AFP-NNE Fall Conference 2023
AFP-NNE Fall Conference 2023
AFP-NNE's annual fall conference features two days of professional development for nonprofit fundraisers at all stages of their career.
October 25, 2023 - November 26, 2023  ·  DoubleTree By Hilton in Burlington, VT

We are excited to welcome you to AFP-NNE's 2023 Fall Conference!

Develop your capacity for active listening with keynote speaker Martha Schumacher, CFRE, ACFRE.

Sharpen your fundraising skills with topics ranging from strategic plans and capital campaigns to websites and digital giving. We'll think big and get specific, with plenty of time for questions.

And don't forget our National Philanthropy Day luncheon and awards, sponsored by Demont Associates, or our networking social with drinks and light apps before you head out to dinner in Vermont's ultimate college town on the shores of Lake Champlain.

Conference registration fees

Full Conference (Wed 10/25 & Thurs 10/26)
Member: $425
Member / Early Bird: $375 (must register by 9/30)
Non-member: $495
Non-member / Early Bird: $445 (must register by 9/30)

Wednesday only (10/25)
Member: $300
Non-member: $350

National Philanthropy Day luncheon only (Wed 10/25)
Member: $65
Non-member: $65

Thursday only (10/26)  *3/4 day
Member: $210
Non-member: $260
Note about C.E. credits:
Continuing education credits have been approved for this conference. Each session (90 min) is worth 1.5 credits. If you have your CFRE, don't miss this opportunity to meet your continuing education requirement! There will be a C.E. points tracker available at registration.

Agenda
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Newcomers Breakfast
[ Registration Required ]
Registration/check-in/breakfast
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Conference opens
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote: Active Listening as a Force for Positive Social Change
[ Registration Required ]
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break and Exhibitors
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Session 1 (Beginner) Small Shop - BIG Work!
[ Registration Required ]
Session 2 (Intermediate) When Ethics Get Sneaky: Strategic Approaches to Ethical Challenges
[ Registration Required ]
Session 3 (Advanced) Capital Campaign: Are We REALLY Ready?
[ Registration Required ]
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Break and Exhibitors
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon
[ Registration Required ]
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Session 1 (Beginner) Building Relationships with Philanthropic Advisors: Do's, Don'ts, and Best Practices
[ Registration Required ]
Session 2 (Intermediate) Direct Mail Fundraising Best Practices: A Data-Driven Refresher on How to Improve Annual Fund Results
[ Registration Required ]
Session 3 (Advanced) Is Your Strategic Plan Strategic? Is It Even A Plan?
[ Registration Required ]
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Break and Exhibitors
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
CANCELLED Session 1 (Beginner) Taking the Lid Off the Pressure Cooker
[ Registration Required ]
Session 2 (Intermediate) Lessons from the Pandemic: Fundraising from your Kitchen Counter
[ Registration Required ]
Session 3 (Advanced) Trends in Philanthropy: Highlighting National Trends and Local Perspectives
[ Registration Required ]
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Networking Reception
[ Registration Required ]
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
CFRE Breakfast
Registration/check-in/breakfast
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Session 1 (Beginner) Evolving from Events-Focused to Donor-Focused Fundraising
[ Registration Required ]
Session 2 (Intermediate) Digital Giving: Beyond the Button
[ Registration Required ]
Session 3 (Advanced) Beyond the 501(c)(3): Thinking Differently About Governance, Nonprofit Structure, and Social Change
[ Registration Required ]
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Break and Exhibitors
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Session 1 (Beginner) From Qualification to Solicitation: The Major Donor Journey
[ Registration Required ]
Session 2 (Intermediate) "Listening" the Gift: Creating Transformational, NOT Transactional Giving
[ Registration Required ]
Session 3 (Advanced) Fostering Belonging and Ensuring Inclusion on the Path to Successful Capital Campaigning
[ Registration Required ]
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Break and Exhibitors
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch/Networking
[ Registration Required ]
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Session 1 (Beginner) Taking the Ick out of the Ask: How to Craft Your 5-Minute Fundraising Ask
[ Registration Required ]
Session 2 (Intermediate) How to Give Your Website a Refresh Using Data and Analytics
[ Registration Required ]
Session 3 (Advanced) Charitable Gift Planning for the Rich and Not-So-Rich: Understanding the Preoccupations, Priorities, and Desires of Aging Donors
[ Registration Required ]
Speakers

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Exhibitors

CCS Fundraising

CCS is a stratgic fundraising firm that partners with nonprofits for transformational change.

Wright Collective

Karen Schaller, Fundraising Database Consultant

Helping you make the most of your donor and prospect data.

Five Maples Development Communications

Five Maples helps nonprofit organizations communicate effectively, improve fundraising results and acquire new donors.

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Sponsors
Fall Conference Sponsor
National Philanthropy Day Sponsor
Chapter Sponsor
Hotels
LOCATION
DoubleTree By Hilton in Burlington, VT, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403
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Location: DoubleTree By Hilton in Burlington, VT, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403
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DATE

October 25, 2023 - November 26, 2023

LOCATION

DoubleTree By Hilton in Burlington, VT
South Burlington, VT
DoubleTree By Hilton in Burlington, VT, 870 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403

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(802) 217-8700