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Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Awareness Through Research-Driven Awareness Campaigns

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

James E. Read – BDI

Amanda Kirby – BDI

Sarah Peterka – Twin Cities Rescue Mission

Storytelling & Brand Power

Advanced Leadership Topics

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

The Board Blueprint: A Workshop on Recruitment, Engagement, and Giving

Location: Chesapeake 6

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Natalie Skinner – CCS Fundraising

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:45 AM - 11:55 AM EDT

Driving Donor Engagement and Operational Efficiency: A Real-World Look at Transforming Fundraising Through Technology and Strategy

Location: Maryland 5 -6

Erik Tomalis – Avid

Jessi Marsh – Will Allen Foundation

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

All Star Panel (in 20 years) - How Current Leaders Are Affecting the Industry for the Next 20 years.

Location: Chesapeake C

Joe Goetz, CFRE – Winning Strategy Group Inc

Zakeia Rodgers – Animal Legal Defense Fund

Shelby Steere – Further Digital

Sasha Somuah – SASS LLC

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Boomers to Gen Z: Generational Giving Strategies to Replace Lost Funding

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

David Blyer – Arreva

Christopher Fink – Arreva

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

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

Applying Fundraising Effectiveness Project Insights to Transform How Teams Plan, Invest, and Grow Generosity

Location: Solutions Showcase

Tim Sarrantonio, CNP – Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Boundaries Build Brilliance: The Power of No

Location: Chesapeake C

Jade L. Nguyen Swanson – The Engage Group

Joanne Wilson – Humane World for Animals

Bryan Casler – 4Site Studios

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Fueling the Future: Why Your Board Should Invest in Individual Giving

Location: Chesapeake 6

Julie N. Upham, CFRE – Conservation International

Pedro J. Rivera, JD – PJR Consulting, LLC

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Modern Nonprofits Unite Marketing, Fundraising, and Technology

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Yanni Saratsis – NextAfter

Cassidy Knize – Save The Children

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Leveraging Moment in Time Marketing Strategies to Build Your Corporate Partner Pipeline: The Keep America Beautiful Playbook

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Mollye Rhea – For Momentum

Abby Horrigan – Keep America Beautiful

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

The Great Debate: Generative AI and the Future of the Social Impact Sector

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Ben Childers – Stratovation Partners

Tracy Kronzak – Benevolent Tech

Craig Johnson – Unfiltered Media

Cheryl Contee – BrightWorks AI

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Becoming a Catalyst for Change - Improving Your Change Management and Fundraising Leadership Skills

Location: Chesapeake 6

Chrissey Nguyen Klockner – GO Tutor Corps

Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, CFRE, MSW, MPA, CDP – Equity Warrior Strategies

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Brand Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals

Location: Chesapeake C

Brian Greenwald – Enabling Digital

Alan Levine – Enabling Digital

Tracey Greene – Charlottesville Business Innovation Council

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Closing the Passion Gap

Location: Solutions Showcase

Yvonne Garrett (she/her/hers) – O'Brien Garrett

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

The Dreaded B-word: How to Burnout-proof Your Team and Yourself

Location: Solutions Showcase

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Laura Washburn – Share Our Strength

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Create a Fired-Up, High Performing Board - Energy, Alignment, and Action

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Gail Perry, MBA CFRE – Gail Perry Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Ditch the Mass Blast. AI Overhaul for One-To-One Personalization

Location: Solutions Showcase

Tony Johnson – Heritage Foundation

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Don't Plan Blind: Why Integrated Strategy Starts with Organizational Health

Location: Chesapeake 6

Charisse Marcus – Good Scout Group

Evelyn Allen – Good Scout Group

Philips McCarty – Mental Health Coalition (MHC)

Adrian Slagle – USO

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

More Than a Vendor: Maximizing the Value of Your Agency Relationships

Location: Chesapeake C

Bert Salter – Concord Direct

Karen Barr – Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry

Spark Sessions

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

Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Michael Crisona, MS, CFRE, CAP – Blood Cancer United

Mitch Stein (he/him/his) – Chariot

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Reimagine, Reengage, Reinspire Your Donors: Real World Examples Across Generations and Channels

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC – Bonterra

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Saving Lives & Doing Dishes

Location: Chesapeake C

Carrie Severson – Carrie Severson LLC

Spark Sessions

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Executive Edge: Embedding Mentorship, Coaching, and Workplace Sponsorship into Your Organizational DNA

Location: Chesapeake 6

Ken J. Miller, CFRE – Denali FSP

Christopher Beck, CAP, IPA – High Museum Atlanta

C-Suite Solutions

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

How Federated Organizations Have Transformed Their Fundraising, and What Every Organization Can Learn From Their Experience

Location: Solutions Showcase

Jethro Miller – Jethro Miller & Associates

Leora Hanser – Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Katherine O'Hare – Points of Light

Kristine Templin – Meals on Wheels America

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

How Should Executive Directors Strategically Think About Their Volunteer Program?

Location: Chesapeake 6

Geng Wang – Civic Champs

Rochelle Jerry, CFRM – Association of Fundraising Professionals

C-Suite Solutions

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Transformation Theater: Exposing the 70% Failure Rate in Nonprofit Change Initiatives

Location: Solutions Showcase

Kevin Novak, MBA, MSTM – 2040 Digital LLC

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Grace Under Pressure: Fundraising Leadership That Builds Resilience — and Results

Location: Chesapeake 6

Kyla Shawyer – Philanthropy & Fundraising North America

Tabitha Glenn – USO

Franklin Guerrero – Chapters Health Foundation

C-Suite Solutions

Advocacy

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Activate Your Advocates: Using SMS to Power Campaigns That Matter

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Annual Fund/ Annual Fund Campaigns

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Personal to Scalable: Building Engagement Across Generations and Experiences

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Jeff J. Grandy, M.Ed. – Catapult Fundraising

Danielle Matz – University of Maryland Global Campus

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Canadian Cancer Society Used an AI-powered Data Strategy to Weather an Uncertain Fundraising Environment and Decrease Manual Campaign Effort by 80% at Year-End

Location: Solutions Showcase

Abraham Chen – Dataro

Lina Mohamed – Canadian Cancer Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

When Tests Fail: How to Turn Direct Mail Fiascos into Digital Delights

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Megan Garner – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Ashlee Wilhite – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Jennifer Lomax – City of Hope

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Unleashing Impact: The K9 Veterans Campaign – Driving Engagement for the Coast Guard Foundation

Location: Solutions Showcase

Paul St. Onge – Doing Good Digital

Christopher McBriarty – Coast Guard Foundation

Keisha Hartman, MBA – Doing Good Digital

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Awareness Through Research-Driven Awareness Campaigns

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

James E. Read – BDI

Amanda Kirby – BDI

Sarah Peterka – Twin Cities Rescue Mission

Storytelling & Brand Power

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

From DRTV to DITV: How Connected TV is Revolutionizing Donor Acquisition

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Michelle Bower – Mission Fundraising

Kim Bersin – Operation Smile

Engaging All Audiences

Artificial Intelligence

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Not Just Another AI Talk. Make AI Actually Work for Your Organization

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Todd Bemis – TLC

Bill Simmons – Hope Rises International

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

The Agentic Revolution: How Direct Response and AI Can Transform Access to Care

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Stacey McDaniel – AARP Foundation

Peter Genuardi – See the Stars

Eric Rubin – Stratovation Partners

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

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

Beyond Blue Links: Winning Donor Acquisition When AI Answers First

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Vijay Malavia – Streetlight Digital

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Traci Osborne – Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Canadian Cancer Society Used an AI-powered Data Strategy to Weather an Uncertain Fundraising Environment and Decrease Manual Campaign Effort by 80% at Year-End

Location: Solutions Showcase

Abraham Chen – Dataro

Lina Mohamed – Canadian Cancer Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

The Great Debate: Generative AI and the Future of the Social Impact Sector

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Ben Childers – Stratovation Partners

Tracy Kronzak – Benevolent Tech

Craig Johnson – Unfiltered Media

Cheryl Contee – BrightWorks AI

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Agents for Good: Building Trust and Transforming Fundraising with AI-Powered Development Agents

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Laurene Currie – Blackbaud

Cortney Moore – Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity

Paul Goldstein – Blackbaud

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Algorithms with Intention: Blood Cancer United’s AI Guide for NonProfits

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Anton Lipkanou – Delve Deeper

Brian Catalano – Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cooperative Advantage: Making the Most of Your Data Coops

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Amber Hobson – Wiland

John Wilburn – Epsilon

Charity Haines – No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength

Steve Hassey – World Food Program USA

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Ditch the Mass Blast. AI Overhaul for One-To-One Personalization

Location: Solutions Showcase

Tony Johnson – Heritage Foundation

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How Nonprofits Can Create Better Content For Social Media Using AI Tools

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Dmitry Koltunov – Arbor

Julia Campbell, MPA – J Campbell Social Marketing, LLC

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

AI Shark Tank

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Philip King, MBA, ePMT, PADI – STella!

Dean McJannet – Canadian Wildlife Federation

Lina Mohamed – Canadian Cancer Society

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

The Rise of the Digital Teammate: How AI Agents Redefine Fundraising Roles

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Debbie Snyder – StratusLIVE

Scott A. Koskoski, M.S – Come Near

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

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

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

The Heart Beats the Algorithm: Why Authentic Storytelling Outlasts Every Trend

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Camille Didelot – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Noelle Ramsey – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Whitney Oppenhuizen – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Johnathan AA Gibson – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Storytelling & Brand Power

Attribution

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Life Is Confusing But Ads Don’t Need To Be: A Practical Attribution Clinic

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Sarah Coughlon – M+R

Rosa Del Angel – Natural Resources Defense Council

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Turning Data Into Decisions: Smarter Attribution for Nonprofit Growth

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Laura Durington – Catholic Relief Sevices

Mary E. Anderson – Further

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Audience Expansion

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond Clicks and Impressions: Turning Digital Engagement Into Actual Donors

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Tara Kagey – Data Axle

Kristina Faragher – Sierra Club

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Attention That Converts: How Audience Powered Film Changes Minds and Grows Your Nonprofit

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Allen Thornburgh, MBA – Historic

Ian Reid – Distant Moon

John Darnell – Global Outreach International

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

A Time of Reckoning - How Data Bias is Impacting Donor Acquisition and the Forces That Will Expand Audience Reach

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Roger Hiyama – Civis Analytics

Britt Vatne – Adstra Nonprofit

Craig Locke – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Unlocking Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits: How the Michael J. Fox Foundation Activated Niche Audiences Online

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Eric Reif – Blue State

Kimberley Marumahoko – Michael J. Fox Foundation

Chelsey Peppe – Good Influence

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Jaye Lopez Van Soest, CFRE – Flourishing, LLC

Steven L. Titlebaum, CFRE – Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc

