Hearing from those in the trenches about how they’ve approached this new fundraising world, is invaluable. Join us as top fundraisers share how they’ve navigated the challenges of the pandemic and redefined their event strategies to adjust to a changed fundraising landscape. This panel will be a live Q&A from the audience – your chance to ask everything you’ve wanted to know about, pivots, lessons learned and what the future of events looks like.

We can dream big and set an array of goals, but during the road to victory we find ourselves taking the wrong turn or hitting a bump. We must keep our eye on the road and continue through the trenches to meet our final destination. This session will help you to put your vision together to help stay centered on where you’re headed even when it gets tough. During this session, we will walk through goal setting and learning more about ourselves to help us get to where we are the best versions of ourselves. Facilitated exercises will encourage reflection, critical thinking, and growth. You’ll walk away feeling renewed and confident to set goals that will bring their teams and organization to a fuller potential.

Key Takeaways:

• Set goals that are attainable.
• Reach new heights in your career with perseverance.
• Utilize a new tool in planning of events and fundraising.

If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that “Donors are gonna donor.” Whether you were asking or not, pivoting or standing still, donors across the board told us a lot about how they feel about the sector, causes that are important to them, and the importance of good in the world. Were you listening? During this interactive session, we’ll look at the major trends in giving during the pandemic, particularly through the lens of philanthropic psychology and interpreting the data. We’ll use all of that information to help you create a fundraising and communications plan that can weather any storm by applying the lessons from what donors have told us through their giving and who they are as individuals with big, caring hearts.

Key Takeaways:

• Articulate the lessons learned and impact of COVID on fundraising and the nonprofit sector
• Create a data-informed fundraising/communications plan that integrates principles of crisis communications.
• Understand principles of Philanthropic Psychology and how they inter-relate with data & metrics.

Leveraging peer networks and incorporated socially connected campaigns has been a booming trend for nonprofits over the last year. Especially for those new to peer-to-peer fundraising. Let’s keep the growth going! Join this session as we cover the “must have keys” to social fundraising. From peer-to-peer basics, to campaign essentials, motivational strategies and tips to set your fundraising team up for success – this session is for you! This presentation is a must for any organization looking to harness the power of peer-to-peer fundraising.

Our session will break down Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its simplest parts with humor. We will debunk the sci-fi myths, explain how all the pieces fit together, share real life examples in action, and outline the must haves for a competitive fundraising future. As the power of AI sweeps our society, we plan to better equip nonprofits with a foundational working knowledge of AI and the potential applications that could be implemented immediately to streamline organizational operations, provide keep mission-critical efficiencies, and segment and prioritize crucial fundraising efforts.

Key Takeaways:

• Intelligently articulate the components of AI vs science fiction myths.
• Share applicable examples of AI in action across multiple types of nonprofit organizations.
• Understand key “must haves” for the future of fundraising.

Hit the ground running and enjoy some fast and furious fun. See what’s on tap for Raise Day 1 with the one and only Patrick Kirby. The Go Getters Show – part Raise overview and part variety show – will include fun activities and showcase the hottest sessions + speakers. A must see to get you pumped for the Raise 2022!

For all our virtual #FearlessFundraisers! Gather to recap and celebrate the end of Day 1 with the ever-enthusiastic Patrick Kirby. We’ve got a fantastic party planned for you!

For those go getters who want to hit the day running, join us for some fast and furious fun. See what’s on tap for Raise Day 2, with the one and only Patrick Kirby. The Go Getters Show – part Raise overview and part variety show – will include fun activities and showcase the hottest sessions. A must see to help you get the most from your last day of Raise 2022!

Join Patrick Kirby for a lighthearted look at the tougher side of fundraising in this segment featuring industry pros seeking advice on their woes. Hope to see you there!

The Paddle Raiser (aka Fund-a-Need, Special Appeal, Appeal, The Ask) is one of the most underrated but incredibly powerful tools on the night of your event. Over the span of more than 600 nonprofit fundraisers, we’ve developed a process that is easy to learn and easy to replicate that works in events of all sizes.

Join dynamo Auctioneer Reggie Rivers as he helps break down old myths and barriers to fundraising. No more, awkward ask moments, board member resistance, or [insert any reason you don’t ask your donors for support]!

In this session you will learn the simple keys to turning your paddle raiser into a “team” effort, with lots of positive energy (rather than guilt and pressure) and you’ll produce the best paddle raiser you’ve ever had!

