2024 MONTHLY CONTENT & EVENTS
January
Keynote • AI & the future of fundraising
The immediate future of philanthropy hinges on how swiftly & responsibly our sector embraces AI, a critical factor in ensuring the sector’s long-term sustainability.
February
The India Fundraising Conference
Showcasing innovation in fundraising and trendsetting perspectives from across the globe, this event in Delhi is designed to support the social impact sector and strengthen the Indian fundraising ecosystem.
Keynote • Is COP enough? Solving the climate crisis
We’re delighted to welcome back the three inspiring young speakers who closed IFC 2023 to interrogate if COP goes far enough and explore how we can solve the climate crisis.
March
Conversation • Women in Fundraising
To mark International Women’s Day, we are collaborating with Women in Fundraising to bring you a session dedicated to exchanging ideas on female leadership in fundraising.
Masterclass • AI fundamentals
In response to the ongoing demand from our community for support integrating AI into their social impact work, we’re hosting a two-hour interactive workshop on the fundamentals of AI for nonprofits and fundraising professionals to get you up to speed on everything you need to know. This masterclass is being repeated to support different time zones.
Keynote • Islamic fundraising
Join us for a Ramadan keynote to gain a deeper understanding of Islamic philanthropy, the importnace of fatwas, and how to identify opportunities for your organisation.
April
Fundraising Online: #FRO2024
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
Fundraising Fundamentals • Corporate partnerships fundamentals
Get the best possible foundations for building successful corporate-charity partnerships! Develop the confidence, skills, and tools you need to kickstart or grow your corporate partnerships programme.
Fundraising Fundamentals • Digital mobilisation fundamentals
Want to know how digital mobilisation can transform your organisation and your impact? This session will help break down the fundamentals and help you take practical, bespoke first steps.
Keynote • Ethical storytelling
Storytelling has the power of storytelling to do good, but also to cause harm. As a sector, we must make change. This session will look at practical steps as well as their impact on fundraising and engagement.
June
Fundraising Fundamentals • Major donor fundamentals
Philanthropists and major donors can be a significant source of income for nonprofits, but working with this kind of donor can be a challenge for many reasons. Join us to discover the tools and techniques for success. This masterclass was repeated to support different time zones.
Keynote • Innovative financing
Join us to hear two brilliant case studies of very different innovative approaches to fundraising and financing for NGOs of all types and sizes.
July
Fundraising Fundamentals • Ethical storytelling fundamentals
Nonprofit fundraisers use stories to connect their donors with their causes. Join us to explore the ethical complexities in storytelling and find practical ways to navigate this responsibly.
Webinar • Digital regular giving: Using data to advance the UK baseline
Unlock the power of data-driven strategies for boosting your regular donor base. This session will dive into proven techniques that defy convention using data and tactics from leading UK charities that show transformational impact.
Keynote • Leadership in crisis
Director of Philanthropy at UNRWA USA, Palestinian Hani Almadhoun, will provide our community with unique, first-person insight into what it means to be a leader in the most difficult of circumstances.
August
Keynote • Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Join us for insight into how to fully integrate DEI into all the aspects of your work. With insight from global minority and majority countries, the session will offer practical tools to unlock your organisation’s full potential.
September
Keynote • Depolarisation & giving
In an era of increasing polarisation, fostering generosity across ideological, lifestyle, and community boundaries is crucial to promoting social cohesion. Join us to find out how generosity can serve as a tool for depolarisation & social unity.
IFC Pop-Up: Toronto
This upcoming IFC Pop-Up is being hosted in partnership with AFP Greater Toronto Chapter (GTC) as part of the TOgather 2024 conference.
IFC taster webinar: The details are in the data
Join us free to get a taster of an IFC session and find out how nonprofits can harness the proven digital strategies that have driven growth and sustainability in the for-profit sector. Presented in partnership with Delve.
October
The International Fundraising Congress: IFC 2024
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
Research launch • Reflect, Reframe, Redefine: Co-creation and Storytelling
Diving deeper into one of our most popular keynote topics ever, ethical storytelling for social impact, we are delighted to be partnering with Jess Crombie and UNHCR to launch this new research.
The Ukrainian Fundraising Conference • The Future-Ready Fundraiser: Skills for Resilience and Growth
Diving deeper into one of our most popular keynote topics ever, ethical storytelling for social impact, we are delighted to be partnering with Jess Crombie and UNHCR to launch this new research.
Keynote • Key takeaways from IFC
At an event like IFC, it’s impossible to take in everything! Hear from a panel of young speakers and get their insights and key takeaways from the congress.
December
Keynote • The power of community-led action
More information coming soon.
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