Capital Region Fundraising Day

Capital Region Fundraising Day - November 17, 2023

Capital Region Fundraising Day is our region’s largest conference for fundraising and development professionals, offering relevant and engaging education sessions, networking opportunities, and collaboration with industry peers and community supporters alike.  

EVENT INFORMATION:

Friday, November 17th

9:00AM - 5:00PM

Embassy Suites by Hilton, Saratoga Springs

86 Congress Street, Saratoga Springs 12866

Members Rate: $135

Future or Non-Members Rate: $170

EDUCATION TRACKS:
In addition to this year's Keynote Panel featuring local experts, we are pleased to offer sessions within 3 exciting Education Tracks!
Data-Driven Advancement
Non-Profit Leadership
The Giving Experience

This year’s conference will conclude with the presentation of the National Philanthropy Day Awards, which recognize individuals, groups, and organizations that make impactful contributions to our local community, and pave the way for future philanthropic endeavors.  

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 

 

8:30am - Registration and Breakfast

 

9:00am - Welcome Remarks

 

9:15am - Leadership Moderated Panel - 'Current State of Fundraising in our Region'?

Featuring:

Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC

Ben Williams, The Connect Center

Tom Nardacci, Regional Food Bank

Moderator: Meghan Meyerson, Incoming AFP Chapter President

 

10:15am - Morning Break

 

10:30am - Breakout Session 1

Data Visualization in Small Shops: How to Utilize Microsoft Power BI by Emily Marcason-Tolmie, Skidmore College

Decoding Financial Information for Your Organization: Five Key Financial Documents by Sabrina Houser, Capital CFO+

Make your recurring donor program ROAR by Erica Wassdorp, A Direct Solution

 

11:30am - Networking Break

 

11:45am - Lunch

 

12:30pm - Breakout Session 2

AI/Automation by Tim Sarrantonio, Neon One

Five to Thrive: Avoiding Burnout in the Nonprofit World by Ally Meyers, Ally Meyers Coaching & Training

Effective Stewardship Practices by Terence Curley, CCS Fundraising

 

1:30pm - Afternoon Break

 

1:45pm - Breakout Session 3

Leveraging Appeal Data to Increase ROI by Sarah Gnerre, Vice President of Philanthropy & Gary Henricksen, President, Five Maple

IDEA in Philanthropy by Anzala B. Wilson-Alozie, J.D.    

 

2:45p - Networking Break

 

3:15pm – Plenary Address

Speaker: Lisa Mitzen, Business for Good

Moderator: Mike Buckley, Killoe Group

 

4:30pm - NPD Awards Begin

 

5:30pm - Conference Concludes



Thank you to our Sponsors!
Interested in Capital Region Fundraising Day Sponsorship Opportunities? 
Email: afpnyhudsonmohawk@gmail.com or click here for more information. 

Plenary Sponsor: 

Capital CFO+
National Philanthropy Day Sponsor:


Session Sponsors:

Five Maple

Neon One

Nonprofit Works

Cancellations for in-person events made two days or more in advance of the event will receive a 100% refund to the original method of payment. Cancellations that occur less that 48 hours before events will be offered a credit to their account that can be used toward the purchase of any future AFP Hudson-Mohawk event registration, but will not be eligible for a refund.

For more information about programs, membership, or getting involved, visit our website at community.afpnet.org/afpnyhudsonmohawkchapter or email afpnyhudsonmohawk@gmail.com.