Program Details

Conference at a Glance

We are hard at work ironing out the details of the 2010 Conference. We will continually update with information as it becomes available.

Plenary Session "Fearless Fundraising in a Turbulant Economy" (sponsored by Advocate Health Care)

Presented by Penelope Burk, renowned fundraising consultant and author of Donor-Centric Fundraising.

Track 1: Practical Fundraising (sponsored by CCS)

This track is geared toward the fundraising professional with five or less years of experience and will cover the best practices for your development program including annual fund, stewardship and communication.

Track 2: Strategic Fundraising

This track is geared toward the fundraising professional with five or more years of experience and will focus on the strategy for acquiring major gifts. It will also cover such topics as planned giving, corporate giving and stewardship.

Track 3: Leadership

This track is geared toward the fundraising professional with five or more years of fundraising experience and will focus on leadership goals, strategies for improved leadership within your organization and principal gift giving.

Track 4: Discussing Philanthropy (sponsored by BidPal)

This track is geared toward all fundraising professionals looking for group participation throughout a session. It will cover a wide range of interesting philanthropic topics and include Interaction with participants, panel discussions and guest interviews.

Career Development Workshops

Need some help with your career in development? Stop in to one of these sessions throughout the day to get advice from seasoned professionals. 

Roundtable Luncheon

One of the greatest benefits of a large gathering of like-minded fundraisers and philanthropists: we can all learn from each other! Grab a boxed lunch and enjoy insightful conversation. 

Rush Hour Retreat Reception

Before you journey home, enjoy a cocktail with your colleagues. Providing one last opportunity to exchange business cards and discuss experiences from the day, the Rush Hour Retreat is certain to be the perfect ending for an intense day of professional development.