The 2023 biennial AFP Central Valley Fundraising Conference (CVFC) will be held on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The conference will be held at the Modesto Centre Plaza located in Downtown Modesto and will bring together nonprofit leaders, board members, and fundraising experts from across the Central Valley.
Not only is this conference a unique opportunity to engage with leaders, experts, and peers in the nonprofit and fundraising sector but a great opportunity to hear from nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy visionary, Mike Geiger, AFP Global CEO and President. Mike is a true leader, with insight into the evolving role of fundraisers, and strategies to navigate the ever-changing landscape of charitable giving.
The conference will feature a diverse range of sessions, exhibitors, and network opportunities, all designed to address the most pressing challenges and emerging trends in fundraising and elevate the fundraising community.
Keynote Speaker and Session: Jack Alotto, MA, CFRE speaking on “Creating a Community Centric Culture in Your Nonprofit Agency”
Beginner/Intermediate Track
- Bryan Justin Marks speaking on “Social Media 101”
- Rochele Roura-Foster speaking on “Translating Higher Ed Stewardship for Nonprofit Small Shops”
- Desiree Cervantes speaking on “From Bland to Brilliant: Creating Email Newsletters That Demand Attention”
Advanced/Executive Track
- Amy Wolfe, MPPA, CFRE speaking on “We Are All Not Ok - Building Cultures That Support, Heal and Strengthen”
- Dr. Umar Ghuman, Ph. D speaking on “Nonprofit Sustainability in Times of Uncertainty”
- Dr. George Boodrookas, Ed. D speaking on “Creating Annual and Strategic Plans That Don’t Just Sit on the Shelf”
Tickets are $99 for AFP Members, $149 for non-members, and $49 for college students. If you would like to showcase your business, sponsorship opportunities are also available, starting at $250.
For questions, please contact afpyosemite@gmail.com.