Full Schedule

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Borrowing from the Marketing Playbook: Elevating Philanthropy Through Compelling Storytelling

Primary Presenter : Sarah Sexton (she/her/hers) – Sexton Strategy

Tina Morrison – NC State College of Sciences Foundation

Donor Relations

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Every Test, Everywhere, All at Once: How to Rethink an Entire Program in Just One Campaign

Primary Presenter : Porter Mason – Stagecoach Digital

Laura Wiese (she/her/hers) – Arbor Day Foundation

Suk Wortman (she/her/hers) – Arbor Day Foundation

Nuts & Bolts Tactics

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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Expect the Unexpected: How to Prepare for Emergency Response Fundraising

Primary Presenter : Bryan Evangelista (he/him/his) – Lautman Maska Neill & Company

Gemma Smart – Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Retention/Renewal

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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Fundraising Reimagined: The AI Advantage

Primary Presenter : Amina Alavi (she/her/hers) – Doctors Without Borders (MSF)

BridgeTECH

Sponsored By Merkle

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Harnessing the Power of Data in Telefundraising: How to Use Your Donor Data to Connect With Donors and Maximize ROI

Ashley Fedrigo (she/her/hers) – CAUSEWORX, Inc.

Letal Zidkony – Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Tanya Tucker – The Hospital for Sick Children

Sustainers

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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

How to (Really!) Convert Fans to Donors: A Fundraiser's Guide to Social Media

Primary Presenter : Julia Campbell, MPA – Nonprofit Nation Podcast

Stephen Knight – JustLeadershipUSA

Audience

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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Listening as Leadership

Abby Graf – The Nonprofit Alliance

Jennifer L. Phillips, Ph.D – JLP Strategy

Professional Development hosted by TNPA

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

The Power of Inclusivity in Strategic Planning

Primary Presenter : So Jung, MSSP (she/her/hers) – Schultz & Williams

Lauren Hansen-Flaschen – Schultz & Williams

Tracie Chandler – Methodist Home for Children//Methodist Services

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Unleashing the Power of Digital Content: Elevating Your Non-Profit's Mission

Primary Presenter : Angela Starkey – Boys and Girls Clubs of America

Hally Spiller, MFA – Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Leading Nonprofits

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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Using Twitch, TikTok, Tiltify, & influencers to Raise Money and Engage Supporters

Primary Presenter : Yoonhyung Lee (she/her/hers) – M+R

Anita Yankova – International Fund for Animal Welfare

AI + New Tools

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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

What Do Midlevel Donors Really Want?

Primary Presenter : Mark Rovner, PCC, JD (he/him/his) – Sea Change Strategies

Michelle Ehrhardt (she/her/hers) – National Audubon Society

Lori Hutson (she/her/hers) – Planned Parenthood of the U.S.

Main Stage

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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

What Inspires Big Gifts? Big Ideas.

Primary Presenter : Megan Simmons (she/her/hers) – Benefactor Group

David Hutchison, Ed.D. – Lyon College

Mid/Major

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8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

Words That Work: Fundraising Edition, Updated for 2024

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

Gina Trujillo – Natural Resource Defense Council

Creative

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM EST

You Can Use Puppies, Kittens and Critters Too! How a Faith Based Organization Grew Their List With a Pet Campaign.

Primary Presenter : Maan Sacdalan – The Order of Friars Minor of the Province of the Most Holy Name

Paul Burke, LCSW – Franciscan Friars Charities

Caitlin Kustes – Engaging Networks

Faith & Fundraising

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

A Guide to Trauma-Informed Storytelling

Jared Staab – StoryFind Films

Renee Gugliotta (she/her/hers) – Homes For Our Troops

Creative

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Accessibility by Design: Breaking Barriers by Crafting Inclusive Donor Experiences

Primary Presenter : Meghan Sharon (she/her/hers) – TrueSense Marketing

Amanda Swaldo – TrueSense Marketing

Sandy Shin – Braille Institute of America

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Bridging Generational Gaps in Philanthropy: Strategies for Engaging the Next Generation of Donors

Primary Presenter : Alyssa Boger (she/her/hers) – Allegiance Group + Pursuant

Tina Barber – The Trevor Project

Main Stage

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11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Continuing to Navigate the Hybrid Workforce

Lola Elfman – DevelopWell

Akailah Jenkins McIntyre – DevelopWell

Professional Development hosted by TNPA

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Digital Sustainers... A Lifeline During Economic Uncertainty

Primary Presenter : Laura Cole – Sanky Communications

Carol Marchesano – North Shore Animal League America

Sustainers

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11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

How Much Do You Know About American Muslim Giving? Are You Missing Out on Potential Donors? American Muslims Donated Over 1.8b USD in 2022.

