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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Volunteer Involvement


May 02, 2022

9:00am - 10:15am

What Every Board Member Wants Every Fundraiser to Know

Did you ever want to have a truly honest conversation with your Board Members? This conversation, that you have dreamt or had nightmares about, is the focus of this session! How you feel about them. How they feel about you. More importantly it is about building strong relationships with them.

Education Track: Volunteer Involvement

Audience: Introductory/Foundational
My presentation style is boring as heck! Just kidding ... I am an engaging speaker with a sense of humour to keep the audience interested. I ask the audience questions and ask for examples to illustrate the material I am sharing with them. I tell stories about my work too!


May 02, 2022

10:45am - 12:00pm

How to Lead Volunteer Committees to Success

Volunteer committees are valuable assets for any organization but it takes a good leader to maximize the group's potential. This session focuses on how to identify and recruit Rock Star committees, run efficient and effective committee meetings, and make your volunteers feel valued.

Education Track: Volunteer Involvement

Audience: Applied
Audience participation is key to making this session lively and engaging. I will create "committees" within the session participants and include role playing to accentuate the interpersonal dynamics found within committees. This is in conjunction with my PowerPoint presentation.


May 03, 2022

8:00am - 9:15am

Recruiting Diverse Board Members – Understanding The Value of Diverse Leaders Who Love Your Mission

You have an appreciation for the value of having a diverse board and the return it can have on your organization, but you look around your community and you see nothing but homogeneity. Discover where to look for diverse board members how to engage them in an authentic way.

Education Track: Volunteer Involvement

Audience: Strategic
This session will start with participants verbalizing what diversity looks like in their communities and expressing the challenges they face in reaching out to diverse populations. After learning strategies and techniques to build diverse boards, participants will dedicate time during the session to articulating an action plan.


May 03, 2022

11:30am - 12:00pm

Learn How Event.Gives Taking Fundraising Events to the Next Level Through Ticketing, Auctions, and More (Learning Lab)

Event.Gives makes event planning easy! Make more money at your event with our Event Planning and Fundraising Software. Eliminate check in/ check out lines! Our platform increases attendee/ donor engagement and makes it easier to give. Attendees can participate from any where!

Education Track: Volunteer Involvement

Audience: Introductory/Foundational


May 03, 2022

3:00pm - 4:15pm

When will my board grow up?!’ Managing the Predicable Phases of Board Development

Growing up isn't easy. Changes. Transitions. It's awkward--even painful. Nonprofit organizations also grow and change. That, too, can be frustrating. We'll help you understand the predictable phases of moving from an "organizing board" to a "governing board" to an "institutional board" and help you successfully navigate through these challenging waters.

Education Track: Volunteer Involvement

Audience: Applied
I believe in a mixture of audience participation, direct presentation, and interactive discussion. Also an actor and musician, my sessions begin when the first person walks in with a unique conversation to make the group comfortable with sharing. I'm never behind a podium; I'm always in the crowd.


May 04, 2022

8:00am - 9:15am

We Don’t Talk About Bruno but We Sure Talk About Fundraising: The Real Way to Build a Culture of Philanthropy

The past two years have gave all fundraisers limited time, staff and resources to fundraise. Learn how to build a culture of philanthropy with ease, confidence and a teams-based approach.

Education Track: Volunteer Involvement

Audience: Introductory/Foundational
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May 04, 2022

10:15am - 11:30am

The Secret Sauce of Board Chair-Executive Director Partnerships

Are you an ED dreaming of a sabbatical from your Board? Are you a Board Chair overwhelmed in your role, wondering what you signed up for? Never fear, this interactive session will focus on five key ingredients to build a partnership that moves you from burned out to revitalized!

Education Track: Volunteer Involvement

Audience: Applied
I am a big believer in-- and implementer of-- interactive activities that engage all personality types. I use pair/share, introspective work, and larger group discussion. For this workshop I will use pair/share for the opening and closing, small group scenario discussion, and individual reflection.

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