Full Schedule

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Morning Catholic Mass

Faith & Fundraising Forum

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM EDT

Welcome Coffee

Faith & Fundraising Forum

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Opening Remarks & Keynote: Stay the Course: Defying Disruption with Data and Resilience

– Benefactor Group

Faith & Fundraising Forum

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

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

– Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Pre-Conference Workshop

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Copywriting Clinic for Direct Response Fundraisers

– Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Pre-Conference Workshop

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

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

– CCS Fundraising

Pre-Conference Workshop

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Activate Your Data through a Lakehouse, Automation, and AI

– Raise HECK

– Purple Otter

– Cool/Scary AI Sh!t

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

Answer Engine Optimization 101: Making Your Organization the Answer in The Age of AI Search

– M+R

– Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

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

– Avid

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT

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

– Natural Resources Defense Council

– M+R

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM EDT

Wisdom from the Well: Navigating the Hard Choices in Faith-Led Fundraising

Faith & Fundraising Forum

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Lunch & Faith-In-Action Awards

Faith & Fundraising Forum

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

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

– Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

– Washington National Cathedral

Pre-Conference Workshop

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT

Not Just Another AI Talk: Build Custom Agents That Actually Save You Time

– TLC

– Hope Rises International

Pre-Conference Workshop

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

Agentic AI: Semantic Search, Translation & Rapid Help

– Interactive Strategies

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

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

– Ethos Media Marketing LLC

– The Croom Institute for Fund Development & Social Change

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

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

– AARP Foundation

– See the Stars

– Stratovation Partners

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

1:30 PM - 2:40 PM EDT

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

– Stagecoach Digital

– National Audubon Society

– Stagecoach Digital

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

7x7: Seven Inspiring Case Studies Presented in Seven Minutes Each

Faith & Fundraising Forum

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM EDT

Afternoon Refreshments

Faith & Fundraising Forum

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EDT

Spiritual Connection | Fostering the Fire Within: The Intentional Choice of a Faith-Led Career

– Association of the Miraculous Medal

Faith & Fundraising Forum

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Benediction & Closing Words.

Faith & Fundraising Forum

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

Faith & Fundraising Network Reception at the 21st Bridge Welcome Reception!

Faith & Fundraising Forum

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

30 Wow! Ideas

– Avalon Consulting Group

– Lautman Maska Neill & Company

– Mal Warwick Donordigital

Main Stage

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

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

– Tatango

– Environmental Working Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

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.

– Winning Strategy Group Inc

– Animal Legal Defense Fund

– Further Digital

Spark Sessions

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Beyond Clicks and Impressions: Turning Digital Engagement Into Actual Donors

– Data Axle

– Sierra Club

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

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

– M+R

– International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

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

– Arreva

Engaging All Audiences

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Curiosity to Confidence: How Nonprofits Can Adopt AI Responsibly and Effectively

– Cornershop Creative

– Coalition for Children, Youth & Families

Critical Sector Issues

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

From Personal to Scalable: Building Engagement Across Generations and Experiences

– Catapult Fundraising

– University of Maryland Global Campus

Mid & Major Gifts

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

How AdGood Is Amplifying Nonprofit Impact Through Technology and CTV

– AdGood

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Message That Moves: Elevate Your Nonprofit Brand for Greater Impact

– KidGlov

– BraveBe

Storytelling & Brand Power

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

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

– Lautman Maska Neill & Company

– American Civil Liberties Union

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Stop Sending Mixed Signals! Fundraising That Hits on Every Channel

– CharityEngine

– Tupelo Children's Mansion

Building Multi-Channel Success

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

The Power of Global Giving: How Relationships Drive Global Change

– The Brookings Institution

– Johns Hopkins University

C-Suite Solutions

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM EDT

Turning Data Into Decisions: Smarter Attribution for Nonprofit Growth

– Catholic Relief Sevices

– Further

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Advancing Hispanic Fundraising with The Salvation Army

– TrueSense Marketing

– The Salvation Army Southern Territory

Engaging All Audiences

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Agentic Fundraising: The Donor-Led Architecture Replacing the Funnel

– Fundraise Up

– MarkeTeam

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

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

– Fundraising Effectiveness Project

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

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

– Historic

– Distant Moon

– Global Outreach International

Storytelling & Brand Power

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Beyond Blue Links: Winning Donor Acquisition When AI Answers First

– Streetlight Digital

– Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Boundaries Build Brilliance: The Power of No

– The Engage Group

– Humane World for Animals

Spark Sessions

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Conversations Still Work: Over the Phone Acquisition Programming