Engaging All Audiences

Board and Leadership Development

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

The Board Blueprint: A Workshop on Recruitment, Engagement, and Giving

Location: Chesapeake 6

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Natalie Skinner – CCS Fundraising

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Boundaries Build Brilliance: The Power of No

Location: Chesapeake C

Jade L. Nguyen Swanson – The Engage Group

Joanne Wilson – Humane World for Animals

Bryan Casler – 4Site Studios

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Fueling the Future: Why Your Board Should Invest in Individual Giving

Location: Chesapeake 6

Julie N. Upham, CFRE – Conservation International

Pedro J. Rivera, JD – PJR Consulting, LLC

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

3.2.1. LAUNCH a Sustainer Acquisition Program

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Angela Nothdurft – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Rhonda Moore – Americares

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Becoming a Catalyst for Change - Improving Your Change Management and Fundraising Leadership Skills

Location: Chesapeake 6

Chrissey Nguyen Klockner – GO Tutor Corps

Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, CFRE, MSW, MPA, CDP – Equity Warrior Strategies

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Brand Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals

Location: Chesapeake C

Brian Greenwald – Enabling Digital

Alan Levine – Enabling Digital

Tracey Greene – Charlottesville Business Innovation Council

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

The Dreaded B-word: How to Burnout-proof Your Team and Yourself

Location: Solutions Showcase

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Laura Washburn – Share Our Strength

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Create a Fired-Up, High Performing Board - Energy, Alignment, and Action

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Gail Perry, MBA CFRE – Gail Perry Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Sustaining the Sustainer: Well-Being for Fundraisers

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Doug Trout – DRiWaterstone Human Capital

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Christina Armstrong, CFRE – World Wildlife Fund

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Main Stage

Sponsored By

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

Saving Lives & Doing Dishes

Location: Chesapeake C

Carrie Severson – Carrie Severson LLC

Spark Sessions

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Executive Edge: Embedding Mentorship, Coaching, and Workplace Sponsorship into Your Organizational DNA

Location: Chesapeake 6

Ken J. Miller, CFRE – Denali FSP

Christopher Beck, CAP, IPA – High Museum Atlanta

C-Suite Solutions

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

How Should Executive Directors Strategically Think About Their Volunteer Program?

Location: Chesapeake 6

Geng Wang – Civic Champs

Rochelle Jerry, CFRM – Association of Fundraising Professionals

C-Suite Solutions

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Transformation Theater: Exposing the 70% Failure Rate in Nonprofit Change Initiatives

Location: Solutions Showcase

Kevin Novak, MBA, MSTM – 2040 Digital LLC

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Branding/Marketing & Fundraising Integration

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Building Blocks of Loyalty: A Hands-On Lab for Sustained Giving Strategy

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tim Sarrantonio, CNP – Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Ben Williams – Connect Center for Youth

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Not Just Another AI Talk. Make AI Actually Work for Your Organization

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Todd Bemis – TLC

Bill Simmons – Hope Rises International

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Message That Moves: Elevate Your Nonprofit Brand for Greater Impact

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Lyn A. Wineman – KidGlov

Abby Worster – BraveBe

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Attention That Converts: How Audience Powered Film Changes Minds and Grows Your Nonprofit

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Allen Thornburgh, MBA – Historic

Ian Reid – Distant Moon

John Darnell – Global Outreach International

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Conversations Still Work: Over the Phone Acquisition Programming

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

David Katz-Hackman – Telefund

Gavin Z. Caster – Telefund

Lisa Riordan – Data Axle

Madeleine Durante – American Civil Liberties Union

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Leveraging Moment in Time Marketing Strategies to Build Your Corporate Partner Pipeline: The Keep America Beautiful Playbook

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Mollye Rhea – For Momentum

Abby Horrigan – Keep America Beautiful

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Algorithms with Intention: Blood Cancer United’s AI Guide for NonProfits

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Anton Lipkanou – Delve Deeper

Brian Catalano – Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Don't Plan Blind: Why Integrated Strategy Starts with Organizational Health

Location: Chesapeake 6

Charisse Marcus – Good Scout Group

Evelyn Allen – Good Scout Group

Philips McCarty – Mental Health Coalition (MHC)

Adrian Slagle – USO

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Don't Plan Blind: Why Integrated Strategy Starts with Organizational Health

Location: Chesapeake 6

Charisse Marcus – Good Scout Group

Evelyn Allen – Good Scout Group

Philips McCarty – Mental Health Coalition (MHC)

Adrian Slagle – USO

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Rebrand Reset: How a Small Nonprofit Doubled Online Revenue Through Unified Digital Transformation

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Shelly Hudson – Faircom

Peter Galleta – Teal Media

Chris Halter – St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School

Michelle Boggs – GoFundMe Pro

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Activate Your Advocates: Using SMS to Power Campaigns That Matter

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Awareness Through Research-Driven Awareness Campaigns

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

James E. Read – BDI

Amanda Kirby – BDI

Sarah Peterka – Twin Cities Rescue Mission

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Doubling Down: Exceeding Campaign Goals Through Collaboration

Location: Chesapeake G - H

John Campbell – FundEd Strategies

Nell Callahan – Frontwood Strategies

Russ Williams, Jr. – Center City Public Charter Schools

Andre' Wesson – FundEd Strategies

Mid & Major Gifts

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Beyond the Buzzwords: Real Talk on What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Modern Fundraising

Location: Chesapeake C

Collin D. Ward – Newport ONE

Tiffany Reed – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Mary Getz – MESG Strategies

Chris Brooks – League of Conservation Voters

Spark Sessions

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Grace Under Pressure: Fundraising Leadership That Builds Resilience — and Results

Location: Chesapeake 6

Kyla Shawyer – Philanthropy & Fundraising North America

Tabitha Glenn – USO

Franklin Guerrero – Chapters Health Foundation

C-Suite Solutions

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

The Heart Beats the Algorithm: Why Authentic Storytelling Outlasts Every Trend

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Camille Didelot – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Noelle Ramsey – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Whitney Oppenhuizen – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Johnathan AA Gibson – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Storytelling & Brand Power

Building Strong Relationships with Your Partners

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

More Than a Vendor: Maximizing the Value of Your Agency Relationships

Location: Chesapeake C

Bert Salter – Concord Direct

Karen Barr – Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry

Spark Sessions

Capital Campaigns

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

From Branding to Execution – Lessons on How to Build a Compelling Case for Support

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Rachel Kottler (she/her/hers) – Sage Communications

Ellen Howes – Reading Is Fundamental

Mid & Major Gifts

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How to Pay for Preserving the Past: Fundraising Case Studies from American History Museums

Location: Solutions Showcase

Kelly Grattan – Schultz & Williams

Lynn Swain – American Antiquarian Society

Danielle Smereczynski – Museum of the American Revolution

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Doubling Down: Exceeding Campaign Goals Through Collaboration

Location: Chesapeake G - H

John Campbell – FundEd Strategies

Nell Callahan – Frontwood Strategies

Russ Williams, Jr. – Center City Public Charter Schools

Andre' Wesson – FundEd Strategies

Mid & Major Gifts

Career and Well-Being of Fundraisers

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Sustaining the Sustainer: Well-Being for Fundraisers

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Doug Trout – DRiWaterstone Human Capital

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Christina Armstrong, CFRE – World Wildlife Fund

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Main Stage

Sponsored By

ChatGPT

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How to Get Your Nonprofit Found in ChatGPT: Lessons from Oceana’s GEO Success

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Ira Horowitz – Cornershop Creative

Jenna Czaplewski – Coalition for Children, Youth & Families

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Connected Television

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

How AdGood Is Amplifying Nonprofit Impact Through Technology and CTV

Location: Chesapeake I

Kris Johns – AdGood

Lindsay Perry – Family & Children's Agency

Charles Marcus – The Dickinson Music Enrichment Center

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

From DRTV to DITV: How Connected TV is Revolutionizing Donor Acquisition

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Michelle Bower – Mission Fundraising

Kim Bersin – Operation Smile

Engaging All Audiences

Corporate Funding

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Leveraging Moment in Time Marketing Strategies to Build Your Corporate Partner Pipeline: The Keep America Beautiful Playbook

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Mollye Rhea – For Momentum

Abby Horrigan – Keep America Beautiful

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Cost Management Issues

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Agents for Good: Building Trust and Transforming Fundraising with AI-Powered Development Agents

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Laurene Currie – Blackbaud

Cortney Moore – Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity

Paul Goldstein – Blackbaud

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Creative

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond the Check: Understanding Why Donors Choose DAFs, Stocks, and More

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Gwen E. McGarry – M+R

Ishmam Raidah Rahman – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Creative – copywriting, graphics, colors

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Copywriting Clinic for Direct Response Fundraisers

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Victoria Viera – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Jordanna Sussman – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Katherine Yocum – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Message That Moves: Elevate Your Nonprofit Brand for Greater Impact

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Lyn A. Wineman – KidGlov

Abby Worster – BraveBe

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Likes to Loyalty: Turning Social Media Passion into Real-World Fundraising Power

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Kristi Rinck – Bonterra

Angela Hair – Angels Over Cliffs

Cliff Hair – Angels Over Cliffs

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Next-Gen Personalization with Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Harper Grubbs – Feed the Children

Mario Salman – RKD Group

Shane Thornal – RKD Group

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

The Heart Beats the Algorithm: Why Authentic Storytelling Outlasts Every Trend

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Camille Didelot – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Noelle Ramsey – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Whitney Oppenhuizen – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Johnathan AA Gibson – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

What Happens When Fundraisers and CRMs Work as One: The Ednovate Story

Location: Chesapeake I

Joe A. Mata, III – Mata Consulting

April R. Komolmis – Ednovate

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

DAFs

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Appeals to Alliances: A New Playbook for DAFs & Alternative Giving

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Lindsay Marino Long – Faircom New York

Kate Rhodes – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Data Priviacy

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Privacy Is the New Personalization: Lean Data Practice for Ethical, Transparent, Human-Centered Fundraising

Location: Chesapeake I

Michael W. Johnston – hjc

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Data/Reporting/Analytics/Modeling

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond Clicks and Impressions: Turning Digital Engagement Into Actual Donors

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Tara Kagey – Data Axle

Kristina Faragher – Sierra Club

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Turning Data Into Decisions: Smarter Attribution for Nonprofit Growth

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Laura Durington – Catholic Relief Sevices

Mary E. Anderson – Further

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

9:55 AM - 11:25 AM EDT

Opening Keynote: Trust Is the Currency: Building Nonprofit Brands People Believe In

Location: Maryland A - C

Americus Reed II

Keynote

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Applying Fundraising Effectiveness Project Insights to Transform How Teams Plan, Invest, and Grow Generosity

Location: Solutions Showcase

Tim Sarrantonio, CNP – Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

From Quantity to Quality: Redesigning our Mid-Level Program Through A Tiered Color Wheel System

