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
Volunteer Involvement
Sun, Apr 16, 2023
10:45am - 12:00pm
Getting Your ~$30: Maximizing the Potential of Your Volunteers
Come learn how you can maximize the nearly $30/hr we save due to our volunteers, while providing a meaningful experience. If you are looking to enhance or build your volunteer program, this is the session for you!
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Applied
Speakers
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.Sun, Apr 16, 2023
4:00pm - 5:15pm
Governance as Leadership: A Guide to a Generative Thinking Board
Based on literature from authors Richard Chait and Cathy Trower, the session will explore factors of board composition, leadership, recruitment, orientation, and education and their role a governance as leadership model to offer immediate action items, an understanding of Generative Thinking and real world examples of barriers and successes.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Strategic
Speakers
Julie Fink, CFRE, MA
Jefferson Health Foundation - New Jersey - Director of Development
Julie Fink is a seventeen-year veteran in nonprofit with experience in healthcare and social services. She currently is the Director of Development for Jefferson Health Foundation New Jersey. She serves as president of her local AFP chapter and a board member of an animal assisted canine therapy nonprofit. She holds her bachelors in communications from Rider University, her masters in nonprofit management and philanthropy from Bay Path University and is a certified fundraising executive (CFRE).Mon, Apr 17, 2023
10:15am - 11:30am
Deliberate Design for Successful Board Governance & Composition: A Case Study
Significant challenges continue to distract Boards. Board Chairs and CEOs cite problems in achieving diversity, recruiting candidates, improving fundraising, understating responsibilities and thinking strategically. This session is a case study of how one organization assessed its Board challenges and developed strategies to strengthen and diversify the Board within two years.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Applied
Speakers
Vanessa Wise, MBA
The WNET Group - Vice President of Development
Vanessa Wise is the Vice President of Development at The WNET Group, New York’s flagship PBS Station. She leads a team of 60 and is responsible for annual fundraising of $42M in general operating dollars and $55-65M in program support. Prior to joining The WNET Group, Wise served as Vice President of Development for New York City Center, Director of Development for The Julliard School and Senior Brand Manager at Time Inc.Peter Hansen, CFRE
Hansen Philanthropic Solutions/Arts, Culture, & Media Philan - Principal
Peter Hansen is an accomplished fundraising executive with 35 years of experience as a chief development officer and strategic fundraising consultant for large organizations. He has raised $500M, helped to build one of the nation’s largest performing arts centers and reimagined fundraising operations for multiple institutions. Hansen Philanthropic Solutions provides strategic fundraising counsel in the arts and public media. He is a former President of AFP-NJ and serves on the AFP US Foundation for Philanthropy.Mon, Apr 17, 2023
10:15am - 11:30am
Outside the Box Engagement
During this presentation, participants will discover new avenues to community engagement to diversify pipeline streams and fully grasp the breadth of the opportunity. Through an international perspective, presenters will describe their approach and best practices for cultivating an ‘outside the box’ support base.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement , Health Care (Sponsored by DonorSearch, Curated by Advancement Resources)
Audience: Introductory/Foundational
Speakers
Eastern Iowa Health Center - Director of Development and Marketing
Jennifer Borcherding is the Director of Development & Community Relations for Eastern Iowa Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. There she has secured over $2M in less than 2 years to build a new dental facility, secure a free-to-patient transport bus, and support ongoing programmatic needs. Jennifer specializes in strategic partnerships, grant writing, and brand recognition. Borcherding also serves on her local school board and her state school board. With
BC Children’s Foundation - Associate Director, Corporate Partnerships
Melissa Swindells is a seasoned fundraiser with a deep passion for inspiring philanthropy in healthcare. In her current role at BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, Melissa provides strategic direction to the Corporate Partnerships team. She thrives when creating meaningful opportunities for corporate partners, their employees and their customers, inspiring them to give generously to change the landscape of pediatric health care. Melissa is a proud volunteer with the AFP Greater Vancouver Chapter.
KCI Canada - Partner
As one of KCI’s most senior staff, Michael has had the opportunity to work with a wide array of non-profit organizations across Canada. As a result, he brings tremendous insight into the new and unique initiatives that leading non-profits are incorporating into their development strategies. Since joining KCI in 1993, Michael’s proven leadership and experience in all aspects of development have been sought after by KCI’s clients time and time again.
Advancement Resources - Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships
Caleb works closely with academic, healthcare, and nonprofit organizations to develop and execute a customized and strategic approach to deepen the culture of philanthropy within each organization while supporting long-term transformation. In addition, Caleb is part of the facilitation team that delivers professional education for healthcare, academic, and nonprofit organizations. Through these engagements, he is involved in many client-focused projects and is honored to serve these organizations in a variety of ways.Mon, Apr 17, 2023
3:00pm - 4:15pm
Becoming an antiracist learning community
Recognized as an IDEA Champion by AFP Global in 2020 and 2021, AFP Triangle began focusing on finding innovative ways to work with other chapters, organizations, and thought leaders to continue to advance our own learning and understanding to become an antiracist learning community.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Introductory/Foundational
Speakers
Amy Smith, CFRE
Conservation Trust for North Carolian - Director of Philanthropy
Amy Smith leads the philanthropy department at Conservation Trust for NC (CTNC) and works to conserve land for resilient, just communities throughout North Carolina. A graduate of N.C. State University in Raleigh, Amy currently serves as President of the AFP Triangle NC Chapter and spends much of her time supporting the IDEA Committee. Amy lives in Raleigh with her husband, Aaron, and son, AJ.Casey Therrien, MSc
Triangle Land Conservancy - Associate Director of Philanthropy
Throughout her decade plus of fundraising, Casey Therrien (She/Her), has worn many hats from prospecting, to database management, to managing the annual fund, writing grants, and managing budgets. Casey currently serves as the chair of the Scholarships Committee and as the Treasurer for AFP Triangle and with the AFP Global Diversity Scholarships Task Force because she believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and access are essential to effective fundraising.Tue, Apr 18, 2023
10:15am - 11:30am
Mystery, Tragedy, Fantasy, Adventure. . . Are You Telling Your Board the Right Fundraising Story?
Is your fundraising story one of adventure or does it read like ancient history? The fundraising “stories” we tell our board members can be outdated, confusing, or even fantastical. In this session, you will identify your current fundraising story and explore how to change it for maximum impact.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Applied
Speakers
Amberlie Phillips, MPA
