A Fundraising Conference
for Nonprofit Professionals.

With this year’s San Diego Fundraising Conference behind us, get ready and save the date for next year! The 2025 conference will take place on September 18 and 19, 2025.

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“An event like this really brings people together to meet people and connect with those you know. We’re all committed to the same thing – elevating impact and philanthropy in San Diego.”

Javier Guerrero
President & CEO at Coastal Roots Farm

2024 Speakers

Experience a transformative day including two internationally renowned voices in fundraising: Kim Klein, the visionary behind Fundraising for Social Change, and Karen E. Osborne, who has spent 40+ years helping nonprofits raise money, build great boards and lead effectively.

“Being able to create equity and belonging to those entry level and middle management positions will allow for fundraisers to look like me in the near future.”

Rosa María Hernández
Vice President, Programs at Reality Changers

Schedule

Time Session Speaker
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Welcome Mark A. Stuart, CFRE
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM Opening Keynote: The Role of Philanthropy in Creating the Future We Want Kim Klein
9:40 AM - 10:35 AM Transformational Gifts Rachel Stroud Hunsinger
9:40 AM - 10:35 AM Building Meaningful Donor Relationships in an Increasingly Digital and Remote World Karen E. Osborne
9:40 AM - 10:35 AM Impact Storytelling for Fundraisers Kirsten Farrell
9:40 AM - 10:35 AM I'm Watching You Stephen Mally
9:40 AM - 10:35 AM The Power of Data: Qualifying and Shaping Your Fundraising Strategies Cassie Carter, Ph.D.
9:40 AM - 10:35 AM Why You? The Fundraising Case for Support Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D.
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM Secrets of Donor Retention Kim Klein
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM Managing Your Time, Energy, Work, and Still Have a Life Karen E. Osborne
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM Telling Stories of Hope: How to Create ICMAD (the feeling that "I Can Make a Difference") for Your Donors Kirsten Farrell
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM AI Overview: Key Terms, Capabilities and Limitations Karen Boyd, Ph.D.
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM Adapting to Changing Donor Preferences Cassie Carter, Ph.D., Kate Effland, Adriana Lopez
10:45 AM - 11:40 AM Big Donors Love Big Ideas Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D.
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM Virtual Exhibit Hall
12:40 PM - 2:05 PM Keynote Presented by PNC Bank: Strategic Thinking – A Superpower That Increases Your Effectiveness and Advances Your Career Karen E. Osborne
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM What I Wish I Had Known Sooner Kim Klein
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Next Generation Philanthropy – Presented by PNC Bank Stephan Coleman
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Fast Pitch for Fundraisers Kirsten Farrell
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM AI Applications in Nonprofit Development Karen Boyd, Ph.D., John Valencia, MNM, CFRE
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Crafting Great Gift Agreements: The Key to Donor Stewardship and Sustainable Giving Christina Chase
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Elevating Fundraising Success: Empowering Fundraisers Through a Strengths-Based Approach Danny Kim, Ph.D. and Miguel Lopez, CFRE
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Closing Session: The Future of Grantmaking Grant Oliphant, Pamela Gray Payton, Jennette Shay, Emily Young

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Full participation in the San Diego Fundraising Conference is applicable for 6.75 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Download your Continuing Education Points Tracking Sheet here.

“My cup was filled in the most motivational way! A great balance of optimism and foundational tools to put into practice.”

2023 San Diego Fundraising Conference Attendee

“The quality of speakers and the content of the sessions cannot be beat! Plus, the price point was a tremendous value.”

2023 San Diego Fundraising Conference Attendee

Sponsorships

San Diego Fundraising Conference sponsors help keep this conference affordable for local development and fundraising professionals and increase local capacity for our region’s community-based organizations. Contact us today for sponsorship and acknowledgement opportunities.

Presenting Sponsor

PNC Bank

Community Sponsors


Alliance Healthcare FoundationAlliantAssociation of Fundraising Professionals San Diego ChapterBlair Search PartnersBQuest FoundationCampbell & CompanyCCS FundraisingDavid C. Copley FoundationFundraising Academy at National UniversityThe Fundraising SchoolManpowerMoss AdamsNordsonPeacemakers Fund at San Diego FoundationPhoenix PhilanthropiesPrice PhilanthropiesThe Raymond FoundationRegional AffiliatesSDGEUC San Diego

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If you have questions about the San Diego Fundraising Conference, please contact sdfconference@sdfoundation.org.