National Philanthropy Day Conference
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
Description
>>> Registration closes on Thursday, November 9, 2023! <<<
Join us for our 2023 National Philanthropy Day Conference!
Now more than ever -- in today's challenging times -- fundraising professionals need inspiration, education, and connections.
During our conference at the DuPont Country Club, you will have the opportunity to:
- Celebrate the winners of our 2023 Philanthropy and F.A.C.E. Awards.
- Discover simple, actionable steps that you can take to boost donor retention at your organization with nationally recognized speaker Chad Barger, CFRE, ACNP.
- Learn the latest about donor stewardship, planned giving, giving strategies, and event planning from a variety of regional experts in their respective topics.
- Find out what it means to be an ally, how everyone can be an ally, and the benefits of allyship from DEI expert Romaine Wright during the closing session.
- Meet your local colleagues during networking breaks throughout the day!
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Schedule at a Glance
Doors Open/Registration/Breakfast Buffet Open: 8 - 9 a.m.
Awards Breakfast: 9 - 10 a.m.
Networking Break: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Keynote Presentation: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Networking Lunch: Noon - 1 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops - Session 1: 1 - 1:45 p.m.
Networking Break: 1:45 - 2 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops - Session 2: 2 - 2:45 p.m.
Networking Break: 2:45 - 3 p.m.
Closing Session: 3 - 3:45: p.m.
Wrap-Up: 3:45 - 4 p.m.
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Registration Fees
Full-Day Conference: $150/AFP Member; $180/Non-Member
Awards Breakfast Only: $75/person
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Become a Sponsor!
Your National Philanthropy Day sponsorship will provide recognition for your company in the community as a lead partner in our work and make a significant impact in providing a full-day of educational opportunities. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
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Congratulations to the Winners of our 2023 Philanthropy Awards
We extend our congratulations to this year's winners and thank them for their service to the community. We appreciate the time and effort of each and every person who made a nomination.
Fundraising Executive of the Year: Wes Davis, CAP®, CFRE, West End Neighborhood House
Social Justice Award: Edgard Martinez, Children & Families First
Volunteer of the Year Award: Robert J.A. Fraser, Easterseals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore
Nonprofit of the Year Award: Reading Assist
Philanthropy Award: Sharon Struthers, Faithful Friends Animal Society
Youth in Philanthropy Award: Youth Philanthropy Boards, Delaware Community Foundation
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Congratulations to the Winners of 2023 F.A.C.E. Awards
We extend congratulations to this year's winners of our annual F.A.C.E. Awards. We appreciate the time and effort of each and every person who submitted an entry.
Annual Appeal: Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Annual Report: Faithful Friends Animal Society
Blog: United Way of Delaware
Branding: NeighborGood Partners
Newsletter/Magazine: Delaware Botanic Gardens
Social Media Campaign: Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Special Event: Children & Families First
Special Publication: Jewish Federation of Delaware
Video: Jewish Federation of Delaware
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Keynote Session: Finding Time for Fundraising (or your "other duties as assigned")
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, ACNP, for a fast-paced session filled with tips for busy fundraisers to get more done, by working smarter, not harder. This keynote presentation focuses not on what we do, but how we do it. In order to “find more time for fundraising” we’ll explore ways to better manage email, meetings, our energy level, distractions, self care, to do lists and work life balance (but we prefer the phrase “work life harmony”). Attendees will leave the session with practical tips that they can immediately implement to make their days more productive while still leaving room to breathe.
Speaker: Chad Barger, CFRE, ACNP, Fundraising Speaker, Trainer & Coach, Productive Fundraising
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Concurrent Workshops: Session 1
Option 1: Ramp Up Your Stewardship Program Before All Those Year-End Gifts Arrive
Speaker: Chad Barger, CFRE, ACNP, Fundraising Speaker, Trainer & Coach, Productive Fundraising
Join our keynote presenter, Chad Barger, CFRE, ACNP, for a discussion on the importance of donor retention and learn simple, actionable steps that you can take to boost donor retention at your organization. This workshop is jam packed with creative, affordable stewardship examples that you can immediately implement in your shop … just in time before the flood of year-end gifts arrives.
Option 2: Breaking Down Giving Strategies
Speakers: Chris Malmstrom and Nicole Magnusson, Point to Point Wealth Planning
Learn the details behind several common tools used for charitable giving in today’s world. If you’ve ever felt lost or confused when talking to a donor about some of the available planned giving tools or are simply interested in learning more about useful options, this session is for you. You will walk away with a clear understanding of what donors options are, how the giving strategies work, when to use them, and most importantly, you will feel comfortable discussing giving strategies with your donors.
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Concurrent Workshops: Session 2
Option 1: Pick Your Adventure: Navigating Your Own Gift Planning Journey
Speaker: University of Delaware Office of Gift Planning Team: Martha Mitchell, Nathana Jackson, Dan Sarkissian, Megan Cantalupo
Come away with practical tools to implement in any size nonprofit organization. During this session, you will select two 20-minute small group conversations targeting different gift planning components to enhance your knowledge and skills. Conversation topics will be The Donor Visit, Gift Planning in a Small Shop, Blended Gifts, and Marketing and Operations.
Option 2: Event Planning - Ask the Experts
Panelists: Jill Abbott, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library; Patrick Carroll, Humane Animal Partners; Regina Dodds, Meals on Wheels
Moderator: Marie Vacca, CFRE, Fred's Footsteps
In this interactive session, attendees will be able to engage with a panel of event planning experts from local nonprofits. How are nonprofits managing the increase in event expenses? What do events look like post-COVID-19? Come prepared with your questions of what keeps you up at night and walk away with some new tools for planning your next event.
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Closing Session: Empowerment Through Allyship
Speaker: Romaine A. Wright, Just Wright Consulting, LLC
By now you have likely heard the words “ally” and “allyship” across multiple settings but, do you really know what they mean? Have you been called upon to be an ally for others but didn’t know where to start? Join this session to hear a discussion about what it means to be an ally, how everyone can be an ally, and the benefits of allyship. You will walk away from this session with a better understanding of what allyship looks like to different people and some practical tips on how you can start being an ally today.
About Romaine A. Wright
Romaine A. Wright, M.S. is an experienced trainer and consultant with expertise in professional development. With two degrees in psychology, multiple instructor certifications, certificates in DEI and Inclusive & Ethical Leadership, and almost 20 years of experience coaching others, Romaine has cultivated her ability to inspire, to motivate, and to propel others into personal and professional success. Her deep understanding of human behavior and an innate instinct about people help her develop engaging and thought-provoking workshops that challenge ordinary thinking while providing strategies that promote empathy, unity and positive social change. Whether through her work, volunteering, or daily interactions with others, Romaine’s passion for improving workplace dynamics and building effective leaders shines through. By day, Romaine designs, supports and delivers impactful employee development programs for a global corporation and she provides training workshops and coaching services through her company, Just Wright Consulting, LLC. In her free time she enjoys traveling, dancing, movies, arts & crafts, and spending time with close family and friends.
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Full participation in our National Philanthropy Day Conference
is applicable for 4.5 points in Category 1.B -Education
of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.
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Location
DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803