Pre- and Post-conference workshops showcasing the best educational programs that AFP has to offer!
Start the International Conference off right by taking part in pre- and post-conference sessions that AFP has developed to enhance your professional development in the fundraising field!
Because this year is a special celebration, AFP is offering many of its most popular courses as Pre-and Post-conference Intensive Workshops and launching a brand new one!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take advantage of these exceptional educational offerings such as the AFP CFRE Review Course, the NEW AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course, the bi-annual offering of the AFP Faculty Training Academy and more. And for the first time, AFP will be offering a post-conference workshop – the AFP CEO School.
Learn and connect with your colleagues prior to the conference and be sure to stay to take advantage of the 100+ education sessions, networking opportunities, and 200+ exhibitors offered during the 47th International Conference on Fundraising.
These pre- and post-conference courses, sessions and workshops are available for an additional fee and require pre-registration as seating is limited.
Make sure you register today!
This two-day pre-conference course will take place on:
Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The CFRE Review Course offers development professionals an opportunity to review the main components of a complete fundraising program. It is a two-day, intensive program the purpose of which is to provide an overview of skills, techniques and program components based on fundraising experience at the five-year level. Unlike earlier versions of the course, this newly revised course is organized around the domains of the CFRE examination rather than specific fundraising strategies.
Registration is available on a first come first served basis with seating limited to 50 participants per course offering. Lunch is not provided.
Register early!
Fees:
$300 (A special 50th anniversary rate for full conference Attendees) Regular AFP Member/Nonmember rates are $390/$490;
$500 (without full conference registration)
A2: NEW! AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising
This two and a half day pre and post-conference course will take place on:
Saturday, April 10, 2010 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is offering a new education program designed to help organizations be more effective and efficient – and raise more funds. The New AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course offers a complete overview of an integrated development office and program, featuring current information and techniques. This 2 ½ day experiential learning program includes case studies and projects for groups and individuals, making the learning experience both substantive and enjoyable.
Participants will develop skills and gain knowledge that can be tailored to their particular organization. The information you will learn and the relationships you develop will be invaluable to you and organization, and will assist you for years to come.
With 30,000+ members in more than 206 chapters around the world, AFP offers the best networking opportunities, an unwavering commitment to the highest ethical standards and the most cutting –edge educational and professional advancement opportunities. Be one of the first course participants by registering today for the program.
Registration is available on a first come first served basis with seating limited to 50 participants per course offering. Lunch is not provided.
Register early!
Fees:
$300 (A special 50th anniversary rate for full conference Attendees) Regular AFP Member/Nonmember rates are $390/$490;
$500 (without full conference registration)
A3: The AFP Faculty Training Academy
This day and a half pre-conference course will take place on:
Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 11, 2010 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
AFP is proud to offer the sixth Faculty Training Academy as a pre-conference workshop at the 2010 International Conference on Fundraising!
This day and a half program will teach participants how to be better educators, mentors and presenters and will focus on adult learning concepts and teaching techniques, including learning styles and training methods, lesson plans, ice breakers and energizers, forms of delivery, handling questions, giving directions, facilitating discussions and working with difficult trainees. On the second day, each participant will present a 10-minute training session demonstrating new training techniques learned in the academy. In addition to the day and a half training, participants will be asked to complete approximately 6 hours of pre-work prior to the event.
Registrants must demonstrate their understanding of appropriate teaching techniques and adult learning methodology and be able to deliver high quality, interesting and thought-provoking presentations. Eligible registrants must meet the following criteria upon registering for the academy:
- Possess extensive successful experience in the nonprofit field and be thoroughly knowledgeable about the fundraising process
- Have completed a minimum of 45 contact hours of continuing education in fundraising within the last three years
- Demonstrate success in teaching adult students during the three years prior to applying to the academy
- Successfully evaluated and/or supervised peers
- Have the endorsement of their local AFP chapter’s vice president for education and professional development or chapter president
- Agree to teach at least three AFP educational courses or programs (CFRE Review Course and/or the new Fundamentals of Fundraising course) within the two-year period following the Faculty Training Academy
- Work currently in the fundraising profession
Individuals successfully completing the program will form a group of highly qualified teachers who will take leadership positions in AFP professional education programs, including the CFRE Review Course and new revised Fundamentals of Fundraising course and are encouraged to provide programming and training assistance to any AFP chapter.
To achieve the goal of providing trainees with an enriching interactive experience, registration will be limited to 40 participants. Registration is on a first come-first served basis for those who meet the eligibility requirements. Lunch is not provided.
Register early!
This course will be facilitated by Dr. B.J. Bischoff, Bischoff Performance Improvement Consulting, Indianapolis, Ind.
Fees:
$300 (A special 50th anniversary rate for full conference Attendees);
$500 (without full conference registration)
A4: Introduction to the AFP/Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University Diploma in Fundraising Program
This half-day pre-conference session will take place on:
Saturday, April 10, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AFP is delighted to announce the launch of a new professional qualification in fundraising! Developed in partnership with the world class Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, the new Diploma will be the first academically rigorous qualification to be offered to the profession. Designed for those new to fundraising or those looking to broaden their experience to gain a more senior role, the Diploma will offer a thorough grounding in topics such as donor behavior, fundraising planning, donor retention and loyalty, direct response fundraising, e-fundraising, major gift, bequests/planned giving and institutional fundraising (i.e. corporate and foundations). It will also examine the role of fundraising in society, practicing good stewardship, adopting high ethical standards and fostering the public trust.
