Schedule and Sessions

AFP LEAD 2026 Schedule at a Glance (Subject to Change)

Thursday, October 22
7:00am-5:00pm Conference Registration Open
7:45-8:30am Continental Breakfast (Chapter Leaders Only)
8:30am-12:30pm Chapter Leaders Meeting (For Chapter Leaders only)
12:45-2:15pm Opening Plenary Luncheon
2:30-3:30pm Education Breakout Sessions
3:45-4:45pm Education Breakout Sessions
5:00-6:00pm Opening Reception
Friday, October 23
8:00am-4:00pm Conference Registration Open
8:00-9:00am Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:00am Education Breakout Sessions
10:15-11:15am Education Breakout Sessions
11:30am-12:30pm Education Breakout Sessions
12:45-2:30pm Networking Lunch
2:45-3:45pm Education Breakout Sessions
4:00-5:00pm Education Breakout Sessions
5:00-6:00pm PAC Reception
Saturday, October 24
7:00-8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:00am Education Breakout Sessions
9:15-10:15am Education Breakout Sessions
10:30-11:30am Closing Plenary

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All Sessions

We have a wide array of educational sessions waiting for you at AFP LEAD to unlock your fundraising potential. Session dates and times will be published at a later date. Sessions, speakers, times, dates, and rooms are all subject to change.
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From Resilience to Responsibility: Preventing Burnout in Fundraising

Burnout in fundraising is no longer a personal issue—it is a leadership and sustainability challenge. This interactive session invites nonprofit executives and senior leaders to rethink the “culture of sacrifice” that often defines fundraising work. Grounded in research, sector data, and lived leadership experience, the session explores why burnout occurs, who it affects most, and how leadership practices can either mitigate or intensify risk. Participants will engage in honest dialogue, reflect on real-world scenarios, and leave with practical strategies to foster healthier, more ethical, and more sustainable fundraising cultures.

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