In 2024, the nonprofit industry is preparing for many unknowns. An election, a possible recession, rising costs to raise a dollar, rapid changes in technology and more.
Though the murkiness of the future can breed anxiety, change also creates opportunity if we seize it. That's what this year's theme is about: making things better, more beautiful, and more impactful because of change.
Be the champion in change that your organization needs.
Be the champion our industry needs to win for those we serve.
Learn how you can use change to achieve your fundraising and marketing goals at Bridge 2024.
Elevate your fundraising game at the Bridge Conference where over 2600 fundraising, marketing & technology professionals converge to learn, collaborate and network. As the nation's premier event of its kind, we seamlessly merge the worlds of Fundraising, Marketing & Technology igniting unparalleled growth and impact for nonprofits!
Choose from one of FIVE(!) Bridge Conference Master Class workshops:
More than just learning, the Bridge Conference connects professionals who share a passion for making a difference. CHAMPION your fundraising and marketing efforts
* Full participation in the 2024 Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference is applicable for 14.75 points in Category 1.B - Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. (* Subject to change.) Tracking Doc
Through his proven 5-step innovation framework for cultivating full-organization ingenuity, prolific entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and innovation expert, Josh Linkner helps people Find A Way™ by providing them with specific tools to drive sustainable success.
Renowned for her athletic accomplishments, Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s tireless efforts and remarkable work off the field as a philanthropist and an advocate for children’s education, health issues, racial equality, social reform, and women’s rights have improved the quality of life for countless youth, adults, and families.
NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP
CONSULTANTS, AGENCIES, AND OTHER MARKETING PROFESSIONALS
Wednesday, July 31 |
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| 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Registration Open for Bridge Workshops, Faith & Fundraising and BridgeTECH |
| 7:15 AM - 5:15 PM | Faith & Fundraising - go to the Faith & Fundraising page for details. |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | BridgeTECH - go to the BridgeTECH page for details. |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Bridge Conference Workshops - Choose one! Additional registration required: |
| 1. Copywriting Clinic for Direct Response Fundraisers | |
| 2. Dream, Decide and Deliver: Define Your Strategic Vision and Make it a Reality | |
| 3. From Insights to Action: Translating Behavioral Science into Fundraising Strategy | |
| 4. Your Case for Support: From Creation to Activation | |
| 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Bridge Conference Registration Open! |
| 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception - All Welcomed! Bridge, BridgeTECH, Faith & Fundraising, and Solutions Showcase! |
Thursday, August 1 |
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| 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Continental Breakfast in the Solutions Showcase |
| includes the First Timers Breakfast! | |
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Educational Sessions – Round #1 – 14 Tracks plus 2 Champion Spark Sessions in the Solutions Showcase |
| 9:55 AM - 11:25 AM | Opening Keynote with Josh Linkner, 2X New York Times Bestselling Author, 5X Tech CEO, Innovator & Investor! Find A Way - Mission to Unlock Dormant Creative Capacity! |
| 11:35 AM - 12:35 PM | Educational Sessions - Round #2 - 14 Tracks plus 2 Champion Spark Sessions in the Solutions Showcase |
| 12:35 PM - 2:30 PM | Lunch in the Solutions Showcase - Enjoy your lunch and collaborate with the partners in the Solutions Showcase. |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Educational Sessions - Round #3 - 14 Tracks plus 2 Champion Spark Sessions in the Solutions Showcase |
| 3:30 PM - 4:10 PM | Refreshment Break in the Solutions Showcase |
| 4:10 PM - 5:10 PM | Educational Sessions - Round #4 - 14 Tracks plus 2 Champion Spark Sessions in the Solutions Showcase |
| 5:10 PM | Have a CHAMPION evening! Spend time with colleagues, friends both new and familiar! |
Friday, August 2 |
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| 7:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | Registration Open |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Morning Champion Wake-Me-Up in the Solutions Showcase! |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Educational Sessions - Round #5 - 14 Tracks plus 2 Champion Spark Sessions in the Solutions Showcase |
| 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM | Educational Sessions - Round #6 - 14 Tracks plus 2 Champion Spark Sessions in the Solutions Showcase |
| 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM | Brunch in the Solutions Showcase (Solutions Showcase to close after Brunch.) |
| 11:40 AM - 12:40 PM | Educational Sessions - Round #7 - 14 Tracks |
| 12:50 PM - 2:00 PM | Closing Keynote with Jackie Joyner-Kersee - Retired Track & Field Athlete - One of trhe all-time greats in the Heptathlon, as well as the long jump! 6X Olympic Medalist - 3 Gold, 1 Silver, 2 Bronze |
