The Faith & Fundraising Forum is a premier educational and networking event tailored for faith-based fundraisers, taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Washington DC. This forum is structured to unite fundraisers from various religious backgrounds, providing an opportunity to learn from one another, exchange experiences, and collaboratively tackle the significant challenges faced by their missions. Participants will find this event to be a vital gathering for the faith community, focusing on shared concerns and collective strategies for fundraising in the faith sector.
The event features a rich agenda that includes keynote presentations from industry leaders, such as Steve Lerch, a former Google Executive and President of Story Arc Consulting, who will discuss building connections in the digital age. Participants will also engage in small group breakouts and roundtable discussions aimed at addressing specific challenges that resonate most with attendees. These structured sessions will encourage participants to share insights and solutions, fostering a supportive community as they navigate their fundraising journeys. The Faith & Fundraising Forum promises to energize attendees, equipping them with actionable strategies and a network of support to sustain their efforts beyond the event. This forum is organized by the Christian Development Council (CDC) of The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA) and welcomes individuals from diverse faith denominations and organizations, ranging from large international nonprofits to small, dedicated teams. The event emphasizes the importance of faith in fundraising, aiming to inspire attendees to amplify their messages and reach broader audiences in their missions.