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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 EST

Category: Signature Events

2022 Annual Regional Conference: Building Bridges

This year's Association of Fundraising Professionals, Genesee Valley Chapter's Regional Conference is all about "Building Bridges." With a return to an in-person event, we are celebrating the connections that bring us together as humans, as fundraisers, and as a community.

Our Keynote speaker, Simeon Banister, incoming President and CEO of the Rochester Area Community Foundation, will open the conference, followed by sessions on "Leveraging the Lived Experiences of Local Fundraisers of Color to Build Bridges" and on thinking creatively about community partnerships.

Our popular Table Topics return, giving small groups an opportunity to engage with an expert and fellow fundraisers on various subjects, and our Exhibitors Alley allows vendors to connect with attendees and share the ways their businesses interface with nonprofits.

Cost To Attend

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


Darrell Bell Vice President for Institutional Advancement Nazareth College		Jennifer L. Boutte Vice President of Community Engagement Goodwill of the Finger Lakes AFPGV Government Relations Chair

Mia Cannon, CFRE Development Officer, RGH Rochester Regional Health Foundation AFPGV NPD Co-Chair		Felicia Garcia-Hartstein Search Director Aspen Leadership Group AFPGV VP of I.D.E.A.

Robert Dermody Vice President of Development Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra		Ryan Denissoff Vice President of Marketing & Communications Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

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: AFPGV President: Jared Longmore AFPGV CFRE Chair: Gretchen Wood, CFRE AFP Master Trainer: Gerianne Puskas, CFRE
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 Incoming President and CEO Rochester Area Community Foundation
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: Darrell Bell, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Nazareth College Jennifer L. Boutte, Vice President of Community Engagement, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes; AFPGV Government Relations Chair Mia Cannon, CFRE; Development Officer, RGH, Rochester Regional Health Foundation; AFPGV National Philanthropy Day Co-Chair Felicia Garcia-Hartstein, Search Director, Aspen Leadership Group; Former Executive Director, Presidential Advancement, University of Rochester; AFPGV VP of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Moderated by Alyssa Whitfield, Founder, Dress for Success Rochester
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: Robert Dermody, Vice President of Development Ryan Denissoff, Vice President of Marketing & Communications Matt Zager, Director of Corporate Relations
3:45 - 4:00 pm	Exhibitor Break
4:00 - 5:00 pm	Table Topics Earn CFRE credit as you join your colleagues to discuss topics of interest to our profession while enjoying light refreshments. Tables will be labeled by topic and facilitated by an AFP volunteer. (1) Direct Mail and Digital Fundraising (2) Community-Centric Fundraising (3) Stewardship After COVID: What's next? (4) Epic Fundraising Fails (5) Engaging Donors from a Financial Planner’s Perspective (6) Grant Writing (7) Advancing Board Diversity: What Fundraisers Can Do