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Friday, July 31, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Be the DAF Champion for your DAF Strategy
Michael Crisona, MS, CFRE, CAP
– Blood Cancer United
Mitch Stein (he/him/his)
– Chariot
High Impact Gift Vehicles
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Elevating the Donor Experience: Proven Strategies for Upgrading Supporters at Every Level
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Elevating the Donor Experience: Proven Strategies for Upgrading Supporters at Every Level
Barbara A. Johnson
– Marketeam
Jake Tolan
– Smile Train
Mallory Henig
– Conservation International
Jen Schofield
– UNICEF USA
Building High-Value Donor Relationships
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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From Branding to Execution – Lessons on How to Build a Compelling Case for Support
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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From Branding to Execution – Lessons on How to Build a Compelling Case for Support
Rachel Kottler (she/her/hers)
– Sage Communications
Ellen Howes
– Reading Is Fundamental
Mid & Major Gifts
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Get More Grants: Three Steps to Improve Relationships and Results
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Get More Grants: Three Steps to Improve Relationships and Results
Liza Douglas, CFRE
– American Heart Association
Practical Strategies with Real Results
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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How Nonprofits Can Create Better Content For Social Media Using AI Tools
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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How Nonprofits Can Create Better Content For Social Media Using AI Tools
Dmitry Koltunov
– Arbor
Julia Campbell, MPA
– 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
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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How to Get Your Nonprofit Found in ChatGPT: Lessons from Oceana’s GEO Success
Ira Horowitz
– Cornershop Creative
Jenna Czaplewski
– Coalition for Children, Youth & Families
Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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How to Pay for Preserving the Past: Fundraising Case Studies from American History Museums
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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How to Pay for Preserving the Past: Fundraising Case Studies from American History Museums
Kelly Grattan
– Schultz & Williams
Lynn Swain
– American Antiquarian Society
Danielle Smereczynski
– 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)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Next-Gen Personalization with Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO)
Harper Grubbs
– Feed the Children
Mario Salman
– RKD Group
Shane Thornal
– RKD Group
Storytelling & Brand Power
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Reimagine, Reengage, Reinspire Your Donors: Real World Examples Across Generations and Channels
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Reimagine, Reengage, Reinspire Your Donors: Real World Examples Across Generations and Channels
Steven Abrahamson
– National Audubon Society
Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC
– Bonterra
Main Stage
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Reimagining the Giving Day: How Spur Local Built a Movement, Not Just a Moment
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Reimagining the Giving Day: How Spur Local Built a Movement, Not Just a Moment
Rob Wu
– CauseVox
Matt Gayer
– Spur Local
BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)
Sponsored By
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Saving Lives & Doing Dishes
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Saving Lives & Doing Dishes
Carrie Severson
– Carrie Severson LLC
Spark Sessions
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Art of Asking Across Communities: Building Credibility and Connection
Jaye Lopez Van Soest, CFRE
– Flourishing, LLC
Steven L. Titlebaum, CFRE
– Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc
Engaging All Audiences
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Executive Edge: Embedding Mentorship, Coaching, and Workplace Sponsorship into Your Organizational DNA
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Executive Edge: Embedding Mentorship, Coaching, and Workplace Sponsorship into Your Organizational DNA
Ken J. Miller, CFRE
– Denali FSP
Christopher Beck, CAP, IPA
– High Museum Atlanta
C-Suite Solutions
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Future Is Now: 2026 Trends, Challenges, and New Opportunities
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Future Is Now: 2026 Trends, Challenges, and New Opportunities
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
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
EDT
Transform Your Acquisition Strategy: Balance Channel Investment for Maximum Donor Impact
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Transform Your Acquisition Strategy: Balance Channel Investment for Maximum Donor Impact
Shari Grimes (she/her/hers)
– O'Brien Garrett
Mattie Black (she/her/hers)
– National Audubon Society
Building Multi-Channel Success
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Unleashing Impact: The K9 Veterans Campaign – Driving Engagement for the Coast Guard Foundation
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Unleashing Impact: The K9 Veterans Campaign – Driving Engagement for the Coast Guard Foundation
Paul St. Onge
– Doing Good Digital
Christopher McBriarty
– Coast Guard Foundation
Keisha Hartman, MBA
– 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
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Activate Your Advocates: Using SMS to Power Campaigns That Matter
Lizzie Russell
– Streetlight Digital
Practical Strategies with Real Results
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
EDT
AI Shark Tank
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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AI Shark Tank
Philip King, MBA, ePMT, PADI
– STella!
