First, for the knowledge you’ll absorb. AFP
draws some of the best experts and presenters from around the world,
and it’s their experience you can draw on to get your organization
through these difficult times. Sharpen your direct mail, major gifts
and planned giving skills. Learn how to better reach young donors.
Get proven techniques for fundraising online or drafting a case
study.
Educational offerings include:
·
Intensive
Pre-conference Workshops on planned giving, consulting, researching
and fundraising.
·
Distinguished Speaker Series with ways to proactively lead in tough
economic times, effective fund development strategies and funding a
relief and rebuilding effort after a natural disaster.
·
An
eye-popping
120 presentations
covering every conceivable aspect of fundraising offered over a span
of three days!
Second, for the people you’ll meet.
Think of all the
benefits you get from just talking and spending time with other
fundraisers, whether at an AFP chapter luncheon or at a social
function. Now multiply that by 10, and you’ll get a sense of the
networking opportunities at the largest gathering of fundraisers in
the world. We’ve consistently had over 4,000 fundraisers at our
conference—from every chapter across the United States, Canada,
Mexico and abroad.
And
you won’t only meet fellow fundraisers, but executives from
prominent fundraising service firms, representatives from an array
of businesses and partners who know the industry in and out.
Third, to come home inspired!
Hear from people
who know big things are possible—because they dare to dream big
themselves. Actor Michael Douglas will speak about his humanitarian
work which has earned him the title of UN Peace Messenger. Pulitzer
Prize-winning author and historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will present
“Leadership Lessons from Abraham Lincoln,” and Christopher Gardner,
whose life inspired the film, “The Pursuit of Happyness” will talk
about overcoming all odds.
Enjoy
the Awards for Philanthropy Banquet, where AFP honors philanthropy’s
best and brightest, topped off with a performance by the Neville
Brothers. Also, don’t miss Monday night’s Mardi Gras Party, hosted
by the AFP New Orleans Chapter, with authentic cuisine and music by
the New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band!
Let AFP arm you with the tools you
need to reach your development goals. Please visit our special
conference website
for full details and Get Jazzed for New Orleans!
Given
the economy, some organizations may trim their professional
development budgets in 2009. If you register before the end of 2008,
you can make use of any remaining professional development dollars
in your budget and assure you can attend this great event!
