2023 MONTHLY CONTENT
Year-round content and events
Every month — guided by some of the world’s best thinkers and doers and by the needs of our global community — we curate a powerful programme of events around a wide range of themes.
January
Keynote: Tech trends 2023 • 25 January • 08.00 EST | 13.00 GMT | 14.00 CET | 18.30 IST
Entrepreneur, researcher, and self-described data freak Filipe Páscoa leads our January keynote on the tech trends that need to be on your radar for 2023, including AI and GPT-3, accelerated digital transformation, and the continuation of innovation and developments in tech.
February
Keynote: The Gen Z cultural revolution • 08 February • 09.00 EST | 14.00 GMT | 15.00 CET | 19.30 IST
Gen Z is the highest-educated and best-connected generation in human history and this cohort is at the forefront of a profound values transformation. Martijn Lampert of international research agency Glocalities & Michael Sheldrick of Global Citizen join us to dig into key insights from a global survey based on nearly 300,000 interviews to show us how our world is changing.
Keynote: From the mind to the heart • 23 February • 10.00 EST | 15.00 GMT | 16.00 CET | 20.30 IST
IFC 2022 masterclass speaker Mide Akerewusi explores the power structures surrounding corporate community investments and why it matters who makes decisions about where grants are invested.
March
Women in Fundraising: Advancing female leadership • 08 March • 11.00 EST | 16.00 GMT | 17.00 CET | 21.30 IST
With the support of the Resource Alliance, Women in Fundraising will officially be launching globally on International Women’s Day with a networking and cocreation session where you will meet amazing women leaders and exchange ideas on female leadership in fundraising.
Ukraine: Disaster recovery • 16 March • 11.00 EDT | 15.00 GMT | 16.00 CET | 20.30 IST
After more than a year of war, the humanitarian crisis continues in Ukraine. If you work with a Ukrainian NGO in need or you want to know how you can help, join us for the second event in a series of webinars and workshops focused on supporting Ukrainian NGOs via constructive dialogue with the sector internationally.
Keynote: The talent challenge • 22 March • 09.00 EDT | 13.00 GMT | 14.00 CET | 18.30 IST
How do we build and maintain a strong team? How can we retain the best people? Mental health, stress, and burnout are key concerns in the social impact sector; this month, we examine how to deal with them – both personally and as leaders.
Community meet-up • 30 March • 08.00 BST | 09.00 CEST | 12.30 IST | 15.00 CST | 18.00 AEDT
Also at: 08.00 PDT | 11.00 EDT | 16.00 BST | 17.00 CEST | 20.30 IST
This is YOUR space to share feedback and ideas on how the Resource Alliance and our Global Community can support you in your work. The meet-up is designed to provide an independent space for open discussion.
April
Senior Leadership Summit • 10 April • 08.00 EDT | 13.00 BST | 14.00 CEST | 17.30 IST
An invitation-only event for senior leaders in the social impact sector to connect on key issues. More information coming soon!
Fundraising Online: #FRO2023 • 19 & 20 April
Digitally-focused and delivered online, FRO is the virtual fundraising conference designed to keep you up to date with the latest in digital fundraising technology and best practices.
May
Keynote: #StopTheFlights • 31 May • 08.00 EDT | 13.00 BST | 14.00 CEST | 17.30 IST
Due to popular demand, our May keynote sees the return of one of #FRO2023’s most popular speaker teams: the activists behind Freedom From Torture’s #StopTheFlights campaign that grounded the UK government’s controversial Rwanda Scheme.
June
Keynote: Leading with kindness • 28 June • 08.00 EDT | 13.00 BST | 14.00 CEST | 17.30 IST
How can kindness can guide you as a leader and a fundraiser? Find out how kindness is good for your health and the health of others, how it brings us together, heals divisions, and how it can guide you to make tough decisions well.
July
Presented in association with The Non Profit Times: Generative AI & your NPO: How ChatGPT+ will change the way NPOs work • 12 July • 11.00 PDT | 13.00 CDT | 14.00 EDT | 19.00 BST | 20.00 CEST
Machine learning algorithms have been behind the scenes of modeling and ad placement for years, but now, tools like ChatGPT, MidJourney, DallE, and more have put AI in our hands. Learn what nonprofits are doing with this new technology, about its promise and its perils, and how you can use it to make your life easier.
