WEBINAR: How to Best Engage with Volunteers for Fundraising Event Success
2024-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, Online
Join Greater Giving and Samantha Swaim of Swaim Strategies to look at three pools of volunteers to engage for your fundraising event success. The board, a committee and the day of event staff. We will provide a clear definition of each role, and give you the tools for engagement, along with specific asks for each of your volunteer stakeholders to make sure they have a positive impact on your fundraising success.
Learning Objectives:

Understanding the best engagement strategies for the three pools of volunteers
Plan specific asks that you can delegate to each volunteer pool
Determine the impact volunteer engagement can have on your fundraising

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

WEBINAR: Secure Unforgettable Items for your Next Fundraiser
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, Online
Whether you’re organizing a charity gala, school event, or community fundraiser, this webinar is your golden ticket to success. Discover the art of persuasion, networking tips, and creative strategies to secure generous food and auction item donations that will make your fundraiser unforgettable. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the pros from Greater Giving and Hannah Yang, CEO & Founder of The Shareway, and boost your fundraising efforts. Grab your spot now and let’s make your next event a fundraising triumph!
Learning Objectives:

What are good channels for procuring auction items
How to make the ask and what materials you’ll need
How to save time and increase your success rate
How to build good relationships with donors

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

Raising Paddles: All Things Gala Seminar – Kansas City, KS
2024-06-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy – Overland Park, 7025 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS, 66223, United States
Raising Paddles offers a unique approach to providing educational sessions on fundraising strategies
for your next gala or golf outing. This event is run just like a gala, starting with a cocktail hour with
morning mimosas, a silent auction and entertainment, a delicious sit-down lunch, and then a mock
fundraising program so you can see best practices in motion to replicate at YOUR next event. Along
the way we will provide valuable sessions on topics such as donor development strategies, making the
ask, and enhancing the guest experience, etc.
We will demonstrate a live auction and a paddle raise, along with other innovative revenue enhancing
strategies that will help keep your event fresh each and every year.
The silent and live auction, along with raffles will be stocked with valuable prizes you can win by using
“play money” we hand out to you to make it fun and engaging. Many attendees will take prizes as
valuable as $5,000 home to use at their next gala! Please see a list of our sponsors in
a separate section, who will provide these prizes for you to win!
Come Join Us! A fun day of learning, a chance to win some amazing prizes, and a chance to network
with other similar organizations as you strive to maximize fundraising at your next event!
Please check out the Agenda Page for more details on the schedule for the day.

WEBINAR: Make it Make Cents
2024-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, Online
This webinar will focus on talking through the whys and why-nots of various in-person fundraising revenue generators. This will be a look at what makes cents (monetary pun) for organizations to spend their time based on the ROI. By focusing on the “whys and why-nots” these tips and tricks can help create a more successful and robust fundraiser.
This session features Gazala Uradnik, Founder of CFS Events, along with your Greater Giving webinar host.
Learning Objectives:
-New revenue generator ideas
-Analyzing your budget
-Bringing it back to the organization’s mission
-Learn how to set goals and objectives for a strong fundraiser

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.

WEBINAR: Growing your Event Income with a Committee-Based Approach
2024-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, Online
Development teams know the feeling of a thin bandwidth during event season, but are still able to produce an epic event for the organization. In this session, we will take a step back, look at case studies and participant examples to see what small (or large) changes can be made ahead of time that will make a big impact on your bandwidth, and the level of funds raised at your events. We will talk about how these changes can be made utilizing our best tools, great volunteers along with a great planning outline and event timeline.
Learning Objectives:

Feel more comfortable determining what areas of growth you can find within your events
Be able to utilize your volunteer committees to grow event fundraising
Work with and train the volunteer committees to be successful utilizing specific tools and resources

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.

WEBINAR: Maximizing Impact: A Guide to Sponsorship and In-Kind Donations
2024-08-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, Online
Join us for an insightful webinar, “Maximizing Impact: A Guide to Sponsorship and In-Kind Donations,” where we will delve into the intricacies of creating successful partnerships beyond monetary contributions. Whether you’re a non-profit organization seeking support or a business looking to enhance your corporate social responsibility initiatives, this webinar will provide a comprehensive understanding of sponsorship strategies and the transformative power of in-kind donations. Learn how to craft compelling proposals, build lasting relationships with sponsors, and navigate the legal and ethical considerations surrounding such partnerships. Real-world case studies and success stories will illuminate the path to effective collaboration, ensuring that your organization can leverage sponsorship and in-kind donations to make a meaningful impact.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the key differences between cash sponsorship and in-kind donations and how to leverage both for organizational success strategically.
Develop the skills to identify and approach potential sponsors aligned with your mission, values, and goals.
Learn to create compelling sponsorship proposals, emphasizing the unique benefits and opportunities for sponsors.
Explore effective communication strategies to build and sustain sponsor relationships, fostering long-term partnerships.
Gain insights into the legal and ethical considerations involved in sponsorship and in-kind donations, ensuring compliance and transparency in your partnerships.