Dean McJannet
– Canadian Wildlife Federation
Jasonea Shockey
– Boys Town
Main Stage
Sponsored By
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Awareness Through Research-Driven Awareness Campaigns
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Beyond Fundraising: Building Community Awareness Through Research-Driven Awareness Campaigns
James E. Read
– BDI
Amanda Kirby
– BDI
Sarah Peterka
– 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
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Beyond the Ballroom: How to Reimagine Event Fundraising in a Shifting Corporate Landscape
Kristi Rinck
– Bonterra
Zoe Van Dyke, MA, CFRE
– Nationwide Children's
Critical Sector Issues
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Changing The Conversation Around Direct Mail: Nonprofit Leaders Share Why DM is a Strategic Advantage in the Digital Age
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Changing The Conversation Around Direct Mail: Nonprofit Leaders Share Why DM is a Strategic Advantage in the Digital Age
Kevin Gentry
– TenX Strategies
Ishmam R. Rahman (they/them/theirs)
– International Rescue Committee
Kristina Faragher
– Sierra Club
Dan Sonners
– Judicial Watch
Building Multi-Channel Success
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Diaspora as Donor: The Next Frontier in Global Philanthropy
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Diaspora as Donor: The Next Frontier in Global Philanthropy
Pradnya Haldipur
– Strategy.Creativity.Mentorship
Shobha Viswanathan
– Indiaspora
Engaging All Audiences
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Doubling Down: Exceeding Campaign Goals Through Collaboration
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Doubling Down: Exceeding Campaign Goals Through Collaboration
John Campbell
– FundEd Strategies
Nell Callahan
– Frontwood Strategies
Russ Williams, Jr.
– Center City Public Charter Schools
Andre' Wesson
– FundEd Strategies
Mid & Major Gifts
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
EDT
From Connection to Contribution: How Associations Can Inspire Giving Without Overstepping
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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From Connection to Contribution: How Associations Can Inspire Giving Without Overstepping
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
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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How Federated Organizations have Transformed their Fundraising, and What Every Organization Can Learn from their Experience
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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How Federated Organizations Have Transformed Their Fundraising, and What Every Organization Can Learn From Their Experience
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)
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
EDT
How Should Executive Directors Strategically Think About Their Volunteer Program?
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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How Should Executive Directors Strategically Think About Their Volunteer Program?
