Schedule

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PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, March 29, 2008 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CFRE Review Course and First Course in Fundraising(first day of a two-day session, fee extra) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.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) Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. CFRE Review Course and First Course in Fundraising (second day of a two-day session, fee extra) 9:00 a.m. - Noon AFP Academy for Professional Development (continues) Noon AFP’s 45th International Conference officially opens with the Grand Opening of the Exposition on Fundraising and Philanthropy, your fundraising resource marketplace 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Diversity Workshop sponsored by THE ALFORD GROUP Affinity Networking Sessions 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Opening Plenary Session 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Opening Night Reception sponsored by MPower Systems Monday, March 31, 2008 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Education Sessions 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Exposition on Fundraising and Philanthropy, your fundraising resource marketplace, open 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Monday Plenary Session / J.Richard Wilson Keynote Address sponsored by American Express  12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Light Fare in the Exposition 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. Distinguished Speakers (repeats from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.) 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. Education Sessions 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Cruisin' with Ketchum hosted by the  San Diego Chapter  (transportation to depart from the block hotels to the Convention Center and return to the block hotels) Tuesday, April 1, 2008 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Education Sessions 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Exposition on Fundraising and Philanthropy, your fundraising resource marketplace, open 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Plenary Session / Maurice G. Gurin Lecture on Philanthropy supported by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Light Fare in the Exposition 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. Education Sessions 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. Education Sessions 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. AFP Awards for Philanthropy Banquet   (San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina– transportation to depart from the block hotels to the Marriott and return to the block hotels) Sponsored by Bentz Whaley Flessner Wednesday, April 2, 2008 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Distinguished Speaker: Invited speaker Erik Wahl 10:00 a.m. - Noon 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 - 10:00 a.m. 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. FUNDRAISING RESOURCE MARKETPLACE the exposition on fundraising and philanthropy SUNDAY, March 30 Noon - 4:30 p.m. (light fare noon - 1:30 p.m.) MONDAY, March 31 8:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. is Expo Only time! (light fare 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.) TUESDAY, April 1 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. is Expo Only time! (light fare 12:15 - 1:30 p.m.)  BOOK SIGNINGS SUNDAY, March 30     2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Winning Gifts: Make Your Donors Feel Like Winners - Thomas D. Wilson Fundraising Analytics: Using Data to Guide Strategy - Joshua M. Birkholz MONDAY, March 31       11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Reason for Hope: A Spiritual Journey - Jane Goodall, Ph.D. (tentative time following the plenary) Keep Your Donors: The Guide to Better Communications and Stronger Relationships - Tom Ahern, ABC & Simone Joyaux, ACFRE Media Rules! Mastering Today's Technology to Connect With and Keep Your Audience - Dan Solomon 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.  Ron Archer on Teams - Ron archer Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Leveraging Sarbanes - Oxley Best Practices - Peggy M. Jackson, DPA, CPCU Giving Back: Conecting You, Business, and Community - Peter Economy ROI for Nonprofits: The Key to Sustainability - Tom Ralser, CFA   TUESDAY, April 1       11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ethical Fundraising: A Guide for Nonprofit Boards and Fundraisers - Janice Gow Pettey, CFRE People to People Fundraising: Social Networking and Web 2.0 for Charities - James M. Greenfield, ACFRE, FAHP, Ted Hart, ACFRE, Steven R. McLaughlin Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High Impact Nonprofits - Heather McLeod Grant