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Robert Morris, MPH, MPS – UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Jonathan Isorena, MA – GOBEL

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

A New Era of Email Lead Gen: Building and Testing a Digital Co-Op Strategy

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Ben Deutsch (he/him/his) – ABD Direct

Cassidy White – Defenders of Wildlife

Jack Valor – MIssionWired

Julia MacDonald – SimioCloud

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cooperative Advantage: Making the Most of Your Data Coops

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Amber Hobson – Wiland

John Wilburn – Epsilon

Charity Haines – No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength

Steve Hassey – World Food Program USA

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

How Giving Grows: New research on Digital Giving Pathways

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Woodrow Rosenbaum – GivingTuesday

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

A Time of Reckoning - How Data Bias is Impacting Donor Acquisition and the Forces That Will Expand Audience Reach

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Roger Hiyama – Civis Analytics

Britt Vatne – Adstra Nonprofit

Craig Locke – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Appeals to Alliances: A New Playbook for DAFs & Alternative Giving

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Lindsay Marino Long – Faircom New York

Kate Rhodes – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Elevating the Donor Experience: Proven Strategies for Upgrading Supporters at Every Level

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Barbara A. Johnson – Marketeam

Jake Tolan – Smile Train

Mallory Henig – Conservation International

Heather Hoslov – League of Women Voters

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

From Legacy to Lifeline: How the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Modernized Fundraising to Engage the Next Generation

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC – Bonterra

Luz Lovins – Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Executive Edge: Embedding Mentorship, Coaching, and Workplace Sponsorship into Your Organizational DNA

Location: Chesapeake 6

Ken J. Miller, CFRE – Denali FSP

Christopher Beck, CAP, IPA – High Museum Atlanta

C-Suite Solutions

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Grace Under Pressure: Fundraising Leadership That Builds Resilience — and Results

Location: Chesapeake 6

Kyla Shawyer – Philanthropy & Fundraising North America

Tabitha Glenn – USO

Franklin Guerrero – Chapters Health Foundation

C-Suite Solutions

Deliverability

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Email Fundraising & The (Seemingly) Immovable Force of Deliverability

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Genevieve Shaw – MKDM

Meg Pickarski – The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation

Lauren Swan – Rails to Trails Conservancy

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Digital Fundraising

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

The Data Diet: Cutting Back to What Really Fuels Digital Fundraising

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Porter Mason – Stagecoach Digital

Dan Pazos – National Audubon Society

Sarah Friedman – National Audubon Society

Morgan Klein – Stagecoach Digital

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

How Giving Grows: New research on Digital Giving Pathways

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Woodrow Rosenbaum – GivingTuesday

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Rebrand Reset: How a Small Nonprofit Doubled Online Revenue Through Unified Digital Transformation

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Shelly Hudson – Faircom

Peter Galleta – Teal Media

Chris Halter – St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School

Michelle Boggs – GoFundMe Pro

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Unlocking Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits: How the Michael J. Fox Foundation Activated Niche Audiences Online

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Eric Reif – Blue State

Kimberley Marumahoko – Michael J. Fox Foundation

Chelsey Peppe – Good Influence

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Digital Marketing

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Copywriting Clinic for Direct Response Fundraisers

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Victoria Viera – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Jordanna Sussman – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Katherine Yocum – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

From One-Time Gifts to Lifelong Relationships: The Art and Science of Sustainer Program

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Kim Richardson – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

RuthAnn Clark – Washington National Cathedral

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

30 Wow! Ideas

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Allison Porter (she/her/hers) – Avalon Consulting Group

Tiffany A. Neill, CFRE (she/her/hers) – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Mwosi Swenson (she/her/hers) – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond Clicks and Impressions: Turning Digital Engagement Into Actual Donors

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Tara Kagey – Data Axle

Kristina Faragher – Sierra Club

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

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

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Momentum that Lasts: Turning Moments of High Engagement into Long-Term Support

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

PK Drago – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Madeleine Durante – American Civil Liberties Union

Meghan M. Lee – ACLU

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Turning Data Into Decisions: Smarter Attribution for Nonprofit Growth

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Laura Durington – Catholic Relief Sevices

Mary E. Anderson – Further

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

9:55 AM - 11:25 AM EDT

Opening Keynote: Trust Is the Currency: Building Nonprofit Brands People Believe In

Location: Maryland A - C

Americus Reed II

Keynote

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Beyond Blue Links: Winning Donor Acquisition When AI Answers First

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Vijay Malavia – Streetlight Digital

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Traci Osborne – Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Modern Nonprofits Unite Marketing, Fundraising, and Technology

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Yanni Saratsis – NextAfter

Cassidy Knize – Save The Children

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

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

A New Era of Email Lead Gen: Building and Testing a Digital Co-Op Strategy

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Ben Deutsch (he/him/his) – ABD Direct

Cassidy White – Defenders of Wildlife

Jack Valor – MIssionWired

Julia MacDonald – SimioCloud

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Algorithms with Intention: Blood Cancer United’s AI Guide for NonProfits

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Anton Lipkanou – Delve Deeper

Brian Catalano – Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Making Waves with Mobile: How Oceana Built a Thriving SMS Community for Action and Giving

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Jessalyn Kiesa – Oceana

Genevieve Questell – Oceana

Lloyd Colter – Banter Messaging

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Email Fundraising & The (Seemingly) Immovable Force of Deliverability

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Genevieve Shaw – MKDM

Meg Pickarski – The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation

Lauren Swan – Rails to Trails Conservancy

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Likes to Loyalty: Turning Social Media Passion into Real-World Fundraising Power

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Kristi Rinck – Bonterra

Angela Hair – Angels Over Cliffs

Cliff Hair – Angels Over Cliffs

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Rebrand Reset: How a Small Nonprofit Doubled Online Revenue Through Unified Digital Transformation

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Shelly Hudson – Faircom

Peter Galleta – Teal Media

Chris Halter – St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School

Michelle Boggs – GoFundMe Pro

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Unlocking Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits: How the Michael J. Fox Foundation Activated Niche Audiences Online

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Eric Reif – Blue State

Kimberley Marumahoko – Michael J. Fox Foundation

Chelsey Peppe – Good Influence

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

When Tests Fail: How to Turn Direct Mail Fiascos into Digital Delights

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Megan Garner – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Ashlee Wilhite – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Jennifer Lomax – City of Hope

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How to Get Your Nonprofit Found in ChatGPT: Lessons from Oceana’s GEO Success

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Ira Horowitz – Cornershop Creative

Jenna Czaplewski – Coalition for Children, Youth & Families

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Next-Gen Personalization with Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Harper Grubbs – Feed the Children

Mario Salman – RKD Group

Shane Thornal – RKD Group

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Unleashing Impact: The K9 Veterans Campaign – Driving Engagement for the Coast Guard Foundation

Location: Solutions Showcase

Paul St. Onge – Doing Good Digital

Christopher McBriarty – Coast Guard Foundation

Keisha Hartman, MBA – Doing Good Digital

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Activate Your Advocates: Using SMS to Power Campaigns That Matter

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Accelerating Donor Connections: The Power of Hybrid Fundraising Strategies

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tiffany A. C. Wollin – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières

Jaclyn Morawa – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Chad Lucier – Moore

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

It’s Not the Why — It’s the Where and How: Unlocking Donor Acquisition Through Social Direct Messaging

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nick Black – GoodUnited

Kathy Kauffmann – Stop Soldier Suicide

Crystal Clark – Stop Solder Suicide

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Retention by Design: Leveraging Data to Turn First-Time Donors into Lifelong Supporters

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Laura Durington – Catholic Relief Sevices

Mary E. Anderson – Further

Practical Strategies with Real Results

DigitalMarketing

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Life Is Confusing But Ads Don’t Need To Be: A Practical Attribution Clinic

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Sarah Coughlon – M+R

Rosa Del Angel – Natural Resources Defense Council

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How Nonprofits Can Create Better Content For Social Media Using AI Tools

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Dmitry Koltunov – Arbor

Julia Campbell, MPA – J Campbell Social Marketing, LLC

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Direct Mail

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

30 Wow! Ideas

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Allison Porter (she/her/hers) – Avalon Consulting Group

Tiffany A. Neill, CFRE (she/her/hers) – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Mwosi Swenson (she/her/hers) – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Advancing Hispanic Fundraising with The Salvation Army

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Paul Hebblethwaite – TrueSense Marketing

David Torres – TrueSense Marketing

Bernie Dake – The Salvation Army Southern Territory

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

A Time of Reckoning - How Data Bias is Impacting Donor Acquisition and the Forces That Will Expand Audience Reach

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Roger Hiyama – Civis Analytics

Britt Vatne – Adstra Nonprofit

Craig Locke – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

When Tests Fail: How to Turn Direct Mail Fiascos into Digital Delights

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Megan Garner – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Ashlee Wilhite – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Jennifer Lomax – City of Hope

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Transform Your Acquisition Strategy: Balance Channel Investment for Maximum Donor Impact

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Shari Grimes (she/her/hers) – O'Brien Garrett

Mattie Black (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Set It and Never Forget It: The Always-On Sustainer Mindset

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Liv Tupanjanin – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Zoe Clarke – MWD Agency

Taylor Beard – KQED

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Direct Response

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

The Agentic Revolution: How Direct Response and AI Can Transform Access to Care

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Stacey McDaniel – AARP Foundation

Peter Genuardi – See the Stars

Eric Rubin – Stratovation Partners

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Jaye Lopez Van Soest, CFRE – Flourishing, LLC

Steven L. Titlebaum, CFRE – Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc

Engaging All Audiences

Donor Acquisition

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

A Blueprint for Taking Your Text Messaging Program from Pilot to Powerhouse

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Mike Snusz – Tatango

Casey Dumasius – Environmental Working Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond Clicks and Impressions: Turning Digital Engagement Into Actual Donors

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Tara Kagey – Data Axle

Kristina Faragher – Sierra Club

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond the Check: Understanding Why Donors Choose DAFs, Stocks, and More

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Gwen E. McGarry – M+R

Ishmam Raidah Rahman – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Boomers to Gen Z: Generational Giving Strategies to Replace Lost Funding

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

David Blyer – Arreva

Christopher Fink – Arreva

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

How AdGood Is Amplifying Nonprofit Impact Through Technology and CTV

Location: Chesapeake I

Kris Johns – AdGood

Lindsay Perry – Family & Children's Agency

Charles Marcus – The Dickinson Music Enrichment Center

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Momentum that Lasts: Turning Moments of High Engagement into Long-Term Support

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

PK Drago – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Madeleine Durante – American Civil Liberties Union

Meghan M. Lee – ACLU

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Stop Sending Mixed Signals! Fundraising That Hits on Every Channel

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Dave Martin, MA, MIA – CharityEngine