Geng Wang
– Civic Champs
Rochelle Jerry, CFRM
– 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
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Text Me, Maybe? How to Integrate Mobile (SMS) into Your Fundraising and Event Strategies
Sandi Fox (she/her/hers)
– Smart As A Fox LLC
Jon Wheeler
– Save the Children
BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)
Sponsored By
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Texting for Impact: Unlocking a New Channel Strategy for Nonprofits
Nate D. Drushell
– Data Axle
Lakshmi Vijayan
– United Service Organizations (USO)
Jamie Walz
– Operation Smile
Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
EDT
The Rise of the Digital Teammate: How AI Agents Redefine Fundraising Roles
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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The Rise of the Digital Teammate: How AI Agents Redefine Fundraising Roles
Debbie Snyder
– StratusLIVE
Scott A. Koskoski, M.S
– Come Near
Digital Fundraising Hacks
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Transformation Theater: Exposing the 70% Failure Rate in Nonprofit Change Initiatives
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Transformation Theater: Exposing the 70% Failure Rate in Nonprofit Change Initiatives
Kevin Novak, MBA, MSTM
– 2040 Digital LLC
Game Changing Innovators (Solution Show Case)
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
EDT
Your Name, Your Voice, Your Career: A Hands-On Workshop on Personal Brand That Works for You and Your Mission
9:10 AM - 10:10 AM
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Your Name, Your Voice, Your Career: A Hands-On Workshop on Personal Brand That Works for You and Your Mission
Olga Moshinsky Woltman, n/a
– LemonSkies/The ALS Association
Andrew Olsen, CFRE
– DickersonBakker
Spark Sessions
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Accelerating Donor Connections: The Power of Hybrid Fundraising Strategies
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Accelerating Donor Connections: The Power of Hybrid Fundraising Strategies
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
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Beyond the Buzzwords: Real Talk on What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Modern Fundraising
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Real Talk on What Works (and What Doesn’t) in Modern Fundraising
Collin D. Ward
– Newport ONE
Tiffany Reed
– Mal Warwick Donordigital
Mary Getz
– MESG Strategies
Chris Brooks
– 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
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Beyond the Hype: Ethical AI Implementation for Development Operations and Transformative Fundraising
Terry Cangelosi
– Orr Group
Critical Sector Issues
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
From DRTV to DITV: How Connected TV is Revolutionizing Donor Acquisition
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
From DRTV to DITV: How Connected TV is Revolutionizing Donor Acquisition
Michelle Bower
– Mission Fundraising
Tracy Clegg
– 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
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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From Legacy to Lifeline: How the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Modernized Fundraising to Engage the Next Generation
Kimberly M. O'Donnell, CFRE, ACC
– Bonterra
Luz Lovins
– Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Building Multi-Channel Success
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Grace Under Pressure: Fundraising Leadership That Builds Resilience — and Results
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Grace Under Pressure: Fundraising Leadership That Builds Resilience — and Results
Kyla Shawyer
– Philanthropy & Fundraising North America
Tabitha Glenn
– USO
Franklin Guerrero
– 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
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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It’s Not the Why — It’s the Where and How: Unlocking Donor Acquisition Through Social Direct Messaging
Nick Black
– GoodUnited
Kathy Kauffmann
– Stop Soldier Suicide
Crystal Clark
– Stop Solder Suicide
Cutting-Edge Tools & Strategies
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Listening for Retention: Creating Meaningful Donor Relationships at Scale
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Listening for Retention: Creating Meaningful Donor Relationships at Scale
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
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Retention by Design: Leveraging Data to Turn First-Time Donors into Lifelong Supporters
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Retention by Design: Leveraging Data to Turn First-Time Donors into Lifelong Supporters
Laura Durington
– Catholic Relief Sevices
Mary E. Anderson
– Further
Practical Strategies with Real Results
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Set It and Never Forget It: The Always-On Sustainer Mindset
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Set It and Never Forget It: The Always-On Sustainer Mindset
Liv Tupanjanin
– Mal Warwick Donordigital
Zoe Clarke
– MWD Agency
Taylor Beard
– 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
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Supercharge Fundraising with AI: How Data-Informed Insights Can Drive Smarter Campaigns and Stronger Results
Erik Tomalis
– Avid
Jessi Marsh
– Will Allen Foundation
BridgeTECH (Wed, Thur, Fri)
Sponsored By
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Texting That Reaches All: Rules, Registration & Real Results
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Texting That Reaches All: Rules, Registration & Real Results
Jason Wood, CFRE
– Synergy Engagement
Neoma Harris
– 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
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
The Heart Beats the Algorithm: Why Authentic Storytelling Outlasts Every Trend
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
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Who's the Boss? Navigating Power Dynamics in Modern Major Gifts Stewardship
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
EDT
Who's the Boss? Navigating Power Dynamics in Modern Major Gifts Stewardship
Liza Douglas, CFRE
– American Heart Association
Pedro J. Rivera, JD
– PJR Consulting, LLC
Mid & Major Gifts
