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The wait is over!
AFP-GPC is thrilled to give you an exclusive first look at the incredible lineup of sessions and speakers locked in for our upcoming 2026 event.
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Whether you are looking to revitalize your fundraising strategy, harness the power of AI, or master data-driven communications, this year's programming is designed to deliver actionable insights you can implement immediately.
Featured Highlights From the 2026 Lineup
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When They Say No: Handling Donor Objections Without Losing the Gift
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Speaker: Mary Petersen
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Steps to Accelerate Planned Giving
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Speaker: Patrick Schmitt and Jack (Free Will)
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The Great Unlearning
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Speaker: Maia McGill
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Reclaiming the 'Why': Storytelling as a Tool for Connection, Clarity, and Fundraising Resilience
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Speaker: Amanda Finnell
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Rethinking Direct Mail in the Digital Age
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Speaker: Jeffery James
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Get Locked In: Focused Fundraising for Resource-Limited Nonprofits
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Speaker: Kwinn Tucker
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Why Donors Say Yes: Using Neurogiving to Design Events, Deepen Donor Engagement and Raise More Money
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Speaker: Leslie Bluestone
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Choosing to Be Delulu; and Other Lessons From Founder Mode
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Speaker: Jane Bridwell
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Reel Change: Using Video Storytelling to Inspire Donor Action
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Speaker: Matthew Reynolds
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5 Practical Strategies for Implementing Data-Driven Communications
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Speaker: Jesse Park
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When a Successful Gala Becomes a Strategic Risk
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Speaker: Darren Sudman
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Stay Tuned!
This is just the beginning. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be taking a deeper dive into a few of our headliner sessions, sharing exclusive speaker interviews, and giving you a sneak peek at what to expect. Keep an eye on your inbox and visit our Sessions page which is currently being updated.
Media Contact: AFP–GPC Chapter Office, 267‑665‑2700, chapter@afpgpc.org
