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 on September 18 and 19, 2025.
About the Conference
San Diego Foundation is committed to delivering world-class philanthropy and supporting our nonprofit community.
The 2024 San Diego Fundraising Conference took place Friday, September 20 in a virtual format. This professional development opportunity brought together national fundraising experts, thought leaders, nonprofit professionals and board members for a day of learning and camaraderie.
“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.”
President & CEO at Coastal Roots Farm
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.”
Vice President, Programs at Reality Changers
Schedule
Time | Session | Speaker |
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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 |
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.