Angela Parker – Tupelo Children's Mansion

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Advancing Hispanic Fundraising with The Salvation Army

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Paul Hebblethwaite – TrueSense Marketing

David Torres – TrueSense Marketing

Bernie Dake – The Salvation Army Southern Territory

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Agentic Fundraising: The Donor-Led Architecture Replacing the Funnel

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Tobes Kelly – Fundraise Up

Tracy YoungLincoln – MarkeTeam

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Beyond Blue Links: Winning Donor Acquisition When AI Answers First

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Vijay Malavia – Streetlight Digital

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Traci Osborne – Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Conversations Still Work: Over the Phone Acquisition Programming

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

David Katz-Hackman – Telefund

Gavin Z. Caster – Telefund

Lisa Riordan – Data Axle

Madeleine Durante – American Civil Liberties Union

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Fueling the Future: Why Your Board Should Invest in Individual Giving

Location: Chesapeake 6

Julie N. Upham, CFRE – Conservation International

Pedro J. Rivera, JD – PJR Consulting, LLC

C-Suite Solutions

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

3.2.1. LAUNCH a Sustainer Acquisition Program

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Angela Nothdurft – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Rhonda Moore – Americares

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

A New Era of Email Lead Gen: Building and Testing a Digital Co-Op Strategy

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Ben Deutsch (he/him/his) – ABD Direct

Cassidy White – Defenders of Wildlife

Jack Valor – MIssionWired

Julia MacDonald – SimioCloud

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cooperative Advantage: Making the Most of Your Data Coops

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Amber Hobson – Wiland

John Wilburn – Epsilon

Charity Haines – No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength

Steve Hassey – World Food Program USA

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Developing the Next Generation of DAF Donors

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Amanda Brown Lierman – GoFundMe

Stuart Smith – Shriners Hospitals for Children

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

One Day, Big Impact: Mastering the Art of Giving Day Campaigns

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Jenn Thompson – RKD Group

David Jones – Food Bank For New York City

Victoria Leonhardt – GivingTuesday

Building Multi-Channel Success

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Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

A Time of Reckoning - How Data Bias is Impacting Donor Acquisition and the Forces That Will Expand Audience Reach

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Roger Hiyama – Civis Analytics

Britt Vatne – Adstra Nonprofit

Craig Locke – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Appeals to Alliances: A New Playbook for DAFs & Alternative Giving

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Lindsay Marino Long – Faircom New York

Kate Rhodes – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Unlocking Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits: How the Michael J. Fox Foundation Activated Niche Audiences Online

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Eric Reif – Blue State

Kimberley Marumahoko – Michael J. Fox Foundation

Chelsey Peppe – Good Influence

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

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Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

From Branding to Execution – Lessons on How to Build a Compelling Case for Support

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Rachel Kottler (she/her/hers) – Sage Communications

Ellen Howes – Reading Is Fundamental

Mid & Major Gifts

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Transform Your Acquisition Strategy: Balance Channel Investment for Maximum Donor Impact

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Shari Grimes (she/her/hers) – O'Brien Garrett

Mattie Black (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Unleashing Impact: The K9 Veterans Campaign – Driving Engagement for the Coast Guard Foundation

Location: Solutions Showcase

Paul St. Onge – Doing Good Digital

Christopher McBriarty – Coast Guard Foundation

Keisha Hartman, MBA – Doing Good Digital

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

From Connection to Contribution: How Associations Can Inspire Giving Without Overstepping

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Sarah Miller, MPA – Palmetto Philanthropy

Chris Denby – Markitecture

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Stephanie Davi McNeely, MPA, CFRE – ACE Mentor

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nate D. Drushell – Data Axle

Lakshmi Vijayan – United Service Organizations (USO)

Jamie Walz – Operation Smile

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

From DRTV to DITV: How Connected TV is Revolutionizing Donor Acquisition

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Michelle Bower – Mission Fundraising

Kim Bersin – Operation Smile

Engaging All Audiences

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

It’s Not the Why — It’s the Where and How: Unlocking Donor Acquisition Through Social Direct Messaging

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nick Black – GoodUnited

Kathy Kauffmann – Stop Soldier Suicide

Crystal Clark – Stop Solder Suicide

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Texting That Reaches All: Rules, Registration & Real Results

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Jason Wood, CFRE – Synergy Engagement

Neoma Harris – St. Joseph’s Indian School

Digital Fundraising Hacks

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Donor Advised Funds

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond the Check: Understanding Why Donors Choose DAFs, Stocks, and More

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Gwen E. McGarry – M+R

Ishmam Raidah Rahman – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Developing the Next Generation of DAF Donors

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Amanda Brown Lierman – GoFundMe

Stuart Smith – Shriners Hospitals for Children

Engaging All Audiences

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Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Michael Crisona, MS, CFRE, CAP – Blood Cancer United

Mitch Stein (he/him/his) – Chariot

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Donor Experience

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

From Quantity to Quality: Redesigning our Mid-Level Program Through A Tiered Color Wheel System

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Robert Morris, MPH, MPS – UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Jonathan Isorena, MA – GOBEL

Mid & Major Gifts

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Donor research

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Closing the Passion Gap

Location: Solutions Showcase

Yvonne Garrett (she/her/hers) – O'Brien Garrett

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Donor Retention, Cultivation & Reactivation

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Building Blocks of Loyalty: A Hands-On Lab for Sustained Giving Strategy

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tim Sarrantonio, CNP – Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Ben Williams – Connect Center for Youth

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:45 AM - 11:55 AM EDT

Driving Donor Engagement and Operational Efficiency: A Real-World Look at Transforming Fundraising Through Technology and Strategy

Location: Maryland 5 -6

Erik Tomalis – Avid

Jessi Marsh – Will Allen Foundation

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

From One-Time Gifts to Lifelong Relationships: The Art and Science of Sustainer Program

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Kim Richardson – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

RuthAnn Clark – Washington National Cathedral

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Personal to Scalable: Building Engagement Across Generations and Experiences

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Jeff J. Grandy, M.Ed. – Catapult Fundraising

Danielle Matz – University of Maryland Global Campus

Mid & Major Gifts

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Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Momentum that Lasts: Turning Moments of High Engagement into Long-Term Support

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

PK Drago – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Madeleine Durante – American Civil Liberties Union

Meghan M. Lee – ACLU

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

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Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Applying Fundraising Effectiveness Project Insights to Transform How Teams Plan, Invest, and Grow Generosity

Location: Solutions Showcase

Tim Sarrantonio, CNP – Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

When Legacy Lead Gen Outstrips Staff Capacity - New (and Old) Strategies to Qualify and Cultivate Handraisers at Scale

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Timothy Logan, MNO, ACFRE, CFRE, FAHP, FCEP – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Rebecca Cairns – American Civil Liberties Union

Amanda Krauss, CFRE (she/her/hers) – Sempervirens Fund

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Closing the Passion Gap

Location: Solutions Showcase

Yvonne Garrett (she/her/hers) – O'Brien Garrett

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cognitive Impairment in Donors: Identifying the Issues & Applying Best Practices

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tara Adams, PhD, JD – North Carolina State University

Anthony Pomonis, CFRE – University of Central Florida

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

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Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cooperative Advantage: Making the Most of Your Data Coops

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Amber Hobson – Wiland

John Wilburn – Epsilon

Charity Haines – No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength

Steve Hassey – World Food Program USA

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Developing the Next Generation of DAF Donors

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Amanda Brown Lierman – GoFundMe

Stuart Smith – Shriners Hospitals for Children

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Ditch the Mass Blast. AI Overhaul for One-To-One Personalization

Location: Solutions Showcase

Tony Johnson – Heritage Foundation

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Appeals to Alliances: A New Playbook for DAFs & Alternative Giving

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Lindsay Marino Long – Faircom New York

Kate Rhodes – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Likes to Loyalty: Turning Social Media Passion into Real-World Fundraising Power

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Kristi Rinck – Bonterra

Angela Hair – Angels Over Cliffs

Cliff Hair – Angels Over Cliffs

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Midlevel Fundraising: The State of the Practice 2026

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Alia McKee – Sea Change Strategies

Suk Wortman (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Meghan M. Lee – ACLU

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Privacy Is the New Personalization: Lean Data Practice for Ethical, Transparent, Human-Centered Fundraising

Location: Chesapeake I

Michael W. Johnston – hjc

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Rebrand Reset: How a Small Nonprofit Doubled Online Revenue Through Unified Digital Transformation

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Shelly Hudson – Faircom

Peter Galleta – Teal Media

Chris Halter – St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School

Michelle Boggs – GoFundMe Pro

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Elevating the Donor Experience: Proven Strategies for Upgrading Supporters at Every Level

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Barbara A. Johnson – Marketeam

Jake Tolan – Smile Train

Mallory Henig – Conservation International

Heather Hoslov – League of Women Voters

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

From Branding to Execution – Lessons on How to Build a Compelling Case for Support

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Rachel Kottler (she/her/hers) – Sage Communications

Ellen Howes – Reading Is Fundamental

Mid & Major Gifts

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Reimagine, Reengage, Reinspire Your Donors: Real World Examples Across Generations and Channels

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC – Bonterra

Main Stage

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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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Unleashing Impact: The K9 Veterans Campaign – Driving Engagement for the Coast Guard Foundation

Location: Solutions Showcase

Paul St. Onge – Doing Good Digital

Christopher McBriarty – Coast Guard Foundation

Keisha Hartman, MBA – Doing Good Digital

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Activate Your Advocates: Using SMS to Power Campaigns That Matter

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

From Connection to Contribution: How Associations Can Inspire Giving Without Overstepping

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Sarah Miller, MPA – Palmetto Philanthropy

Chris Denby – Markitecture

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Stephanie Davi McNeely, MPA, CFRE – ACE Mentor

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Accelerating Donor Connections: The Power of Hybrid Fundraising Strategies

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tiffany A. C. Wollin – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières

Jaclyn Morawa – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Chad Lucier – Moore

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

From Legacy to Lifeline: How the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Modernized Fundraising to Engage the Next Generation

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC – Bonterra

Luz Lovins – Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Listening for Retention: Creating Meaningful Donor Relationships at Scale

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Alia McKee – Sea Change Strategies

Ishmam Raidah Rahman – International Rescue Committee

Amber L. Redmond – Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Mariale Delgado – International Rescue Committee

Main Stage

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Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Retention by Design: Leveraging Data to Turn First-Time Donors into Lifelong Supporters

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Laura Durington – Catholic Relief Sevices

Mary E. Anderson – Further

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Set It and Never Forget It: The Always-On Sustainer Mindset

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Liv Tupanjanin – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Zoe Clarke – MWD Agency

Taylor Beard – KQED

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Texting That Reaches All: Rules, Registration & Real Results

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Jason Wood, CFRE – Synergy Engagement

Neoma Harris – St. Joseph’s Indian School

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Donor Retention, Cultivation, & Retention

