenter as well as a master trainer of boards that “don’t want to fundraise.” Chad is also a strategic advisor and coach to many non-profit fundraisers, executive directors and board members. He takes pride in being a qualified curator of top-notch fundraising news and research through his weekly fundraiserchad e-blasts and popular free monthly webinar series.

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The Peeps Productivity Nerds Show 10 Ways AI Saves Them Time Every Week ( Learning Lab) Presented by AFPeeps
Join fundraising master trainers and self-proclaimed productivity nerds Alice Ferris and Chad Barger for a quick run down (and demo) of their favorite AI productivity tools to wrap up day one of AFPeeps PeepsU: AI edition.

Transform Your Relationships: How to Turn Volunteers and Donors Into Super Supporters (Presented by Bloomerang)
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of nonprofits. They generously offer their time and expertise and can even become dedicated donors. Research reveals that volunteers are 80% more likely to make larger donations than non-volunteers. Additionally, those who volunteer and donate have a significantly higher retention rate. This panel discussion will utilize data and live examples to explore the correlation between volunteers and financial donors. If you're hesitant to ask your volunteers to become donors or vice versa, this session is tailored to address your concerns. Join us and unlock the full potential of your volunteers and donors without leaving any untapped opportunities behind.

Audience: Applied

Angela Barnes, CFRE, MBA

An AFP Master Fundraising Teacher, coach, and counselor in philanthropy, Bill Bartolini (PhD, ACFRE) has been a professional fundraiser for 40 years, recently retiring from Ohio State where he solicited gifts of $5M+. He’s worked for several universities, including George Washington, Northeastern, Kent State, Ball State, and a variety of nonprofits.

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Learn About The Advanced Credential in Fundraising, Its time to Get Involved in ACFRE
The Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) credential recognizes individuals who have demonstrated: Join us for a lively and informative session to learn “all about” the ACFRE process. Members of the ACFRE Board will explain the process and ACFRE’s will answer your questions. .

Audience: Applied

Christopher Beck

ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Senior Philanthropic Advisor, Southeast

Currently serves as Senior Advisor, Principal Gifts and Inclusive Philanthropy, Southeast Region for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Christopher enjoys connecting individuals with causes they are enthusiastic about. He is a seasoned fundraising advisor with over 20 years of experience serving non-profits, including ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Boy Scouts of America (Nashville, TN).

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Challenges of Being A Black Male In Fundraising
Join an engaging conversation about being a Black Man in fundraising. This will be a safe space to talk about real situations and outcomes. Are you open-minded and want to learn how to be more aware of situations? Be ready to listen, learn, and share!

Audience: Applied

Emily Bell, MPIA, MSW

Emily serves as the executive director of the North Central Region at Canine Companions, a national organization that raises, trains, and places service dogs with clients with disabilities, free of charge. Before joining the Canine Companions team, Emily held roles leading major gift fundraising teams at The Ohio State University, served as a development officer at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, and spent time in a consulting role with A.L. Brouman Associates in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Building a Sustainable Fundraising Plan: A Research-backed Guide to Healthy Fundraising (Presented by Qgiv)
With rising costs, the Great Resignation, and donor numbers declining, nonprofit leaders face increased pressure to keep their teams motivated to raise more money with even fewer resources. What can be done to address these challenges? Qgiv’s Sustainable Giving Report sought to answer that question! Join us to learn how you promote wellness and job satisfaction within your organization and ultimately improve staff retention, donor relations, and revenue.

Audience: Strategic

Dzenan Berberovic, CFRE, MA

Avera Health - Chief Philanthropy Officer

Refugee of war. Immigrant. Difference-maker. Dzenan Berberovic (JE-nahn Bur-bur-oh-vik) was born in one of the poorest countries of the world, war-torn Bosnia. A resident of a refugee camp and Germany for six years, Dzenan and his mother immigrated to the US when he was nine years old. Today, Dzenan he serves Avera, one of the largest health systems, as Chief Philanthropy Officer. Inspired by a stranger’s generosity, Dzenan was led to his life’s work: philanthropy.

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From Young Pro to Emerging Leader: How to maximize AFP to build your career!
What we are hearing: “Emerging Leaders are jack-of-all-trades, masters of none.” With a projected 10-year growth in the fundraising profession of 14%, emerging leaders need to strategically maximize their growth potential. Hear how four young, diverse professionals catapulted their careers by maximizing their professional experience to become leaders.

Audience: Applied

Hannah Berger, CFRE, MPA

The Philanthropy Coach, LLC - President, The Philanthropy Coach

As a self-proclaimed “accidental expert” at revitalizing fundraising programs to realize exponential growth, Hannah is skilled at building authentic, lasting relationships with philanthropists, community leaders and corporate representatives. She thoroughly enjoys coaching other professional fundraisers to do the same. Hannah has proudly supported dozens of nonprofit organizations in raising more than $150M. Hannah's boutique consulting firm, The Philanthropy Coach, specializes in major expansion campaigns, board recruitment and development, and the creation of strategic development plans.

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Post Give Day Tips to Amplify Donor Loyalty (Presented by Fundraising Academy)
Give Day Campaigns provide an opportunity to demonstrate donor loyalty and identify new supporters. Does your organization have measures in place to nurture new relationships or will your new prospects be lost in your database until next year? Your organization’s response to these questions are vital for long-term sustainability. This session will explore qualitative and quantitative measures to sustain and upgrade annual donors to major gift donors.

Audience: Applied

Unlocking Donor Potential: Transforming Volunteers into Cause Champions through Relationship-Driven Fundraising (Presented by Fundraising Academy)
Volunteers are essential in every organization. They know your cause and support your organization throughout the year. They are your greatest advocates and possess linkage, ability, and interest in filling resource gaps. The question now is: Does your organization have a strategic plan to elevate volunteer commitment into meaningful financial contributions? Volunteers represent untapped potential as major gift prospects. If your major gift prospect pool currently overlooks this hidden treasure within your volunteer base, this session is for you. Join us to explore converting loyal volunteers into enthusiastic donors, unlocking a new dimension of support for your cause.

Audience: Applied

Julie Berthoud-Jury

Julie is a global relationship fundraiser, coach, and lover of justice, who lives location independently in Germany. Her own racial equity journey began during her studies in the U.S. and has been an ongoing process of actively (un)learning and reflecting on the complexities of her unearned privilege as a white woman, a descendant of European colonizer culture, and her role in perpetuating unequal power dynamics.

Session

Breaking the Silence: Confronting Anti-Black Racism in AFP
Join this session with the Co-Conspirators, a group of racial justice activists who supported Nneka Allen, Mide Akerewusi, and Múthoní Karíukí in their pursuit of racial justice. This session will provide an overview of the obstacles, risks, and learnings in the Co-Conspirators quest for accountability from the AFP-GTC chapter. The session will explore the group’s calls to action designed to catalyze institutional and systemic change. In February 2023, this group of 16 individuals became co-conspirators through a commitment to their relationship with Nneka Allen and a desire to amplify and share the impact that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences of anti-Black racism as board members at AFP-GTC had, and the subsequent failure to address those concerns. The Co-Conspirators united in a shared mission, to demand repair; acknowledgment, restitution and closure by the perpetrators of harm and AFP-GTC. From the beginning of this journey, the mission was clear - to ensure that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences with anti-Black racism as members of AFP were illuminated. For too long, the experiences of anti-Black racism in the fundraising sector have been minimized or actively suppressed. In order for the sector to change, the Co-Conspirators pushed these stories to the forefront, to force one of the most powerful voices in the sector to reconcile with its racist history. The focus was on the voices of Black fundraisers, lifting up their stories, to call for a genuine apology and change. During this session, the Co-Conspirators will vulnerably share their personal experiences navigating this transformative movement. Gain insight into what they have learned in this struggle, hear the collective barriers they faced, and the individual challenges encountered while standing against injustice. Join us in unpacking this movement in the making from the perspective of these change-makers and discover how they are reshaping the narrative for a more equitable and just charitable sector.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Kimberley Blease

Blakely - Executive Vice President, Strategic Solutions and Consultancy

When it comes to building high-value donor relationships, Kimberley’s original thinking is unparalleled. With over 38 years of experience, Kimberley is a fundraiser and marketer, and sought after speaker on the topics of high value giving, planned giving, legacy and trends in the sector. Kimberley’s passion for high value donor development has led to the creation of new products and solutions for the sector, and the launch of Blakely’s thought leadership platform – The Exchange Hub.

Session

Thinking Big Around Legacy Giving for Growth & Long-term Connection
Legacy marketing is about a values connection and understanding donor needs/motivations. This session will provide new insights into how to make these valuable connections, what is working to inspire people to take action and how you can harness the power of legacy to grow your programs and deepen relationships.

Audience: Applied

Karen Blickley

For two decades, Karen drove philanthropic impact as VP of the Nationwide Foundation in Columbus, Ohio. The Fortune 100 company has invested $670+ million philanthropically since 2000. Under Karen’s guidance, $450 million enriched nationwide initiatives, earning AFP's 2017 Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation Award. She pioneered Nationwide’s Associates Helping Associates program, the Community Impact Model, fostered collaborations with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and has served on national nonprofit boards. Now retired, Karen enjoys giving back to the profession.

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Corporate Giving Officers’ Top Ten Turn-Offs, Straight from the Donor’s Mouth
Corporate giving officers are inundated by nonprofits asking for money. But do nonprofits really know what these corporations are looking for, and what turns them off? In this session, Michelle Cramer will facilitate a candid conversation with two corporate giving officers, one being her daughter, and they’re holding nothing back.

Audience: Applied

Michelle Boggs, CFRE, MBA

Classy - Executive Nonprofit Industry Advisor

Michelle Boggs has more than 15 years’ experience in fund development, community partnerships, team and constituent building and strategy for nonprofit organizations. Michelle currently serves as the Executive Nonprofit Industry Advisor at Classy, an affiliate of GoFundMe and Public Benefit Corporation and giving platform that enables nonprofits to connect supporters with the causes they care about. In this role, Boggs provides deep and practical nonprofit industry expertise and perspective for Classy's go-to-market and sales activities.

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Creating a Community-Driven Fundraising Strategy - (Learning Lab) Presented by Classy
Giving happens where community thrives. The best fundraising comes as a result of deep, informed relationships when beneficiaries, fundraisers, and donors are part of a connected system surrounded by a cause. But in recent years, as the sector has moved to scale fundraising, that declaration of support has become transactional. The way people interact with and participate in community is changing and even peer-to-peer fundraising has become isolated rather than a cultivator of deep sustaining relationships. Join this discussion around how organizations can radically change their perception of community building and build the future of mobilized communities in service of empowered and invigorated fundraising.

