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“This was my first AFP International Conference and I enjoyed the great speakers, learning sessions, super exhibits and opportunity to network with other fundraising professionals across the globe. As the membership chair of our local chapter and a board member, it was a rewarding learning experience.”
”My most memorable moment was hearing about the accomplishments of the distinguished list of honorees at the Awards Banquet. I also enjoyed the plenary speakers, especially Colin Powell and seeing 4,000 fundraising professionals sitting quietly under one roof.”
”The most valuable benefit professionally for me was learning and hearing from the great lineup of speakers, knowing that others experienced some of my own campaign and fundraising challenges and learning how they were able to solve the problems. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet others, exchange ideas and make new friends. [I also enjoyed] meeting one-on-one with the exhibitors and vendors—great exhibit area!
”The AFP conference is a weeklong fun, exciting and super learning experience for nonprofit and fundraising professionals—not to be missed!” -
Denice Keliikoa, CFRE, director of development, Waikiki Community Center, Honolulu
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“The plenary speakers helped me to reconnect with the passion of the fundraising profession. I still have the notes I scribbled on a small sheet from those sessions in my wallet to remind me of the inspirational thoughts I had during each speaker’s comments.”
“I think the most valuable thing I benefited from professionally was the fact that I finally comprehended the value I bring to my profession and community. The fact that my current employer, Communities In Schools of Lehigh Valley, invested in me with no questions asked reinforced my value to the community in which I serve. (Good organizations recognize the value of investing in their employees.) It has given me the
incentive to finally seek—and follow through with—my CFRE certification.”-
Kevin Easterling, director of advancement, Communities In Schools of the Lehigh Valley, Allentown, Pa., who attended his third AFP conference
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“The most memorable portion of the conference was being able to meet and listen to some of the best and most respected members in the fundraising profession.”
”The most valuable experience professionally was the opportunities to network with other fundraising professionals. I met a number of people from all over the world who freely shared their perspectives and experiences with me. I was also able to meet other people from Canada and am pleased to have connected with a number of them since my return.”
”In order to get the most of the conference, it is important to do as much as you possibly can. That means attending the keynote speeches, going to the sessions, attending the networking events, buying a few books, talking to your colleagues, doing a little shopping and eating some great local food!”
”I would [describe the conference as] a gathering of like-minded, big-hearted people. Fundraisers are truly amazing people who do wonderful work in the nonprofit sector. It is a place where you can learn and grow, not only as a professional but as a person as well!” -
Tamara L. McCarron, BSc, MBA, director of development and communications, Science Alberta Foundation, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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