10 sessions at Fundraising Convention 2017 to look forward to
Howard Lake | 30 June 2017 | Blogs
With over 160 sessions and activities lined up at the Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraising Convention next week, it is hard and even invidious to choose some. But here is our effort to do so. Why not share your list in the comments below?
1. Tony Elischer Foundation
Let’s start with a look back and look forwards. Fundraiser, consultant, thinker and supporter of upcoming fundraisers Tony Elischer will be remembered at Convention through the work of the Tony Elischer Foundation. Find out how this new foundation is planning to support talented fundraisers.
Going to @ioftweets #IOFFC next week? Watch for our cards in yr goody bag and find out how we support talented fundraisers. pic.twitter.com/xp25WkCzQW
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— The Elischer Foundation (@TheElischerFdn) June 29, 2017
2. Read ahead
Convention speakers have share their thoughts on various fundraising topics. This might help you choose which sessions to attend.
If you haven't already, why don't you read Matthew's and all the other great #IoFFC speaker blogs here: https://t.co/LzA5rDXjfa https://t.co/4fTudJJEtn
— Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) June 16, 2017
Kirsty Marrins has some tips too:
New post! Top tips to get the most out of Fundraising Convention https://t.co/UOnlgG8zSQ #IoFFC
— Kirsty Marrins (she/her) | Copywriter (@LondonKirsty) June 13, 2017
3. FREDtalks
FREDtalks – geddit? The second in this series of interviews with fundraisers will be broadcast on Facebook Live on the final day of Convention. Of course this means that even if you are not at Convention you can watch it from your desk or mobile device.
Don't miss the 2nd of @beinspiredfilms #FREDtalks at #IoFFC – 1pm 5th July with @ifundraiser on #FacebookLive! https://t.co/CqolRiujcD pic.twitter.com/OrulVYEtVa
— Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) June 27, 2017
4. I’d have gotten away with it if…
So this is the first slide of my #ioffc talk on social content. I think it's pretty self-explanatory. pic.twitter.com/fk8wWzIY1Z
— Jon Ware (@WareTheresSmoke) June 14, 2017
5. FiverGiver
One man’s simple Twitter idea yielded £12.5m according to CAF.
For those coming to my #FirstFiver session at #IOFFC (16:30-17:30, 3rd July), as a taster, here's the activity on the tweet that started it pic.twitter.com/lzPdBfQFCf
— John Thompson, aka Johnny Five (@JTCHANGINGBIZ) May 29, 2017
6. Plenaries
Our amazing plenary speakers! Three reasons not to miss #IoFFC #volsec #fundraising https://t.co/lxzzdxg2ii pic.twitter.com/GHwFbYcCvR
— Ceri Edwards 🌈 (@jceriedwards) June 25, 2017
7. Fun and games
https://twitter.com/theextremeteam/status/872798361719644160
8. This House believes…
There are many styles of session at Convention, including many that are participative.
So this is exciting…I'll be debating with @agentjenlove at #IoFFC against the honourable @JosephFreeman & @msjowolfe… #fundraising pic.twitter.com/qpwx0RyO9q
— Simon Scriver (@ToastFundraiser) June 16, 2017
9. Memorable donor experiences
Looking forward to presenting with @ClaireyJaneR next Monday at #IoFFC. She's doing the science part. I'll be whooshing my hair. pic.twitter.com/UvyI7udCnl
— Richard Sved (@richardsved) June 27, 2017
10. Relax
Fundraising can be stressful, and so can a day or three at Fundraising Convention. This year there is a solution.
#Meditations #IoFFC suitable for beginners & experienced & if dressed in business attire! We'll make sure your comfortable 🙂 @ioftweets https://t.co/YDjjxkayoh
— Wisdom Fish (@wisdomfishsays) June 30, 2017
Of course, UK Fundraising will be there throughout, reporting, interviewing and sharing what we can.
Read up on the latest #fundraising news and hot topics with #IoFFC media partner @ukfundraising! https://t.co/kcQPSXI7lf #volsec pic.twitter.com/Vn5OQs3G9A
— Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) June 15, 2017
More reasons to be there?
Just over two weeks until the best ever Fundraising Convention in the entire history of fundraising conventions…. #IoFFC pic.twitter.com/NMujLyhQNo
— Joe Jenkins (he/him) 🧡 (@MrJoeJenkins) June 16, 2017
It's the Circle of Life! (Fundraising Convention for fundraisers, that is …) Why it matters. #IoFFC @ioftweets https://t.co/ehibnc8A6D pic.twitter.com/dD2lknGtqG
— Matthew Sherrington 💙🧡 (@m_sherrington) June 12, 2017
I had hoped that the rising star session, such a success at last year’s Convention, would run again, but sadly not.
And without the traditional second night party, a hallmark of the event’s previous venue, there’ll be no choice to dress up as your favourite cowboy or rogue.
About Howard Lake
Howard Lake is consultant editor of UK Fundraising. He founded the site in 1994 and successfully sold it in 2022. As director of Giving X Ltd he is exploring growing giving on a massive scale.
He is the founder of Fundraising Camp and co-founder of GoodJobs.