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AFP NEPA Conference Schedule Day 2
AFP NEPA Conference Schedule Day 2
7:30 A.M. Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast 10:30 A.M. BREAK
AT HENRY STUDENT CENTER [HSC]
10:45 A.M. INTEREST SESSIONS #2
8:30 a.m. The Future: It's Up to us! [HSC Ballroom] 2.1 Crowdfunding 101 [#231]
Members of the conference faculty will share the reasons What do you need to have in place before you begin
why they continue to work in the field of philanthropy and crowdfunding? What are the best platforms, cost options,
the nonprofit sector and why fundraising is critically and projects? During a highly interactive session our
important to create a future that is bright and prosperous. presenters will share examples of successful and
unsuccessful crowdfunding projects and discuss what can
9:30 A.M. INTEREST SESSIONS #1 be learned from each. After learning how to craft your
1.1 Social Media Tips, Tactics, and Apps for Nonprofit story and promote your project, youll have time to
Awesomeness [#231] practice creating your own sample campaign.
Want to get a jumpstart on your social media content and Dave Tinker, MPA,MISSP,CFRE,FAFP, Achieva, Pittsburgh, Pa.
strategy? We will discuss latest trends, strategies, and tools
to help you best tell your organizations story. Learn key 2.2 Working and Embracing Your Legacy Pipeline [#201]
strategies to integrate, before during, and after your The success of any bequest program relies on good
appeals to maximize communication potential and build prospects, inspiring stories and a strategic approach to
buzz. Note: Participants in the Thursday 1/2 day moving donors. But what actions/moves should you do at
masterclass may wish to choose another workshop during every stage of the process? What if you dont have a
this time slot. budget or any resources to move your donors?
Josh Hirsch, MS, Nonprofits First, West Palm Beach, Fla. This session will show you how Greenpeace
International's legacy managers use a pipeline matrix to
1.2 How to Identify Prospects & Get the Conversation move donors through a 6-step process to get to a pledge
Started [#207] and raise more donors and gifts in Wills.
Join us for a session focused on figuring out who you Youll learn (1) How to move donors through an
should talk to, getting the meeting, figuring out what engagement pipeline to generate legacy pledges; (2) How
questions to ask and following up afterward. Chad will to systematically and strategically engage donors that will
walk you step by step through the process he has add value to your legacy program (3) Key messages and
successfully used for years as he works to raise support for activities at every stage of the pipeline.
a charity. Ligia Pea, CFRE, Greenpeace International, Montreal, QC
Chad Barger, CFRE, Productive Fundraising, Harrisburg, Pa.
2.3 Annual Fund Tips & Tricks Clinic [#207]
1.3 Major Gift Fundraising- Relationships are the secret! This session covers the basics of starting and administering
[#210] an annual giving program with emphasis on direct mail,
Do you wish you could raise significantly more money for email, and social media use, particularly in small and
your organization through major gifts fundraising, but are medium-sized shops, including insider tips and practical
not sure where to get started? This session for mid-career skill building ideas.
development officers is designed to help you ensure your Don Rhoten, MS, CFRE, MMC Foundation, Meadville, Pa.
organization has earned the right to put a proposal in
front of potential major gift donors. Whether a major gift 12:00 p.m. LUNCH TABLE TOPICS & AFFINITY
at your organization is $1,000, $10,000, $25,000 or more, NETWORKING SESSIONS (Pick Up Lunch UCOM 231)
you will learn how to ask and receive more major gifts this SEE INSERTED SPECIAL LIST OF LUNCH TOPIC LOCATIONS
year. We will discuss the who, what, why, when and where
of asking.
Paul Strunk, MA, Edwards+Strunk, Scranton, Pa.
All Interest Sessions will be held in the University Center on Main Building (UCOM) unless otherwise noted.
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All Interest Sessions will be held in the University Center on Main Building (UCOM) unless otherwise noted.
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All Interest Sessions will be held in the University Center on Main Building (UCOM) unless otherwise noted.