Audience: Strategic

Samantha Booras

Samantha Booras is the Assistant Director of Development for UCLA’s Division of Undergraduate Education in the College of Letters and Science. She is responsible with helping execute annual fund campaigns, volunteer management, event planning, and securing major gifts. She is an active member of AFP’s Greater San Fernando Valley Chapter, serving on the educational committee since 2021. In her free time, Samantha enjoys hiking, ice skating, horseback riding, and whale watching.

Session

Before Lights, Camera, ACTION!
Blockbusters get all the press. But even in Hollywood, there’s a lot that happens before the opening curtain. Join us as we look behind the scenes of how philanthropic producers (AKA fundraisers) partner with leadership talent. Together we’ll discuss how cast and crew work together to build a giving culture. Eligible for 1.25 ACFRE credits in Leadership and Management

Audience: Applied

TCB Fundraising - Founder and Principal

T. Clay Buck, CFRE is the Founder of TCB Fundraising, a fundraising and nonprofit communications consultancy focusing on data-informed strategies to strengthen results and deepen engagement. A thirty-year fundraising veteran, Clay has worked nonprofits across the country. He is an AFP Master Trainer and holds the certificate in Philanthropic Psychology. He is also the co-creator of The Fundraiser’s Planner, Lead Fundraising Coach at iWave and the Chair of the IDEA Committee for AFP Global.

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How to engage your board in fundraising
Get your answers here! This session is for Senior Leaders (EDs, DoDs, Board): Ask your most important questions about how to engage your board in the fundraising process either through special projects or capital campaigns. Pick the minds of some of the most successful and knowledgeable leaders in

Audience: Strategic

Majoy Camberos

Currently the Director of Gift Planning for the University of Missouri-St. Louis, she has served in major gifts and gift planning roles in education (public and private) and religious institutions, following initial career experience in event-based philanthropy. She also serves as the Chief Fablanthropist for Fablanthropy (the intersection of fabulous and philanthropy), working with nonprofit organizations and fundraising professionals providing consulting, training, and coaching services, particularly on legacy giving strategies.

Session

Building Healthy Relationships Inside Your Organization to Best Serve Donors
When it comes to relationship management, fundraisers often focus on prospects and donors. Equally as important is building relationships with colleagues inside your organization to best serve your donors. In this session, we’ll explore how best to manage relationships with supervisors, program staff, and board members to maximize mission impact.

Audience: Applied

From Capitol Hill to Nonprofits: how understanding public policy makes you a better fundraiser
What can you do to be prepared to elevate your organization’s work and mission with lawmakers? Learn how federal policy affects nonprofits and their donors. This session will give fundraisers an approachable, easy-to-understand summary of how upcoming policy changes will impact their fundraising.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

GoFundraise - General Manager

Anthea is the General Manager of GoFundraise, a global digital fundraising platform, empowering charities and events to raise more and reduce costs. Anthea’s fundraising career started 10 years ago as a Project Manager for Variety – the Children’s Charity, and she’s been passionate about fundraising and making the world a better place ever since. She works closely with endurance events worldwide on fundraising strategies and coaches charities in crafting winning digital campaigns.

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Boost Donations with Endurance Events & Giving Tuesday! (Learning Lab) Presented by GoFundraise
Discover new opportunities to raise more through engaging mass participation events (Spartan Race, San Francisco Marathon and more), plus learn new ways of fundraising through Giving Tuesday (interactive experiences, dollar matching appeals). Learn winning strategies to maximize your impact and reach new donors. This session is presented by global fundraising platform GoFundraise.

Matt Connell

Matt Connell is a Blackbaud University Instructor at the Principal level, and the lead instructor for nonprofit organizational best practices and fundraising. Matt has been a frequent contributor to sgENGAGE and the Blackbaud Community and has presented at bbcon and AFP ICON events. Prior to joining Blackbaud, Matt’s career was a diverse mix of development operations, research, and fundraising.

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Matching the Ask to the Motivation (Presented by Blackbaud)
Giving feels good. When a donor’s own motivations, values, and needs are met and matched with an opportunity to give, that giving feels even better. In the session, you will meet donor models, and by working through the moves management process you’ll learn their motivations and learn how to shape approaches that will resonate with the donor’s personal vision and motivations.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Julie Cooper

NamasteData

AFP Government Advocacy in Canada
Nearly a quarter of Canadians expect to access charitable services to meet essential needs (Ipsos, Oct 2024). The importance of a thriving, productive charitable sector in our country has never been more important. Members of AFP in Canada play a crucial role to ensure the relationship with the Federal Government is effective and enables fundraising to thrive. Join this session to understand the current landscape, key issues and how you can join AFP to advocate for the charitable sector in Canada.

Audience: Strategic

François De Kerret

Zeffy - CEO

François, CEO and founder of Zeffy, embarked on his journey volunteering with nonprofits as a student. Witnessing the fundraising challenges these organizations encountered online, he was appalled by the extensive fees on existing platforms. The collective annual loss of $3 billion for North American nonprofits fueled his motivation to create Zeffy, a fundraising platform exclusively for nonprofits that operates fee-free. Zeffy empowers 15,000 nonprofits to direct 100% of their fundraising towards their missions, just

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$500K Raised, Zero Fees Paid : Free Online Fundraising in a World of Hidden Fees (Learning Lab) Presented by Zeffy
Explore the truth behind "free" online fundraising platforms in this eye-opening session with Kitty from Toronto’s Parkdale Community Foodbank and François from Zeffy. They will share how critical it is to select the right online fundraising tools — because every penny counts. Learn how a 100% free online fundraising approach helped Kitty’s food bank's mission, and gain insights on maximizing donations. Discover a new fundraising paradigm that promises transparency and zero fees, where charitable pursuits retain their full impact. Join us for a candid talk on making every donated dollar work harder for your cause.

Scott Decksheimer, CFRE

Avista Philanthropy - Founder

Scott has been a leader in the non-profit field for more than 25 years. In 2022, he co-founded Avista Philanthropy, a sought-after firm for charities seeking specialized fundraising and leadership counsel. Over his career, Scott has consulted for and worked with over 85 organizations.

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Sway the Doubters: Change the Narrative for Professional Fundraising
The Narrative has helped participants engage about our profession with board members, colleagues and yes, that relative at the dinner table. This session will arm you with the tools and information you need to help you better articulate the importance and relevance of your work to the public, the media, your boss, your board, to those pesky relatives who still haven't quite figured it out, and perhaps most importantly, your donors. Initiated by AFP Canada this session reflects learnings from prior trainings and current events.

Audience: Strategic

Chris DeFalco

Chris is a product leader who has served customers for over 25 years. He has extensive experience collaborating with customers to understand their business problems and apply technology to provide the most effective solutions. He has worked in multiple industries and markets using analytics to drive positive outcomes for customers.

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The Keys to Donation Form Conversion: Design and Optimization (Presented by Blackbaud)
In this session, you'll learn how to design a donation form that converts visits into donations. We'll cover the 6 hallmarks of a high-converting nonprofit donation form and how you can modify your donation forms accordingly. We'll also define optimization and discuss strategies for making and testing small changes to your forms to best meet the needs of your donors. Finally, we'll share a case study where design and optimization had a real impact on conversions.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Michael Delzotti, CFRE, AFP Master Trainer, FAHP

UK Markey Cancer Foundation - President & CEO

Mike has 29+ years in leadership and began at a Los Angeles foundation; moved to UCLA, then Special Olympics. In Texas, Mike was a leader at Rice University; then led both MD Anderson’s major/planned giving during two $1B+ campaigns and Neurodegeneration Consortium ($65M partner-campaign with MIT, Baylor College of Medicine).

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Preparing Before, During, and After for Stellar Engagement (Presented by Advancement Resources)
Engagement makes the world turn in healthcare philanthropy—but are you fully leveraging the opportunity that intentional, strategic communication and engagement strategy provides? In this session, panelists explore how they prepare for and execute thoughtful communications and follow-up with potential donors in order to ensure that each touch point is maximized for optimal effectiveness in increasing commitment and meeting your hospital’s goals.

Audience: Applied

Leverage Top Trends for Engaging Your Healthcare Philanthropy Board (Presented by Advancement Resources)
Research shows that donors who are involved in a volunteer capacity with nonprofit organizations they care about are likely to give more than twice as much financially than those who are uninvolved. In short, volunteers are our most committed supporters—yet do we fully leverage the opportunity afforded by their commitment and expertise? In this dynamic session, explore five strategies for ensuring board members feel appreciated, fully utilized, and deeply engaged.

Audience: Applied

Influencing and Informing Your Organization’s Vision for Philanthropy (Presented by Advancement Resources)
Have your colleagues ever approached you with a shopping list of funding priorities and a directive to “go get the money”? Too often in healthcare philanthropy, our organizations understand only in part how to apply the power of philanthropy to achieve our goals. In this panel discussion, learn research-based best-practices for redirecting conversations with clinicians, executives, and others; building trust; and securing a seat at the table in hospital or system priority-setting discussions. Use data-driven strategies to help achieve lasting outcomes for your organization’s important work.

Audience: Applied

Rapinder Dhinsa

Make A Wish Canada - Director Mass Marketing

Rapinder is an expert strategist and storyteller, and helps guide nonprofit organizations with a holistic approach to fundraising. She has worked with numerous organizations across Canada and the U.S., including UNICEF Canada, Save the Children, MSF/Doctors Without Borders, Guide Dogs for the Blind, CAMH and many others. She is a self-proclaimed fundraising nerd and is passionate about serving great missions to make the world a more compassionate.

Session

Why Direct Mail + Digital is the Perfect Pairing to Recruit Young Donors (Presented by Sylogist MISSION CRM)
The excitement of receiving and reading the mail has shifted from the inbox back to the mailbox and surprisingly, this wave of enthusiasm is led by the Millennial, Gen Z and Gen X cohorts. Join us for an interactive discussion with industry experts who are riding the wave and seizing the opportunity to reimagine a new future for direct response to reach new cohorts by leveraging the latest innovations and insights.

Audience: Applied

Cara Dickerson

Advancement Resources - Vice President of Strategic Partnerships

Caleb works closely with academic, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations to develop and execute a customized and strategic approach to deepen the culture of philanthropy within each organization while supporting long-term transformation. In addition, Caleb is part of the facilitation team that delivers professional education for healthcare, academic, and nonprofit organizations. Through these engagements, he is involved in many client-focused projects and is honored to serve these organizations in a variety of ways.

Mallory Erickson Coaching LLC - CEO and Creator of the Power Partners Formula ™

Mallory Erickson is an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and host of the podcast What the Fundraising, aimed at supporting nonprofit leaders to fundamentally change the way they lead and fundraise. Through her signature framework - the Power Partners Formula™? - Mallory provides unique tools to help nonprofits fundraise more from foundations, corporate partners, and individuals.

