After a year off, it’s time to recharge and refresh! Join us in person at this year’s Success in Fundraising retreat on Monday, May 2 and reconnect with old friends, meet new friends, take a break from our busy work schedules, and hear from a great line-up of guest speakers such as Dr. Yves Saloman-Fernandez, Heidi Huiskamp-Collins, Deanna Woodall and Sarah Stevens.
Receive 1.75 CFRE credits for this event.
Ticket Information
AFP Member $35 (through May 1)
Non-Member $45 (through May 1)
Registration for this event includes a free drink at our upcoming Sky's the Limit Sips & Social on May 17th.
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EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM Breakfast/Check-in
8:30 AM Welcome; Pilates stretch
15-minute guided stretch led by Buffy Gillespie BA, CES, Certified Pilates Instructor
8:45 AM Dr. Yves Saloman-Fernandez – Diversity: Let’s Get the Conversation Started! (Via Zoom)
We will talk about the risks, discomforts, perils, and courage associated with engaging in this topic in open public spaces and in our homes. We will also explore the rich mosaic of cultures, identities, histories, struggles, and accomplishments that make us American.
9:45 AM Break
10:00 AM Heidi Huiskamp-Collins and Deanna Woodall – From the Donor’s Perspective
What makes a donor give to certain things and what doesn’t? As fundraisers, we tend to focus on the development of making the ask and other learning categories, but we never really learn from the other side of the table. What makes a donor give a transformative gift? Heidi and Deanna will share their experiences and perspectives as donors in the Quad Cities.
10:45 Break
11:00 Sarah Stevens – Self Care
Sarah will join us and talk about the need to take care of yourself, how to avoid burnout and to give yourself permission to step back and recharge in the high-stress world of fundraising.
11:30 Mentor Lunch
Opportunity for experienced and new fundraisers to connect and grow.
12:15 Wrap-up; final remarks