Top Fundraising Conferences This Year: What You Should Attend

Now is the perfect opportunity to plan out the fundraising conferences you’d like to attend this year! Conferences for nonprofits are a great way for staff members to build their skills, learn about new development strategies and advancements in fundraising technology, and network with like-minded individuals and industry experts.

So what are you waiting for? We’ve outlined the best nonprofit fundraising conferences for you to explore. Kick the year into high gear and enhance your professional development with conference learning.

To make it easy, click on the conferences that interest you:

  1. Raise
  2. Nonprofit Technology Conference
  3. AFP Icon
  4. Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference
  5. Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference
  6. Fundraising Day in New York
  7. Planet Philanthropy
  8. Cause Camp
  9. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America National Conference
  10. RAISE + ARRANGE
  11. NAYDO
  12. National Auction Association Benefit Auction Summit 
  13. Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit
  14. Summer Symposium

Are you ready to find the perfect conference for your nonprofit? Let’s dive in!

1. Raise

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

Raise  is a top fundraising conference, hosted by OneCause, that attracts fundraisers from all across the country! It is the only Event Fundraising Conference in the industry. During two full days of action-packed sessions, Raise covers everything from Auction & Event Strategies to Peer-to-Peer & Social Fundraising, and Product Workshops. The conference creates hands-on interaction between attendees and speakers, with session breakouts, interactive exercises, and group simulations. With over 30+ sessions and panels to choose from, you won’t want to miss the Raise experience!

Presentations in past years have included speakers from:

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
  • Cathexis Partners, LLC
  • Turnkey
  • OP3
  • And more!

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

Mark your calendars! Raise 2024 is taking place in Nashville, TN from September 09-10, 2024.

 

Attend Raise!

2. Nonprofit Technology Conference

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

The  Nonprofit Technology Conference  is hosted by NTEN. It’s a signature technology event you don’t want to miss. More than 2,000 nonprofit professionals assemble virtually from around the world to collaborate and discover new ways to spark change using technology. 

Previous years session topics include technology best strategies and pressing issues, as well as highlights of the latest nonprofit products and services. Network each evening with some of the best and brightest professionals in the nonprofit technology space.

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

The Nonprofit Technology Conference will take place March 13-15 in Portland, OR. 

 

Attend the Nonprofit Technology Conference!

3. AFP Icon

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

AFP Icon is one of the largest conferences for fundraising professionals, covering the most important topics in fundraising and numerous ways to grow your network. Topics covered at this conference include donor engagement and retention, major gifts, the future of fundraising, and others. 

Hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, you can hear from keynote speaker Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Creator of The 1619 Project and Staff Writer at The New York Times Magazine. 

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

This top fundraising conference will take place  April 7-9, 2024 in Toronto, CA. 

 

Attend AFP Icon!

4. Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

The Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum was launched to support professionals who manage peer-to-peer fundraising events. Through their conference, workshops, webinars, and online services, they provide access to useful information on producing even more successful programs, contacts, and recognition.

Speakers for previous year’s event included representatives from Bonfire, Susan G. Komen, Alzheimer’s Association, OP3, Canine Companions, and more! 

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

Clear your calendars! The next Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference will take place  February 21-23, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA.

 

Attend the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference!

5. Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

The Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference offers excellent insight into the latest strategies, techniques, and most up-to-date innovations in all areas of fundraising and marketing. Explore direct responses, individual giving (including major and planned), corporate giving, and more.

Notable speakers from last year included Reverend Nontombi Naomi Tutu (Activist), Adrian Sargeant (Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy) and Jen Shang (Institute of Sustainable Philanthropy).

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

Mark your calendars for the next fundraising conference from  August 2-4, 2023 in National Harbor, MD. 

 

Attend the Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference!

6. Fundraising Day in New York

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

Fundraising Day in New York  attracts more than 1,800 people every year, including representatives from local, regional, and national charitable organizations, consultants, and marketing agencies. It is one of the largest single-day fundraising conferences on philanthropy.  