GoalBusters Consulting - Partner

Alice L. Ferris, MBA, CFRE, ACFRE, is the founder of GoalBusters, supporting small fundraising teams with development training, coaching, strategy, and implementation. For the last 30 years, she has worked extensively in fundraising for public media, rural healthcare, education, and science organizations. Alice thrives in finding creative solutions for the fundraising challenges of small organizations and teaching and training about practical and realistic tactics.

Session

Fundraising Effectiveness Project 2023 Review - Sector Trends and What To Do About Them
This session will report on national donor retention statistics from the AFP's Fundraising Effectiveness Project now in its 18th year of donor retention analysis. Results from more than 27,000 nonprofits can be used as national benchmarks and realist guidelines for improving performance. Eligible for 1.25 ACFRE credits in Current and Prospective Donor Research

Audience: Strategic

The Peeps Productivity Nerds Show 10 Ways AI Saves Them Time Every Week ( Learning Lab) Presented by AFPeeps
Join fundraising master trainers and self-proclaimed productivity nerds Alice Ferris and Chad Barger for a quick run down (and demo) of their favorite AI productivity tools to wrap up day one of AFPeeps PeepsU: AI edition.

AI and Ethics: What We Know … and Don’t Know (Learning Lab) Presented by AFPeeps
AI offers exciting opportunities for charities and nonprofits, from automating administrative tasks to gaining insight from data. However, integrating AI requires navigating complex ethical considerations unique to the fundraising sector. This session will highlight the findings in the recent Rogare report, Artificial Intelligence and Fundraising Ethics: A Research Agenda, with Cherian Koshy, project chair, and Alice Ferris, a member of the project group.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

From Click to Impact: Enhancing Your Online Donation Journey (Presented by Bloomerang)
Imagine if your nonprofit could retain just 10% more recurring givers than the industry average. Not only would this boost your fundraising efforts and help you reach your goals, but achieving this is as simple as focusing on online giving tools and best practices. During this panel discussion, we will explore insights from Bloomerang’s Donor Experience Report. This report analyzed the online giving interactions of over 300 nonprofits, where we made $25 donations to various organizations across the U.S. and carefully monitored the outcomes. We will provide practical advice on enhancing your donation process, optimizing your landing page, crafting impactful receipt emails, perfecting your thank yous, and executing effective follow-up strategies.

Audience: Applied

Kristin Fleek

Kristin Fleek has held several leadership and individual contributor positions at Great Plains and Microsoft for 25+ years, since her career shift from the Education sector. In her current role, Kristin is the Business Applications Lead for Microsoft’s Tech for Social Impact Team, which focuses on the nonprofit sector globally. She leads the strategy to drive growth and health of the business and exceed fiscal year targets, working with marketing, partner and sales team leaders,

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Navigating Donor Journeys: Strategies for Engaging Nonprofit Supporters - (Learning Lab) Presented by Microsoft
In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit fundraising, understanding and optimizing the donor journey is paramount. In this Learning Lab session, we’ll delve into ways that Microsoft solutions can help your fundraising team streamline the journey building process, create meaningful connections with supporters from acquisition to long-term advocacy, and build stronger connections.

Audience: Applied

Kristin Fleek

Kristin Fleek has held several leadership and individual contributor positions at Great Plains and Microsoft for 25+ years, since her career shift from the Education sector. In her current role, Kristin is the Business Applications Lead for Microsoft’s Tech for Social Impact Team, which focuses on the nonprofit sector globally. She leads the strategy to drive growth and health of the business and exceed fiscal year targets, working with marketing, partner and sales team leaders,

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Navigating Donor Journeys: Strategies for Engaging Nonprofit Supporters - (Learning Lab) Presented by Microsoft

Audience: Applied

Logan Foote

Golfstatus - Sales and Education Director

Logan Foote has been around the game of golf his whole life, but despite thousands of attempts, he’s never gotten a hole-in-one (except in mini golf). His passion for golf led him to GolfStatus in 2017, where he discovered the sport’s power for good. As Sales and Education Director, Logan oversees a team that works with thousands of nonprofits to maximize their golf fundraisers and shares his golf fundraising expertise through GolfStatus’ educational webinars.

Bloomerang - Senior Product Marketing Manager

Katie Gaston is a seasoned product marketing leader in product marketing management, renowned for her expertise in the nonprofit fundraising sector. Currently serving as the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Bloomerang, Katie focuses on developing and launching go-to-market initiatives to empower nonprofit fundraising professionals. Beyond her professional endeavors, Katie has demonstrated a deep commitment to serving the nonprofit community.

Session

The Future of Fundraising Events: Raise More and Stress Less (Learning Lab) Presented by Bloomerang
Discover the future of fundraising events. Learn how Bloomerang + Qgiv can elevate your events, boost donations, and ease your event reporting. From dazzling auctions to dynamic peer-to-peer campaigns, we've got the tools you need to raise more and stress less.

Audience: Strategic

Fundraising Reimagined: 5 Innovative Tools to Skyrocket Donor Acquisition (Learning Lab) Presented by Bloomerang
Discover the power of 5 cutting-edge tools that are transforming the landscape of donor acquisition and fundraising. Learn how to use AI and new payment methods to target the right donors and boost your donation conversion. Leverage peer-to-peer and integrated volunteer management to grow your network and nurture your biggest supporters. Join us to elevate your 2024 fundraising game with the latest innovations

Audience: Strategic

LaDaniel Gatling II, MA

Guilford College - Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations

LaDaniel “Danny” Gatling II, a higher education development professional with experience in philanthropic management and institutional advancement. Gatling serves as the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations at Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Prior to Guilford, he served as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Bennett College. Before joining Bennett, Gatling worked at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Elon University School of Law, and North Carolina A&T State University.

Session

How to Implement Strategies for Increasing Engagement and Philanthropy among Donors of Color
This presentation will allow participants to assess their organization’s diverse constituency landscape and establish a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) action plan to embed into their current fundraising initiatives. The session will introduce DEI strategies that align with their fundraising plans and priorities. Participants will work in small groups to assess their organization’s DEI goals, shortfalls, and opportunities; and will leave with the building blocks to create an action plan to improve the donor engagement and giving within their organization.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Ana Flavia Godoi, MBA

Women In Fundraising - Founder and CEO

She is the founder of Women in Fundraising, providing hands-on, comprehensive fundraising leadership for female fundraisers around the world. For 12 years she was on Brazilian Fundraising Association’s board. Ana has over 25 years of experience in fundraising for non-profits and foundations, focusing on strategic and development planning, major and corporate gifts. During pandemic, she raised 36 millions dollars and helped more than 500 NGOs to develop better negotiation techniques.

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Less Attrition, More Funds Recipes to Improve Stewardship and Philanthropic Culture From Donors and Boards
Dynamic, Intercultural, and Practical Session, Presented by speakers from Brazil and Mexico. Less Attrition, More Funds Recipes to Improve Stewardship and Philanthropic Culture From Donors and Boards will be the essential message. The importance of the key concepts of leadership, philanthropic culture, and stewardship will also be reviewed to overcome burnout and be successful in the fundraising plan.

Audience: Applied

Calli Hartman is the Head of Customer Success for Corporate Impact at Blackbaud, the world’s leading cloud software company for the social good community. She currently leads the team that helps thousands of corporations maximize the impact of their employee engagement, CSR, and ESG programs with YourCause and EVERFI solutions. Calli works closely with the Blackbaud Giving Fund, a donor-advised fund that simplifies the giving experience by administrating donations from individuals and corporations.

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Building the Future Mid-Level and Major Donors (Presented by Blackbaud)
Nonprofits are overwhelmed with the level of fundraising they need to do to keep up or even break even. Incoming funds are concentrated on major donors while the middle and small donors are disappearing. The average new donor retention rate is 45%, so it is difficult to know what strategy to employ. We want to focus on one problem: How to attract and keep younger donors and build the future of loyal mid and major gift donors. Giving in the workplace has transformed in this century. In today’s landscape, it’s become a tactic for employee engagement and retention and even marketing or brand image strategies. For nonprofits, workplace giving has the potential to attract younger donors with means (the average age of employees in corporate America is 38, and the average yearly donation is $1,250). Workplace giving has a corporation’s communication and marketing power behind it because they are using this type of programming to enhance its brand image and keep employees. It also has the element of donor engagement because a key element of workplace giving is the act of volunteering. It encourages collaboration among employees and gives nonprofits an opportunity for donors to really get to know you. Workplace giving also has the amplifying power of a company match for both donations and volunteer actions; and, in many cases, another boost from corporate foundation grants. A majority of workplace giving is inspired by local actions which encourages a closer connection between a donor and the nonprofit. Estimates of giving through the workplace in 2023 were $5B. But much of what companies have set aside for charitable gifts is left on the table. It’s estimated that between $3 and $7 billion have gone un-donated.

Audience: Applied

Maliha Hasan, MBA

University Of Toronto - Director, Foundation Relations

Maliha Hasan is currently Director Foundation Relations at University of Toronto. She has +12 years of experience across corporate, multilateral and not-for-profit organizations in roles spanning fundraising, resource mobilization, external relations and project management. Maliha has an MBA and in 2021, she was a part of AFP IDEA/Blackbaud Emerging Leaders Program.

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Building Healthy Relationships Inside Your Organization to Best Serve Donors
When it comes to relationship management, fundraisers often focus on prospects and donors. Equally as important is building relationships with colleagues inside your organization to best serve your donors. In this session, we’ll explore how best to manage relationships with supervisors, program staff, and board members to maximize mission impact.

Audience: Applied

Delphine Hasle, CFRE

Perley Health Foundation - Executive Director

Delphine Hasle is a motivated professional, adept and experienced in setting philanthropic strategies and performance measures from annual programs through to capital campaigns. As Executive Director of Perley Health, she has extensive experience with operational and financial management and reporting at the C-Suite and Boardroom levels. She is at her best when working as a conduit between the donor and the institution.

Brigham Young University - Assistant Professor

Dr. Heist is an Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management at Brigham Young University. He earned a master’s degree in Philanthropic Studies from the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and a PhD in Social Welfare from the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on philanthropy and fundraising. His nine years of professional fundraising experience inform his research and teaching. He is a leading expert on donor-advised funds and co-founder of the Donor-Advised Fund Research Collaborative.

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Unlocking the Potential of Donor Advised Funds: Insights from the National Study on DAFs
Discover the potential of donor-advised funds (DAFs) in your fundraising strategy. Join us for this interactive session based on the groundbreaking DAF Research Collaborative study. Learn how to engage DAF donors, identify DAF giving strategies, and create customized solicitation plans. Transform your fundraising and better serve your donors' philanthropic goals.

