2026 Session Speakers

Monday, June 22, 2026
9:15 - 10:30 AM

Topic: A $10M Capital Campaign that Beat the Odds, and the 6 Lessons You Need for Success

Topic: Both Sides Now: The Give-and-Take of Grant Wins and Misses

Topic: Both Sides Now: The Give-and-Take of Grant Wins and Misses

Topic: After the Applause: Turning Event-Night Donors into Year-Round Supporters

Topic: After the Applause: Turning Event-Night Donors into Year-Round Supporters

Topic: My Board Won’t Fundraise!

Topic: Using Coaching, Mentorship, and Sponsorship to Build Stronger, More Diverse Teams

Monday, June 22, 2026
10:45 - 12:00 PM

Topic: Unlocking Donor Generosity: Crafting Your Annual Stewardship Plan

Topic: Unlocking Donor Generosity: Crafting Your Annual Stewardship Plan

Topic: Event Architect and Fundraising Strategist

Topic: Monthly Giving Magic

Topic: Radical Sabbatical: Designing a Break That Sustains You – AND Your Mission

Monday, June 22, 2026
1:30 - 2:45 PM

Topic: Ask Without the Awkward: A Better Way to Make the Ask

Topic: Is Writing Enough? A Soup to Nuts Approach to Grants

Topic: Is Writing Enough? A Soup to Nuts Approach to Grants

Topic: Grabbing Sponsor Prospects’ Attention: How to Stand Out and Get the Yes

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

Topic: 44 Interviews

Monday, June 22, 2026
3:00 - 4:15 PM

Topic: The Roadmap to Auction Success: Live, Silent, Call to Heart and Every Stop in Between

Topic: Wake Up the Sleeping Donors in Your CRM: Unlocking Major Gifts Through Stewardship

Topic: The Board Everyone Wants: How a Small Nonprofit Built Engagement, Alignment and Accountability

Topic: The Board Everyone Wants: How a Small Nonprofit Built Engagement, Alignment and Accountability

Topic: From Presentation to Participation: Inspiring Your Audience to Action

Topic: Legacy Giving: Case Study on How AdventHealth Leveraged Legacy Calls to Unlock Planned Gifts 

Topic: Legacy Giving: Case Study on How AdventHealth Leveraged Legacy Calls to Unlock Planned Gifts 

Topic: Marketing That Actually Moves Donors: Turning Attention Into Action

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
9:00 - 10:15 AM

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

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

Topic: RI + AI = Grant Success

Topic: From Likes to Lifetime Donors: Turning Social Media Engagement into Real Revenue

Topic: Special Events: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Topic: Win. Lift. Keep.: A Focused Annual Fundraising Plan for the Chaos We Actually Live In

Topic: Pride Under Pressure: How to Fundraise, Organize, and Thrive in Hostile Climates

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
10:30 - 11:45 AM

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

Topic: Working With Professional Advisors: How to Build Success By Building Relationships

Topic: Keeping Donor Communications Human in the Age of AI

Topic: Keeping Donor Communications Human in the Age of AI

Topic: Leading with Impact: Building Strong Teams in a Changing Workplace

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1:30 - 2:30 PM

Topic: Transforming the Donor Conversation: A Focus on Investment

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
3:15 - 4:45 PM

Topic: Real World AI Uses

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
8:00 - 9:15 AM

Topic: Gratitude Grows Giving: How Relentlessly Building Relationships Drives Growth

Topic: Small Team. Serious Gifts. How to Build a Major Gift Engine With Limited Resources

Topic: Small Team. Serious Gifts. How to Build a Major Gift Engine With Limited Resources

Topic: Fueling Partnerships: It’s All About The People Power!

Topic: Fueling Partnerships: It’s All About The People Power!

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
9:30 - 10:45 AM

Topic: Listening for Intent: Asking Better Questions to Deepen Donor Relationships

*Additional speaker photos and topics coming soon.  Schedule as of March. 30, 2026.  Subject to Change.