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Thursday, Jul 30th
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT
From Curiosity to Confidence: How Nonprofits Can Adopt AI Responsibly and Effectively
Location: Chesapeake F
Ira Horowitz – Cornershop Creative
Jenna Czaplewski – Coalition for Children, Youth & Families
Critical Sector Issues
Thursday, Jul 30th
11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT
Persuasion in a Polarized World: Navigating Politically Sensitive Issues with Tailored Messaging
Location: Chesapeake F
Rick Roddam – Allegiance Group + Pursuant
Megan Morris – Allegiance Group + Pursuant
Samantha Henry – Philabundance
Critical Sector Issues
Thursday, Jul 30th
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
Cause Marketing in 2026: What Fundraisers Need to Know About Compliance, Partnerships, and New Technology
Location: Chesapeake F
Ronald J. Barrett – Cogency Global Inc.
Amar Shah – Our Change Foundation
Critical Sector Issues
Thursday, Jul 30th
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT
Tough Questions; Honest Answers: Big Topics We Do, and Don’t, Want to Talk About.
Location: Chesapeake F
Craig A. Zeltsar – NNE Marketing
Shira Mitchell – Special Olympics, Inc.
Dave Strauss – The Nature Conservancy
Dana Bunke – Easterseals
Critical Sector Issues
Friday, Jul 31st
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
The Future Is Now: 2026 Trends, Challenges, and New Opportunities
Location: Chesapeake F
Kimberley Blease (she/her/hers) – Blakely, Inc.
Rachel Hunnybun (she/her/hers) – Blakely, Inc.
Lacey Stone, MA (she/her/hers) – UNHCR USA
Critical Sector Issues
Friday, Jul 31st
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT
Beyond the Ballroom: How to Reimagine Event Fundraising in a Shifting Corporate Landscape
Location: Chesapeake F
Kristi Rinck – Bonterra
Zoe Van Dyke, MA, CFRE – Nationwide Children's
Critical Sector Issues
Friday, Jul 31st
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Beyond the Hype: Ethical AI Implementation for Development Operations and Transformative Fundraising
Location: Chesapeake F
Terry Cangelosi – Orr Group
Critical Sector Issues