– Telefund

– ACLU

– Telefund

– Data Axle

Practical Strategies with Real Results

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

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

– UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

– GOBEL

Mid & Major Gifts

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

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

– Conservation International

– PJR Consulting, LLC

C-Suite Solutions

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

– Dataro

– Canadian Cancer Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

How Modern Nonprofits Unite Marketing, Fundraising, and Technology

– NextAfter

– Save The Children

Building Multi-Channel Success

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

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

– For Momentum

– Keep America Beautiful

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

Persuasion in a Polarized World: Navigating Politically Sensitive Issues with Tailored Messaging

– Allegiance Group + Pursuant

– Philabundance

Critical Sector Issues

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

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

– Givebutter

– GOSUMEC Foundation USA

– Givebutter

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

11:35 AM - 12:35 PM EDT

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

– Cool/Scary AI Sh!t

– Benevolent Tech

– Unfiltered Media

– BrightWorks AI

Main Stage

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

– Mal Warwick Donordigital

– American Civil Liberties Union

– Sempervirens Fund

High Impact Gift Vehicles

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

3.2.1. LAUNCH a Sustainer Acquisition Program

– Lautman Maska Neill & Company

– Americares

High Impact Gift Vehicles

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– ABD Direct

– Defenders of Wildlife

– MIssionWired

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– Blackbaud

– Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity

– Blackbaud

Mid & Major Gifts

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– Delve Deeper

– Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– GO Tutor Corps

– Equity Warrior Strategies

C-Suite Solutions

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Brand Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals

– Enabling Digital

– Charlottesville Business Innovation Council

Spark Sessions

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cause Marketing in 2026: What Fundraisers Need to Know About Compliance, Partnerships, and New Technology

– Cogency Global Inc.

– Our Change Foundation

Critical Sector Issues

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Closing the Passion Gap

– O'Brien Garrett

– National Audubon Society

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– North Carolina State University

– University of Central Florida

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Cooperative Advantage: Making the Most of Your Data Coops

– Wiland

– Epsilon

– No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength

– World Food Program USA

Practical Strategies with Real Results

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

Developing the Next Generation of DAF Donors

– GoFundMe

– Shriners Hospitals for Children

Engaging All Audiences

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

How Giving Grows: New research on Digital Giving Pathways

– GivingTuesday

Main Stage

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– Oceana

– Banter Messaging

Storytelling & Brand Power

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– RKD Group

– Food Bank For New York City

– GivingTuesday

Building Multi-Channel Success

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– Sea Change Strategies

– Share Our Strength

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT

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

– Mata Consulting

– Ednovate

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

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

– Adstra Nonprofit

Engaging All Audiences

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Accelerating Change: How We Modernized Fundraising in 12 Months

– Make-A-Wish Canada

– Yeeboo Digital

– Zula Alpha Kilo

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Gail Perry Group

Practical Strategies with Real Results

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Heritage Foundation

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Good Scout Group

– Mental Health Coalition (MHC)

– USO

C-Suite Solutions

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Email Fundraising & The (Seemingly) Immovable Force of Deliverability

– MKDM

– The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation

– Rails to Trails Conservancy

Digital Fundraising Hacks

Sponsored By

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Faircom New York

– International Rescue Committee

High Impact Gift Vehicles

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Bonterra

– Angels Over Cliffs

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Midlevel Fundraising: The State of the Practice 2026

– Sea Change Strategies

– National Audubon Society

– ACLU

Mid & Major Gifts

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Concord Direct

– Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry

Spark Sessions

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– hjc

– Mozilla Foundation

– hjc

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Faircom

– Teal Media

– St. Bonaventure Indian Mission and School

– GoFundMe Pro

Storytelling & Brand Power

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Sustaining the Sustainer: Well-Being for Fundraisers

– DRiWaterstone Human Capital

– CCS Fundraising

– World Wildlife Fund

– The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Main Stage

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

Tough Questions; Honest Answers: Big Topics We Do, and Don’t, Want to Talk About.

– NNE Marketing

– Special Olympics, Inc.

