AFP-RI 2016 Annual Conference

AFP-RI Fundraising Day Conference

Friday, June 17, 2016

Radisson Hotel Providence Airport
2081 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886

On June 17th, more than 200 professional and grassroots fundraisers, executive directors, board members, service providers and funders will gather for networking and professional development at the AFP-RI Fundraising Day Conference, a one-day conference hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Rhode Island Chapter (AFP-RI).

The theme of this year's conference is "Rhode Island for Rhode Island." We have recruited the best of the best in our state to educate Rhode Island fundraisers. And...we know your challenges!

The 2016 Conference will be a motivational, educational experience with the goal to inspire all.

Featuring

Where:
Radisson Hotel Providence Airport
2081 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886

Cost:
$149 - Member
$179 - Non-member

Schedule:
8:00 - 8:30 am - Registration • Networking and continental breakfast
8:30 - 8:45 am - Introduction to Conference
8:45 - 9:45 am - Session I Full Conference with Michele Berard, CFRE: “UnderDeveloped: A National Study of Challenges Facing Nonprofit Fundraising”
Attend the general session to hear about this eye opening study and learn why many nonprofits are stuck in a vicious cycle that threatens their ability to raise the resources they need to succeed.
9:45 - 10:00 am - Short Break • Networking
10:45 - 12:00 pm - Session II
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch • Networking
1:00 - 2:15 pm - Session III
2:15 - 2:30 pm - Break • Networking
2:30 - 3:45 pm - Session IV
3:45 - 4:00 pm - Closing Reception and Networking

Track 1: Finance and Major Gifts
Session II - How to communicate with your CFO with Michael Knoll, CPA, Treasurer, AFP-RI
Session III - Enthusiasm for Major Gifts with Frank Mahar, AFPRI Board Member
Session IV - Planned Giving Made Easy with Cyndy Viveiros
In just 60 minutes Cyndy Viveiros, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, will help you to learn how to start down the planned giving path with confidence.

Track 2: Managing Boards and Development Committees
Session II - TBD
Session III - The Development Committee Workbook with Michele R. Berard, AFP-RI Past President
Session IV - Managing Your Career...and your board with Michael McManaman, AFP-RI Board Member

Track 3: Fundraising Fundamentals & Shoestring Budgets
Session II - Managing Your Database with Erica Bryson, CFRE
Session III - Getting Creative with Sponsorships with Matthew Netto, AFP-RI President
Are you utilizing your fundraisers to strengthen donor relationships and secure future funding? Special events should be about much more than collecting checks and seating arrangements. A “hot” word being used in fundraising right now is “engagement.” If you would like to learn about engagement, and how is it done properly and efficiently.
Session IV - By Seeking and Blundering We Learn with Suzanne Alden, MSA, Brown University

Sponsors and Exhibitors - Sponsorship opportunities are still available, please click here for more information: afpri.org/Sponsorship%202016

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