Raising Paddles: All Things Gala Seminar – Schaumburg, IL
2024-08-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Schaumburg – Maggiano’s Little Italy, 1901 Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States

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.

Raising Paddles: All Things Gala Seminar - Tulsa, OK
2024-09-17 08:30 - 15:00 | Tulsa Club Hotel – Sky Terrace, 115 East 5th Street, Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States

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.

WEBINAR: Creating Buzz and Bids with Powerful Auction Videos
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, Online
Join Greater Giving and Erin Kienzle, Video Marketing Coach at Giving4Good, to learn how to leverage the power of short-form videos, in two ways – marketing on social media, and marketing live on stage at the fundraiser.
Pick up tips on how to create a buzz on social media through a four-part “hype method”. This method demonstrates how to create unique short form videos that highlight auction items leading up to your event. Then we’ll move to the night of the fundraiser. You’ll see how your organization can strategically use video to capture the attention of the room, highlighting each auction item and driving higher bids from the audience.
Learning Objectives:

Learn how to create a buzz on social media using video marketing through a four-part method
Understand how to strategically use video to capture the attention of you audience at the event
Gain knowledge on what parts of the auction item to capture in video, and how

South Sound Philanthropy Summit
2024-09-27 09:30 - 17:00 | 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.

2024 MCN/MCF Joint Annual Conference
2024-10-10 - 2024-10-11 | Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 W Kellogg Blvd, MN, 55102, United States
By bringing back a joint conference for the first time in 12 years, MCN and MCF aim to create two dynamic days of cross-sector reflection, peer networking, honest conversation, and learning. This intentional partnership spotlights the best of Minnesota’s charitable sector and showcases over 30-years of collaboration between the state’s nonprofits and philanthropic communities
Come see the Greater Giving team!
At this year’s conference, we’ll focus on the theme of Mosaic: Meaningful Collaboration in a Complex World.
The layers inherent in a “complex world” are infinite. In our case, we acknowledge the multiplicity of layers in the relationship between funders and nonprofits—layers that when peeled back reveal joy and potential as well as tension and struggle. When we’re aware of and willing to participate in this complexity the work of our sectors represents a mosaic come to life. Our possibility as imaginative, nurturing, and justice-seeking change-makers blooms in full as we embrace symbiosis.
We invited Thomasina Topbear, a self-taught artist, muralist, illustrator, and organizer from the Oglala Lakota and Santee Dakota Nations to interpret the theme through an original design.
Here’s what Thomasina says about how her creation brings Mosaic: Meaningful Collaboration in a Complex World to life:
“I used the flower and pollinator relationship to show meaningful collaboration. The background represents the bigger world using the sunbeams and Dakhota style stars laid out in a Mosaic type style … I also added some bees to help strengthen the idea of working together.”
We invite you to join MCN and MCF to consider individual, organizational, and sector-based actions that can build connections, increase cooperation, and expand our missions’ impact across the state. By the end of the event, you will shift the way you think about your role in the sector, build new relationships, and acquire timely tools and skills. Let the cross-pollination begin!
This inspiring and information-rich conference will feature:

50+ breakouts on timely topics with a mixture of skill-building and action-oriented sessions and big-idea, vision-oriented sessions

Peer roundtables over a meal

Two keynote sessions that offer equal parts application and inspiration

Award luncheon featuring the presentation of the 2024 Minnesota Nonprofit Mission Awards

Exhibitor Showcase featuring 70+ resource vendors and prizes

Facilitated networking and wellness and creative activities

Social Hour with food, drink, and prizes

And so much more!

Are you ready to collaborate on a beautiful future? Tweet about it #JOINTAC24.

Cause Camp
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-22 | Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906, United States
As one of the must-attend national nonprofit conferences, Cause Camp draws in the best of the best when it comes to nonprofit thought leaders. By offering immersive in-person and virtual registration options and add-ons, Cause Camp continues to be a nonprofit conference like no other. We’re proud to host a shared experience, so you’re not missing out on anyone—or anything. Attendees get the opportunity to chat with industry experts and problem solvers, participate in pre and post-show networking events, attend workshops and take in the sights at destination attractions.

Attendees have ample time to take in the full Cause Camp experience and interact with fellow nonprofit leaders, speakers, staff and exhibitors. Everyone who attends the conference is there to work with you to solve real issues facing your organization, from trivial to complex. Pretty good bang for your buck, huh?
Greater Giving is a proud sponsor at this event, please come say hello and visit us at Cause Camp 2024.

