education sessions
We have a wide array of educational sessions waiting for you at AFP ICON 2023. Whether you want to master leadership, relationship building, securing the gift, trends and innovation, or all of the above, AFP has the latest and greatest information to unlock your fundraising potential. More Sessions to Come.
- Current & Prospective Donor Research (Sponsored by iWave)
- Ethics, Accountability & Professionalism (Sponsored by Brakeley Briscoe)
- Health Care (Sponsored by DonorSearch, Curated by Advancement Resources)
- Leadership & Management (Sponsored by Lindauer Global)
- Relationship Building
- Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers
- Securing the Gift Track
- Volunteer Involvement
Rebels, Renegades And Pioneers
Sun, Apr 16, 2023
9:00am - 10:15am
The Future of Fundraising: Why Philanthropy is in Trouble– and How to Save It
Every single day, potential donors are turned off by arcane or off-putting fundraising methods. In this talk, Lisa Greer sounds the alarm– and discusses the applicable fundraising solutions that will save your nonprofit.
Education Track(s): Relationship Building , Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers
Audience: Strategic
Speakers
Lisa Greer, MBA
Saving Giving - Author, Philanthropist, Coach, Advisor
Lisa Greer is a fundraising coach, nonprofit changemaker, major donor, and author of the bestselling book "Philanthropy Revolution''. Lisa is on a mission to “Save Giving”. With her help and direction, the nonprofit world will see its donors engaged and energized, their organizations sustainable and with increased impact, and a more honest philanthropic culture that will create a larger and more loyal donor pool.Mon, Apr 17, 2023
10:15am - 11:30am
Solving the Childcare Crisis in the Nonprofit Sector
With many women forced out of the workforce during the pandemic, how can we create inclusive workplace policies that are family-friendly and allow our employees to thrive both personally and professionally given the lack of options for working parents at this juncture?
Education Track(s): Leadership and Management , Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers
Audience: Applied
Speakers
Allison Plattsmier, CFRE, Ed. D., CAP, CNP
Edgehill Neighborhood Partnership - Executive Director
Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier has over twelve years of experience in the nonprofit sector, has worked with 75+ organizations and raised approximately $5 million. She currently serves as Executive Director of Edgehill Neighborhood Partnership and CEO of AQP Consulting. She was the youngest recipient of AFP's Outstanding Young Professional in 2018 and is a graduate of AFP's WII Leadership Development Program. She currently chairs AFP’s Emerging Leaders Mentor program.Chessie Biggam, CFRE, MPA
AQP Consulting - Fundraising Consultant
Chessie Hayes has been an active member of the fundraising community and implements thoughtful, strategic plans to enhance donor engagement. She was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Memphis teaching Resource Development and Nonprofit Storytelling. She received the award for AFP Global’s Outstanding Young Professionals. She was awarded the Outstanding Emerging Philanthropist from her local AFP chapter. She serves as the President-Elect for AFP Memphis and on the Emerging Leaders Initiative for AFP Global.
Adrienne McDade Taylor, CFRE, MA, MBA
Skystone Partners - Senior Consultant
Adrienne Taylor is a Sr. Consultant at Skystone Partners. Adrienne started her career in fundraising through the AFP-Greater Cincinnati Chapter’s diversity program, New Faces of Fundraising, and now serves on the leadership team. She is the 2023 Greater Cincinnati Chapter President and AFP Global Board Member. Her commitment to IDEA is what keeps her actively engaged with AFP. She is a proud mom, wife, member of Kaleidoscope Investment Group and loves theatrical makeup.Mon, Apr 17, 2023
1:15pm - 2:30pm
Philanthropic Justice: Loving Humanity in Its Fullness
In its purest form, “philanthropy” means love of humanity. “Philos” means love; “Anthropos” means mankind or humanity. Love, bell hooks reminds us, is a combination of care, commitment, knowledge, responsibility, respect, trust, justice, and equity. Do your philanthropic efforts demonstrate your organization's love for ALL of humanity? What might it mean to practice philanthropic justice in the face of egregious and blatant injustice? This session brings together a panel of experts and philanthropic practitioners working in the deep South to advance equity, and justice, and uplift the human spirit through our collective work—a deep and abiding love for all humanity. We will discuss philanthropy's role in catalyzing and fueling social justice movements, and the principles of philanthropic justice and answer your questions regarding how you and your organizations can begin to engage in the transformative work of doing philanthropic justice.
