Three days of professional development sessions, networking, keynote speakers, and more at this conference presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Unless otherwise indicated, conference activities are at the MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV...
It’s no secret that turnover is a problem in fundraising. One study found that big-gift officers tend to stay in a job for less than two years. But these frontline fundraisers bring in as much as 90 percent of fundraising revenue, so holding onto those who excel is more important than ever....
Did you know that most nonprofits lose nearly as many donors as they gain each year? Join us for this workshop to stop the churn! We’ll share tips for developing a donor retention plan based on proven cultivation and retention strategies....
Your board will likely comprise individuals with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, and comfort levels with fundraising. This workshop will provide you with the tools to approach these conversations with your board, find the right fundraising fit for...
Join presenter Laura Rice, CFRE, and fill your fundraising toolbox with evidence-based closing tactics, strategies to shift donor hesitancy into commitment, a nuanced understanding of unsuccessful closing, and the ability to process and learn from...
The Fundraising Academy: Cause Selling Fundamentals is a fully virtual fundraising certificate program that teaches and empowers emerging fundraisers to effectively identify, qualify, cultivate, and retain donors by building authentic, lasting relationships. Students connect and collaborate with...
Contributions to donor-advised funds continue to grow as more and more donors seek the tax benefits of these accounts. Yet critics claim that money often sits in DAFs rather than going to work for nonprofits. This may be in part because it is tricky for fundraisers to identify DAF account...
This program will be held at Hills Bank in Cedar Rapids to help participants prepare for the CFRE exam. We will meet in person and all registrants will enjoy lunch, an exam preparation class, and networking. Our presenters will take participants through the journey to...
Many nonprofits saw a spike in support from first-time donors in response to the crises of the past two years. More than one-third of supporters gave more during the pandemic than before it started, research shows, but some fundraisers worry many of these individuals may not give again. How can...
How do you motivate and retain your donors? Most nonprofits lose as many donors as they gain each year. To reverse this trend, we need to focus on ways to keep both new and existing donors coming back year after year. Join us for this 90-minute presentation given by Eric Weiler, CFRE, Major...