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network Annual Conference
2024-10-24 08:00 - 15:30 | DCU Center, 50 Foster St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Each year, the MNN Annual Conference convenes one of the largest gatherings of nonprofit professionals in the state. The day-long event will include an engaging keynote session, a wide selection of exciting workshops, networking opportunities, and the presentation of our Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Conference Schedule

8:15 AM Registration/breakfast begin
9:30 AM Opening session – Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards
10:30 AM Break/exhibitors
10:45 AM Workshops Session I
11:45 AM Lunch/Networking and Exhibitors
12:00 PM Keynote Session
1:15 PM Workshops and Expert Roundtables Session II
2:15 PM Coffee break/exhibitors
2:30 PM Workshops and Expert Roundtables Session III
3:30 PM Adjournment

Washington Festivals & Events Association Annual Conference
2024-10-29 - 2024-10-31 | Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004, United States
WFEA Annual Conference
October 29 – 31, 2024
The leading conference for Festival & Event Organizers in 2024 will be held Tuesday, October 29th to Thursday, October 31st at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.

WEBINAR: Turning Generosity into Action: A GivingTuesday Workshop
2024-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, Online
Presenter: Victoria Leonhardt, Senior Manager – US+CA Hub, GivingTuesday
Kickstart your year-end on GivingTuesday! Join our 2024 workshop to learn how to make the most of GivingTuesday. Discover innovative strategies, data-driven messaging, and planning steps to build a successful campaign. We’ll also provide resources to help you leverage GivingTuesday for year-round community engagement.
Learning Objectives:
– Discover fresh ideas to maximize your GivingTuesday campaign’s community reach and impact.
– Learn about sector data that can be leveraged to craft a compelling message that resonates with donors.
– Explore resources specifically designed to help nonprofits leverage generosity on GivingTuesday

WEBINAR: Masterful Marketing Strategies for Your Auction Packages
2024-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, Online
Your auction is a centerpiece to your fundraising event and you want your guests to be excited to shop to support your cause. With all the messages we receive each day, breaking through the clutter can be a challenge. This webinar is designed to give you tips & ideas for how to create great auction content and how to market each element of the packages to your bidders at every step of the event process.
This webinar features Greater Giving as your host, with Beth Sandefur (Beth Sandefur Events) as your guest speaker and fundraising expert.
Learning Objectives:

Ideas for packaging donations into lots designed to sell
Writing auction descriptions adaptable to multiple formats
Pre-event marketing campaigns for email & social media
How to create compelling – and complimentary! – print & digital collateral
Display ideas to showcase items in your event space

The Nonprofit Events Mini-Con
2025-01-29 08:30 - 13:00 | Block 41, 115 Bell St., Seattle, WA, 98121, United States
POWER UP YOUR FUNDRAISING EVENT AT THE
NONPROFIT EVENTS MINI-CON
Co-created by a super team of local event companies, the Nonprofit Events Mini-CON is proud to present Seattle’s first-ever half-day conference designed just for nonprofit fundraising event planners.
Whether you’re a seasoned planner or new to the field, whether you are on a board or on staff at a nonprofit, YOU belong at the Nonprofit Events Mini-CON! This conference will provide the tools and inspiration needed to elevate your events and achieve your organization’s goals. This is an exceptional opportunity to network, share insights, build best practices, and walk away with actionable strategies for success.

CommonSpirit Health’s Philanthropy Education Summit
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-05 | The Sheraton Downtown Phoenix, 340 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy is committed to providing quality professional
development for all foundation staff. This commitment to the success of our employees is
an investment in our future. With over 300 employees, in more than 24 states coast to
coast coupled with the increasing need to be innovative in the nonprofit arena, quality
professional development is essential to keeping our team at the forefront.
We are engaging our closest partners in this event to keep our staff engaged, motivated,
and provide the highest level of professional development offered by any health care
system in the country. Involvement and support demonstrates a commitment to
excellence and an embodiment of our mission, vision, and values including—Compassion,
Inclusion, Integrity, Excellence, and Collaboration.

Elevate Conference
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-13 | Avenue, 631 NE Grand Ave., Portland, OR, 97232, United States
The Elevate Conference is a masterclass in fundraising events. The best nonprofit conference for your signature event fundraising. We bring nonprofit and fundraising professionals together from all over the country to network, share resources, take part in demos and get hands-on experience with our team of experts. Join us!
We know that sometimes planning a fundraising event isn’t easy, but we also know that done well, events have the power to connect more donors to your work. That’s why we created the Elevate Conference, to bring our community together and take some of the guesswork out of planning a successful fundraising event.
Join us for Elevate 2025 on March 12 + 13 . 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.

AFP MA Chapter's 40th Annual Conference
2025-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Boston Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
One of the largest single-day annual fundraising conferences in New England, our flagship event draws more than 600 attendees for a dynamic experience that includes more than 35 educational sessions, a prominent keynote speaker, face-to-face interactions with sponsors and exhibitors throughout the day, breakout groups, professional networking opportunities, career support, and more.

AFP ICON
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-29 | Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA, 98101
AFP ICON heads to Seattle bringing together thousands of fundraising professionals from around the globe. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge strategies, inspiring keynotes, and unparalleled networking opportunities designed to elevate your mission and drive impact.