Keynote: Racial equity • 26 July • 11.00 EDT | 16.00 BST | 17.00 CEST | 20.30 IST
While demand for racial equity in nonprofit and philanthropic organisations grows, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) representation of remains low. This powerful conversation will shed light on the state of racial equity in our sector and the challenges that continue to be faced by people of colour.
August
CollaborAction Leadership Event (Australia/NZ) • 10 August • 15.00 AEST
Collaboration in the sector is critical! We’ve joined forces with FIA and More Strategic to host a leadership event to kick off and continue important conversations around collaboration for global good.
Workshop: AI Fundamentals • 22 August • 15.00 PDT // 23 August • 08.00 AEST | 10.00 NZST
Artificial intelligence isn’t going away, and it’s not something we can afford to ignore! That’s why we’ve organised this two-hour interactive workshop on AI fundamentals for fundraisers & nonprofits.
Presented in association with The Non Profit Times: Holiday fundraising strategies • 23 August • 10.00 PDT | 12.00 CDT | 13.00 EDT | 18.00 BST | 19.00 CEST
It might only be August, but fundraisers are already feeling the pressure of the rapidly-approaching deadline to finalise 2023’s end-of-year campaigns. Join us to meet the direct response fundraisers who have found holiday success with donor acquisition & renewal – and find out how they did it.
Workshop: AI Fundamentals • 24 August • 08.00 EDT | 13.00 BST | 14.00 CEST | 17.30 IST
Artificial intelligence isn’t going away, and it’s not something we can afford to ignore! That’s why we’ve organised this two-hour interactive workshop on AI fundamentals for fundraisers & nonprofits.
Keynote: ESG & collaboration • 30 August • 12.00 BST | 13.00 CEST | 16.30 IST | 21.00 AEST
A timely and insightful conversation on how the not-for-profit sector can better collaborate with the private sector in the rapidly expanding world of ESG.
September
Women in Fundraising: Female leadership around the world • 20 September • 11.00 EDT | 16.00 BST | 17.00 CEST | 20.30 IST
Join us for a timely roundtable discussion on the shifting role of women in fundraising, the main challenges we face in the fight for equality, and what needs to be done for transformational fundraising.
Workshop: AI Fundamentals • 21 September • 08.00 EDT | 13.00 BST | 17.30 IST
Artificial intelligence isn’t going away, and it’s not something we can afford to ignore! Due to popular demand, we’ve organised a repeat session of this two-hour interactive workshop on AI fundamentals for fundraisers & nonprofits.
Presented in association with The Non Profit Times: Transforming your mid-level donor programmes • 27 September • 10.00 PDT | 12.00 CDT | 13.00 EDT | 18.00 BST | 19.00 CEST
It’s time to create your silo-busting, forward-looking mid-level giving programme! Are you having trouble convincing leadership to invest more in your mid-level giving programme? Then join us for a webinar based on the sold-out masterclass at IFC 2023!
October
Keynote: The time has come to UNITE and turn action into impact • 04 October • 10.00 EDT | 15.00 BST | 16.00 CEST | 19.30 IST
Join an important provocative discussion about what has to happen to ensure the global social impact community will work with unified intent to tackle the biggest problems facing humanity and the planet right now. This session is supported by Salesforce.
Senior Leadership Summit • 17 October
An invitation-only event for senior leaders in the social impact sector to connect on key issues. October’s event will take place ahead of IFC in person in the Netherlands.
The International Fundraising Congress: IFC 2023 • 17-20 October
Taking place every year in Noordwijk in the Netherlands, IFC is the longest-running social impact conference in the world. IFC welcomes fundraisers, campaigners, and changemakers from the four corners of the globe, and now also streams online as a hybrid event.
November
Keynote: Reflections, key takeaways, and next steps from IFC • 22 November • 08.00 EST | 13.00 GMT | 14.00 CET | 18.30 IST
This month, we’ll be joined by three inspiring people who attended IFC 2023 as part of our Emerging Leader programme and we will look ahead to 2024 together, discussing your goals and where you need support. Presented in partnership with Salesforce.
December
Keynote: A global exploration of purpose • 14 December • 08.00 EST | 13.00 GMT | 14.00 CET | 18.30 IST
As the year draws to a close, join us to explore some compelling research and reflect on what led us here and on how we might craft more resilient & fulfilling fundraising careers.
Please note, times and dates are subject to change. To keep up to date with news and events, you can sign up here.