Audience: Applied

Alice Hendricks

Cause Craft Consulting - Principal and Founder

Alice Hendricks is Principal of Cause Craft, a small-scale, high-impact organizational design firm that helps nonprofits to build up their capacity for fundraising and marketing. She has provided executive coaching, organization development, process design, technology readiness and staffing strategy to leaders across the sector. Her particular gift involves identifying the wisdom within nonprofits and offering a holistic approach to making organizational change, and her mission is to help organizations thrive in a digital world.

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Development and Communications Teams Working Together: How to Get Along and Get On With It
This session courageously explores this age-old friction, including research results on what Fundraising and Communications teams face in trying to working together collaboratively. We present common tensions and creative solutions on how teams can build stronger collaborative processes and relationships -- without sacrificing each of their important missions.

Audience: Strategic

Sunni Herbruck

GoFundraise - Relationship Manager

Sunni Herbruck is the Relationship Manager for the global digital fundraising platform, GoFundraise. She works closely with non-profit organizations on their digital fundraising efforts in the US, Canada and the UK, and guides charities in maximizing their fundraising campaigns at mass participation events. A seasoned nonprofit tech expert, her passion is in relationship building and empowering charities to thrive.

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Boost Donations with Endurance Events & Giving Tuesday! (Learning Lab) Presented by GoFundraise
Discover new opportunities to raise more through engaging mass participation events (Spartan Race, San Francisco Marathon and more), plus learn new ways of fundraising through Giving Tuesday (interactive experiences, dollar matching appeals). Learn winning strategies to maximize your impact and reach new donors. This session is presented by global fundraising platform GoFundraise.

Mark Hickman

Sage - Managing Director, North America

As Managing Director for Sage in North America, Mark Hickman empowers U.S. and Canadian businesses by simplifying workflows to break down barriers and achieve growth. With more than 20 years of experience at the executive management and leadership-levels, where he consistently grew revenues at leading organizations, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge essential to successfully navigate the channel, partner, and SMB landscapes in North America.

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Tech for Impact: A Look at 2024 Nonprofit Trends (Learning Lab) Presented by Sage
As Managing Director for Sage in North America, Mark Hickman empowers U.S. and Canadian businesses by simplifying workflows to break down barriers and achieve growth. With more than 20 years of experience at the executive management and leadership-levels, where he consistently grew revenues at leading organizations, Mark brings a wealth of knowledge essential to successfully navigate the channel, partner, and SMB landscapes in North America. As a leader, Mark looks to empower colleagues, partners, and customers to seek out solutions through creativity and innovation.

Audience: Applied

Josh Hirsch, MS

Soukup Strategic Solutions - Senior Strategist

Josh Hirsch is the Senior Strategist for Soukup Strategic Solutions. He has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2006. He has an extensive background in social media, digital communications, and marketing along with experience in grant research and writing, individual giving, special event planning, stewardship, and cultivation of donors. He is the Florida Caucus Representative for the AFP First Coast Chapter and Past-President of the Palm Beach County Chapter

Fundraise Up - Specialist, Digital Giving

Charly Jarrett (he/she/they/them) is a Digital Fundraising Specialist with a focus in social media, e-commerce and digital giving optimization. Charly has been working in non-profit going on 15 years and works passionately to close the gaps between the for profit and non profit sector. They have presented on various topics in digital fundraising internationally.

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Not ANOTHER AI session!? The Unexpected Applications of AI (Presented by Fundraise Up)
Explore AI-driven strategies to enhance nonprofit campaigns and donor engagement without sacrificing the personal touch. Learn from real-world examples how AI can amplify fundraising efforts and nurture long-term donor relationships. Gain actionable insights into integrating AI into your development strategy, boosting your team's efficiency, and focusing on impactful work. This session is for both AI skeptics and enthusiasts, aiming to demystify AI's role in aligning with organizational values and missions, moving past the hype to unlock AI's potential in nonprofit fundraising.

Audience: Strategic

Jas Jhooty, MA

Independent - Consultant

As a consultant, Jas helps charities realize the power of their own donor data and tell the story behind it. Using data audits/analytics, donor journey mapping, storytelling, and a multi-channel approach, Jas helps charities keep the donors they have. She has over 15 years of monthly giving expertise including monthly acquisition, conversion, reactivation, and upgrades through email, digital, direct mail, telefundraising, DRTV, telethons, radiothons, and face-to-face/door-to-door.

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Hidden Gold: How Monthly Giving will build donor loyalty and improve donor retention
Join Harvey McKinnon, author of three books on monthly giving and one of North America's leading experts on the subject, and Jas Jhooty, who led one of the largest monthly giving programs in Canada and learn how to create lifelong donors through recurring giving

Audience: Applied

Kelley Johnson

EverTrue - Senior Product Manager

Over the last 6 years, Kelley has had the pleasure of leading fantastic cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and researchers to build products that make people’s lives better. From Mentor Collective, a higher ed platform supporting to over 300,000 mentorships for college students, to EverTrue, a suite of advancement tools helping hundreds of organizations and thousands of advancement officers fast-track their advancement processes.

Preparing Before, During, and After for Stellar Engagement (Presented by Advancement Resources)
Engagement makes the world turn in healthcare philanthropy—but are you fully leveraging the opportunity that intentional, strategic communication and engagement strategy provides? In this session, panelists explore how they prepare for and execute thoughtful communications and follow-up with potential donors in order to ensure that each touch point is maximized for optimal effectiveness in increasing commitment and meeting your hospital’s goals.

Audience: Applied

Muthoni Kariuki, CFRE

From childhood, Muthoni fell in love with nonprofits working alongside her parents, who valued the power of giving back to the communities they lived in. Muthoni’s lived experience as an African Canadian Professional Fundraiser, mother, and community advocate informs her desire for equity, inclusion, and social justice. For the last decade, Muthoni has been advocating for a more just and equitable Canadian fundraising sector.

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Breaking the Silence: Confronting Anti-Black Racism in AFP
Join this session with the Co-Conspirators, a group of racial justice activists who supported Nneka Allen, Mide Akerewusi, and Múthoní Karíukí in their pursuit of racial justice. This session will provide an overview of the obstacles, risks, and learnings in the Co-Conspirators quest for accountability from the AFP-GTC chapter. The session will explore the group’s calls to action designed to catalyze institutional and systemic change. In February 2023, this group of 16 individuals became co-conspirators through a commitment to their relationship with Nneka Allen and a desire to amplify and share the impact that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences of anti-Black racism as board members at AFP-GTC had, and the subsequent failure to address those concerns. The Co-Conspirators united in a shared mission, to demand repair; acknowledgment, restitution and closure by the perpetrators of harm and AFP-GTC. From the beginning of this journey, the mission was clear - to ensure that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences with anti-Black racism as members of AFP were illuminated. For too long, the experiences of anti-Black racism in the fundraising sector have been minimized or actively suppressed. In order for the sector to change, the Co-Conspirators pushed these stories to the forefront, to force one of the most powerful voices in the sector to reconcile with its racist history. The focus was on the voices of Black fundraisers, lifting up their stories, to call for a genuine apology and change. During this session, the Co-Conspirators will vulnerably share their personal experiences navigating this transformative movement. Gain insight into what they have learned in this struggle, hear the collective barriers they faced, and the individual challenges encountered while standing against injustice. Join us in unpacking this movement in the making from the perspective of these change-makers and discover how they are reshaping the narrative for a more equitable and just charitable sector.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Alex Kasavin, MBA

Microsoft - Sr. Product Manager

Alex Kasavin is a senior product manager on the Tech for Social Impact team at Microsoft, where he leads the development of data and AI products for the nonprofit sector. Prior to this role, he helped Fortune 500 enterprises with their digital transformation efforts as a cloud solution architect, and was previously the founding product lead at a K-12 education nonprofit focused on educational equity.

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AI for Fundraising: Your Quick-Start Guide (Presented by Microsoft)
AI seems to be everywhere, but how is it relevant to your development team? In this session, we’ll walk through a “day-in-the-life” of a fundraiser to explore how AI can help you: Identify high-value prospects who are most likely to donate to your organization based on their past giving history and other factors. Personalize donor communications by analyzing donor data and providing insights into their preferences and interests.

Audience: Applied

Interactive Listening Workshop: AI for Fundraisers (Presented by Microsoft)
Interested in AI for your nonprofit, but not sure where to start? Join our interactive workshop where you’ll discuss best practices for AI with your fellow fundraising practitioners and connect with technology providers who making a global impact in the AI space. In this hands-on session, you’ll also have the chance to share your thoughts on AI with teams that are building the technology, and leave with valuable connections and ideas you can implement in 2024.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Philip King, MBA, ePMT

Stephen Thomas Ltd (ST) - Director of Digital

Philip is currently the Director of Digital at ST. He works with national Canadian fundraising organizations to accelerate digital revenue. Philip started as VP eBusiness for United Way of Toronto in 1999 so has been helping fundraisers 'do digital' for over 25 years. He has an MBA from University of Toronto, and AB from Harvard College. He was CEO of Artez Interactive for over a decade. He loves talking about conversion funnels!

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Not Just CRM Data Anymore! Mega-trends for Non-technical Fundraising Leadership
Why does Amazon message "forgot to complete your checkout" but most non-profits do not? How can we better use our websites (and mobile apps) to build new donor relationships? These are two of the many questions we tackle in this session designed for non-technical fundraising leaders.

Audience: Strategic

Audrey Kintzi, ACFRE, MA, AFP Master Trainer

Saint Mary's University Of Minnesota - Vice President, Emerita for Advancement and the Executive Director of the M. A. in Philanthropy and Development Program

Audrey Kintzi is the Vice President, Emerita for Advancement and the Executive Director of the M. A. in Philanthropy and Development Program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Ms. Kintzi has been working in the development field for over 35 years and is a certified AFP Master Trainer and holds a Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology (with Distinction) from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy.

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Learn About The Advanced Credential in Fundraising, Its time to Get Involved in ACFRE
The Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) credential recognizes individuals who have demonstrated: Join us for a lively and informative session to learn “all about” the ACFRE process. Members of the ACFRE Board will explain the process and ACFRE’s will answer your questions. .

Audience: Applied

The New AFP Code of Ethics-Understanding and Using it.
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the future of the AFP Code of Ethical Standards and Principles. The new Code will feature a renewed focus on inclusivity and today’s fundraising environment. “The Code is subject to change and approval by the AFP Global Ethics Committee and AFP Global Board of Directors.” Eligible for 1.25 ACFRE credits in Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Applied

Mike Kirkpatrick

So, You’re Thinking About Leadership?
Being a fundraiser doesn’t prepare you to be a leader. Often though, career advancement only comes from moving into a leadership role. Join an interactive workshop to identify the skills needed to advance, how to prepare for a leadership role, and what to do once you get there.

Audience: Applied

Cherian Koshy, CFRE

Kindsight (iWave+ UCinnovation + NOS) - VP of Product Strategy- Kindsight (formerly iWave).