Staff members from cultural, educational, environmental, health, and humanitarian nonprofits will come together to learn new techniques on how to better equip their organizations to fundraise. 

Hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals New York City Chapter, attendees can forge connections with today’s leading providers of products and services for the nonprofit sector. 

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

The next Fundraising Day in New York will take place on  June 14, 2024 in New York City. 

 

Attend Fundraising Day in New York!

7. Planet Philanthropy

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

Planet Philanthropy  is hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Florida Caucus and brings together over 300 nonprofit leaders from a variety of organizations, including social services, education, health, religion, the arts, and more. Attendees will learn about the latest resources they can leverage to enhance their nonprofit strategy.

Keynote speakers for last year’s event included Lynne Wester, Karen Osborne, and Taylor Shanklin!

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

You can attend this fundraising conference from  June 3-5, 2024 in Orlando, FL. 

 

Attend Planet Philanthropy!

8. Cause Camp

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

Cause Camp is a boutique conference committed to teaching nonprofits how to hone their problem-solving skills and welcome change. Attracting the best nonprofit thought leaders, this nonprofit conference gives attendees the opportunity to chat with industry experts, take part in meditation and yoga sessions, and attend workshops. 

Network with fellow speakers, staff, and exhibitors, including representatives from NextAfter, Thrivent, and Global Bridgebuilders. 

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

Pack your bags for  Colorado Springs, OH and attend this fundraising conference October 21-22 2024.

 

Attend Cause Camp!

9. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America National Conference

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

The Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) National Conference brings together nonprofit professionals, BBBSA affiliates, and leaders in the mentoring and youth development field to share ideas, insights, and provide plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees can hear valuable training and insightful panel discussions – and even special messages from celebrity guests!

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

Get ready to attend this nonprofit conference  June 10-13, 2024 in Dallas, Texas!

 

Attend the BBBSA National Conference!

10. Raise + Arrange

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

Born out of the pandemic, RAISE + ARRANGE is dedicated to showcasing the talents, knowledge, and products of the nonprofit community. Hosted by Do Good Events, this conference connects nonprofits with event planners and gives them the opportunity to connect and learn from one another.

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

Attend this conference in Minneapolis, MN  on January 18, 2024!

 

Attend RAISE + ARRANGE

11. NAYDO Conference

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

The North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) Conference showcases the latest techniques, ideas, and innovations in the philanthropic field to help various fundraising initiatives and YMCA operations run more successfully.  Session topics include endowment and planned giving, board development, volunteer recruitment and more!

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

Attend this nonprofit conference from April 3-6, 2024 in Denver, CO. 

 

Attend NAYDO

12. National Auction Association Benefit Auction Summit

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

Host a lot of auctions? This conference is for you. The National Auction Association (NAA) Benefit Auction Summit focuses on methods and tools to better your auction. Rub elbows with other auction professionals and learn tips and tools of the trade for future events.

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

The summit will take place on August 25-27, Coral Gables, FL. 

 

Attend the Benefit Auction Summit

13. NIO Summit

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

The Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit (NIO Summit) is an excellent fundraising conference for nonprofit marketers and fundraisers who want to grow their online fundraising. The featured speakers are among the leading experts in marketing and fundraising innovation and are hand picked and brought in from all around the world.

Learn proven and research-driven strategies from these experts, take part in hands-on training sessions, and discover the tools you need to build your online fundraising and revenue. Speakers from years past come from organizations like NextAfter, Razorfish, and Unicef. 

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

This nonprofit conference will take place from  September 18-19, 2024, in Indianapolis, IN. 

 

Attend the Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit!

14. Summer Symposium

Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference

The Summer Symposium is hosted by The Giving Institute each year to discuss important issues nonprofits face as they fundraise. The event was created to give leading consulting professionals in the philanthropic sector the opportunity to discuss these issues and interact with one another.

Past conferences have covered topics such as the future of giving days, fundraising in an age of increased data privacy, latest giving trends, the rise of racial equity as a philanthropic lens, and more.

When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference

The next Summer Symposium will take place from  July 1921, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. 

 

Attend the Summer Symposium!