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

The Heart Beats the Algorithm: Why Authentic Storytelling Outlasts Every Trend

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Camille Didelot – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Noelle Ramsey – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Whitney Oppenhuizen – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Johnathan AA Gibson – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Storytelling & Brand Power

Donor Retention/Cultivation & Reactivation

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

30 Wow! Ideas

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Allison Porter (she/her/hers) – Avalon Consulting Group

Tiffany A. Neill, CFRE (she/her/hers) – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Mwosi Swenson (she/her/hers) – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

A Blueprint for Taking Your Text Messaging Program from Pilot to Powerhouse

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Mike Snusz – Tatango

Casey Dumasius – Environmental Working Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Boomers to Gen Z: Generational Giving Strategies to Replace Lost Funding

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

David Blyer – Arreva

Christopher Fink – Arreva

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Agentic Fundraising: The Donor-Led Architecture Replacing the Funnel

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Tobes Kelly – Fundraise Up

Tracy YoungLincoln – MarkeTeam

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

From Quantity to Quality: Redesigning our Mid-Level Program Through A Tiered Color Wheel System

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Robert Morris, MPH, MPS – UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Jonathan Isorena, MA – GOBEL

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

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

How Giving Grows: New research on Digital Giving Pathways

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Woodrow Rosenbaum – GivingTuesday

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Making Waves with Mobile: How Oceana Built a Thriving SMS Community for Action and Giving

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Jessalyn Kiesa – Oceana

Genevieve Questell – Oceana

Lloyd Colter – Banter Messaging

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Michael Crisona, MS, CFRE, CAP – Blood Cancer United

Mitch Stein (he/him/his) – Chariot

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nate D. Drushell – Data Axle

Lakshmi Vijayan – United Service Organizations (USO)

Jamie Walz – Operation Smile

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Donor Stewardship

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

From One-Time Gifts to Lifelong Relationships: The Art and Science of Sustainer Program

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Kim Richardson – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

RuthAnn Clark – Washington National Cathedral

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

One Day, Big Impact: Mastering the Art of Giving Day Campaigns

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Jenn Thompson – RKD Group

David Jones – Food Bank For New York City

Victoria Leonhardt – GivingTuesday

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Midlevel Fundraising: The State of the Practice 2026

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Alia McKee – Sea Change Strategies

Suk Wortman (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Meghan M. Lee – ACLU

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Get More Grants: Three Steps to Improve Relationships and Results

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Liza Douglas, CFRE – American Heart Association

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Jaye Lopez Van Soest, CFRE – Flourishing, LLC

Steven L. Titlebaum, CFRE – Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc

Engaging All Audiences

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

Changing The Conversation Around Direct Mail: Nonprofit Leaders Share Why DM is a Strategic Advantage in the Digital Era

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Kevin Gentry – TenX Strategies

Kristina Faragher – Sierra Club

Dan Sonners – Judicial Watch

Laura Rahman – Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

How Should Executive Directors Strategically Think About Their Volunteer Program?

Location: Chesapeake 6

Geng Wang – Civic Champs

Rochelle Jerry, CFRM – Association of Fundraising Professionals

C-Suite Solutions

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

The Changing Endowment Landscape - It’s More Accessible Than You Think

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Karen Houghton – Infinite Giving

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Listening for Retention: Creating Meaningful Donor Relationships at Scale

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Alia McKee – Sea Change Strategies

Ishmam Raidah Rahman – International Rescue Committee

Amber L. Redmond – Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Mariale Delgado – International Rescue Committee

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Who's the Boss? Navigating Power Dynamics in Modern Major Gifts Stewardship

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Liza Douglas, CFRE – American Heart Association

Pedro J. Rivera, JD – PJR Consulting, LLC

Mid & Major Gifts

DRTV and/or Face to Face

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

3.2.1. LAUNCH a Sustainer Acquisition Program

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Angela Nothdurft – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Rhonda Moore – Americares

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Transform Your Acquisition Strategy: Balance Channel Investment for Maximum Donor Impact

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Shari Grimes (she/her/hers) – O'Brien Garrett

Mattie Black (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

From DRTV to DITV: How Connected TV is Revolutionizing Donor Acquisition

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Michelle Bower – Mission Fundraising

Kim Bersin – Operation Smile

Engaging All Audiences

Email Fundraising

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

A New Era of Email Lead Gen: Building and Testing a Digital Co-Op Strategy

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Ben Deutsch (he/him/his) – ABD Direct

Cassidy White – Defenders of Wildlife

Jack Valor – MIssionWired

Julia MacDonald – SimioCloud

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Email/Mobile/Website

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

A Blueprint for Taking Your Text Messaging Program from Pilot to Powerhouse

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Mike Snusz – Tatango

Casey Dumasius – Environmental Working Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Stop Sending Mixed Signals! Fundraising That Hits on Every Channel

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Dave Martin, MA, MIA – CharityEngine

Angela Parker – Tupelo Children's Mansion

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Making Waves with Mobile: How Oceana Built a Thriving SMS Community for Action and Giving

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Jessalyn Kiesa – Oceana

Genevieve Questell – Oceana

Lloyd Colter – Banter Messaging

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Email Fundraising & The (Seemingly) Immovable Force of Deliverability

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Genevieve Shaw – MKDM

Meg Pickarski – The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation

Lauren Swan – Rails to Trails Conservancy

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Activate Your Advocates: Using SMS to Power Campaigns That Matter

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Set It and Never Forget It: The Always-On Sustainer Mindset

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Liv Tupanjanin – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Zoe Clarke – MWD Agency

Taylor Beard – KQED

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Texting That Reaches All: Rules, Registration & Real Results

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Jason Wood, CFRE – Synergy Engagement

Neoma Harris – St. Joseph’s Indian School

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Emerging Channels/Technology

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:45 AM - 11:55 AM EDT

Driving Donor Engagement and Operational Efficiency: A Real-World Look at Transforming Fundraising Through Technology and Strategy

Location: Maryland 5 -6

Erik Tomalis – Avid

Jessi Marsh – Will Allen Foundation

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

A Blueprint for Taking Your Text Messaging Program from Pilot to Powerhouse

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Mike Snusz – Tatango

Casey Dumasius – Environmental Working Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Stop Sending Mixed Signals! Fundraising That Hits on Every Channel

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Dave Martin, MA, MIA – CharityEngine

Angela Parker – Tupelo Children's Mansion

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Turning Data Into Decisions: Smarter Attribution for Nonprofit Growth

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Laura Durington – Catholic Relief Sevices

Mary E. Anderson – Further

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

9:55 AM - 11:25 AM EDT

Opening Keynote: Trust Is the Currency: Building Nonprofit Brands People Believe In

Location: Maryland A - C

Americus Reed II

Keynote

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Agentic Fundraising: The Donor-Led Architecture Replacing the Funnel

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Tobes Kelly – Fundraise Up

Tracy YoungLincoln – MarkeTeam

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Attention That Converts: How Audience Powered Film Changes Minds and Grows Your Nonprofit

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Allen Thornburgh, MBA – Historic

Ian Reid – Distant Moon

John Darnell – Global Outreach International

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Modern Nonprofits Unite Marketing, Fundraising, and Technology

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Yanni Saratsis – NextAfter

Cassidy Knize – Save The Children

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Developing the Next Generation of DAF Donors

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Amanda Brown Lierman – GoFundMe

Stuart Smith – Shriners Hospitals for Children

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Ditch the Mass Blast. AI Overhaul for One-To-One Personalization

Location: Solutions Showcase

Tony Johnson – Heritage Foundation

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Unlocking Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits: How the Michael J. Fox Foundation Activated Niche Audiences Online

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Eric Reif – Blue State

Kimberley Marumahoko – Michael J. Fox Foundation

Chelsey Peppe – Good Influence

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Reimagine, Reengage, Reinspire Your Donors: Real World Examples Across Generations and Channels

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC – Bonterra

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Awareness Through Research-Driven Awareness Campaigns

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

James E. Read – BDI

Amanda Kirby – BDI

Sarah Peterka – Twin Cities Rescue Mission

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nate D. Drushell – Data Axle

Lakshmi Vijayan – United Service Organizations (USO)

Jamie Walz – Operation Smile

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Beyond the Buzzwords: Real Talk on What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Modern Fundraising

Location: Chesapeake C

Collin D. Ward – Newport ONE

Tiffany Reed – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Mary Getz – MESG Strategies

Chris Brooks – League of Conservation Voters

Spark Sessions

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

From Legacy to Lifeline: How the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Modernized Fundraising to Engage the Next Generation

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC – Bonterra

Luz Lovins – Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

It’s Not the Why — It’s the Where and How: Unlocking Donor Acquisition Through Social Direct Messaging

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nick Black – GoodUnited

Kathy Kauffmann – Stop Soldier Suicide

Crystal Clark – Stop Solder Suicide

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Retention by Design: Leveraging Data to Turn First-Time Donors into Lifelong Supporters

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Laura Durington – Catholic Relief Sevices

Mary E. Anderson – Further

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Endowments

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Changing The Conversation Around Direct Mail: Nonprofit Leaders Share Why DM is a Strategic Advantage in the Digital Era

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Kevin Gentry – TenX Strategies

Kristina Faragher – Sierra Club

Dan Sonners – Judicial Watch

Laura Rahman – Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)

Building Multi-Channel Success

Ethics

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Privacy Is the New Personalization: Lean Data Practice for Ethical, Transparent, Human-Centered Fundraising

Location: Chesapeake I

Michael W. Johnston – hjc

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Event Fundraising

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Text Me, Maybe? How to Integrate Mobile (SMS) into Your Fundraising and Event Strategies

Location: Chesapeake I

Sandi Fox (she/her/hers) – Smart As A Fox LLC

Jon Wheeler – Save the Children

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Faith-Based Fundraising Issues

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Advancing Hispanic Fundraising with The Salvation Army

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Paul Hebblethwaite – TrueSense Marketing

David Torres – TrueSense Marketing

Bernie Dake – The Salvation Army Southern Territory

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Fundraising Compliance

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

Fundraising Innovations

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Beyond Blue Links: Winning Donor Acquisition When AI Answers First

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Vijay Malavia – Streetlight Digital

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Traci Osborne – Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Accelerating Donor Connections: The Power of Hybrid Fundraising Strategies

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tiffany A. C. Wollin – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières

Jaclyn Morawa – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Chad Lucier – Moore

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

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

Fundraising.AI Track

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Building Blocks of Loyalty: A Hands-On Lab for Sustained Giving Strategy

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tim Sarrantonio, CNP – Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Ben Williams – Connect Center for Youth

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

Breaking the Authority Ceiling: How Small Nonprofits Use AI-Powered Content Distribution to Compete with Major Organizations