Primary Presenter : Oussama Mezoui, CFRE – Mezoui Consulting Inc

Sharif Aly – International Refugees Assistance Project

Faith & Fundraising

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Making Your Case to Powers That Be: How to Unlock Investment and Grow Your Program

Primary Presenter : Porter Mason – Stagecoach Digital

Megan Den Herder, MS Nonprofit Management – Wildlife Conservation Society

Suk Wortman (she/her/hers) – Arbor Day Foundation

Leading Nonprofits

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11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Real Stories on Making a Case for Investment/New Channels

Primary Presenter : Craig A. Zeltsar – NNE Marketing

Dana Bunke – Easterseals

Sue Swan – American Lung Association

AI + New Tools

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11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Seven Things We Think We Know About Our Donors and Prospects That Are Absolutely, Totally, 100% Not True

Primary Presenter : Nehal Mahmoud (she/her/hers) – M+R

Milo Sybrant – Fos Feminista

Audience

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11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Stop Thinking Like a Nonprofit! (You’ll Raise More Money)

Primary Presenter : Dave Martin, MA, MIA – CharityEngine

Tycely Williams – The Bipartisan Policy Center

BridgeTECH

Sponsored By Merkle

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

The Case for Support Playbook: Using the Flexible Story Format to Engage Donors

Primary Presenter : Alan R. Hutson, Jr., MPA, CFRE (he/him/his) – The Monument Group

Thomas Kurmann – Oxfam America

Champions Spark in Labs

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

The First Steps of Your Nonprofit Website Accessibility Journey

Primary Presenter : Ira Horowitz – Cornershop Creative

Champions Spark in Labs

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

The Incredible Power of the Values Connection to Deliver Big Growth in Legacy

Primary Presenter : Kimberley Blease (she/her/hers) – Blakely Inc.

Niambi Martin-John – Stephen Lewis Foundation

Donor Relations

11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

The Multiverse of Multivariant Testing

Primary Presenter : Corey O'Brien – O'Brien Garrett

Cheryl Lovinsky – AARP Foundation

Angela Neal – AARP

Retention/Renewal

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11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

Three Proven Practices for Gaining and KEEPING Loyal Donors

Primary Presenter : Mike Schmersahl, MEd – American Bible Society

Jane McGrath, MBA – American Bible Society

Nuts & Bolts Tactics

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11:35 AM – 12:35 PM EST

To Mid-level and Beyond: Real, Audience-First Donor Journeys

Primary Presenter : Margaret Chialastri – Moore

Alan Stininger – Shriners Children's

Jon Thompson (he/him/his) – Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Mid/Major

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Beyond Self-Care – Leading a Team Away from Burnout

Abby Graf – The Nonprofit Alliance

Jennifer L. Phillips, Ph.D – JLP Strategy

Professional Development hosted by TNPA

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Breathing New Life Into Your Cornerstone Campaign

Primary Presenter : Tiffany Reed – MWD Agency

Leigh M. Corrigan-Owens – Mal Warwick Donordigital

Zoe Clarke – MWD Agency

Mark Graham (he/him/his) – American Friends Service Committee

Creative

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Building Capacity & Sustainability in a Challenging Economy

Primary Presenter : Lisa Hunter, CFRE; SPP (she/her/hers) – BGCA

Lauren Hackney, MBA – Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Larry Kent – Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Audience

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Combatting Bias in Direct Marketing Fundraising

Primary Presenter : Kerri Kerr (she/her/hers) – Avalon Consulting Group

Alex McNeill (he/him/his) – AMP Coaching

Chioma Iwuoha – Bread for the City

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Creating a Branded Giving Ecosystem to Attract, Retain, and Upgrade Donors

Primary Presenter : Farra Trompeter, MS, Nonprofit Management (she/her/hers) – Big Duck

Ishmam R. Rahman – International Rescue Committee

Mid/Major

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Don't Get Left Behind: Leveraging Automation To Prepare For Unexpected Fundraising Opportunities

Primary Presenter : Dan Rocklin – Concern Worldwide US

BridgeTECH

Sponsored By Merkle

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Finders Keepers: 7 Ways to Find and Keep Exceptional Team Members.

Primary Presenter : Louise Moore, CFRE – Huntsinger & Jeffer

Don Fulford – Association of the Miraculous Medal

Faith & Fundraising

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Game, Set and Match - Thinking Differently to Ace Your Matched Giving Campaigns!

Primary Presenter : Rachel Hunnybun, MCIOF (UK) (she/her/hers) – Blakely Inc.

Maeve Strathy (she/her/hers) – Blakely Inc.

