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Opening Keynote Speaker: Jamais Cascio

Thriving in a Chaotic Future

Futurist Jamais Cascio will help AFP frame the future, so we can be more future-ready and more able to make our preferred futures possible. Jamais will introduce the BANI Future: Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible—and he will show us how to flip it positive by being Bendable, Attentive, Neuorflexible, and Interconnected. The future will be increasingly chaotic, but we can thrive if we frame the future accurately and spark better possibilities.

 

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Closing Keynote: The Connections that Sustain Our Work

Four succinct yet powerful messages from thought-leaders on:

  • Relational Leadership (Tiffany Quivers, EdM)
  • Generosity (Cherian Koshy, CFRE, CAP)
  • Personal Relationships and Advocacy (Ben Mohler, M.A., CFRE, ACFRE)
  • Gratitude (Lynne M. Wester)
Learn More About Our Closing Keynote

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Jim Shapiro

Co-Founder
The Better Fundraising Co.
Jim Shapiro

Jim Shapiro is a veteran fundraising and nonprofit strategy consultant with over 30 years of experience. He founded his first consulting firm, The EDGE Group, in 2003, and later co-founded The Better Fundraising Co. in 2013. Jim has directly helped hundreds of nonprofits across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, guiding organizations to raise over $500 million in capital funding. His expertise spans board development, governance, strategic planning, branding, and communication. A former VP of Development for a $100M nonprofit, Jim is known for delivering clear, actionable guidance that helps organizations grow with purpose and impact.

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Strategic
April 26 4:30pm–5:30pm

Big Gifts: How to Find Your Next 10 Major Donors

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Current and Prospective Donor Research

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