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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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Michael Crisona, CFRE, MA, CAP

Senior Vice President, Advancement
Blood Cancer United
Michael Crisona

Michael has over 20 years of experience in fundraising and leadership and has been part of the Blood Cancer United team since 2018. As Senior Vice President for Advancement, he oversees all areas of individual philanthropy, including major and principal gifts, foundation relations, and estate & planned giving. He holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership along with CFRE and C.A.P. credentials. Previously, he held leadership roles with the American Cancer Society and Special Olympics New York. Michael also teaches philanthropy courses and mentors emerging professionals. He lives in Orchard Park, NY with his family and is an avid endurance athlete.

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April 27 1:45pm–2:45pm

From Mystery to Mastery: Fundraisers on Navigating DAFs

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