An AFP Master Fundraising Teacher, coach, and counselor in philanthropy, Bill Bartolini (PhD, ACFRE) has been a professional fundraiser for 40 years, retiring from Ohio State where he solicited gifts of $5M+. He’s worked for several universities, including George Washington, Northeastern, Kent State...
Discover how GoFundMe is reimagining donor-advised funds for the next generation of givers. Drawing from a community of 190 million donors and $40 billion in giving, this session explores what modern donors want: transparency, local impact, and personal connection. Learn how today’s givers...
Olga Krochak, CFRE, is a fundraising strategist specializing in major gifts, sponsorships, and campaign development. As founder of 4D Philanthropy, she advises organizations on building sustainable revenue and strengthening donor engagement. With over a decade of experience across in-house...
Jamie McMahon, CFRE, is CEO of the Community College of Allegheny County’s foundation and has over 20 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, strategic planning, and board development. He previously held fundraising roles at Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the University of...
May 12, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. With the number of Americans giving to charity on the decline, many nonprofits increasingly rely on a smaller, more affluent circle of supporters to meet their fundraising goals. The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy, the 10th in a series of biennial reports...
Daniel H. Lanteigne is part of a new generation of leaders redefining philanthropy. A recognized strategist and advisor to executive teams and boards, he works at the heart of decisions shaping philanthropic organizations across Canada. Known for his clarity and rigor, he challenges blind spots and...
Hannah provides coaching and consulting that is derived from 20+ years of experience as a professional fundraiser, non-profit executive, campaign consultant and board member. After a decade of “side hustle” consulting while in senior Development roles, Hannah founded The Philanthropy Coach - a...
I’ve lost track of the number of times friends and colleagues have expressed fear or anxiety around asking for money in my fundraising career. My instinct as a social worker is to unpack the underlying motivations for those common fears. Most often, what I’ve found is their anxiety around making an...
Allyson Felix, the opening keynote speaker for AFP ICON 2022, has had a remarkable track and field career. She’s the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete, a seven-time Olympic champion and a world record holder. Once driven by her performance on the track, as a mom who has experienced her own...