While the official launch of the program is slated for August 2010, this introductory session will provide an overview of the syllabus, give you the opportunity to meet the course tutors and open up access to some of the material the course will offer including answers to: What exactly is philanthropic psychology and how should we be using it to grow giving? What individual and social influences are there on behavior and how can we use this knowledge to improve fundraising performance in our own organizations?
The Diploma will be a distinctive learning experience as this will be the only qualification to combine the latest academic research and thinking with the very best of professional practice. Participants will learn from high quality online materials, making the Diploma accessible to everyone, irrespective of location. The course will be led by Adrian Sargeant, the Robert F Hartsook Professor of Fundraising at Indiana University. Adrian holds what is currently the world’s only endowed chair in fundraising.
The program will be taught in six modules through a combination of online learning resources, a fundraising textbook, case studies of real innovation in fundraising practice and focused group discussions. It will require participants to complete a number of written assessments including the development of a fundraising plan for their own organization. There will also be a formal examination at the end of the course to test participant learning and to assure employers of the quality of our graduates.
We are about to witness the launch of a new chapter in fundraising education - a merging of the best that both academia and professional practice has to offer. Be among the first to benefit from the latest thinking in fundraising. Sign up and register today!
This session will be presented by Adrian Sargeant, Ph.D., The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind.
Fees:
$100 (with full conference registration);
$200 (without full conference registration)
A5: Planning to Keep Your Donors
This half-day pre-conference session will take place on:
Sunday, April 11 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Increasing loyalty by as little as 10 percent can improve the lifetime value of the database by anything up to 200 percent. In this session we explore the reasons underlying the terrible levels of loyalty nonprofits currently experience and critically, examine what we might do to improve on them. By the end of the session all participants should be able to: name the three key drivers of donor loyalty, identify concrete ways in which their own fundraising program could be modified to affect these key drivers, measure each of these drivers in their own organization, describe a range of key loyalty metrics and compare their practice with best and 'standard' industry practice.
The session will draw heavily on academic and practitioner research and introduce case material from the commercial and nonprofit sectors to suggest a variety of very practical ways in which donor loyalty can be managed and enhanced.
This session will be presented by John E. Joslin, CFRE, Donor2/Campus Management, Charlotte, N.C.; Adrian Sargeant, Ph.D., The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Indianapolis, Ind.; Joshua Birkholz, DonorCast by Bentz Whaley Flessner, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Wesley E. Lindahl, Ph.D., North Park University, Chicago, Ill.
Fees:
$100 (with full conference registration);
$200 (without full conference registration)
A6: Faculty Training Academy Graduate Summit
This pre-conference session will take place on:
Sunday, April 11 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This hands-on, interactive workshop is designed for all FTA graduates and anyone interested in teaching AFP courses in the future. During this workshop, participants will learn innovative tips for teaching the specific topics contained within the CFRE Review Course and the AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course. Participants will be able to share learning methods that they have successfully implemented in teaching fundraising courses, learn how they can support each other, and learn how AFP can support them in their teaching of AFP courses. Participants will learn new techniques for using simulations, games, role-plays, case studies, lectures, exercises, skills demonstrations, assessments and quizzes for each topic presented in AFP’s two courses.
Pre-work: Participants should come prepared to describe and demonstrate the most innovative ideas that they have successfully implemented for the topics they have taught in the CFRE Review Course, the AFP First Course, and the AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course. If any props or hand-outs are needed to demonstrate these innovative learning methods, participants are encouraged to take them to the workshop.
This session will be facilitated by Dr. B.J. Bischoff, Bischoff Performance Improvement Consulting, Indianapolis, Ind.
Fees:
$50 (with full conference registration);
$100 (without full conference registration)
A7: AFP CEO School – CEO 2.0: Innovator, Change Agent, Leader
This half-day post-conference workshop will take place on:
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
This session will explore they key issues that a nonprofit CEO must address to ensure organizational and fundraising success – innovation, leadership and change.
Specifically we will help you look at:
- Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: This module explores how notions of leadership are evolving away from simplistic command and control and the importance of EI-based leadership. You will also have the opportunity to assess your own EI through an on-line questionnaire.
- Change Agent: Managing change is a key factor in organizational transformation and producing extraordinary fundraising results. This module will look at how to identify effective change processes – assessing your own and organizational readiness for change.
- Innovation: This module is based on the idea that innovation is the only sustainable competitive advantage – whether in fundraising or organizational service delivery. This module will look at how you, as a CEO, can promote and nurture systematic innovation across the organization.
The session will involve case studies, examples, and exercises to challenge you and help you be a more effective CEO ready to lead the 2.0 organization.
This session will be presented by Kate Gilmore, =mc, London, UK; and Angela Cluff, =mc, London, UK.
Fees:
$100 (with full conference registration);
$200 (without full conference registration)
