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Association of Fundraising Professionals Genesee Valley Chapter
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2022 Annual Regional Conference: Building Bridges
Temple B'rith Kodesh 2131 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY 14618
Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Category: Signature Events
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| AFP Members | $99 | |
| AFP Nonmembers | $129 | |
| Full Table of 6 | $500 | |
| CFRE Credits | 4 |
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED BUT YOU MAY REGISTER ON SITE
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Keynote Speaker
Simeon Banister
Incoming President and CEO
Rochester Area Community Foundation
At Rochester Area Community Foundation, Simeon Banister is the transitional Executive Vice President, in preparation to assume the position of President and CEO in October 2022. In his prior role as Vice President of Community Programs he managed the Community Programs Department, which is responsible for the Foundation’s grantmaking and community leadership. He is a former member Rush-Henrietta Board of Education. Additionally, he serves as a President of the Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and also serves on the boards of the University of Rochester Medical Center, the Congressional Award Foundation, The Children’s Agenda, and the Genesee Land Trust. His career spans across the public and private sectors having worked for organizations including in the NYS Senate, the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, the State University of New York, and several private commercial real estate firms. Simeon earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science at North Carolina Central University and his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Panelists
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Darrell Bell |
Jennifer L. Boutte |
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Mia Cannon, CFRE |
Felicia Garcia-Hartstein Search Director Aspen Leadership Group AFPGV VP of I.D.E.A. |
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Robert Dermody |
Ryan Denissoff |
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| Matt Zager Director of Corporate Relations Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra |
Who Should Attend?
This conference is ideal for those in fundraising, including board members, volunteers and executives who work in resource development. Anyone who is interested in learning more about fundraising best practices and expanding their professional network would also benefit.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our conference is made possible in part by the support of our generous sponsors. Want to become a sponsor and partner with us on our conference?
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Scholarship Opportunities
Meyers Scholarship: The Meyers Scholarship Fund was established to honor Daniel M. Meyers and his contributions to the fundraising profession. Recognizing that many local organizations cannot afford the cost of professional development, Mr. Meyers, in conjunction with the AFP Genesee Valley Chapter, has committed to helping non-profit professionals increase their knowledge and skills through this scholarship program for our Regional Conference.
Manning & Napier Scholarship: This scholarship was created to help with the cost of AFPGV's conference registration. Manning and Napier is committed to helping non-profit professionals and those in related fields thrive. This scholarship provides an opportunity to gain experience, connect with like-minded individuals, and work together to create a stronger community. Applications now closed.
Conference Schedule
| 10:00 am |
Pre-conference Session Are you new to the fundraising profession or interested in transitioning over to this field? Join us for a discussion with seasoned fundraising professionals as they discuss their experience. Our Membership Committee will also give a brief presentation and share some AFPGV swag. Speakers Include: |
| 11:00 am | Registration, Networking, Vendor Exhibits |
| 11:30 am | Buffet Lunch |
| 12:00 pm | Welcome and Introductory Remarks |
| 12:15 - 1:15 pm |
Keynote Speaker Simeon Banister |
| 1:15 - 1:30 pm | Exhibitor Break |
| 1:30 - 2:30 pm |
Afternoon Session 1: Leveraging the Lived Experiences of Local Fundraisers of Color to Build Bridges A recent report interviewing development professionals indicated that systemic oppression exists in the nonprofit sector, and there are additional barriers fundraisers of color face in navigating their careers, roles, and workplace cultures. Join this session for a dynamic and enlightening conversation with a panel about their lived experiences as leaders and fundraisers of color in Rochester. We'll discuss some of the obstacles our colleagues and friends have faced, how we can build bridges to create a more equitable and inclusive profession, and how we can support and empower the next generation of fundraisers of color. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance. Pre-reading for attendees: https://afpglobal.org/money-power-and-race-lived-experiences-people-color Confirmed Panelists:
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| 2:30 - 2:45 pm | Exhibitor Break |
| 2:45 - 3:45 pm |
Afternoon Session 2: Building Not-So-Obvious Collaborations Learn how the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's development and marketing teams build effective collaborations with other agencies, community groups, and commercial enterprises. How did these conversations start, why did each organization see value in the collaboration, how did the partners put it together with an eye to the short- and long-term benefits for each? This session will discuss both commercial and cross-agency collaboration, fundraising opportunities and how collaborations connected the partners to or helped steward donors. Specific collaborations featured will include Three Heads Brewing, the Ukrainian community, the Susan B. Anthony House and the Jewish Federation. Confirmed Panelists:
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| 3:45 - 4:00 pm | Exhibitor Break |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Table Topics (1) Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising |
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