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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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Power Partners: Building a High-Impact CEO–Development Director Relationship

An important and often overlooked driver of fundraising success is the relationship between the CEO and the Director of Development. When aligned, organizations raise more money, engage boards effectively, and build stronger relationships. When it isn’t, even the most skilled fundraisers face unnecessary barriers.

In this candid session, a CEO and Director of Development will share how they built a leadership partnership that strengthens fundraising, clarifies roles, and creates shared accountability for philanthropy. Through real examples and practical tools, participants will learn how CEOs and development leaders can align expectations, communicate effectively, and work to advance a culture of philanthropy.

Speaker(s)

Amy O'Sullivan

Amy O'Sullivan, CFRE

Tami Bohannon

Tami Bohannon, CFRE

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