Location: Maryland A

J Marcus Howard – Ethos Media Marketing LLC

Kia Croom, MPA – The Croom Institute for Fund Development & Social Change

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

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

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How to Get Your Nonprofit Found in ChatGPT: Lessons from Oceana’s GEO Success

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Ira Horowitz – Cornershop Creative

Jenna Czaplewski – Coalition for Children, Youth & Families

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

The Rise of the Digital Teammate: How AI Agents Redefine Fundraising Roles

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Debbie Snyder – StratusLIVE

Scott A. Koskoski, M.S – Come Near

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

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

general fundraising

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Jaye Lopez Van Soest, CFRE – Flourishing, LLC

Steven L. Titlebaum, CFRE – Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc

Engaging All Audiences

Generational Giving

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Boomers to Gen Z: Generational Giving Strategies to Replace Lost Funding

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

David Blyer – Arreva

Christopher Fink – Arreva

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Reimagine, Reengage, Reinspire Your Donors: Real World Examples Across Generations and Channels

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC – Bonterra

Main Stage

Sponsored By

GenerationalGiving

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Personal to Scalable: Building Engagement Across Generations and Experiences

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Jeff J. Grandy, M.Ed. – Catapult Fundraising

Danielle Matz – University of Maryland Global Campus

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Giving Days

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

One Day, Big Impact: Mastering the Art of Giving Day Campaigns

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Jenn Thompson – RKD Group

David Jones – Food Bank For New York City

Victoria Leonhardt – GivingTuesday

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Reimagining the Giving Day: How Spur Local Built a Movement, Not Just a Moment

Location: Chesapeake I

Rob Wu – CauseVox

Matt Gayer – Spur Local

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Grants

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Get More Grants: Three Steps to Improve Relationships and Results

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Liza Douglas, CFRE – American Heart Association

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Growth Strategies

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Turning Data Into Decisions: Smarter Attribution for Nonprofit Growth

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Laura Durington – Catholic Relief Sevices

Mary E. Anderson – Further

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Tech That Gives Back: How Human-Centered Platforms Power the Future of Nonprofit Growth

Location: Chesapeake I

Max Friedman – Givebutter

Sanjay Bindra – GOSUMEC Foundation USA

Claudia Estrella – Givebutter

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Harness New Technology and Platforms

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Not Just Another AI Talk. Make AI Actually Work for Your Organization

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Todd Bemis – TLC

Bill Simmons – Hope Rises International

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

A Blueprint for Taking Your Text Messaging Program from Pilot to Powerhouse

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Mike Snusz – Tatango

Casey Dumasius – Environmental Working Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

How AdGood Is Amplifying Nonprofit Impact Through Technology and CTV

Location: Chesapeake I

Kris Johns – AdGood

Lindsay Perry – Family & Children's Agency

Charles Marcus – The Dickinson Music Enrichment Center

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Canadian Cancer Society Used an AI-powered Data Strategy to Weather an Uncertain Fundraising Environment and Decrease Manual Campaign Effort by 80% at Year-End

Location: Solutions Showcase

Abraham Chen – Dataro

Lina Mohamed – Canadian Cancer Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Modern Nonprofits Unite Marketing, Fundraising, and Technology

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Yanni Saratsis – NextAfter

Cassidy Knize – Save The Children

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Tech That Gives Back: How Human-Centered Platforms Power the Future of Nonprofit Growth

Location: Chesapeake I

Max Friedman – Givebutter

Sanjay Bindra – GOSUMEC Foundation USA

Claudia Estrella – Givebutter

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

When Legacy Lead Gen Outstrips Staff Capacity - New (and Old) Strategies to Qualify and Cultivate Handraisers at Scale

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Timothy Logan, MNO, ACFRE, CFRE, FAHP, FCEP – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Rebecca Cairns – American Civil Liberties Union

Amanda Krauss, CFRE (she/her/hers) – Sempervirens Fund

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

A New Era of Email Lead Gen: Building and Testing a Digital Co-Op Strategy

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Ben Deutsch (he/him/his) – ABD Direct

Cassidy White – Defenders of Wildlife

Jack Valor – MIssionWired

Julia MacDonald – SimioCloud

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Developing the Next Generation of DAF Donors

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Amanda Brown Lierman – GoFundMe

Stuart Smith – Shriners Hospitals for Children

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Next-Gen Personalization with Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Harper Grubbs – Feed the Children

Mario Salman – RKD Group

Shane Thornal – RKD Group

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

AI Shark Tank

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Philip King, MBA, ePMT, PADI – STella!

Dean McJannet – Canadian Wildlife Federation

Lina Mohamed – Canadian Cancer Society

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

How Federated Organizations Have Transformed Their Fundraising, and What Every Organization Can Learn From Their Experience

Location: Solutions Showcase

Jethro Miller – Jethro Miller & Associates

Leora Hanser – Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Katherine O'Hare – Points of Light

Kristine Templin – Meals on Wheels America

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nate D. Drushell – Data Axle

Lakshmi Vijayan – United Service Organizations (USO)

Jamie Walz – Operation Smile

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

The Rise of the Digital Teammate: How AI Agents Redefine Fundraising Roles

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Debbie Snyder – StratusLIVE

Scott A. Koskoski, M.S – Come Near

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Beyond the Buzzwords: Real Talk on What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Modern Fundraising

Location: Chesapeake C

Collin D. Ward – Newport ONE

Tiffany Reed – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Mary Getz – MESG Strategies

Chris Brooks – League of Conservation Voters

Spark Sessions

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

Important Issues Facing Nonprofits

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

All Star Panel (in 20 years) - How Current Leaders Are Affecting the Industry for the Next 20 years.

Location: Chesapeake C

Joe Goetz, CFRE – Winning Strategy Group Inc

Zakeia Rodgers – Animal Legal Defense Fund

Shelby Steere – Further Digital

Sasha Somuah – SASS LLC

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Boomers to Gen Z: Generational Giving Strategies to Replace Lost Funding

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

David Blyer – Arreva

Christopher Fink – Arreva

Engaging All Audiences

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Momentum that Lasts: Turning Moments of High Engagement into Long-Term Support

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

PK Drago – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Madeleine Durante – American Civil Liberties Union

Meghan M. Lee – ACLU

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Applying Fundraising Effectiveness Project Insights to Transform How Teams Plan, Invest, and Grow Generosity

Location: Solutions Showcase

Tim Sarrantonio, CNP – Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Fueling the Future: Why Your Board Should Invest in Individual Giving

Location: Chesapeake 6

Julie N. Upham, CFRE – Conservation International

Pedro J. Rivera, JD – PJR Consulting, LLC

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Modern Nonprofits Unite Marketing, Fundraising, and Technology

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Yanni Saratsis – NextAfter

Cassidy Knize – Save The Children

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

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

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Tech That Gives Back: How Human-Centered Platforms Power the Future of Nonprofit Growth

Location: Chesapeake I

Max Friedman – Givebutter

Sanjay Bindra – GOSUMEC Foundation USA

Claudia Estrella – Givebutter

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

The Great Debate: Generative AI and the Future of the Social Impact Sector

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Ben Childers – Stratovation Partners

Tracy Kronzak – Benevolent Tech

Craig Johnson – Unfiltered Media

Cheryl Contee – BrightWorks AI

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Becoming a Catalyst for Change - Improving Your Change Management and Fundraising Leadership Skills

Location: Chesapeake 6

Chrissey Nguyen Klockner – GO Tutor Corps

Jonathan Meagher-Zayas, CFRE, MSW, MPA, CDP – Equity Warrior Strategies

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Brand Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals

Location: Chesapeake C

Brian Greenwald – Enabling Digital

Alan Levine – Enabling Digital

Tracey Greene – Charlottesville Business Innovation Council

Spark Sessions

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cognitive Impairment in Donors: Identifying the Issues & Applying Best Practices

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tara Adams, PhD, JD – North Carolina State University

Anthony Pomonis, CFRE – University of Central Florida

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

How Giving Grows: New research on Digital Giving Pathways

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Woodrow Rosenbaum – GivingTuesday

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

The Dreaded B-word: How to Burnout-proof Your Team and Yourself

Location: Solutions Showcase

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Laura Washburn – Share Our Strength

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Email Fundraising & The (Seemingly) Immovable Force of Deliverability

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Genevieve Shaw – MKDM

Meg Pickarski – The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation

Lauren Swan – Rails to Trails Conservancy

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Midlevel Fundraising: The State of the Practice 2026

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Alia McKee – Sea Change Strategies

Suk Wortman (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Meghan M. Lee – ACLU

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

More Than a Vendor: Maximizing the Value of Your Agency Relationships

Location: Chesapeake C

Bert Salter – Concord Direct

Karen Barr – Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Privacy Is the New Personalization: Lean Data Practice for Ethical, Transparent, Human-Centered Fundraising

Location: Chesapeake I

Michael W. Johnston – hjc

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Sustaining the Sustainer: Well-Being for Fundraisers

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Doug Trout – DRiWaterstone Human Capital

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Christina Armstrong, CFRE – World Wildlife Fund

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Main Stage

Sponsored By

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

Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Michael Crisona, MS, CFRE, CAP – Blood Cancer United

Mitch Stein (he/him/his) – Chariot

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How to Pay for Preserving the Past: Fundraising Case Studies from American History Museums

Location: Solutions Showcase

Kelly Grattan – Schultz & Williams

Lynn Swain – American Antiquarian Society

Danielle Smereczynski – Museum of the American Revolution

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Saving Lives & Doing Dishes

Location: Chesapeake C

Carrie Severson – Carrie Severson LLC

Spark Sessions

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

AI Shark Tank

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Philip King, MBA, ePMT, PADI – STella!

Dean McJannet – Canadian Wildlife Federation

Lina Mohamed – Canadian Cancer Society

Main Stage

Sponsored By

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

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Diaspora as Donor: The Next Frontier in Global Philanthropy

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Pradnya Haldipur – Strategy.Creativity.Mentorship

Shoba Viswanathan – Indiaspora

Engaging All Audiences

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

From Connection to Contribution: How Associations Can Inspire Giving Without Overstepping

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Sarah Miller, MPA – Palmetto Philanthropy

Chris Denby – Markitecture

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Stephanie Davi McNeely, MPA, CFRE – ACE Mentor

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

How Federated Organizations Have Transformed Their Fundraising, and What Every Organization Can Learn From Their Experience

Location: Solutions Showcase

Jethro Miller – Jethro Miller & Associates

Leora Hanser – Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Katherine O'Hare – Points of Light

Kristine Templin – Meals on Wheels America

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Transformation Theater: Exposing the 70% Failure Rate in Nonprofit Change Initiatives

Location: Solutions Showcase

Kevin Novak, MBA, MSTM – 2040 Digital LLC

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Who's the Boss? Navigating Power Dynamics in Modern Major Gifts Stewardship

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Liza Douglas, CFRE – American Heart Association

Pedro J. Rivera, JD – PJR Consulting, LLC

Mid & Major Gifts

Individual Giving

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Fueling the Future: Why Your Board Should Invest in Individual Giving

Location: Chesapeake 6

Julie N. Upham, CFRE – Conservation International

Pedro J. Rivera, JD – PJR Consulting, LLC

C-Suite Solutions

Industry Turnover Rates

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

All Star Panel (in 20 years) - How Current Leaders Are Affecting the Industry for the Next 20 years.