Cherian Koshy, VP of Product Strategy at iWave, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), and AFP Master Trainer. He is the founder of the Nonprofit Operating System (now an iWave product), a comprehensive platform designed to help organizations streamline their operations and maximize their impact. Prior to starting NonprofitOS, Cherian spent more twenty five years working in the nonprofit sector, working with thousands of donors and raising millions

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Leveraging Brand Voice and AI to Raise More Money (Learning Lab) Presnted by AFPeeps
Discover how to amplify your fundraising efforts by integrating your organization's unique brand voice with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This session will explore innovative strategies for using AI to enhance your brand's communication, engage donors more effectively, and ultimately raise more money for your cause

Building a Sustainable Fundraising Plan: A Research-backed Guide to Healthy Fundraising (Presented by Qgiv)
With rising costs, the Great Resignation, and donor numbers declining, nonprofit leaders face increased pressure to keep their teams motivated to raise more money with even fewer resources. What can be done to address these challenges? Qgiv’s Sustainable Giving Report sought to answer that question! Join us to learn how you promote wellness and job satisfaction within your organization and ultimately improve staff retention, donor relations, and revenue.

Audience: Strategic

Fundraising Intelligence: The New Standard in Modern Fundraising (Presented by Kindsight (iWave+ UCInnovation + NOS)
Giving is shifting, competition for funds is increasing, and retention is at an all-time low. Now more than ever, it is imperative for organizations to embrace personalization and individualized approaches to donor engagement. But how do you do this with limited resources and a wide range of diverse responsibilities? Join us to dive into the new standard of modern fundraising; fundraising intelligence and the transformative power of big data, automation, and AI. Learn how to optimize efficiency, overcome resource constraints, and deliver a personalized engagement experience to every donor, thus empowering your organization to thrive in an ever-evolving nonprofit landscape.

Audience: Applied

AI and Ethics: What We Know … and Don’t Know (Learning Lab) Presented by AFPeeps
AI offers exciting opportunities for charities and nonprofits, from automating administrative tasks to gaining insight from data. However, integrating AI requires navigating complex ethical considerations unique to the fundraising sector. This session will highlight the findings in the recent Rogare report, Artificial Intelligence and Fundraising Ethics: A Research Agenda, with Cherian Koshy, project chair, and Alice Ferris, a member of the project group.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Lacey Kruger

Radiance Advisory - Lead Consultant

Rickesh Lakhani believes that we are all responsible for each other’s success. He is the Founder of Radiance Advisory, supporting social impact organizations and leaders to align their actions with their values and build stronger cultures based on truth and trust. He has over 15 years of experience in the social impact sector, including serving as the Executive Director at a community-based organization and as the Development Director leading an $8M annual fundraising campaign.

Esther is a fundraiser, storyteller, and advocate. She is dedicated to advancing the mission of equity in the nonprofit sector. She is a lifelong learner with a proven track record of leadership and revenue development and unwavering values of authenticity and growth. She is committed to community-centric principles and is a member of the Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) Global Council. Esther is also a member of the interim board of Toronto's AFP Chapter.

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Breaking the Silence: Confronting Anti-Black Racism in AFP
Join this session with the Co-Conspirators, a group of racial justice activists who supported Nneka Allen, Mide Akerewusi, and Múthoní Karíukí in their pursuit of racial justice. This session will provide an overview of the obstacles, risks, and learnings in the Co-Conspirators quest for accountability from the AFP-GTC chapter. The session will explore the group’s calls to action designed to catalyze institutional and systemic change. In February 2023, this group of 16 individuals became co-conspirators through a commitment to their relationship with Nneka Allen and a desire to amplify and share the impact that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences of anti-Black racism as board members at AFP-GTC had, and the subsequent failure to address those concerns. The Co-Conspirators united in a shared mission, to demand repair; acknowledgment, restitution and closure by the perpetrators of harm and AFP-GTC. From the beginning of this journey, the mission was clear - to ensure that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences with anti-Black racism as members of AFP were illuminated. For too long, the experiences of anti-Black racism in the fundraising sector have been minimized or actively suppressed. In order for the sector to change, the Co-Conspirators pushed these stories to the forefront, to force one of the most powerful voices in the sector to reconcile with its racist history. The focus was on the voices of Black fundraisers, lifting up their stories, to call for a genuine apology and change. During this session, the Co-Conspirators will vulnerably share their personal experiences navigating this transformative movement. Gain insight into what they have learned in this struggle, hear the collective barriers they faced, and the individual challenges encountered while standing against injustice. Join us in unpacking this movement in the making from the perspective of these change-makers and discover how they are reshaping the narrative for a more equitable and just charitable sector.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Tiffany Legington Graham, MS

National Civil Rights Museum - Chief Marketing & Development Officer

Tiffany Legington Graham is the Chief Marketing & Development Officer for the National Civil Rights Museum, overseeing brand strategy and fundraising. She has 20 years of for-profit and non-profit experience. Previous leadership roles include: ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tulane University, Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts+Culture and Levine Museum of the New South. She is an alumna of the University of Southern California and Georgia Tech, and serves on several advisory boards.

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Everything You Need To Know About African American High Wealth Donors
Are you effectively engaging African American high wealth donors? The data available on major gift donors of color is limited as compared to other demographic groups, and especially for African Americans. But these donors are highly philanthropic and give more of their household income per capita - don't miss out!

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Charles Lehosit

Fundraise Up - Director of Solution Engineering

Explore AI-driven strategies to enhance nonprofit campaigns and donor engagement without sacrificing the personal touch. Learn from real-world examples how AI can amplify fundraising efforts and nurture long-term donor relationships. Gain actionable insights into integrating AI into your development strategy, boosting your team's efficiency, and focusing on impactful work. This session is for both AI skeptics and enthusiasts, aiming to demystify AI's role in aligning with organizational values and missions, moving past the hype to

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Not ANOTHER AI session!? The Unexpected Applications of AI (Presented by Fundraise Up)
Explore AI-driven strategies to enhance nonprofit campaigns and donor engagement without sacrificing the personal touch. Learn from real-world examples how AI can amplify fundraising efforts and nurture long-term donor relationships. Gain actionable insights into integrating AI into your development strategy, boosting your team's efficiency, and focusing on impactful work. This session is for both AI skeptics and enthusiasts, aiming to demystify AI's role in aligning with organizational values and missions, moving past the hype to unlock AI's potential in nonprofit fundraising.

Audience: Strategic

Chelsey Lemke, CFRE

YWCA Regina - Senior Director of Development, Marketing, Communications and Capital Campaign Director.

Chelsey Lemke, CFRE, is the Senior Director of Development for YWCA Regina, and is finishing up a $25 million capital campaign for YWCA Regina Centre for Women and Families. Prior to the YWCA, Chelsey held the position of Manager of Major Gifts with Habitat for Humanity Regina. Currently, she is President of the AFP South Saskatchewan Chapter.

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With a great story comes great responsibility: A case study of ethical and trauma-informed storytelling
Join this session to learn about creating space, safety and equity in storytelling with vulnerable populations. Using the YWCA Regina’s capital campaign as a case study, we’ll discuss telling truthful and accurate stories while ensuring the dignity of all involved. Eligible for 1.25 ACFRE credits in Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Applied

Jen Lesshafft

EverTrue - Senior Account Executive

Jen Lesshafft is a seasoned fundraising and stewardship professional with over a decade of experience in nonprofit advancement. Currently serving as a Senior Account Executive at EverTrue, Jen has held leadership roles at institutions such as the University of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Life University and AdventHealth. Jen proudly serves as a dedicated Board Member of the Child Advocacy Center in Gainesville, FL and actively volunteers with Keep Alachua County Beautiful and her local church.

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Unlocking the Potential of Your Entire Donor Pyramid (Leaning Lab) by Presented EverTrue
Ready to revolutionize your donor outreach? EverTrue’s suite of donor management and fundraising software is making the really hard job of fundraising so much easier for every fundraiser, so that you can improve the experience of every donor. Learn how you can transform engagement, boost retention, and increase donor pipeline through intentional, personalized outreach at scale.

Nate Levin-Aspenson, MPA

Microsoft - Global Engagement & Content Lead

Christina Macchiarola is the Global Engagement & Content Lead for the Tech for Social Impact team at Microsoft. Previously, Christina served as Sr. Director of Marketing & Consulting at the College Board, the Director of Marketing and Communications at the World Science Festival and began her nonprofit career at the New Victory Theater in New York City. Christina holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, an MFA from Columbia University's School.

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AI for Fundraising: Your Quick-Start Guide (Presented by Microsoft)
AI seems to be everywhere, but how is it relevant to your development team? In this session, we’ll walk through a “day-in-the-life” of a fundraiser to explore how AI can help you: Identify high-value prospects who are most likely to donate to your organization based on their past giving history and other factors. Personalize donor communications by analyzing donor data and providing insights into their preferences and interests.

Audience: Applied

Interactive Listening Workshop: AI for Fundraisers (Presented by Microsoft)
Interested in AI for your nonprofit, but not sure where to start? Join our interactive workshop where you’ll discuss best practices for AI with your fellow fundraising practitioners and connect with technology providers who making a global impact in the AI space. In this hands-on session, you’ll also have the chance to share your thoughts on AI with teams that are building the technology, and leave with valuable connections and ideas you can implement in 2024.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Carlos Madrid, MBA

Fundación Liceo Sofia Labastida IAP - MBA

Carlos Madrid has more than 30 years of experience in Institutional Development and Fundraising, holds a Bachelor in Communication, and Masters. He is an accredited consultant, and was Development Director of the Hospital Infantil de Mexico (1994-2013). Director of the Banorte and Gruma Foundations (2006-2013); past Chairman of the Junta de Asistencia Privada del Distrito Federal (2014-2020). Actually, independent consultant mainly in Board Development and Corporate Volunteeering and treasurer of AFP Mexican Foundation.

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Less Attrition, More Funds Recipes to Improve Stewardship and Philanthropic Culture From Donors and Boards
Dynamic, Intercultural, and Practical Session, Presented by speakers from Brazil and Mexico. Less Attrition, More Funds Recipes to Improve Stewardship and Philanthropic Culture From Donors and Boards will be the essential message. The importance of the key concepts of leadership, philanthropic culture, and stewardship will also be reviewed to overcome burnout and be successful in the fundraising plan.

Audience: Applied

Sana Mahboob

Government Of Canada - Senior Advisor

Sana Mahboob is an enormous advocate for the communities she serves, a seasoned speaker across the globe, and a morning show guest in Pakistan. Sana continues to serve on local, national, and international Boards. With over a decade of diverse experiences, Sana has a transparent and truthful discussion style, and as an immigrant to Canada, she brings a diverse perspective and passion to everything she does professionally, and personally.

