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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Executive Conversation
— What Happens After the Campaign Ends?
| Presenter(s): | Christina Cavalier |
| Event Details: | What happens after the campaign ends? The pressure doesn't go down. It goes up. Join us for AFP Greater Dallas on May 19 at 4:00 PM for Executive Conversations with Christina Cavalier, Managing Director of The Salvation Army of North Texas. Executive Conversations is thoughtfully curated for nonprofit leaders with a decade or more of experience and those serving in executive roles, creating space for peers navigating the complexity, responsibility, and impact that come with leading at that level. Join Christina for a candid executive conversation on what it really takes to lead during and after a major campaign. With a $212M capital campaign coming to a close and a new campus driving significantly higher annual funding needs, Christina will share how she is navigating the shift from campaign momentum to a sustainable fundraising engine while leading a team that is already stretched. Together, we'll explore:
This is a working session for senior leaders who are responsible for outcomes and ready to engage in real conversation with peers. Seating is limited. Advance registration required, no walk-ups. Directions & Parking — Take the Regal Row exit from north or southbound I-35E. Southbound will continue on the frontage road south of Regal Row; those coming north will take the U-turn at Regal Row to get onto the southbound frontage road. You will pass the new campus on the right side of the road. Shortly after passing the campus and Viceroy Dr, there will be an entrance to the north parking lot for 8585 N Stemmons Fwy (Twin Towers on some maps). Park in that north lot between the building and Viceroy. Enter through the north entrance of the building. The Salvation Army team will assist with access and direct you to the 5th floor. If you need assistance, please call Michael Schwerin at (970) 361-5832. Optional: Stay for a brief, behind-the-scenes conversation about the new campus and the innovative approach The Salvation Army is taking to fulfill its mission, along with what it takes to operate and fund it at scale. Executive Conversations are for AFP members only holding an executive position with their organization, or fundraisers/fundraising industry consultants/service providers with 10+ years' experience. |
| Venue: | The Salvation Army of North Texas Area Command |
| Cost: |
$20 each — Executive Conversation - Member |
| Time: | 4:00:00 PM - 5:30:00 PM - Program : Executive Conversation |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | Dr. Ken G. Crawford, Leadership Coach and Organizational Consultant, Ken G. Crawford Consulting & Coaching |
| Program: |
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:
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| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
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. |
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| Details: | |
 Dr. Ken G. Crawford is a leadership coach, nonprofit strategist, and former nonprofit executive with more than two decades of experience in fundraising, organizational development, and mission-driven leadership. He has earned Leadership Coach Cer Professional (SHRM-SCP). Leadership experience includes senior roles across nonprofit, educational, and community organizations, overseeing development strategy, board engagement, and organizational growth. Ken now works with nonprofit and business leaders as an executive coach and consultant, helping organizations strengthen leadership capacity, improve team health, and sustain mission impact in demanding environments. His work focuses on the intersection of human wellbeing and organizational performance, particularly in relationship-based professions like fundraising. He is the creator of the Synchronous Life System (TM), a holistic leadership framework that integrates personal wellbeing, relational intelligence, and purposeful work. Ken frequently speaks with nonprofit leaders about preventing burnout, strengthening leadership resilience, and building cultures that support long-term mission effectiveness. |
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| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : Leading Sustainable Fundraising Teams: A Practical Framework for Preventing Burnout, Strengthening Performance and Increasing Long-Term Impact |
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | Paul A. Dunne, CFRE - CEO & Founder, The NonProfit Group |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
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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| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : Major Gifts: Identifying The "YES" You Are After |
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | Roger Ali, MBA, C.Dir., CFRE, Chair, AFP Global Board of Directors |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
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. |
| Register Now | |
| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : TBD |
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Luncheon
| Guest Speakers: | Jeff Serrano, CDE, CNC, 360° Corporate Engagement Consulting, LLC |
| Venue: | The Gild (South Tower), Room M1008 8150 N Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75206 |
| Cost: |
$50 each — Luncheon Program - Non-Member $35 each — Luncheon Program - Member $30 each — Emerging Leader (age 35 and under or less than 5 years as a fundraising professional, member or non-member) |
| Registration: |
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. |
| Register Now | |
| Time: |
11:30:00 AM - Networking 12:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM - Program : A 360° Perspective on Corporate Giving: What Nonprofits Need to Know |
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