2023 Northwest Event Show
2023-03-15 - 2023-03-16 | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101
Greater Giving is a proud sponsor at the Northwest Event Show in Seattle March 15th and 16th.
We are excited to be a part of a re-imagined and re-invigorated Northwest Event Show, designed to unite the event industry along the West Coast of North America. From Vancouver to Seattle, Portland to LA, plus our adjacent friends in Arizona, Nevada and Utah, this is the can’t-miss event for you. For 2023, we have four types of tickets to choose from, including virtual. Buy now for the early-bird discount and your chance to network with more than 5,000 professional attendees.
REGISTRATION DISCOUNTED FOR A LIMITED TIME!
Be sure to use this registration link to receive your discount.
#NWES2023

AFP ICON 2023
2023-04-16 - 2023-04-18 | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
AFP ICON 2023, the world’s No. 1 fundraising conference, brings the good times April 16-18 to New Orleans for three days of learning and connecting.
AFP Icon offers more than 100 education sessions to choose from, inspiring keynote speakers, and thousands of fellow fundraisers await. Greater Giving team members will be on site in the Marketplace and want to chat with you about your fundraising efforts in Booth 701. Enter to win a Bose Noise Canceling Headset ($279 value). Whether you’re already a customer or new to Greater Giving, our goal is to help you find ways to Raise More and Stress Less!
Antonia Keller, Vice President of the Emeril Lagasse Foundation and longtime Greater Giving client, will be in our booth from 2:00 – 4:00 pm Monday, April 17 to talk with you about your event. She’ll also be presenting a 15-minute talk at 2:40 pm on Bringing Fresh Perspective to your Fundraising Events. In this talk, we’ll discuss creating successful fundraising events that offer the best guest experience and keep your mission at the forefront from fundraising professionals right to you.
During the Marketplace Happy Hour Monday, April 17 we’ll be handing out 100 Greater Giving Wine Glasses and free drink tickets!. To get your free glass and drink – all you have to do is stop by on Monday beginning at 4:30 PM until the drinks run out. To get your drink, we will scan your badge. In addition, we also have a putting game to play – sink the golf ball and win a variety of gift cards valued between $5-$25 until the prizes run out!
As they say in New Orleans: Laissez les bons temps rouler (Let the good times roll)!

Boys and Girls Club of America National Conference
2023-05-03 - 2023-05-05 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Dr., Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
For the 117th year, thousands of dedicated Boys & Girls Club executives, board members and professional staff from across the Movement will gather in person to unite under our shared mission and chart an inspiring path forward for our nation’s youth.
During the conference, connect with colleagues from across the nation, share best practices and emerging strategies, and engage in learning sessions with subject matter experts on critical areas of impact, including:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Trauma-Informed Approach
Workforce Readiness
Revenue Streams and Fundraising
Community Partnerships and Collective Impact
Advocacy

Come visit Stephanie at booth #705!

Washington State Nonprofit Conference
2023-05-17 - 2023-05-19 | Marriott Tacoma Downtown, 1538 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
The Washington State Nonprofit Conference is the largest gathering of nonprofits in the state bringing together nonprofit leaders to learn, connect, and inspire. The Conference generates ideas and resources to help you imagine solutions to your organization’s biggest challenges. You’ll leave with resources to share and actionable items to apply to your work. And best of all, the Conference offers unique opportunities to connect with nonprofit peers across the state.

This year’s approach allows everyone to celebrate and learn together in the way that works best for you. You can be part of an active conference community online through our virtual conference platform. For those who can gather in person, join us Friday in Tacoma, WA for more learning, connection, and collaboration.

Come say hi virtually, or in-person, to Taylor & Debby!

AFP Genesee Valley Annual Regional Conference: Flexible Fundraising
2023-06-06 | Temple B’rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY, 14618, United States
AFP Genesee Valley Chapter welcomes you to join their network of nearly 200 fundraising professionals and community partners in the Greater Rochester area on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 for the Annual Regional Conference.
This year’s conference theme is flexible fundraising—building our resilience as fundraisers while reshaping our approaches to development with an inclusion, diversity, equity and access mindset. You will hear from local nonprofit leaders who are leading the way for fundraising adaptability in a changing nonprofit landscape. Attendees will also have the opportunity to interface with local vendors and sponsors like Greater Giving, network with fundraising peers, and engage in small group table topic discussions. This is an event you don’t want to miss!

