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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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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 Understaffed to High-Performing: Building the Development Team Your Mission Needs

Fundraising leaders often face high expectations with limited staffing, leading to missed opportunities and staff burnout. This session shows leaders how to advocate for their teams by presenting a strategic case for investment in development staff. Participants will learn how to use data to demonstrate ROI, determine which roles to add and when, and position staff to build momentum, foster collaboration, and exceed fundraising goals. Drawing on experience growing fundraising programs across multiple nonprofits, attendees will leave with practical approaches to build high-performing, sustainable teams that retain talent and maximize philanthropic impact.

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Kristin Wiggins

Kristin Wiggins

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