education sessions

More than 100 total educational sessions* are waiting for you at AFP ICON 2022. Whether you want to master leadership, relationship building, securing the gift, trends and innovation, or all of the above, AFP has the latest and greatest information to unlock your fundraising potential.

*Sessions and speakers subject to change.
*Session times, dates and assigned rooms subject to change.

Thank You To Our AFP ICON 2022 Education Track Sponsors!

  • Current & Prospective Donor Research (Sponsored by iWave)
  • Ethics, Accountability & Professionalism (Sponsored by RuffaloNL)
  • Healthcare (Sponsored by DonorSearch)
  • Leadership & Management (Sponsored by Lindauer)
  • Relationship Building (Sponsored by CharityEngine)
  • Securing the Gift Track (Sponsored by Charity Engine)
  • Volunteer Involvement (Sponsored by IATS Payments)

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Ethics, Accountability And Professionalism


May 02, 2022

9:00am - 10:15am

Grant Professionals have ethical dilemmas too! How the GPA Code of Ethics helps.

A panel of representatives from the Grant Professional Association will be presenting the current GPA Code of Ethics and reviewing ethical dilemmas faced regularly by grant professionals. If you ever conduct your fundraising efforts in parallel or in conjunction with a grant professional, this is an important workshop to attend.

Education Track: Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Introductory/Foundational
Representatives of GPA will review the GPA Code of Ethics and discuss many ethical dilemmas that are commonly experienced by grant professionals. Attendees will be engaged through their input, questions, and recommendations of solutions for ethical challenges faced in the field. No topic will be off-limits.


May 02, 2022

10:45am - 12:00pm

Panel: Challenges in Fundraising. Being Black & A Man in Fundraising

Have you ever gotten "the look" when you meet someone for the first time? For People of Color, this is our life. You'll hear about situations and outcomes from the panel. Be ready to listen and share! It might not be the chair that's uncomfortable!

Education Track: Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Introductory/Foundational
It will be a panel discussion. We will share out stories, but want will be asking audience members to share experiences or how they might handle different situations.


May 02, 2022

11:15am - 12:30pm

How to become a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) (Learning Lab)

Learn everything you wanted to know about becoming a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), including:   - Benefits of becoming a CFRE - Eligibility requirements - Starting and submitting your application - Cost & discount for AFP members - CFRE exam overview - Studying for the exam - Recertification

Education Track: Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Introductory/Foundational


May 03, 2022

10:15am - 11:30am

Fundraising in the Disability Space Without Using "Inspiration Porn" or Other Exploitation

"Nothing about us without us" is a motto of the disability community In this session, you will learn from 4 fundraisers who have disabilities how to successfully fundraise, without falling into the trap of ableism or exploitation.

Education Track: Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Introductory/Foundational
My co-presenters and I are all from the disability community and most are professional fundraisers. We want to have an open conversation about our experiences from both perspectives and show how you can and should be effective without ableism


May 03, 2022

1:15pm - 2:30pm

Allyship in Fundraising for Anti-Racism Initiatives in Higher Education

As the Impact Profession, fundraisers have the potential to be impactful allies and to build communities of solidarity in anti-racism. Fundraisers and faculty will share strategies and approaches on how they worked in solidarity with diverse constituencies to lead, support and be allies in the development of anti-racism initiatives.

Education Track: Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Strategic
The presenters will engage the audience to share their experiences on the presented strategies and approaches related to allyship and anti-racism, in addition to Q&A.


May 03, 2022

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Faith & Fundraising: Three Traditions, Unlimited Questions

A trio of Jewish, Muslim and Christian fundraisers explain what you need to know about religious donors. Bring your questions, there are no dumb ones! A safe space to talk about faith and money is a gift we offer to the fundraising community.

Education Track: Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Introductory/Foundational
We start with a fun quiz to get to know the group. Ann might bring kosher snacks. Three very different speakers, all comfortable talking about faith to people from beyond their own communities. 20 minutes for questions because people have LOTS of questions.


May 04, 2022

8:00am - 9:15am

The Responsibility of the Senior Fundraiser in Advancing the Philosophy of Philanthropy in their Communities

Eligible for 1.25 ACFRE credits in Ethics The original purpose of the philosophy of philanthropy has been disrupted by the search for revenue. This session will examine the fundamental purposes of every nonprofit organization, "Why does it exist?" It also will reassess whom does it serve, ho well does it perform, and what more could be offered.

Education Track: Ethics, Accountability and Professionalism

Audience: Strategic
Audience will join in examining potential actions to reinvigorate basic philanthropic principles and advocate how basic fundamentals of philanthropy can advance their organizations and their ability to serve their communities.

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