Planet Philanthropy
2023-06-12 - 2023-06-14 | Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Attendees come from Miami to Jacksonville, Pensacola to Orlando and Tampa, and everywhere in between! The conference also attracts fundraisers from all over the country and Puerto Rico. Annually, more than 300 nonprofit leaders from various organizations ranging from social services, education, health, religion, the arts, and much more will join us to learn about the latest and greatest resources to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Come say hi to Aimee at the Greater Giving booth!

Texas Auctioneers Association’s 66th Annual Convention & State Championship
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-18 | Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, 177 Joe Routt Blvd, College Station, TX, 77840, United States
Please plan to join the Texas Auctioneers Association’s 66th Annual Convention & State Championship being hosted June 15th-18th, 2023 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, College Station, Texas.
Greater Giving is proud to once again be a part of this event, sharing the latest in fundraising technologies. Stop by our table to chat with Debby and Aimee. Enter a drawing for a $100 donation to your favorite charity and a revenue enhancer book for you!
Highlights include: Trade Vendors, the President’s Reception, Contests and awards, Education, Networking and so much more.

Philanthropy in Action Conference
2023-06-16 | WA
Register Now for the 2023 DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference — June 16, 2023! Learn from fantastic speakers, and come say hi to Aimee at the Greater Giving booth!

National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show
2023-07-18 - 2023-07-22 | Omni Hotels & Resorts Oklahoma City, 100 West Oklahoma City Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK, 73109, United States
ARE YOU READY TO EXPLORE NEW FRONTIERS?
A frontier isn’t just a place, it’s also the process of adaptation and change in new environments. To be on the leading edge of business and service, auction professionals need action, advancements, resilience, community, and more. The auction landscape is changing and the 74th International Auctioneers Conference & Show provides what you need to courageously explore new frontiers!
Greater Giving is once again proud to be a part of the National Auctioneers Conference. Stop by booth 302 to enter our drawing for a Bose Noise Cancelling headset! We’ll have some fun giveaways and helpful resources! Talk to us about your fundraising business!

2023 Hybrid Conference Experience Philanthropy for the People: Building Skills and Connection
2023-09-28 08:00 - 2023-09-29 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Avenue, 631 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR, 97232, United States
The People’s Nonprofit Accelerator presents
2023 Hybrid Conference Experience
Philanthropy for the People: Building Skills and Connection
Save the Dates for our conference
Thursday, September 28th (virtual) from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Friday, September 29th (hybrid, in-person at Avenue 631 NE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97232) from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM PST
Event Description:
For the conference this year, we are planning a two-day hybrid experience. Day 1 will be filled with virtual workshops with tracks dedicated to tactical skill-building in individual giving, grant writing, and executive leadership. Day 2 will be a hybrid simulcast event via WHOVA Conference App and in-person gathering in Portland, OR featuring panel discussions, networking, and plenary sessions to talk about what is happening in nonprofits, philanthropy and government in regard to the funding landscape locally, regionally, and nationally.

Washington Festivals and Events Association Annual Conference
2023-10-09 - 2023-10-11 | Hilton Garden Inn Issaquah, 1800 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah,, WA, 98027, United States
Join us at the leading conference for Festival & Event Organizers 2023 to be held October 9 – 11 at the Historic Garden Inn & Historic Downtown Issaquah. This conference will include a behind-the-scenes look into the Issaquah Salmon Days Festival. Membership includes discounted rates for this conference.
Keynote Speaker, Lesa Ukman is why many of us are in the festival and event business. When she founded IEG in 1982, it led corporate America to sponsor events like never before, and increasing the number of festivals and events by 10 times. Here’s your chance to learn about the latest in the sponsorship world.
Greater Giving will be presenting a special session on using Technology Pre-Event, during your event and Post event to drive generosity and engagement at your fundraising events

