How to Raise with Giving Circles: Harnessing the Power of Collective Giving

Giving circles are one of the fastest-growing forms of philanthropy, bringing people together to pool resources, make decisions collectively, and drive greater impact. In this session, Tyeshia Wilson, Senior Director of Community at Philanthropy Together, will show how fundraisers can adapt the giving circle model to engage donors, build stronger communities, and raise sustainable funding that support nonprofit organizations. Whether you're a development professional, program leader, or CEO, you'll gain practical strategies to integrate collective giving into your fundraising toolkit.

Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form.

Ethics and You: What Does That Really Mean?

Are you an ethical professional fundraiser? Of course you are, until you are not, and maybe you don't even realize you've crossed a line. We will present and have a conversation about the updated AFP Code of Ethics and use case studies provided by AFP Global to illustrate the good, the bad, the hazy middle, and the consequences of sanctions. Copies of the Code will be provided as well as a link for more resources for members on the AFP Global website. Participants takeaways include:

• Why ethics matter. They are the foundation for building trust, sustaining reputation, and serving with accountability.
• AFP Global resources that attendees will be encouraged to use.
• Case studies provided by AFP Global will be used to illustrate how the Code of Ethics applies to day-to-day fundraising.
  

Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form.

Leading Sustainable Fundraising Teams: A Practical Framework for Preventing Burnout, Strengthening Performance and Increasing Long-Term Impact

Fundraising is mission-driven, relational, and demanding work. Burnout and turnover remain significant challenges in the profession. Sustainable fundraising requires sustainable leaders and teams. This session introduces the Synchronous Life System, a six-domain model of human flourishing, and practical peer coaching techniques aligned with CFRE Leadership and Management competencies. Participants will learn how to strengthen personal resilience, improve team culture, and lead development staff in ways that increase retention, effectiveness, and long-term mission impact. Leaders who care for themselves and their teams create healthier organizations and more sustainable fundraising results. Participants takeaways include:

• A leadership framework fundraisers can use to reduce burnout and increase long-term team retention.
• A six-domain well-being model that strengthens individual capacity, professional effectiveness, and ethical leadership sustainability.
• Practical peer coaching tools that development leaders can use immediately to build resilient teams, improve collaboration, and support consistent donor engagement.

Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, May 25, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form.

Connection to Commitment: Mastering Donor Relationships in the CFRE Framework

This session explores the CFRE Domain of Relationship Building with a clear focus on exam preparation and practical application. Participants will review the full donor lifecycle - identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship - through the lens of tested CFRE competencies. Ken breaks down key concepts, common exam themes, and strategic frameworks that strengthen both fundraising performance and exam readiness. Attendees will leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a structured understanding of relationship building that supports long-term donor engagement and success on the CFRE exam. After attending this session, participants will be able to:

• Shift from transactional fundraising to strategic relationship management.
  Move beyond one-time gifts and build intentional engagement pathways that increase retention, upgrade rates, and long-term donor value.
• Apply a structured donor lifecycle framework.
• Leave with a clear system for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors in alignment with CFRE Relationship Building competencies.
• Strengthen authentic, trust-based engagement.
• Gain practical techniques for deep listening, meaningful communication, and personalized stewardship that turn supporters into committed advocates.
  

Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form.

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Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form.

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Register Online Here. Alternatively, you may download the reservation form and fax it in. (For security purposes we urge you NOT to email this interactive PDF form with your credit card number on it back to us. Instead, please snail mail, fax to 972-490-4219, or print out and scan before sending with your credit card information.) Online registration closes on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 10 PM. Online registration accepts credit cards only. To pay by check, mail or fax in the downloadable registration form.