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The International Conference has a spirit very distinct from any other fundraising conference you have attended. Pretty much everything that happens at conference happens in a big way. Thinking big, has allowed the conference to have the biggest networking sessions, the biggest exhibit hall, the biggest number of educational sessions, and plenary speakers who draw the biggest crowd of any other fundraising conference in the world.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. AFP Academy for Professional Development Half day or full-day workshops that delve into detail on such topics as becoming a consultant, leadership and management, planned giving, strategic planning , corporate relations and more! (fee extra) 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sage Software AFP Golf Tournament, The Tribute Golf Course, The Colony, Texas. Transportation will be provided. Sunday, March 25, 2007 8:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. AFP Academy for Professional Development (continues) Noon AFP’s 44th International Conference officially opens with the Grand Opening of the Exposition on Fundraising and Philanthropy, your fundraising resource marketplace 1:00p.m. - 3:00p.m. Diversity Workshop sponsored by THE ALFORD GROUP 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m. Opening Plenary Session Invited speaker Brooke Shields 6:15p.m. - 7:15p.m. Opening Night Reception in the Exposition Sponsored by American Express Monday, March 26, 2007 8:00a.m. - 9:15a.m. Education Sessions 8:45a.m. - 4:00p.m. The Exposition on Fundraising and Philanthropy, your fundraising resource marketplace open 9:30a.m. - 11:00a.m. Monday Plenary Session / J.Richard Wilson Keynote Address supported by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy  Invited speaker Craig Kielburger   12:15p.m. - 1:30p.m. Light Fare in the Exposition 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Distinguished Speakers 3:00p.m. - 4:15p.m. Education Sessions 7:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. Ketchum Denim and Diamonds Dinner hosted by the Dallas Chapter (Eddie Deen’s Ranch – transportation to depart from the block hotels to the ranch and return to the block hotels) Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:00a.m. - 9:15a.m. Education Sessions 8:45a.m. - 2:00p.m. The Exposition on Fundraising and Philanthropy, your fundraising resource marketplace open 9:30a.m.  - 11:00a.m. Tuesday Plenary Session / Maurice G. Gurin Lecture on Philanthropy supported by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy Invited speaker Lance Armstrong 12:15p.m. - 1:30p.m. Light Fare in the Exposition 1:30p.m. - 2:45p.m. Education Sessions 3:00p.m. - 4:15p.m. Education Sessions 6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m. AFP Awards for Philanthropy Banquet   (Fairmont Hotel – transportation to depart from the block hotels to the Fairmont and return to the block hotels) Sponsored by Bentz Whaley Flessner Wednesday, March 28, 2007 8:30a.m. - 9:30a.m. Wednesday General Session: Invited speaker Maria Echaveste 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Education Sessions Noon Conference ends

REGISTRATION Sponsored by Grizzard Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CAREER EXPO Sponsored by The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University Looking for a new job opportunity? The 2007 AFP International Conference invites you visit the On-Line Career Center. The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University has created an on-line environment that will make resumes and job openings available for review at the Career Expo Booth to and for 30 days after the 2007 International Conference. To post your resume or job opening visit: http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/Events/AFPCareerExpo/ and don’t forget to visit the Career Expo Booth! Sunday - March 25, 2007 12:15pm-1:00pm "Successful Keys to Running a Capital Campaign" 1:15pm-2:00pm "Board Recruitment: Finding the Right Members" 2:15pm-3:00pm "Getting the most out of your Master's and Advanced Degree" 3:15pm-4:00pm "Training the Trainer - Managing Staff in a Nonprofit Environment" Monday - March 26, 2007 11:15am-12:30pm "Pay it Forward" - Mentoring Professionals in the Industry 12:45pm-1:30pm "Managing Work Relationships - Interpersonal Communications" Tuesday - March 27, 2007 11:15am-12:00pm "Top 10 Ways to a Successful Capital Campaign" 12:30pm-1:15pm "Fundraising Research Trends - Changes in the Industry" BOOKSTORE Sponsored by Wiley Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EXPOSITION ON FUNDRAISING AND PHILANTHROPY your fundraising resource marketplace SUNDAY, March 25 Noon - 4:30 p.m. (light fare noon - 3:00 p.m.) Plus! 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. for the Opening Night Reception Sponsored by American Express MONDAY, March 26 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. is Expo Only time! (light fare 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) TUESDAY, March 27 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (light fare noon - 1:15 p.m.) 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. is Expo Only time!