2024 Ohio Auctioneers Association Annual Conference
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-13 | Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Drive, Lewis Center, OH, 43035, United States
Please plan to join the Ohio Auctioneers Association’s Annual Conference being hosted January 12-13, 2024 at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center, Lewis Center, OH.
Highlights include: Trade Vendors, The Ohio Auctioneer’s Championship, the Hall of Fame Induction, Fun Auction, Education, Networking, the 2023 IAC Champions, and so much more.
Schedule of Events

Virginia Auctioneers Association Annual Convention
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-27 | Richmond Marriott Short Pump, 4240 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
Please plan to join the VAA at the Richmond Marriott Short Pump– Glen Allen, VA on January 26-27, 2024. We have a stellar line up of speakers for Continuing Education, the Virginia Champion Auctioneer Competition, the Annual Fun Auction, Rookie and Ringman Contest, the Annual Membership Business Meeting, Presidential Lunch and Annual Awards Banquet. There is something for everyone!

Elevate Conference
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-02 | Avenue, 631 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR, 97232, United States
Join us for Elevate 2024 on February 1 and 2. This hybrid fundraising conference will be hosted at AVENUE in Portland, Oregon and broadcast online for virtual attendance. We’ll share practical tools you can implement right now to elevate your storytelling, fundraising strategy and donor experience.

Colorado Auctioneers Association Convention
2024-02-02 - 2024-02-04 | RENAISSANCE BOULDER FLATIRON HOTEL, 500 FLATIRON BLVD, BROOMFIELD, CO, 80021, United States
We hope to see you February 2-4 in Broomfield, CO at the Annual Convention!
Register Online Now:
https://bit.ly/3Tw9y8o
Book your room online now:
http://bit.ly/48tuFMJ

2024 Ronald McDonald House Charities® Leadership Meeting
2024-02-18 - 2024-02-22 | Grand America Hotel, 555 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, United States
Please join us as we gather together with organizational leaders (CEO/President/Executive Directors) from Ronald McDonald House Charities chapters throughout the United States and Canada for our annual Leadership Meeting.

Nonprofit Technology Conference
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-15 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Portland, OR, 97232, United States
To put technology to use for your mission, you need to invest in your personal capacity to do the work. The NTC has something for people in all roles, from those brand new to their job to expert practitioners.
Community flourishes
You’re likely to make long-lasting friendships, meet new mentors, and network with valuable partners. There are many spaces to connect in whatever ways you’re comfortable engaging with others.
Knowledge grows
Sessions are just the beginning of the learning opportunities. The program includes formal educational content as well as informal opportunities to share ideas, resources, and experiences with other attendees.
Equity triumphs
To dismantle inequities in nonprofit technology, we must prioritize equity throughout our community. This shows up in everything from the conference’s racial affinity spaces to our focus on accessibility.
Inspiration spreads
Our missions and movements are so important, but doing the work day in and day out can be challenging. That’s why we take time to reflect and get reenergized through the NTC’s amazing keynotes, spaces for reflection, and more.

Fundraising Day in Boston
2024-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
AFP MA Chapter’s 39th Annual Conference –
Program & Schedule

8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Keynote
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:20 – 4:45 p.m. Sessions
4:45 p.m. – Networking at Yard House

Northwest Event Show
2024-04-03 - 2024-04-04 | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101
From Seattle to San Francisco, Vancouver to Boise, and beyond, the Pacific Northwest boasts remarkable destinations, venues, and suppliers that captivate audiences from all corners. Engage with industry frontrunners, absorb fresh perspectives, learn from esteemed speakers, and immerse in unique experiences crafted to spark inspiration for your next face-to-face event. #NWES2024.

AFP Icon 2024
2024-04-07 - 2024-04-09 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre – South Building, 222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3L9, Canada
AFP ICON is the world’s No. 1 fundraising conference, attracting more than 3,000 fundraising professionals each year. Join us in Toronto in April for an unparalleled combination of fundraising training—with more than 100 education sessions to choose from, endless networking opportunities and an unforgettable experience over three days.

