Fundraiser's Focus Week
Fundraising Strategies for AI
Join us for a week of virtual learning with some of the best professionals in the nonprofit sector. In these sessions you will learn best practices and practical tips that you can take back to your team.
All are welcome but we are limited to 1,000 live attendees per session — so don’t delay, register today.
October 28-31, 2024
Attend for a chance to win a $50 Uber Eats Gift Card each day! *
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Agenda at a Glance
Harnessing AI to Create Authentic Connections: Strategies for Alignment-First Fundraising with Mallory Erickson
From Prediction to Creation: A Deep Dive into Generative and Predictive AI for Prospect Research with Bill TeDesco
Centering Humans in AI and Personalization with Meena Das
Ask the Experts: A Panel Discussion All About Fundraising Strategies for AI with Mallory Erickson, Bill TeDesco, and Meena Das. Hosted by Rachel Muir.
Harnessing AI to Create Authentic Connections: Strategies for Alignment-First Fundraising
2PM ET | 11AM PT
Mallory Erickson
Mallory Erickson is an executive coach, fundraising consultant, and host of the podcast What the Fundraising. She is dedicated to transforming the way nonprofit leaders approach their roles and fundraising efforts. With her signature framework, the Power Partners Formula™️, Mallory equips nonprofits with the unique tools needed to secure funding from foundations, corporate partners, and individuals. By October 2023, she has trained over 60,000 fundraisers with elements of her innovative, win-win framework, blending executive coaching, science-backed behavior design, and strategic fundraising practices.
Her upcoming book, What the Fundraising: Embracing and Enabling the People Behind the Purpose, was released on October 1st. It delves into the history of the nonprofit sector, highlighting how a baked-in scarcity mindset has led to transactional fundraising practices that are draining for fundraisers and uncomfortable for donors. Mallory identifies strategies to shift away from these detrimental approaches, emphasizing that the wellness of fundraisers is crucial to achieving better fundraising results. If you’re ready to feel empowered, clear, and excited about your next steps in fundraising, Mallory’s work is for you.
From Prediction to Creation: A Deep Dive into Generative and Predictive AI for Prospect Research
2PM ET | 11AM PT
Bill TeDesco
Bill TeDesco is a seasoned entrepreneur who has served as the founder and CEO of DonorSearch for over 16 years. He was also previously WealthEngine’s CEO and a minority owner before founding DonorSearch, which he grew from 2000 to 2007. Before that, from 1996 to 2000, he served as Executive Vice President at Target America, an early prospect research company that Blackbaud purchased and folded into Target Analytics. These start-ups became associated with ongoing innovation and, collectively, the source of strategic fundraising technology for thousands of nonprofits under Bill’s leadership.
Throughout his career, Bill has been an effective leader and motivator with a proven track record of success in private and nonprofit sectors. Additionally, he is a strategic thinker, constantly seeking new approaches to increase efficacy and efficiency. Bill’s nonprofit positions included Director of Development for the Fund for Educational Excellence, Baltimore’s public education fund, and a Major Gift Officer at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is a strong advocate for the use of data and technology in the nonprofit sector and is extremely passionate about helping nonprofits achieve their goals. Bill holds degrees from Pennsylvania State University, a BS in Landscape Architecture, and a Masters of Public Administration. From 2009 to 2011, Bill was also a director and president of APRA-Maryland.
Centering Humans in AI and Personalization
2PM ET | 11AM PT
Meena Das
Meena Das (she/her) is the CEO, consultant, and facilitator of two practices – Namaste Data and Data Is For Everyone. Namaste Data focuses on advancing data equity for nonprofits and social impact agencies, while Data Is For Everyone provides tools and resources to help people learn how to navigate the world of data. Meena is a specialist in designing and teaching equitable research tools and analyzing engagement. She supports nonprofits in three critical areas: data collection assessments, community surveys, and staff workshops on topics like improving data equity and human-centric algorithms. You can learn more about her work through her two newsletters, ‘Dear Human’ and ‘Data Uncollected’, or directly connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenadas.
Ask the Experts: A Panel Discussion All About Fundraising Strategies for AI
2PM ET | 11AM PT
Roundtable Overview:
Join us in a roundtable discussion where we will wrap up the week’s sessions with thoughtful tips and expert advice from speakers Tammy, Sabrina, and Mary. This roundtable will be hosted by nonprofit thought leader and speaker, Rachel Muir. At 2 p.m. ET just like all the other sessions.
Learning Objectives:
- Wrap up learnings from the week’s sessions
- Discuss outstanding topics
- Provide key takeaways to take back to your organization
We’ll also be handing out prizes for a few lucky attendees!
*Attend to Win!
Each day that you attend Fundraiser Focus Week you will be entered to win a $50 Uber Eats gift card.
Attend all 4 events to be entered to win a $100 Uber Eats gift card on Thursday, October 31!