The GiveWP team is making their way to fabulous Las Vegas for one of the world’s largest fundraising conferences, AFP Icon! Take a look at some of our favorite sessions from the week ahead and see how you can connect with us in-person in Vegas!
What is AFP Icon?
AFP Icon is the annual conference for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, widely billed as the number one fundraising conference in the world. Over 4,000 attendees from around the world will gather in Vegas for 3 days of all things fundraising. Plus, GiveWP is proud to be an exhibitor at this year’s conference.
We’ll be in the expo center in booth 602 the entire conference, so be sure to swing by and say hello for your chance to score some awesome swag.
Sessions We’re Looking Forward To
Of course, a fundraising conference is going to have all kinds of sessions that we’re excited about, and cover lots of topics that we touch on with the GiveWP Blog. But this schedule is packed with over 100 sessions – where do you even begin to choose what ones to attend?
Well, here are 3 of the ones that caught our eye, that we’re sure to be dropping in on next week.
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.
What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas: Fundraising Fails & How to Survive Them
Want to hear about some of the worst mistakes with major donors and we how survived them? Pull up a chair, we’re spilling the beans! These mistakes could save you millions.
Handling Objections: Donor Objections Are A Sign of Interest
Everyone hates rejection. That’s why it’s important to understand the difference between an objection and an outright no. Believe it or not, an objection is more often than not a sign of interest! When you view objections with the right attitude, they can make your ask – and your relationship with your prospective donor – even stronger.
You can see all the available sessions here. If you can’t make it to Vegas this year, don’t worry! The sessions will all be available for purchase via AFP approximately 3 weeks after the event dates.
Find Team Give at AFP Icon
The easiest way to find us is to visit our booth in the expo center on Monday, May 2 through Wednesday, May 4 during the conference hours.
Not only will you be able to talk with the GiveWP team face-to-face for the first time in a long time, you’ll also be able to get your hands on some super limited edition GiveWP notebooks and pens, available exclusively at AFP Icon this year. We’ll also have some deep discounts on GiveWP products, which are only for AFP Icon attendees.
We’d love to see you there!
There’s also a great chance you’ll run into us at the ICONic after party, exploring the Bellagio gardens, or taking in the energy of a casino floor. If you happen to see someone with a GiveWP hat on, mention this post and get a special gift on us!
You can also follow our journey to AFP Icon in Las Vegas on the GiveWP Twitter account. See you next week!
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