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Continuing the Conversation on being an Equitable, Inclusive, Diverse Leader
To take on the biggest problems, all need to lead in an inclusive, diverse and equitable manner. This session will focus on the leadership skills you need for personal and professional success. These diverse leaders on the panel live their lives with IDEA everyday. Learn how you can as well!

Audience: Applied

Advancement Resources - Senior Vice President

Mark is committed to this comprehensive approach, identifying strengths and opportunities, assets and effectiveness in teams, and helping to create near-term change that produces long-term transformation. With more than 36 years of experience in a wide range of development leadership positions, Mark has worked with leaders in health care, higher education, arts, human services, and faith-based institutions to help organizations prepare and take steps toward the next level of growth.

Skystone Partners - Senior Consultant

Adrienne Taylor is a Sr. Consultant at Skystone Partners. Adrienne started her career in fundraising through the AFP-Greater Cincinnati Chapter’s diversity program, New Faces of Fundraising, and now serves on the leadership team. She is the 2023 Greater Cincinnati Chapter President and AFP Global Board Member. Her commitment to IDEA is what keeps her actively engaged with AFP. She is a proud mom, wife, member of Kaleidoscope Investment Group and loves theatrical makeup.

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Curating THE Volunteer Experience
Looking to upgrade your volunteer program? Come learn & dialogue on how you can elevate the experiences your volunteers have with your organization - while maximizing the nearly $30 we save due to their gift of time.

Audience: Applied

Philanthropy is Black History: The Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists
Just as with American history, Black philanthropists have largely been forgotten throughout history. Philanthropy is Black History: The Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists, this enlightening session explores the impact of Black donors, past and present, on society and inspires attendees to embrace a more inclusive approach to philanthropy.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Linda McGhee, JD, PhD

To Come

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The New AFP Code of Ethics-Understanding and Using it.
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the future of the AFP Code of Ethical Standards and Principles. The new Code will feature a renewed focus on inclusivity and today’s fundraising environment. “The Code is subject to change and approval by the AFP Global Ethics Committee and AFP Global Board of Directors.” Eligible for 1.25 ACFRE credits in Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Applied

Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, CFRE, MSW, MPA, CDP

Equity Warrior Strategies LLC - Owner & Chief Strategist

Jonathan (he/him) is a Queer Latinx Millennial nonprofit strategist dedicated to addressing equity issues, building capacity, engaging the community, motivating new impact leaders, and getting stuff done. Jonathan wears many professional hats including fundraiser, nonprofit strategist, coach, trainer, adjunct professor, and macro social worker. He leads Equity Warrior Strategies LLC, a consulting company that provides leadership development education and coaching, community engagement strategic planning, and equity training and assessments to the social impact sector.

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Becoming a Changemaker: How Fundraisers are Positioned for Advancing Equity
Fundraisers are changemakers. We identify issues, make connections, generate support, and solve problems. These attributes make fundraisers well-positioned for leadership roles helping advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in our organizations at any level. This session will share personal stories, identify skills and provide resources for your IDEA success.

Audience: Applied

Josh Meyer, MBA

Bloomerang - VP, Demand Generation

With over 20 years of experience in fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing, Joshua Meyer brings a wealth of expertise to his current position as the VP of Market Engagement at Bloomerang. As a valued member of the Bloomerang marketing team, Josh spearheads all thought leadership, partner, and field event initiatives for the organization.

Catherine has served the nonprofit sector for over 20 years, defining and guiding the strategic pathway for technology, digital transformation, marketing, and fundraising at the Canadian Cancer Society and others. She is skilled at understanding and addressing the human concerns that arise during a project as well as the technical challenges that any system transition will bring. A certified change expert, Catherine is committed to bringing the latest change management techniques to nonprofit projects.

What Not to Say to Your Donors, Eh? (And What to Say Instead)
Why give you money? Why you and not someone else? One thing: words. Without knowing it a reader thinks... "Wow, they really get me. Sign me up for some of that!" Come strike a memorable chord in a noisy world. Your donors long for it. Your bottom line demands it.

Audience: Applied

Transform Your Relationships: How to Turn Volunteers and Donors Into Super Supporters (Presented by Bloomerang)
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of nonprofits. They generously offer their time and expertise and can even become dedicated donors. Research reveals that volunteers are 80% more likely to make larger donations than non-volunteers. Additionally, those who volunteer and donate have a significantly higher retention rate. This panel discussion will utilize data and live examples to explore the correlation between volunteers and financial donors. If you're hesitant to ask your volunteers to become donors or vice versa, this session is tailored to address your concerns. Join us and unlock the full potential of your volunteers and donors without leaving any untapped opportunities behind.

Audience: Applied

Victoria Mullins

The Ohio State University Extension - Area Leader, Hamilton and Butler Counties

Victoria Fresh is currently the Area Leader for the Hamilton and Butler County Extension programs in the Southwest region of Ohio helping to create opportunities for people to explore how science-based knowledge can improve social, economic, and environmental conditions. While she is early in her career, with just five years under her belt, she has raised just shy of $3 million and enjoys sharing her methods and learnings with her peers.

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Philanthropy is Black History: The Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists
Just as with American history, Black philanthropists have largely been forgotten throughout history. Philanthropy is Black History: The Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists, this enlightening session explores the impact of Black donors, past and present, on society and inspires attendees to embrace a more inclusive approach to philanthropy.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Frank Mumford, CFRE

Gravyty - Account Executive

Frank is a fundraiser at heart who found his way into supporting nonprofits through creative software solutions. Frank got his start as a student telethon fundraiser and joined Gratavid after serving as Senior Donor Advisor at The Greater Twin Cities United Way. He serves on the AFP MN Board of Directors and NMU Alumni Association Board, and obtained his CFRE in 2019.

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Moving Up or Moving Out: A Donor-Centric Approach to Portfolio Management and Handoffs - (Learning Lab) Presented by Gravyty
In a recent survey of over 160 fundraising leaders, internal handoff and portfolio procedures was one of the top five challenges teams currently face. Not establishing clear internal processes for portfolio management lead to major misses for growing key donor relationships. In this session, two seasoned fundraising experts cover the state of portfolio management and lay out best practices for internal handoffs, relationship continuity and white-glove donor engagement.

A New Era: How to Transform the Traditional Phonathon to Reach Today’s Donors (Learning Lab) Presented by Gravtyty
The phonathon has gone through countless evolutions, from the emergence of alternative channels like email and online giving, to scaled digital giving like GivingTuesday and giving days, to a new focus on the holistic donor experience. The now-standard approach to a hyper-personalized donor experience and the rising costs to hire student callers are shaping the ways advancement teams approach targeted fundraising campaigns like the phonathon. In this session, learn from two leading fundraising experts about how to transform your phonathon to a digital-first approach to reaching and engaging today’s donors.

Matt Nash, MBA

The Blackbaud Giving Fund - Executive Director

Matthew Nash is the Executive Director of The Blackbaud Giving Fund, leading the organization’s mission to unleash generosity by connecting people to causes they care about around the world. An experienced executive with a focus on customer relationships, he previously served as the Executive Director of the Generosity Commission Working Group, where he continues to volunteer, focusing on implementing a research agenda aimed at more deeply understanding generosity in America.

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Building the Future Mid-Level and Major Donors (Presented by Blackbaud)
Nonprofits are overwhelmed with the level of fundraising they need to do to keep up or even break even. Incoming funds are concentrated on major donors while the middle and small donors are disappearing. The average new donor retention rate is 45%, so it is difficult to know what strategy to employ. We want to focus on one problem: How to attract and keep younger donors and build the future of loyal mid and major gift donors. Giving in the workplace has transformed in this century. In today’s landscape, it’s become a tactic for employee engagement and retention and even marketing or brand image strategies. For nonprofits, workplace giving has the potential to attract younger donors with means (the average age of employees in corporate America is 38, and the average yearly donation is $1,250). Workplace giving has a corporation’s communication and marketing power behind it because they are using this type of programming to enhance its brand image and keep employees. It also has the element of donor engagement because a key element of workplace giving is the act of volunteering. It encourages collaboration among employees and gives nonprofits an opportunity for donors to really get to know you. Workplace giving also has the amplifying power of a company match for both donations and volunteer actions; and, in many cases, another boost from corporate foundation grants. A majority of workplace giving is inspired by local actions which encourages a closer connection between a donor and the nonprofit. Estimates of giving through the workplace in 2023 were $5B. But much of what companies have set aside for charitable gifts is left on the table. It’s estimated that between $3 and $7 billion have gone un-donated.

Audience: Applied

Brandon Neal

Ligia Peña, CFRE is President of GlobetrottingFundraiser, specializing in helping charities develop & implement their fundraising and legacy strategy. She's also a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Kent, researching national legacy marketing campaigns. As an AFP Master Trainer, she’s trained countless fundraisers around the globe. She's a sought-after and seasoned international presenter who enjoys sharing her knowledge and empowering nonprofits professionals to think about legacies differently by daring to be creative and innovative.

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Culture Shock: Understanding Death Rituals and Superstitions in a Diverse World
In today’s culturally aware society, having rich legacy conversations with donors requires understanding their customs and superstitions surrounding death and dying. This session will cover some of the main diaspora cultures in North America so you can feel better prepared to engage with donors in a culturally-sensitive way about legacies.

Audience: Applied

From Click to Impact: Enhancing Your Online Donation Journey (Presented by Bloomerang)
Imagine if your nonprofit could retain just 10% more recurring givers than the industry average. Not only would this boost your fundraising efforts and help you reach your goals, but achieving this is as simple as focusing on online giving tools and best practices. During this panel discussion, we will explore insights from Bloomerang’s Donor Experience Report. This report analyzed the online giving interactions of over 300 nonprofits, where we made $25 donations to various organizations across the U.S. and carefully monitored the outcomes. We will provide practical advice on enhancing your donation process, optimizing your landing page, crafting impactful receipt emails, perfecting your thank yous, and executing effective follow-up strategies.

Audience: Applied

CANCELLED Engaging Meaningfully with Donors Through a Gift in Will Pipeline
Donor engagement is key to fundraising success yet charities fail to meaningfully engage with its most loyal, long-term donors, resulting in dwindling legacy programs. This research and data-driven deep dive will teach how to create love-filled marketing and engagement activities for every stage of your gift in wills pipeline.

Huron University College - Associate Vice President, Advancement

Justin Pilon is the Associate Vice President, Advancement at Huron Unviersity College, an affiliate of the University of Western Ontario dedicated to educating Leaders with Heart. With over 10 years of experience in higher-education philanthropy, Justin is a passionate facilitator of conversations that help donors and organizations achieve their philanthropic and fundraising goals and create opportunities for students to pursue a world-class education. Justin is the Past Chair of the London Ontario Chapter of CAGP.