Education Track(s): Relationship Building , Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers
Audience: Introductory/Foundational
Speakers
Halima Leak Francis, PhD
Peter Davis, MA
Southwise Consulting - CEO
Peter Davis is CEO and Principal at Southwise Consulting where he offers business strategy, communications and fundraising services. As a nonprofit leader in the Greater New Orleans area, he has worked to build strategic initiatives and cultivate relationships with individual and corporate philanthropic partners for various organizations including Jericho Road, New Orleans Youth Alliance and OPEN New Orleans. Peter earned his graduate degree from Northwestern University in Organizational Leadership and Nonprofit Management and his Bachelor’s
The REImaginelution, LLC
Dr. David Robinson-Morris is an author, philosopher, social justice and human rights advocate-activist, educator, philanthropist, community organizer, DEI practitioner, and administrator. Dr. Robinson-Morris is the Founder & Chief Reimaginelutionary at The REImaginelution, LLC, a strategic consulting firm working at the intersections of imagination, policy, practice, and prophetic hope to radically reimagine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) toward racial justice and systemic transformation by engendering freedom of the human spirit; and catalyzing the power of theCharmel Gaulden, JD
Chantelle Pierre, MSW
Chantelle Pierre Consulting
Chantelle Pierre brings over 25 years of experience in education and nonprofit leadership to strengthen communities. She is the founder of Chantelle Pierre Consulting, which offers fundraising and leadership development services that promote racial equity within organizations. A go-to strategist for organizations experiencing leadership transitions, she has led teams to produce goal-shattering results. She has raised seven-figure, multi-year gifts used to resource historically excluded, Black-led grassroots organizations and educational institutions serving vulnerable populations.Mon, Apr 17, 2023
3:00pm - 4:15pm
A (Cis) Man’s Place Is in This Session: No, Really, Come to This Session
Do you get a sense that womxn in the field have a heavy load to bear? Feel like some men are making all men look bad? Wondering what YOU could do/not do about it? You don’t have to be that guy any more. Come learn how to help seed change.
Education Track(s): Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism , Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers
Audience: Applied
Speakers
Heather Hill, CFRE, AFP Master Trainer, CNM, Q3 Leadership Coach
Chapel & York - Executive Director, US Foundation
Heather is a seasoned nonprofit leader with two decades of nonprofit experience and an extensive background in leadership and management, fundraising, marketing and communications, grant seeking, strategic planning and analytics. A highly rated international speaker and a passionate thought leader and volunteer, Heather has received multiple awards for her work (including for her “#thanksGivingTuesday” initiative) and is also Chair of Rogare, the international fundraising think tank.Cherian Koshy, CFRE
Merit America - Vice President of Development
Cherian Koshy is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), & AFP Master Trainer. Cherian is the Vice President of Development at Merit America, a a nonprofit organization that is closing the opportunity gap at scale by preparing talented workers in low-wage roles for well-paying careers - breaking the cycle of poverty, and building a new pathway to the middle class for tens of millions of Americans.Tycely Williams, CFRE, Executive Master's, Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology
Bipartisan Policy Center - Chief Development Officer
Over the past twenty-five years, Tycely has inspired investments of more than $150 million dollars for social good. She currently serves as Chief Development Officer for The Bipartisan Policy Center. Additionally, she leads the AFP global Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Committee; chairs the governing boards of three organizations, and teaches Fundraising and Leadership at The Pennsylvania State University. Tycely is a Certified Fundraising Executive and holds an Executive Master’s in Leadership from Georgetown University.Ashley Belanger, Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology & Certified Qaudrant 3 Leadership Coach
Ashley Belanger Consulting - Owner & Principal Sparkplug
After 10 years as a founding ED, Ashley’s dedicated to being the person she wished she’d had. She looooooooves applying research and theory to co-create change alongside clients pursuing justice. She holds a Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology and is a Certified Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach. She serves as a Council Member and contributing author for Rogare, the global fundraising think tank. In her practice, she provides strategic counsel, one-on-one coaching, and expert donor communications.Tue, Apr 18, 2023
10:15am - 11:30am
The Roots Run Deep: Disrupting Institutional Racism & Unethical Behavior As a Leader
Now that you’ve realized your organization has a history of racism and a culture of unethical behavior, what do you do? What happens when employees, board members, and major donors oppose the disruption of those systems? Learn how to dig deep and strategically uproot these weeds in your organizational culture. Eligible for 1.25 ACFRE credits in Leadership or Management
Education Track(s): Leadership and Management , Rebels, Renegades and Pioneers
Audience: Strategic
Speakers
Christina Allen, JD
