Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Cleveland - Fundraising Boot Camp

Are you an emerging development professional eager for new ideas and methods for successful fundraising work? Experienced but looking to learn about some of the latest trends? Are you looking to make a professional connection? This workshop is for you!

AFP’s Fundraising Boot Camp is a workshop intended to provide fundraising professionals with new information and ideas. The half-day is designed to inspire candid conversations related to the field of philanthropy; foster networking with seasoned leaders in development and non-profit management; and help you advance to the next level in your career.

Comprised of three unique sessions topics will cover Best Practices in Community Engagement; keys to Driving Optimal Performance in your organization; and a moderated conversation around Fundraising Plans and Campaign Planning. Please be prepared with questions and be ready to engage in discussion with our expert guest speakers and your peers. An opportunity to casually network will follow presentations.

We are asking that all attendees please bring a canned food item to donate

1:00 p.m. - Registration and Networking
1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Welcome 
1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. - Demystifying the CFRE
    Dan Blakemore, CFRE
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Crafting Your Organizational Message
    Joe Mosbrook, Acclaim Communications
3:00 p.m. - Break
3:05 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. - Foundation Relations: Advocacy, Collaboration and New Trends
    Anne Goodman, St. Lukes Foundation
Tony Gattuso, Cleveland Foundation
Dave Holmes, Candid (Moderator)
3:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Networking Happy Hour