BGCA National Leadership Conference
2024-05-15 - 2024-05-17 | Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30303, United States
Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s (BGCA’S) National Conference bring together hundreds of attendees, including Chief Professional Officers, Board Chairs, alumni, Club youth, BGCA leadership, local board volunteers, and local Club staff for an interactive forum focused on our Movement-wide strategies, game-changing programs, and celebrating the outstanding impact of our mission on kids across the nation.

2024 NATIONAL CONFERENCE LOCATION & DATE
Atlanta, GA – May 15-17, 2024
Exhibit Dates: May 15th & 16th
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

AFP Florida Planet Philanthropy
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-05 | Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Planet Philanthropy is the premier fundraising conference for Florida!
Attendees come from Miami to Jacksonville, Pensacola to Orlando and Tampa, and everywhere in between! The conference also attracts fundraisers from all over the country and Puerto Rico. Annually, more than 300 nonprofit leaders from various organizations ranging from social services, education, health, religion, the arts, and much more will join us to learn about the latest and greatest resources to enhance their knowledge and skills.
Monday, June 3, 2024 – Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Rosen Centre – Orlando, FL

AFP Dallas Fort Worth - Philanthropy in Action Conference
2024-06-06 - 2024-06-07 | DFW Hyatt Regency, DFW International Airport 2334 N International Pkwy, Dallas, TX, 75261, United States
The Greater Dallas and Fort Worth Metro Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals are pleased to announce the 2024 Conference Dates and Location! Join us on June 6 & 7 for two days of learning. We will be at the Hyatt Regency DFW Airport for an extended version of the Philanthropy in Action Conference this year. We promise that there will be more sessions (up to 9 CFRE credits!), more time to network with colleagues from around the region, and more time to interact with our wonderful sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors. Check out our draft schedule here.

Texas Auctioneers Association Annual Convention
2024-06-13 - 2024-06-16 | Embassy Suites Frisco, 7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Please plan to join the Texas Auctioneers Association’s 67th Annual Convention & State Championship being hosted June 13th16th, 2024 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, College Station, Texas.

Greater Giving is proud to once again be a part of this event, sharing the latest in fundraising technologies. Stop by our table to chat with Debby and Aimee. Enter a drawing for a $100 donation to your favorite charity and a revenue enhancer book for you!

Highlights include: Trade Vendors, the President’s Reception, Contests and awards, Education, Networking and so much more.

AFP Advancement NW Annual Conference
2024-06-13 - 2024-06-14 | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
This two-day in-person conference is the Pacific Northwest’s most comprehensive training event for nonprofit fundraisers, including early, mid-, and executive-career professionals across development teams of all sizes and scopes.
The Annual Conference will include morning keynote presentations as well as morning and afternoon sessions on both days. Sixty minutes will be allocated for lectures and panels and seventy-five minutes will be allocated for interactive workshops. All presentations will be in-person at the venue.
AFP Advancement Northwest is one of the largest Association of Fundraising Professionals chapters. Our members create communities that are models of philanthropic impact. Advancement Northwest expands the skills of these development professionals and elevates our profession. The Annual Conference is a core way in which Advancement Northwest builds leaders who transform communities locally and across the world through fundraising. We strive to reflect the community of Western Washington and the Pacific Northwest, and elevate the voices of fundraisers of color. Preference will be given to proposals that include contributors from underrepresented communities.

National Auctioneer Association Conference & Show
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-27 | Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222
Greater Giving is proud to once again attend and exhibit and the 75th National Auction Associations Conference and Show Greater Giving. Stop by booth 27 to enter our drawing and play some games for more prizes! We’ll have some fun giveaways and helpful resources! Talk to us about your fundraising business!

The National Auction Association is celebrating 75 years of auction excellence at our in-person and virtual 75th International Auctioneers Conference & Show, July 23-27, 2024. Pittsburgh is welcoming us with warm embrace.

Networking
From the welcome party to hallway conversations, the opportunities to network at Conference & Show are many. Meet new people, connect with good friends, and expand your business network around the world.