Location: Chesapeake C

Joe Goetz, CFRE – Winning Strategy Group Inc

Zakeia Rodgers – Animal Legal Defense Fund

Shelby Steere – Further Digital

Sasha Somuah – SASS LLC

Spark Sessions

Influencer Marketing

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Unlocking Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits: How the Michael J. Fox Foundation Activated Niche Audiences Online

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Eric Reif – Blue State

Kimberley Marumahoko – Michael J. Fox Foundation

Chelsey Peppe – Good Influence

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Sponsored By

Integrated Fundraising

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Life Is Confusing But Ads Don’t Need To Be: A Practical Attribution Clinic

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Sarah Coughlon – M+R

Rosa Del Angel – Natural Resources Defense Council

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Stop Sending Mixed Signals! Fundraising That Hits on Every Channel

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Dave Martin, MA, MIA – CharityEngine

Angela Parker – Tupelo Children's Mansion

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

What Happens When Fundraisers and CRMs Work as One: The Ednovate Story

Location: Chesapeake I

Joe A. Mata, III – Mata Consulting

April R. Komolmis – Ednovate

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

When Tests Fail: How to Turn Direct Mail Fiascos into Digital Delights

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Megan Garner – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Ashlee Wilhite – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Jennifer Lomax – City of Hope

Building Multi-Channel Success

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Reimagine, Reengage, Reinspire Your Donors: Real World Examples Across Generations and Channels

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC – Bonterra

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Transform Your Acquisition Strategy: Balance Channel Investment for Maximum Donor Impact

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Shari Grimes (she/her/hers) – O'Brien Garrett

Mattie Black (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Text Me, Maybe? How to Integrate Mobile (SMS) into Your Fundraising and Event Strategies

Location: Chesapeake I

Sandi Fox (she/her/hers) – Smart As A Fox LLC

Jon Wheeler – Save the Children

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

International Fundraising Perspectives

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

The Power of Global Giving: How Relationships Drive Global Change

Location: Chesapeake 6

Beth A. Keller, MPA, CFRE, CAP – Feed the Children

Alexandria Gates, CFRE – Johns Hopkins University

C-Suite Solutions

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Diaspora as Donor: The Next Frontier in Global Philanthropy

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Pradnya Haldipur – Strategy.Creativity.Mentorship

Shoba Viswanathan – Indiaspora

Engaging All Audiences

Major Gifts

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond the Check: Understanding Why Donors Choose DAFs, Stocks, and More

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Gwen E. McGarry – M+R

Ishmam Raidah Rahman – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Appeals to Alliances: A New Playbook for DAFs & Alternative Giving

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Lindsay Marino Long – Faircom New York

Kate Rhodes – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Michael Crisona, MS, CFRE, CAP – Blood Cancer United

Mitch Stein (he/him/his) – Chariot

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Elevating the Donor Experience: Proven Strategies for Upgrading Supporters at Every Level

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Barbara A. Johnson – Marketeam

Jake Tolan – Smile Train

Mallory Henig – Conservation International

Heather Hoslov – League of Women Voters

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

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

Major Giving

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

The Board Blueprint: A Workshop on Recruitment, Engagement, and Giving

Location: Chesapeake 6

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Natalie Skinner – CCS Fundraising

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

The Power of Global Giving: How Relationships Drive Global Change

Location: Chesapeake 6

Beth A. Keller, MPA, CFRE, CAP – Feed the Children

Alexandria Gates, CFRE – Johns Hopkins University

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cognitive Impairment in Donors: Identifying the Issues & Applying Best Practices

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tara Adams, PhD, JD – North Carolina State University

Anthony Pomonis, CFRE – University of Central Florida

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Create a Fired-Up, High Performing Board - Energy, Alignment, and Action

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Gail Perry, MBA CFRE – Gail Perry Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

From Branding to Execution – Lessons on How to Build a Compelling Case for Support

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Rachel Kottler (she/her/hers) – Sage Communications

Ellen Howes – Reading Is Fundamental

Mid & Major Gifts

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Get More Grants: Three Steps to Improve Relationships and Results

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Liza Douglas, CFRE – American Heart Association

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How to Pay for Preserving the Past: Fundraising Case Studies from American History Museums

Location: Solutions Showcase

Kelly Grattan – Schultz & Williams

Lynn Swain – American Antiquarian Society

Danielle Smereczynski – Museum of the American Revolution

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Changing The Conversation Around Direct Mail: Nonprofit Leaders Share Why DM is a Strategic Advantage in the Digital Era

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Kevin Gentry – TenX Strategies

Kristina Faragher – Sierra Club

Dan Sonners – Judicial Watch

Laura Rahman – Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Diaspora as Donor: The Next Frontier in Global Philanthropy

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Pradnya Haldipur – Strategy.Creativity.Mentorship

Shoba Viswanathan – Indiaspora

Engaging All Audiences

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

The Changing Endowment Landscape - It’s More Accessible Than You Think

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Karen Houghton – Infinite Giving

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Who's the Boss? Navigating Power Dynamics in Modern Major Gifts Stewardship

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Liza Douglas, CFRE – American Heart Association

Pedro J. Rivera, JD – PJR Consulting, LLC

Mid & Major Gifts

Midlevel Giving

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Michael Crisona, MS, CFRE, CAP – Blood Cancer United

Mitch Stein (he/him/his) – Chariot

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Mid-Level Giving

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Personal to Scalable: Building Engagement Across Generations and Experiences

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Jeff J. Grandy, M.Ed. – Catapult Fundraising

Danielle Matz – University of Maryland Global Campus

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

From Quantity to Quality: Redesigning our Mid-Level Program Through A Tiered Color Wheel System

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Robert Morris, MPH, MPS – UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Jonathan Isorena, MA – GOBEL

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Agents for Good: Building Trust and Transforming Fundraising with AI-Powered Development Agents

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Laurene Currie – Blackbaud

Cortney Moore – Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity

Paul Goldstein – Blackbaud

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Midlevel Fundraising: The State of the Practice 2026

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Alia McKee – Sea Change Strategies

Suk Wortman (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Meghan M. Lee – ACLU

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Elevating the Donor Experience: Proven Strategies for Upgrading Supporters at Every Level

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Barbara A. Johnson – Marketeam

Jake Tolan – Smile Train

Mallory Henig – Conservation International

Heather Hoslov – League of Women Voters

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Get More Grants: Three Steps to Improve Relationships and Results

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

Liza Douglas, CFRE – American Heart Association

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Changing The Conversation Around Direct Mail: Nonprofit Leaders Share Why DM is a Strategic Advantage in the Digital Era

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Kevin Gentry – TenX Strategies

Kristina Faragher – Sierra Club

Dan Sonners – Judicial Watch

Laura Rahman – Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)

Building Multi-Channel Success

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

The Changing Endowment Landscape - It’s More Accessible Than You Think

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Karen Houghton – Infinite Giving

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Accelerating Donor Connections: The Power of Hybrid Fundraising Strategies

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tiffany A. C. Wollin – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières

Jaclyn Morawa – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Chad Lucier – Moore

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Listening for Retention: Creating Meaningful Donor Relationships at Scale

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Alia McKee – Sea Change Strategies

Ishmam Raidah Rahman – International Rescue Committee

Amber L. Redmond – Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Mariale Delgado – International Rescue Committee

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Monthly Giving

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Building Blocks of Loyalty: A Hands-On Lab for Sustained Giving Strategy

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tim Sarrantonio, CNP – Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Ben Williams – Connect Center for Youth

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Attention That Converts: How Audience Powered Film Changes Minds and Grows Your Nonprofit

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Allen Thornburgh, MBA – Historic

Ian Reid – Distant Moon

John Darnell – Global Outreach International

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

3.2.1. LAUNCH a Sustainer Acquisition Program

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Angela Nothdurft – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Rhonda Moore – Americares

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Accelerating Donor Connections: The Power of Hybrid Fundraising Strategies

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tiffany A. C. Wollin – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières

Jaclyn Morawa – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Chad Lucier – Moore

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Set It and Never Forget It: The Always-On Sustainer Mindset

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Liv Tupanjanin – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Zoe Clarke – MWD Agency

Taylor Beard – KQED

High Impact Gift Vehicles

MonthlyGiving

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

From One-Time Gifts to Lifelong Relationships: The Art and Science of Sustainer Program

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Kim Richardson – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

RuthAnn Clark – Washington National Cathedral

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Museums

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How to Pay for Preserving the Past: Fundraising Case Studies from American History Museums

Location: Solutions Showcase

Kelly Grattan – Schultz & Williams

Lynn Swain – American Antiquarian Society

Danielle Smereczynski – Museum of the American Revolution

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Other

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

All Star Panel (in 20 years) - How Current Leaders Are Affecting the Industry for the Next 20 years.

Location: Chesapeake C

Joe Goetz, CFRE – Winning Strategy Group Inc

Zakeia Rodgers – Animal Legal Defense Fund

Shelby Steere – Further Digital

Sasha Somuah – SASS LLC

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Boundaries Build Brilliance: The Power of No

Location: Chesapeake C

Jade L. Nguyen Swanson – The Engage Group

Joanne Wilson – Humane World for Animals

Bryan Casler – 4Site Studios

Spark Sessions

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Closing the Passion Gap

Location: Solutions Showcase

Yvonne Garrett (she/her/hers) – O'Brien Garrett

Steven Abrahamson – National Audubon Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Appeals to Alliances: A New Playbook for DAFs & Alternative Giving

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Lindsay Marino Long – Faircom New York

Kate Rhodes – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

More Than a Vendor: Maximizing the Value of Your Agency Relationships

Location: Chesapeake C

Bert Salter – Concord Direct

Karen Barr – Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Sustaining the Sustainer: Well-Being for Fundraisers

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Doug Trout – DRiWaterstone Human Capital

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Christina Armstrong, CFRE – World Wildlife Fund

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Jaye Lopez Van Soest, CFRE – Flourishing, LLC

Steven L. Titlebaum, CFRE – Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc

Engaging All Audiences

Personal Development

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Boundaries Build Brilliance: The Power of No

Location: Chesapeake C

Jade L. Nguyen Swanson – The Engage Group

Joanne Wilson – Humane World for Animals

Bryan Casler – 4Site Studios

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Brand Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals

Location: Chesapeake C

Brian Greenwald – Enabling Digital

Alan Levine – Enabling Digital

Tracey Greene – Charlottesville Business Innovation Council

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

The Dreaded B-word: How to Burnout-proof Your Team and Yourself

Location: Solutions Showcase

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Laura Washburn – Share Our Strength

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Sustaining the Sustainer: Well-Being for Fundraisers

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Doug Trout – DRiWaterstone Human Capital

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Christina Armstrong, CFRE – World Wildlife Fund

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Planned Giving

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond the Check: Understanding Why Donors Choose DAFs, Stocks, and More

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Gwen E. McGarry – M+R

Ishmam Raidah Rahman – International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

When Legacy Lead Gen Outstrips Staff Capacity - New (and Old) Strategies to Qualify and Cultivate Handraisers at Scale

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Timothy Logan, MNO, ACFRE, CFRE, FAHP, FCEP – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Rebecca Cairns – American Civil Liberties Union

Amanda Krauss, CFRE (she/her/hers) – Sempervirens Fund

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cognitive Impairment in Donors: Identifying the Issues & Applying Best Practices

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Tara Adams, PhD, JD – North Carolina State University

Anthony Pomonis, CFRE – University of Central Florida

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Professional Development

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Boundaries Build Brilliance: The Power of No

Location: Chesapeake C

Jade L. Nguyen Swanson – The Engage Group

Joanne Wilson – Humane World for Animals

Bryan Casler – 4Site Studios

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Brand Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals

Location: Chesapeake C

Brian Greenwald – Enabling Digital

Alan Levine – Enabling Digital

Tracey Greene – Charlottesville Business Innovation Council

Spark Sessions

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

The Dreaded B-word: How to Burnout-proof Your Team and Yourself

Location: Solutions Showcase

Mark Rovner, JD, PCC, SEP (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Laura Washburn – Share Our Strength

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Sustaining the Sustainer: Well-Being for Fundraisers

Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom

Doug Trout – DRiWaterstone Human Capital

Kris Kuhns – CCS Fundraising

Christina Armstrong, CFRE – World Wildlife Fund

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Main Stage

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Executive Edge: Embedding Mentorship, Coaching, and Workplace Sponsorship into Your Organizational DNA

Location: Chesapeake 6

Ken J. Miller, CFRE – Denali FSP

Christopher Beck, CAP, IPA – High Museum Atlanta

C-Suite Solutions

SEM, SEO, Social Media

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Beyond Blue Links: Winning Donor Acquisition When AI Answers First

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Vijay Malavia – Streetlight Digital

Lizzie Russell – Streetlight Digital

Traci Osborne – Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How Nonprofits Can Create Better Content For Social Media Using AI Tools

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Dmitry Koltunov – Arbor

Julia Campbell, MPA – J Campbell Social Marketing, LLC

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How to Get Your Nonprofit Found in ChatGPT: Lessons from Oceana’s GEO Success

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Ira Horowitz – Cornershop Creative

Jenna Czaplewski – Coalition for Children, Youth & Families

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

It’s Not the Why — It’s the Where and How: Unlocking Donor Acquisition Through Social Direct Messaging

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nick Black – GoodUnited

Kathy Kauffmann – Stop Soldier Suicide

Crystal Clark – Stop Solder Suicide

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

SEM/SEO/Social Media

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

From Likes to Loyalty: Turning Social Media Passion into Real-World Fundraising Power

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Kristi Rinck – Bonterra

Angela Hair – Angels Over Cliffs

Cliff Hair – Angels Over Cliffs

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Rebrand Reset: How a Small Nonprofit Doubled Online Revenue Through Unified Digital Transformation

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Shelly Hudson – Faircom

Peter Galleta – Teal Media

Chris Halter – St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School

Michelle Boggs – GoFundMe Pro

Storytelling & Brand Power

Small Nonprofits

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

Breaking the Authority Ceiling: How Small Nonprofits Use AI-Powered Content Distribution to Compete with Major Organizations

Location: Maryland A

J Marcus Howard – Ethos Media Marketing LLC

Kia Croom, MPA – The Croom Institute for Fund Development & Social Change

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Rebrand Reset: How a Small Nonprofit Doubled Online Revenue Through Unified Digital Transformation

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Shelly Hudson – Faircom

Peter Galleta – Teal Media

Chris Halter – St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School

Michelle Boggs – GoFundMe Pro

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Making Waves with Mobile: How Oceana Built a Thriving SMS Community for Action and Giving

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Jessalyn Kiesa – Oceana

Genevieve Questell – Oceana

Lloyd Colter – Banter Messaging

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Text Me, Maybe? How to Integrate Mobile (SMS) into Your Fundraising and Event Strategies

Location: Chesapeake I

Sandi Fox (she/her/hers) – Smart As A Fox LLC

Jon Wheeler – Save the Children

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

Special Events

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

Storytelling/Creative Strategy

Wednesday, Jul 29th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Copywriting Clinic for Direct Response Fundraisers

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Victoria Viera – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Jordanna Sussman – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Katherine Yocum – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

Breaking the Authority Ceiling: How Small Nonprofits Use AI-Powered Content Distribution to Compete with Major Organizations

Location: Maryland A

J Marcus Howard – Ethos Media Marketing LLC

Kia Croom, MPA – The Croom Institute for Fund Development & Social Change

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Message That Moves: Elevate Your Nonprofit Brand for Greater Impact

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Lyn A. Wineman – KidGlov

Abby Worster – BraveBe

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

The Power of Global Giving: How Relationships Drive Global Change

Location: Chesapeake 6

Beth A. Keller, MPA, CFRE, CAP – Feed the Children

Alexandria Gates, CFRE – Johns Hopkins University

C-Suite Solutions

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Attention That Converts: How Audience Powered Film Changes Minds and Grows Your Nonprofit

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Allen Thornburgh, MBA – Historic

Ian Reid – Distant Moon

John Darnell – Global Outreach International

Storytelling & Brand Power

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Leveraging Moment in Time Marketing Strategies to Build Your Corporate Partner Pipeline: The Keep America Beautiful Playbook

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Mollye Rhea – For Momentum

Abby Horrigan – Keep America Beautiful

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

From Branding to Execution – Lessons on How to Build a Compelling Case for Support

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Rachel Kottler (she/her/hers) – Sage Communications

Ellen Howes – Reading Is Fundamental

Mid & Major Gifts

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

How Nonprofits Can Create Better Content For Social Media Using AI Tools

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Dmitry Koltunov – Arbor

Julia Campbell, MPA – J Campbell Social Marketing, LLC

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Next-Gen Personalization with Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Harper Grubbs – Feed the Children

Mario Salman – RKD Group

Shane Thornal – RKD Group

Storytelling & Brand Power

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection

Location: Maryland 3 - 4

Jaye Lopez Van Soest, CFRE – Flourishing, LLC

Steven L. Titlebaum, CFRE – Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc

Engaging All Audiences

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Doubling Down: Exceeding Campaign Goals Through Collaboration

Location: Chesapeake G - H

John Campbell – FundEd Strategies

Nell Callahan – Frontwood Strategies

Russ Williams, Jr. – Center City Public Charter Schools

Andre' Wesson – FundEd Strategies

Mid & Major Gifts

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

From Connection to Contribution: How Associations Can Inspire Giving Without Overstepping

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Sarah Miller, MPA – Palmetto Philanthropy

Chris Denby – Markitecture

Tommy Amal, CFRE – The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Stephanie Davi McNeely, MPA, CFRE – ACE Mentor

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

The Heart Beats the Algorithm: Why Authentic Storytelling Outlasts Every Trend

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Camille Didelot – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Noelle Ramsey – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Whitney Oppenhuizen – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Johnathan AA Gibson – Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Storytelling & Brand Power

Sustainers

Wednesday, Jul 29th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

From One-Time Gifts to Lifelong Relationships: The Art and Science of Sustainer Program

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Kim Richardson – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

RuthAnn Clark – Washington National Cathedral

Pre-Conference Workshop

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

3.2.1. LAUNCH a Sustainer Acquisition Program

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Angela Nothdurft – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Rhonda Moore – Americares

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Set It and Never Forget It: The Always-On Sustainer Mindset

Location: Chesapeake E - D

Liv Tupanjanin – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Zoe Clarke – MWD Agency

Taylor Beard – KQED

High Impact Gift Vehicles

Telefundraising

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Personal to Scalable: Building Engagement Across Generations and Experiences

Location: Chesapeake G - H

Jeff J. Grandy, M.Ed. – Catapult Fundraising

Danielle Matz – University of Maryland Global Campus

Mid & Major Gifts

Sponsored By

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Conversations Still Work: Over the Phone Acquisition Programming

Location: Maryland 5 - 6

David Katz-Hackman – Telefund

Gavin Z. Caster – Telefund

Lisa Riordan – Data Axle

Madeleine Durante – American Civil Liberties Union

Practical Strategies with Real Results

Testing

Thursday, Jul 30th

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

When Tests Fail: How to Turn Direct Mail Fiascos into Digital Delights

Location: Chesapeake A - B

Megan Garner – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Ashlee Wilhite – Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

Jennifer Lomax – City of Hope

Building Multi-Channel Success

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Text Messaging

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits

Location: Chesapeake J - K

Nate D. Drushell – Data Axle

Lakshmi Vijayan – United Service Organizations (USO)

Jamie Walz – Operation Smile

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

Friday, Jul 31st

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Texting That Reaches All: Rules, Registration & Real Results

Location: Maryland 1 - 2

Jason Wood, CFRE – Synergy Engagement

Neoma Harris – St. Joseph’s Indian School

Digital Fundraising Hacks

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Upgrades

Friday, Jul 31st

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Elevating the Donor Experience: Proven Strategies for Upgrading Supporters at Every Level

Location: Chesapeake 4 - 5

Barbara A. Johnson – Marketeam

Jake Tolan – Smile Train

Mallory Henig – Conservation International

Heather Hoslov – League of Women Voters

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

Video

Thursday, Jul 30th

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Attention That Converts: How Audience Powered Film Changes Minds and Grows Your Nonprofit

Location: Chesapeake 2 - 3

Allen Thornburgh, MBA – Historic

Ian Reid – Distant Moon

John Darnell – Global Outreach International

Storytelling & Brand Power

Volunteer Strategy

Friday, Jul 31st

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

How Should Executive Directors Strategically Think About Their Volunteer Program?

Location: Chesapeake 6

Geng Wang – Civic Champs

Rochelle Jerry, CFRM – Association of Fundraising Professionals

C-Suite Solutions

Young Professionals

Thursday, Jul 30th

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

All Star Panel (in 20 years) - How Current Leaders Are Affecting the Industry for the Next 20 years.

Location: Chesapeake C

Joe Goetz, CFRE – Winning Strategy Group Inc

Zakeia Rodgers – Animal Legal Defense Fund

Shelby Steere – Further Digital

Sasha Somuah – SASS LLC

Spark Sessions