Cindy Lee King – Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada

Retention/Renewal

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

How to Use Interactive Content to Boost Online Donations

Primary Presenter : Claire Kerr – Care2

Marji Beach, ED – Animal Place

AI + New Tools

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

I’m Sorry, Have We Met? Innovative Storytelling Tactics to Capture the Hearts and Minds of Donors

Primary Presenter : Lauran McHaffie (she/her/hers) – WG Content

Danielle Gentry-Barth, CFRE – Easterseals Redwood

Donor Relations

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Moving Beyond Google Grants & Boosted Social Posts - Paid Advertising 201

Primary Presenter : Joseph Frye (he/him/his) – Town Hall Agency

Kunal Kumar – Town Hall Agency

Jonny Yaollen – Share our Strength

Nuts & Bolts Tactics

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

TBD

Mary Getz – MESG Marketing

Lisa Greer

Main Stage

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

The Right Tech at the Right Time

Sabrina W. Horton – YWCA USA

Briel Steinberg – FreeWill

Champions Spark in Labs

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Understanding How AI Can Transform Your Canvassing and Donor Experience

Primary Presenter : Nabila Tisha, CFRE – Globalfaces

Amy Korosi – Globalfaces

Hayley Riolo – Plan International Canada

Sustainers

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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Unleash Your Nonprofit Superpower: Strategic Planning for Trailblazing Leaders

Primary Presenter : Sabrina Walker Hernandez, MPA – Supporting World Hope

Felida Villarreal, M.Acc., CPA – Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement: VIDA

Leading Nonprofits

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

After the Peak: Using Paid Digital Media to Extend the Life Cycle of Rapid Response Moments

Primary Presenter : Caitlin H. Cleaver – C+K

Jolina Blier – Doctors Without Borders

Retention/Renewal

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Building Your Fundraising Brand

Primary Presenter : Kyla Shawyer – Philanthropy & Fundraising North America

Sean Coveleski – Stand Up To Cancer

Adrian White Slagle – USO

Main Stage

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Common Challenges and Shared Solutions - Corporates and Nonprofits on Donor/Customer Centric Marketing

Primary Presenter : Sonya Burke – Daryl Upsall International

John Abdulla – Oxfam America

Hilary Noon – Amazon Web Services

Audience

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

From Plan to Pivot

Primary Presenter : Sarah Harris – The Harrington Agency

Melanie Halpern – Central Park Conservancy

Ryan McGuire – The Harrington Agency

Donor Relations

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Fundraising Successfully During a Strategy Shift

Primary Presenter : Chelsey Gibson, MPA – Global Witness

Mid/Major

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Get Comfy with Conflict

Abby Graf – The Nonprofit Alliance

Katy Jordan – TrueSense Marketing

Professional Development hosted by TNPA

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Goodbye Premiums, Hello Loyal Donors - Moving Your Acquisition Program Away From Premiums

Primary Presenter : Gretchen Soter-Moody – Concord Direct

Allison Bessette – Concord Direct

Aimee Nichols – Trinity Missions | Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity

Faith & Fundraising

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

I Wish I'd Thought of That!

Primary Presenter : Steven J. Maggio – DaVinci Direct, Inc.

Jenny Allen – Mission Wired

Dom Spinosa – Pursuant

Joanne Bowers – Operation Smile

Creative

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Industry Misconceptions 2023: I'll Take Measurement For $1,000, Ken

Primary Presenter : Stephen Ferrando – TrueSense Marketing

Nuts & Bolts Tactics

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

JAM Collective – Sustainer Retention and Upgrade Benchmarking: How Does Your Sustainer Program Measure up and Where Can You Grow?

Primary Presenter : Jessica Tiberio – ST

Katherine Maddox – Trillium Health Partners Foundation

Sustainers

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

ROI of Strategic Action Planning: Preparing Teams to Dramatically Increase Impact and Revenue in 12 Months

Primary Presenter : Teri M. Beckman, MRP (she/her/hers) – HIGOL

Ron L. Pringle – Inter-Faith Food Shuttle

Leading Nonprofits

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Strategies for Selecting the Right Donation Processing Solution for Your Organization.

Primary Presenter : Tony Pytlak – SFG

Rachael Billings, MBA – OLV Charities

Michelle Wolfe – Salvation Army

Mike Tolen – Tolen Consulting Service

Champions Spark in Labs

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

The Case for Support Playbook: Using the Flexible Story Format to Engage Donors

Primary Presenter : Alan R. Hutson, Jr., MPA, CFRE (he/him/his) – The Monument Group

Thomas Kurmann – Oxfam America

Champions Spark in Labs

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Transforming Philanthropy: Navigating Change with Data-Driven Strategies and Technologies

Primary Presenter : Marissa Maybee, MBA – Windfall Data

Leslie Ervin Trahant – The National World War II Museum

BridgeTECH

Sponsored By Merkle

4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Unveiling Nonprofit Broadcast Text Messaging Insights Report

Primary Presenter : Mike Snusz – Tatango

Harper Grubbs – Feed the Children

Hannah Litman – Brady United

Aneesh Gowri – MissionWired

AI + New Tools

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4:10 PM – 5:10 PM EST

Working Parents and the Workplace: Navigating Challenges, Overcoming Guilt, and Advocating for Yourself

Primary Presenter : Jade L. Nguyen Swanson – MESG Marketing

Rebecca Shapalis (she/her/hers) – Avalon

Mikaela King – Sierra Club

Derek Kwait (he/him/his) – Smile Train

Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access