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So, You’re Thinking About Leadership?
Being a fundraiser doesn’t prepare you to be a leader. Often though, career advancement only comes from moving into a leadership role. Join an interactive workshop to identify the skills needed to advance, how to prepare for a leadership role, and what to do once you get there.

Audience: Applied

Allison Plattsmier, CFRE, Ed.D, CAP, ANCP, GPC

Jordan Thomas Foundation - Executive Director

Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier has over twelve years of experience in the nonprofit sector, has worked with 75+ organizations and raised approximately $5 million. She currently serves as Executive Director of Edgehill Neighborhood Partnership and CEO of AQP Consulting. She was the youngest recipient of AFP's Outstanding Young Professional in 2018 and is a graduate of AFP's WII Leadership Development Program. She currently chairs AFP’s Emerging Leaders Mentor program.

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From Young Pro to Emerging Leader: How to maximize AFP to build your career!
What we are hearing: “Emerging Leaders are jack-of-all-trades, masters of none.” With a projected 10-year growth in the fundraising profession of 14%, emerging leaders need to strategically maximize their growth potential. Hear how four young, diverse professionals catapulted their careers by maximizing their professional experience to become leaders.

Audience: Applied

Anthony Pomonis, CFRE

NIB Trust Fund - Executive Director

Naomi Racette is a Cree/Métis from Saskatchewan. As Executive Director of the NIB Trust Fund, the largest funding organization of Indigenous peoples in Canada, she has been granting funds to self-determined projects addressing the harms of residential schools. A relationship builder, Naomi is proud of the strong financial management and leadership established at the Trust Fund. Naomi is inspired every day by survivors, elders, youth, communities, and organizations, moving forward grounded in traditional ways.

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Strategies for Indigenous Engagement in Fundraising: Lessons Learned and Shared (Sponsored by Veritus Group)
Learn how to collaborate effectively with Indigenous peoples, communities, and donors by exploring the largest fundraising campaign for First Nations Peoples in Canada. Discover strategies for aligning donor and indigenous objectives through building relationships based on trust, centering Indigenous voices, and mindful messaging to make a positive impact together.

Audience: Applied

Manju Ramachandran, CFRE

San Jose State University - Director of Development

Inspired to be “in service to others,” Manju Ramachandran works with donors to give their time, treasure, and talent to close the equity gap in the Bay Area and has raised over $10MM to support programs at SJSU, India Community Center, Second Harvest Food Bank and All Stars Helping Kids. Manju co-founded the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) fellowship for AFP Silicon Valley/Golden Gate to ensure all voices are included in philanthropy.

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How We're Transforming Our AFP Chapter Through a Commitment to IDEA
AFP Silicon Valley Board Members will share how they're transforming CA Chapters with the innovative IDEA Fellowship for diverse fundraisers. Learn about launching the program with provided tools and templates after a group discussion and interactive brainstorm about your Chapters commitment to IDEA.

Audience: Applied

Kitty Raman Costa

Parkdale Community Foodbank - Executive Director

With over 8 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, I am dedicated to supporting my community. At the Parkdale Community Food Bank, I am excited to have the opportunity to work towards causes that I am extremely passionate about: food justice, security & sovereignty. Food is a human right. When it comes to fundraising, every penny counts and makes a difference in our mission

Audience: Strategic

Scott Russell

Passionate consultant, facilitator, and former CEO on a mission to empower non-profits to thrive through strategic planning, leadership coaching, and board development. Making it easier for leaders to lead, one innovative solution at a time. Scott has worked alongside non-profits across the country, applying his unique perspective and skills to co-design solutions to their biggest and most urgent problems.

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Challenges of Being A Black Male In Fundraising
Join an engaging conversation about being a Black Man in fundraising. This will be a safe space to talk about real situations and outcomes. Are you open-minded and want to learn how to be more aware of situations? Be ready to listen, learn, and share!

Audience: Applied

Breaking the Silence: Confronting Anti-Black Racism in AFP
Join this session with the Co-Conspirators, a group of racial justice activists who supported Nneka Allen, Mide Akerewusi, and Múthoní Karíukí in their pursuit of racial justice. This session will provide an overview of the obstacles, risks, and learnings in the Co-Conspirators quest for accountability from the AFP-GTC chapter. The session will explore the group’s calls to action designed to catalyze institutional and systemic change. In February 2023, this group of 16 individuals became co-conspirators through a commitment to their relationship with Nneka Allen and a desire to amplify and share the impact that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences of anti-Black racism as board members at AFP-GTC had, and the subsequent failure to address those concerns. The Co-Conspirators united in a shared mission, to demand repair; acknowledgment, restitution and closure by the perpetrators of harm and AFP-GTC. From the beginning of this journey, the mission was clear - to ensure that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences with anti-Black racism as members of AFP were illuminated. For too long, the experiences of anti-Black racism in the fundraising sector have been minimized or actively suppressed. In order for the sector to change, the Co-Conspirators pushed these stories to the forefront, to force one of the most powerful voices in the sector to reconcile with its racist history. The focus was on the voices of Black fundraisers, lifting up their stories, to call for a genuine apology and change. During this session, the Co-Conspirators will vulnerably share their personal experiences navigating this transformative movement. Gain insight into what they have learned in this struggle, hear the collective barriers they faced, and the individual challenges encountered while standing against injustice. Join us in unpacking this movement in the making from the perspective of these change-makers and discover how they are reshaping the narrative for a more equitable and just charitable sector.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Nicole Salmon

Boundless Philanthropy - Founder & Principal

Nicole brings extensive experience working in the nonprofit and charitable sector as a curious leader and fund development strategist. She is the founder of Boundless Philanthropy, a consultancy providing a range of services, including sustainable business modeling, strategy development, and Raiser’s Edge database configuration and support. She is a co-Editor of the book Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love, and former book review panelist and contributing editor with the defunct online publication The Charity Report.

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Breaking the Silence: Confronting Anti-Black Racism in AFP
Join this session with the Co-Conspirators, a group of racial justice activists who supported Nneka Allen, Mide Akerewusi, and Múthoní Karíukí in their pursuit of racial justice. This session will provide an overview of the obstacles, risks, and learnings in the Co-Conspirators quest for accountability from the AFP-GTC chapter. The session will explore the group’s calls to action designed to catalyze institutional and systemic change. In February 2023, this group of 16 individuals became co-conspirators through a commitment to their relationship with Nneka Allen and a desire to amplify and share the impact that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences of anti-Black racism as board members at AFP-GTC had, and the subsequent failure to address those concerns. The Co-Conspirators united in a shared mission, to demand repair; acknowledgment, restitution and closure by the perpetrators of harm and AFP-GTC. From the beginning of this journey, the mission was clear - to ensure that Nneka, Mide, and Muthoni's experiences with anti-Black racism as members of AFP were illuminated. For too long, the experiences of anti-Black racism in the fundraising sector have been minimized or actively suppressed. In order for the sector to change, the Co-Conspirators pushed these stories to the forefront, to force one of the most powerful voices in the sector to reconcile with its racist history. The focus was on the voices of Black fundraisers, lifting up their stories, to call for a genuine apology and change. During this session, the Co-Conspirators will vulnerably share their personal experiences navigating this transformative movement. Gain insight into what they have learned in this struggle, hear the collective barriers they faced, and the individual challenges encountered while standing against injustice. Join us in unpacking this movement in the making from the perspective of these change-makers and discover how they are reshaping the narrative for a more equitable and just charitable sector.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Salvatore Salpietro

Fundraise Up - Chief Partnerships Officer

Salvatore Salpietro is the Chief Community Officer of Fundraise Up, a technology company unlocking the world’s generosity potential by optimizing how people give. He also currently serves on the board of AsiaWild.org. Prior, he served as Director of Digital for Child Mind Institute, a nonprofit focused on children's mental health, and a technologist in academia.

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Not Just CRM Data Anymore! Mega-trends for Non-technical Fundraising Leadership
Why does Amazon message "forgot to complete your checkout" but most non-profits do not? How can we better use our websites (and mobile apps) to build new donor relationships? These are two of the many questions we tackle in this session designed for non-technical fundraising leaders.

Audience: Strategic

As Vice President, Foundation Partnerships at United Way of Greater Atlanta, Juanita Sheppard strategically serves as the central source for cultivating and engaging foundation and government partners. She is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council, Neighborhood Nexus, and Midtown Atlanta Rotary. Juanita also served as Past President of the AFP Greater Atlanta Chapter (2019). Juanita earned her CFRE certification in June 2020.

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When the Going Gets Tough, The Generous Get Going: How Market Shifts Affect Charitable Giving
Fundraisers are challenged in both bull and bear markets. In this session you will learn practical ways to engage donors during economic downturn and upturn, including the psychological and sociological factors that prompt transformational gifts to your organization.

Audience: Applied

Annalise Smith, CFRE

Avow Foundation - Chief Philanthropy Officer

Annalise serves as chief philanthropy officer for Avow Foundation. Responsibilities include managing fundraising staff and activities and developing resources to support the agency’s programs. Annalise completed her bachelor’s degree from Florida State University, a graduate business certificate in health services management from Keiser University, and a master’s degree in health services administration from Hodges University. Annalise earned a certificate in fundraising management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and earned her CFRE in 2021.

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Leveraging Logic Models to Elevate Your Grant Writing and Reporting Prowess
Wrangling program leaders to identify and articulate goals, measure results and uniformly report impact is often a grant writers greatest struggle. Learn how the use of logic models can transform your grant writing activities from chaotic to calm and enhance your organization’s culture of philanthropy in the process.

Audience: Applied

Tommy Spann

With over 20 years of expertise in nonprofit database technology, Tompkins "Tommy" Spann has committed his career to empowering organizations. Since establishing his own nonprofit in 2000, he's aided thousands in optimizing their systems for online donations, email marketing, advocacy, and CRM, utilizing platforms like Salesforce and Microsoft. Passionate about leveraging technology for impactful outcomes, he believes in efficient operations and data-driven decisions.

RSM Canada - Associate, Nonprofit Relationship Management

Durdana Tazrian is an associate on the Nonprofit Relationship Management Team at RSM. She has been a part of the Salesforce ecosystem as a consultant for 4 years, working with clients to provide Salesforce implementation and consultation services across a variety of products. Her expertise includes, but is not limited to, Nonprofit Cloud, Nonprofit Success Pack, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Pardot.