Education
NAA education is the best auction industry education in the world. With guest speakers and the industry’s best instructors, you are guaranteed to learn something you didn’t know before attending Conference & Show.

Trade Show
Everyone needs tools to run their business and the Conference Trade Show is full of solution providers ready to help you work smarter, more efficiently and increase effectiveness.

Benefit Auction Summit
2024-08-25 - 2024-08-27 | The Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables, 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33144, United States
August 25-27, 2024
Coral Gables, Florida
If you’re a Benefit Auction Professional, the Benefit Auction Summit is one annual event you won’t want to miss! This year’s summit focuses on methods and tools to better yourself and your business. Come join your fellow benefit auction pros to learn the best tips and tools of the trade and get set for the future. Open your mind to new benefit auction ideas and develop your services to better meet the needs of your clients.

NIO Summit 2024
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-19 | Old National Center, 502 N New Jersey St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
Join a passionate community of likeminded people in Indianapolis, Sep. 18-19, for the nonprofit industry’s premier digital fundraising event!

3 Reasons Why You Don’t Want To Miss NIO Summit 2024

Practical, Actionable, Data-Informed Content

Unforgettable speakers presenting clear and focused content with robust, practical examples. Last year’s speakers included Ann Handley, Joanna Weibe, and Carlos Whittaker!

A Passionate Community Of Likeminded People

You belong here. NIO Summit is where the nonprofit industry comes together to build connections and share new and exciting ideas. You’ll leave NIO with actionable strategies and a new network of lifelong relationships!

An Electric, Immersive, And Unforgettably Fun Nonprofit Experience

The most fun you’ll ever have at a professional event. From live workshops, 1:1 consults, conference parties, prizes, swag, and more, you will leave NIO energized, focused, and inspired to champion your cause!

Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute 2024
2024-09-20 | UCAR Center Green Campus, 3090 Center Green Dr, Boulder, CO, 80301, United States
We are proud to once again be part of the Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute. (RMPI) is AFP Colorado’s annual conference dedicated to bringing Colorado nonprofit leaders and learners together to grow, network, and impact change.
This year’s theme is “A.I. Doing This Right?” and will explore the opportunities and challenges of incorporating artificial intelligence into nonprofit work.

Ethical considerations for using A.I. technologies
Leveraging A.I. for fundraising, marketing, and operations
Case studies of nonprofits successfully implementing A.I.

Don’t miss this chance to learn how to harness the power of A.I. responsibly to drive impact for your organization.
Registration Cost: $149 (AFP members), $169 (nonmembers)
Early Bird Registration Deadline: August 9th ($139 members, $149 nonmembers)
Stop by the Greater Giving table and visit with Grant. Enter our drawing for $100 to be donated to your nonprofit and win a copy of our 26 Revenue Enhancers book.

South Sound Philanthropy Summit
2024-09-27 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UW Tacoma, William Philip Hall,, 1918 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
12th Annual
SOUTH SOUND PHILANTHROPY SUMMIT
We can’t wait to see you in-person at the 12th Annual South Sound Philanthropy Summit!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 (IN-PERSON ONLY)
2024 CE Credits – pending
Registration: 9:30 am
Program: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Happy Hour: 3:00-5:00pm
Locations:
Event: UW Tacoma, William Philip Hall, 1918 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98402
Happy Hour: 7 Seas Brewery, 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

Format:
To facilitate true connection and networking, the Summit will be in-person only. Lunch is included.
Following the Summit will be an in-person no-host happy hour from 3:00-5:00pm at the same location.
Is this conference for you?
The Philanthropy Summit traditionally brings together approximately 150+ plus professionals representing all aspects of the philanthropic community including nonprofits, foundations, and allied professionals in the financial, legal, and accounting arenas. The conference will provide inspiration, new ideas, valuable connections, fun and fellowship for all attendees.
Co-Presented by: The top two premier South Sound professional associations, South Sound Planned Giving Council and the Association of Fundraising Professionals – South Sound Chapter.