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to transform your paddle raiser into a tidal wave of giving.
• Leverage talk tracks to galvanize your board members for support.
• Crush your next paddle raiser – bringing in more money than ever before.

Ready, set, here we go! Join us for the morning Day 1 General Session, as we kick off Raise 2022 with a welcome from OneCause CEO Steve Johns and special recognition of #FearlessFundraisers with our annual Raise Awards.

The electric Shanna Adamic, Executive Director of the Cerner Charitable Foundation and Raise alumni speaker, will inspire all with lessons on life callings, leadership, and resilience. Come learn how Shanna’s optimism and determination help her adapt in changing corporate environments and propel her philanthropic mission forward.

Join us as we celebrate the innovators and storytellers among us by honoring 4 inspiring Raise Award winners.

Then, join Jason Barnaby for an interactive, energetic and engaging keynote that is sure to fuel your creative fire and fan the flame of your hear! From IU grad and founding member of IU Dance Marathon, to professional ski bum, to college professor and coffee shop owner in Europe, to corporate trainer, to HR and culture guru to company founder, leadership content creator and podcast host, husband for 25 years (to the same woman) and father of 3, Jason has lived “a lot of life in the life he’s lived.”

That life and the stories he’s collected along the way provide the content Jason shares with humor and vulnerability via the Fire Starters Inc framework to find your fire, fan your flame and tend your tribe.
Some guaranteed #actionableinspiration you will walk away with include:

• A sure fire filter for where to focus your time and energy
• A fool proof delegation tool to fuel your time management
• Self-talk responses to battle your “WhatIfAbouts”
• A tried and tested framework to build a fiery tribe of supporters

Hearing from those in the trenches about how they’ve approached this new fundraising world, is invaluable. Join us as top fundraisers share how they’ve navigated the challenges of the pandemic and redefined their event strategies to adjust to a changed fundraising landscape. This panel will be a live Q&A from the audience – your chance to ask everything you’ve wanted to know about, pivots, lessons learned and what the future of events looks like.

Differentiating oneself is more important than ever before. In a noisy and vast sea of email campaigns, direct mail appeals and social media overload, getting the attention of donors can feel quite challenging and exhausting. It might just be time for an intervention, a good look at your brand and a plan to cut through the noise. Branding is a critical component to fundraising sustainability, and it is a practice that is either often overlooked or confused with marketing. A strong brand is leads to financial health, building meaningful and long-lasting donor relationships, and successful events at your organization.

In this make-you-stop-and-think workshop, Taylor Shanklin, CEO of Barlele and brand strategist, will guide you through a branding journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the distinction between branding and marketing.
• Build a stellar brand story for your organization.
• Differentiate yourself and standout.
• Create a brand guideline for your nonprofit.

E-Appeals. Texting to Give. Online Giving. Facebook fundraising. There are so many ways nonprofit organizations can use online communication tools to connect with their audience and donor base. In today’s 21st century world, our nonprofit’s communications must be digital, analog, and, most importantly, personal. There is a way to use content marketing as a feeder to your donor funnel. But you may be wondering how? What criteria do you use to qualify donors who may be more likely to make a large gift? How do organizations effectively combine new fundraising platforms and approaches with an “old” way of relationship fundraising? This session will give you actionable tips and ideas about how to blend your “old school” and “new school” nonprofit marketing and fundraising experiences to create stronger stakeholder and audience connections and raise more money.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the right components to craft a strong content marketing plan that informs and inspires your donors and potential donors.
• Identify criteria to use to pinpoint donors and potential donors who are open and ready to upgrade their giving.
• Learn tips for upgrading and retention strategies that work best for your organization’s resources and audience.

The impact that COVID-19 had on the nonprofit industry has left many organizations wondering where their donors and corporate partners have gone. And with some events taking place in a virtual setting for up to two years, it has been challenging more now than ever to find creative ways to engage with new constituents since we have lost that face-to-face interaction that we relied so heavily on. Now that we are slowly entering into a sense of normalcy, many fundraisers are looking at a blank slate and trying figure out how to meet goals without the same supporters that they had in the past. While this can be scary, this is a huge opportunity for your organization – if you are proactive and plan accordingly.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify new prospects and find a strategic plan to ask for support.
• Direction for future outreach and engagement with lapse donors.
• Renewed optimism and empowerment after the shock of COVID-19.