– The Nature Conservancy

– Easterseals

Critical Sector Issues

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Blue State

– Michael J. Fox Foundation

– Good Influence

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM EDT

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

– Allegiance Group + Pursuant (AGP)

– City of Hope

Building Multi-Channel Success

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy

– Blood Cancer United

– Chariot

High Impact Gift Vehicles

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– Marketeam

– Smile Train

– Conservation International

– UNICEF USA

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– Sage Communications

– Reading Is Fundamental

Mid & Major Gifts

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– Arbor

– J Campbell Social Marketing, LLC

Digital Fundraising Hacks

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– Cornershop Creative

– Coalition for Children, Youth & Families

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– Schultz & Williams

– American Antiquarian Society

– Museum of the American Revolution

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Next-Gen Personalization with Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)

– Feed the Children

– RKD Group

Storytelling & Brand Power

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– National Audubon Society

– Bonterra

Main Stage

Sponsored By

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– CauseVox

– Spur Local

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– Catholic Relief Sevices

– Further

Practical Strategies with Real Results

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

Saving Lives & Doing Dishes

– Carrie Severson LLC

Spark Sessions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection

– Flourishing, LLC

– Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc

Engaging All Audiences

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– Denali FSP

– High Museum Atlanta

C-Suite Solutions

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

The Future Is Now: 2026 Trends, Challenges, and New Opportunities

– Blakely, Inc.

– UNHCR USA

Critical Sector Issues

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– O'Brien Garrett

– National Audubon Society

Building Multi-Channel Success

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

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

– Doing Good Digital

– Coast Guard Foundation

– Doing Good Digital

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Activate Your Advocates: Using SMS to Power Campaigns That Matter

– Streetlight Digital

Practical Strategies with Real Results

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Advancing Your Nonprofit Career as a Woman of Color

– National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association

Spark Sessions

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

AI Shark Tank

– STella!

– Canadian Wildlife Federation

– Boys Town

Main Stage

Sponsored By

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

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

– BDI

– Twin Cities Rescue Mission

Storytelling & Brand Power

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Beyond the Ballroom: How to Reimagine Event Fundraising in a Shifting Corporate Landscape

– Bonterra

– Communities In Schools of Ohio

Critical Sector Issues

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Diaspora as Donor: The Next Frontier in Global Philanthropy

– Strategy.Creativity.Mentorship

Engaging All Audiences

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Doubling Down: Exceeding Campaign Goals Through Collaboration

– FundEd Strategies

– Frontwood Strategies

– Center City Public Charter Schools

– FundEd Strategies

Mid & Major Gifts

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

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

– Palmetto Philanthropy

– Markitecture

– The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

– ACE Mentor

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

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

– Jethro Miller & Associates

– Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund

– Points of Light

– Meals on Wheels America

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

How Should Executive Directors Strategically Think About Their Volunteer Program?

– Civic Champs

– Association of Fundraising Professionals

C-Suite Solutions

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

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

– Smart As A Fox LLC

– Save the Children

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits

– Data Axle

– United Service Organizations (USO)

– Operation Smile

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

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

– Infinite Giving

High Impact Gift Vehicles

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

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

– StratusLIVE

– Come Near

Digital Fundraising Hacks

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM EDT

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

– 2040 Digital LLC

Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Accelerating Donor Connections: The Power of Hybrid Fundraising Strategies

– Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières

– Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

– Moore

Building High-Value Donor Relationships

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

– Newport ONE

– Mal Warwick Donordigital

– MESG Strategies

– League of Conservation Voters

Spark Sessions

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Beyond the Hype: Ethical AI Implementation for Development Operations and Transformative Fundraising

– Orr Group

Critical Sector Issues

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

– Mission Fundraising

– Ontario Shores Foundation for Mental Health

Engaging All Audiences

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

– Bonterra

– Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Building Multi-Channel Success

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Get More Grants: Three Steps to Improve Relationships and Results

– American Heart Association

Practical Strategies with Real Results

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

– Philanthropy & Fundraising North America

– USO

– Chapters Health Foundation

C-Suite Solutions

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

– GoodUnited

– Stop Soldier Suicide

– Stop Solder Suicide

Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Listening for Retention: Creating Meaningful Donor Relationships at Scale

– Sea Change Strategies

– International Rescue Committee

– Planned Parenthood Federation of America

– International Rescue Committee

Main Stage

Sponsored By

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

– Mal Warwick Donordigital

– MWD Agency

– KQED

High Impact Gift Vehicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Supercharge Fundraising with AI: How Data-Informed Insights Can Drive Smarter Campaigns and Stronger Results

– Avid

BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)

Sponsored By

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

Texting That Reaches All: Rules, Registration & Real Results

– Synergy Engagement

– St. Joseph’s Indian School

Digital Fundraising Hacks

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

– Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Storytelling & Brand Power

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT

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

– American Heart Association

– PJR Consulting, LLC

Mid & Major Gifts