education sessions
We have a wide array of educational sessions waiting for you at AFP ICON 2024. 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.
- Current & Prospective Donor Research
- Ethics, Accountability & Professionalism
- Health Care (Sponsored by DonorSearch, Curated by Advancement Resources)
- Leadership & Management (Sponsored by Lindauer Global)
- Relationship Building (Sponsored by GolfStatus)
- Securing the Gift Track (Sponsored by Mission CRM)
- Volunteer Involvement
Volunteer Involvement
Sun, Apr 7, 2024
9:00am - 10:15am
Room 602 A/B
Getting Help: Engaging Volunteers to Grow Your Gift Planning Program
The most effective path to supercharge your gift planning program is help from volunteers! In this session you will learn how to effectively harness the power of volunteer leadership in your gift planning program, as well as, practical strategies to maximize their impact on fundraising success.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Introductory/Foundational
Speakers
Carlo Laurore, CFRE, CFP® CHFC® CLU® RICP® AEP® CAP®
National Boy Scouts of America Foundation - VP & Executive Director
Carlo Laurore is the VP & Executive Director of the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation, where he has worked for almost the past decade. Currently, he leads planned giving, corporate giving, and Private Foundation fundraising for the BSA. Carlo also provides leadership for grant administration, restricted funds management, and fundraising educational initiatives for the national organization. He is an Executive Committee member of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Board.Mon, Apr 8, 2024
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Room 602 A/B
Curating THE Volunteer Experience
Looking to upgrade your volunteer program? Come learn & dialogue on how you can elevate the experiences your volunteers have with your organization - while maximizing the nearly $30 we save due to their gift of time.
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.Tue, Apr 9, 2024
8:00am - 9:15am
Room 602 A/B
Learning from the Present to Prepare for the Future of Volunteer Engagement
The modern volunteer is changing. Are you ready to change with them? Join us to explore the past, present and future of volunteer engagement in an interactive session packed with tips for meaningful community engagement and tools to advocate for successful volunteer participation.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Applied
Speakers
Sammy Feilchenfeld, CVA
Volunteer Toronto - Manager, Learning
As Manager of Learning, Sammy Feilchenfeld, CVA designs and oversees Volunteer Toronto’s responsive and accessible learning experiences for non-profit engagement professionals, grassroots leaders and volunteer seekers. With a strong focus on diverse educational interventions that support the changing needs in volunteerism, Sammy also develops training for aspiring and established non-profit Board Members.
Volunteer Toronto - Director, Programs
Kasandra James (she/her) is Volunteer Toronto’s Director of Programs. Kasandra provides strategic leadership of the organization’s programs, services and events that connect Toronto’s diverse volunteer-seekers with community organizations and volunteer programs that need them. Since joining Volunteer Toronto in 2015, Kasandra has used her experience and expertise in non-profit and volunteer management, community development and program design to support capacity building efforts in hundreds of organizations across Ontario.Tue, Apr 9, 2024
10:15am - 11:30am
Room 802 A/B
Unlocking Donor Potential: Transforming Volunteers into Cause Champions through Relationship-Driven Fundraising (Presented by Fundraising Academy)
Volunteers are essential in every organization. They know your cause and support your organization throughout the year. They are your greatest advocates and possess linkage, ability, and interest in filling resource gaps. The question now is: Does your organization have a strategic plan to elevate volunteer commitment into meaningful financial contributions? Volunteers represent untapped potential as major gift prospects. If your major gift prospect pool currently overlooks this hidden treasure within your volunteer base, this session is for you. Join us to explore converting loyal volunteers into enthusiastic donors, unlocking a new dimension of support for your cause.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Applied
Speakers
Hannah Berger, CFRE, MPA
The Philanthropy Coach, LLC - President, The Philanthropy Coach
As a self-proclaimed “accidental expert” at revitalizing fundraising programs to realize exponential growth, Hannah is skilled at building authentic, lasting relationships with philanthropists, community leaders and corporate representatives. She thoroughly enjoys coaching other professional fundraisers to do the same. Hannah has proudly supported dozens of nonprofit organizations in raising more than $150M. Hannah's boutique consulting firm, The Philanthropy Coach, specializes in major expansion campaigns, board recruitment and development, and the creation of strategic development plans.LaShonda Williams, CFRE, MPA
Tue, Apr 9, 2024
10:15am - 11:30am
Room 716 A/B
Dare to Lead: Becoming a volunteer leader for AFP
Becoming an AFP volunteer leader is an important and decisive step in your fundraising career. And it is much more than just your time, your energy, and your ideas. Join us as we share our leadership journey and (hopefully) inspire you on yours.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Strategic
Speakers
Vincent Duckworth, CFRE, AFP Master Trainer
ViTreo Group Inc. - President & CEO
Vincent Duckworth is the President and CEO of ViTreo and the Chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada. Vincent has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for more than two decades. He is internationally recognized as a leading expert on campaign design, strategy and major gift performance. He is also Canada’s authority on philanthropic naming.Tue, Apr 9, 2024
10:15am - 11:30am
Room 701A
Create a Fired-Up High Performing Board
Let’s create a board that’s fired-up, enthusiastic and ready to work. Discover how to change your board’s culture, build an internal culture of philanthropy, and create new involvement and commitment. You’ll learn 10 ways to Liven Up Your Board Meetings, and the Tough Questions to discuss with your board.
Education Track(s): Volunteer Involvement
Audience: Applied
Speakers
Gail Perry, CFRE, MBA, AFP Master Trainer