Philanthropy is Black History: The Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists
Just as with American history, Black philanthropists have largely been forgotten throughout history. Philanthropy is Black History: The Untold Stories of Black Philanthropists, this enlightening session explores the impact of Black donors, past and present, on society and inspires attendees to embrace a more inclusive approach to philanthropy.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Transform Your Relationships: How to Turn Volunteers and Donors Into Super Supporters (Presented by Bloomerang)
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of nonprofits. They generously offer their time and expertise and can even become dedicated donors. Research reveals that volunteers are 80% more likely to make larger donations than non-volunteers. Additionally, those who volunteer and donate have a significantly higher retention rate. This panel discussion will utilize data and live examples to explore the correlation between volunteers and financial donors. If you're hesitant to ask your volunteers to become donors or vice versa, this session is tailored to address your concerns. Join us and unlock the full potential of your volunteers and donors without leaving any untapped opportunities behind.

Audience: Applied

Masataka Uo, CFRE

Japan Fundraising Association - CEO

Masataka UO is the founder and CEO of Japan Fundraising Association, the Asian largest fundraisers network that promotes philanthropic giving and fundraising in Japan, and the founder of Fundrex, a leading consulting company in Japan which provides strategic development, fundraising management, and system consulting for more than 150 nonprofits and social business. He is CFRE and adjunct professor of Shizenkan Graduate School.

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The fundraising profession taking over the world
Fundraisers, let's dominate the world! The fundraising profession is present in every continent of the world and in this session you will develop a global perspective of the profession, its ethics and career opportunities, with examples from Egypt, Brazil, Japan and other countries.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Julie Upham, CFRE

Conservation International - Vice President, Individual Giving

Julie Naranjo Upham is the VP, Individual Giving at Conservation International. She oversees more than $60M in revenue through the annual, major, and principal giving teams, and led CI's Special Events program and their global Business Councils. In addition to her CI experience, Julie led the National MS Society's Major and Planned giving teams and has an MPA in Nonprofit Management. She is a mom of three, AFP-DC Board member, and an avid triathlete.

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Measuring Major Gifts Success: The Top 10 Metrics That Matter
Are you struggling to determine what metrics are best for your major gifts program? Is everyone on the same page about which benchmarks you’re using and why? Attend this fast-paced session for a rousing, interactive discussion (and debate!) about effective metrics application and how to measure success at your organization.

Audience: Strategic

Jamie Van Nostrand

RSM US - Manager, Nonprofit Relationship Management

Jamie Van Nostrand spent 20 years in nonprofits before moving into the consulting space. During her time in nonprofits, Jamie has served as a fundraiser, membership director, stewardship manager, development operations manager, and served on the core strategy team for a large-scale digital transformation and conversion to Salesforce’s NPSP. At RSM, Jamie leads the Salesforce Not for Profit Consulting Team, primarily focusing in sales, practice development, relationship building, and strategy.

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Outcomes Based Grants Reporting Made Simple: Utilizing Salesforce’s Nonprofit Cloud to Manage Impact Reporting (Learning Lab) Presented by RSM US
Does your grants team struggle to get accurate and accessible grants reporting in a timely fashion? Do your stewardship and marketing teams struggle with impact reporting for donors? This session will demonstrate how you can set up outcomes management in Salesforce’s new Nonprofit Cloud to then feed easily accessible reports and dashboards for grants and stewardship staff. We'll use the real life example of Catholic Social Service in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to demonstrate how an outcomes based organization is creating more accurate and timely reporting.

Danny Vargas

American Latino Veterans Asso. & VARcom Solutions - Founder & CEO

Danny Vargas is a nationally recognized business, community, and board leader. He chaired the effort to authorize the American Latino Museum and chairs the American Latino Veterans Association, the Virginia Civil Rights Advisory Committee, and a Northern Virginia economic development initiative. He is an Air Force veteran, President of VARCom Solutions, and former executive at AOL and France Telecom. He was named among the Most Influential Latinos in America and Most Influential people in DC.

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From Talk to Walk: Building a Diverse Donor Base through Authentic Partnerships (Presented by the Alford Group)
Forget "donor engagement" myths. The time has come to build authentic partnerships with donors of color, whose passion and dedication can transform your organization. This session isn't just about buzzwords - it's about actionable strategies from experts and donors themselves. Learn how to: Go beyond tokenism: Discover effective ways to identify and connect with diverse donors on their terms and values. Break down the barriers: Create an inclusive environment that fosters genuine engagement and is rooted in trust and mutual respect. Spark lasting commitment: Hear firsthand from donors on what ignites their passion and fuels their giving. Come join us in creating a movement, not just a moment by discovering how to create a sustainable relationship model that embraces the power of diverse voices in driving meaningful change for your organization’s mission and making the world a better place for ALL people.

Audience: Applied

Donor Relations Guru LLC - Founder and Principal

Lynne is regularly featured in publications such as the Washington Post, Chronicle of Philanthropy, and CASE Currents and has contributed to two books and authored four books of her own on a myriad of industry topics. Lynne received her B.A. from the University of South Carolina, holds a Masters in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy from BayPath University, and proudly sports a DUCKtorate from the Disney Institute.

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Fundraising is Funny
Share laughs as we unpack the ridiculous situations happening in sector. Sometimes we just have to laugh at ourselves in order to learn. The root of each of these stories is a serious ethical question, a system or structure or person that allowed it to happen. Because fundraising is funny.

Audience: Introductory/Foundational

Authentic Acknowledgments and Artificial Intelligence (Learning Lab) Presented by AFPeeps
This session aims to equip nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate AI into their donor acknowledgment processes, which can enhance donor relationships and ensure a memorable donor experience. We will together understand how AI can personalize and scale donor acknowledgments and learn practical applications of AI in crafting thank-you messages all while gaining insights into ethical considerations and maintaining authenticity in communications.

Terrel White, MSA, MSW

Center For Nonprofit Excellence - Director of Advancement

Terrel White (he/him/his) was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and is currently the Director of Advancement at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Before his current role, he has worked across the country within universities in multiple facets of fundraising. He holds a Master of Social Work as a macro practitioner, focusing on social change, innovation, and policy advocacy; a Master’s in Administration with a concentration in nonprofit administration and philanthropy.

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Becoming a Changemaker: How Fundraisers are Positioned for Advancing Equity
Fundraisers are changemakers. We identify issues, make connections, generate support, and solve problems. These attributes make fundraisers well-positioned for leadership roles helping advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in our organizations at any level. This session will share personal stories, identify skills and provide resources for your IDEA success.

Audience: Applied

Eric White, MA

Altrata - Director, Account Manager – Advocacy

Eric White, a seasoned leader at the intersection of analytics, data, and nonprofit consultancy, embodies the ethos that "the magic is in the data." With over a decade of experience, Eric has excelled in roles such as Principal Senior Consultant and Director of Client Engagement, where he has orchestrated evidence-based strategies for advancement and marketing initiatives. His expertise spans from pioneering data-driven feasibility studies and capital campaigns.

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Turn data into dollars: How insights and technology together can deliver major giving wins for fundraisers (Presented by Bonterra)
When it comes to major giving, you need a way to do more with less and we have a solution. Bonterra and Altrata will take you through best practices for leveraging data and technology to make a bigger impact. Improve campaign engagement. Never miss an opportunity. Make the most of every conversation.

Audience: Strategic

Mark Wier, MBA

ACLU - Chief Development Officer

Mark Wier is Chief Development Officer for the American Civil Liberties Union. He leads a national team that collaborates with 50 ACLU affiliates nationwide. Since taking the role in 2012, Mark led the most ambitious capital campaign in the ACLU’s history, the Centennial Campaign, which raised over $2.7 billion. Prior to the ACLU, Mark worked in Development at the International Rescue Committee, WNET/Thirteen New York, and The New York Public Library.

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How Capital Campaigns are Changing and What You Can Learn from National Organizations’ Experience
Leaders from three large, national organizations (ACLU, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and UNICEF USA) will describe how their national capital campaigns have differed from other campaigns, and what innovative lessons and new approaches can be applied to all capital campaigns to make them more successful.

Audience: Applied

LaShonda Williams, CFRE, MPA

LaShonda Williams, MPA, CFRE, recently joined South Texas College of Law as the Associate Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. She serves as a vital member of the Advancement and Alumni Engagement department, which spans all fundraising functions, alumni engagement, and philanthropic services. She possesses two decades of experience in higher education, former employers include Prairie View A&M University, University of Houston College of Education, African American Studies and Bauer College of Business.

Leapfrog Group - Editorial Director

Lori Woehrle, immediate past president of AFP-DC, is a branding expert who lives at the intersection of marketing and fundraising. She has helped nonprofits in healthcare, education, culture and human services raise their visibility and increase engagement through strategic branding, marketing and communications. She serves as editorial director of Leapfrog Group and is writing a book on marketing for fundraising.

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Brand Your Capital Campaign for Success
Boost your next capital or comprehensive campaign by strategically branding that initiative. In this session, you will learn why branding a campaign is important, how it can enhance your organization's visibility and reputation, and what the four key milestones of campaign branding are and how to reach them.

Audience: Strategic

Rhea Wong

Rhea Wong - CEO

Rhea is a nonprofit fundraising expert specializing in major individual donors and establishing individual giving programs. She has raised millions in private philanthropy, mentored fundraising leaders, and received accolades such as the SmartCEO Brava Award and NY Nonprofit Media's 40 under 40. Rhea is based in Brooklyn, hosts the Nonprofit Lowdown podcast, authored the book Get that Money, Honey!, and dabbles in stand-up comedy.

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Stepping Out to Fit In: How diverse consultants are reaching success on their own terms
Sometimes the best way to change the system is from the outside. From this panel you’ll hear from a diverse group of fundraisers who found more alignment, freedom, and success working as consultants. Understand how they incorporated their identities into their work to show up authentically as their whole selves.

Audience: Strategic

Julia Zarcone, MA

Opera San Jose - Director of Development

Julia Zarcone is an accomplished strategist, fundraiser, board coach, and non-profit leader. Her fifteen years of service as an Executive Director and Major Gifts officer equips her with a depth of knowledge and expertise to advise and manage complex projects and complex people. Julia enjoys deep dives into process, teaching teams to function with integrity and transparency and guiding people to their best wisdom and most vibrant performance.

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How We're Transforming Our AFP Chapter Through a Commitment to IDEA
AFP Silicon Valley Board Members will share how they're transforming CA Chapters with the innovative IDEA Fellowship for diverse fundraisers. Learn about launching the program with provided tools and templates after a group discussion and interactive brainstorm about your Chapters commitment to IDEA.

Audience: Applied

Armando Zumaya, 34 years

Somos El Poder - Founder

Armando Zumaya has been in fundraising for 34 years in a variety of roles that have given him a unique perspective on development offices, prospecting and role of prospect research/management. He is the Founder of Somos El Poder, the first Latinx Fundraising Institute in the US. He is widely published author and writer on development and nonprofits.

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Creating Real, Token Free Board Diversity
Frustrated that your board isn't diverse like your community? Aware that this lack of diversity is directly impeding your fundraising? This session will tell you exactly what a fundraiser can do to make change happen!

Audience: Applied