Harnessing Diverse Perspectives at the AFP International Conference in Baltimore

AFP has several exciting opportunities for you to learn from the perspectives of others and share your thoughts on topics important to you at the 47th AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore, April 11-14, 2010.

Meet fundraisers from all walks of life, areas of expertise and organization type, and learn from the diversity of voices. The first not-to-miss session is the Diversity Workshop. Be inspired!

The second great opportunity is to gather with people who share your experiences-whether as a fundraisers for a health-related organization, or meet others with a shared background. Conferences are about coming together. Don't miss this chance to share and grow!

AFP Diversity Workshop: Making the "Ask" Across Cultural Differences
When: Sunday, April 11, 1 - 3 p.m.

Developing and nurturing relationships across cultural differences can be challenging. This workshop will offer three to five skills that participants can apply for engaging and "making the ask" across cultural differences from a fundraising perspective. The skill building will focus on how to notice and learn when intent and impact are out of alignment, along with how to manage fear of making culturally sensitive mistakes which can stop the engagement and request.

Facilitated by Joe Steele, Executive Director of Steele Consulting
Sponsored by The Alford Group

Affinity Networking Sessions in the Marketplace
When: Sunday, April 11, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

These informal get-togethers are designed to foster one of the most important benefits of attending the International Conference: developing a collegial network of peers to share interests, expertise and information. During these informal roundtable discussions, engage with people of shared interests and concerns.

Affinity Sessions:

• African American
• Arts/Cultural
• Asian
• Education
• Faith-based
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
• Health
• Hispanic
• International Fundraising
• Jewish
• Public Radio/TV
• Rural
• Youth in Philanthropy

**Plus, there are two more excellent diversity and networking opportunities!

Diversity Art Showcase

Come see winning youth art from ninth grade students at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School who used faux stained glass to draw their interpretation of philanthropy. The top three winners will be recognized during the Sunday plenary session and you can see the Art Showcase in the Exhibition Hall at the conference. The Art Showcase will also feature a local professional artist, Don Griffin and AFP member amateur art and poetry.

Please consider contributing your own member art or poetry. If you are interested, please contact Rita Dagys at RDagys@pnc.edu

Facilitated Networking Session
Savvy Everyday Networking Skill: Attracting More Donors and Developing Strong Alliances
When: Monday, April 12, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how some people possess the type of skills that make them shine and stand out in a crowd? They are able to walk into a room, create a presence, make connections and connect with more donations and gifts and build deep friendships and donor loyalty.

In the world marketplace, everyone is seen as a commodity and very often we find ourselves trying to catch up with our competition when it comes to fundraising. In this session, the whole focus will be on implementing the techniques of networking and how to connect, engage and interact within our own community.

Join Andrea R. Nierenberg, bestselling author, business authority, and founder and president of The Nierenberg Group for this special one hour facilitated networking session.

Each of these sessions is offered at no extra fee to conference registrants. To learn more and to register, visit http://conference.afpnet.org.

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