# 10 sessions at Fundraising Convention 2017 to look forward to

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/06/30/10-sessions-fundraising-convention-2017-look-forward/
- Published: 2017-06-30T13:03:40+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**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?**

 

 

## Advertisement

 

## 1. Tony Elischer Foundation

 

Let’s start with a look back and look forwards. Fundraiser, consultant, thinker 
and supporter of upcoming fundraisers [Tony Elischer](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/01/14/obituary-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](https://twitter.com/IoFtweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#IOFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IOFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> next week? Watch for our cards in yr goody bag and find out how we support talented
> fundraisers. [pic.twitter.com/xp25WkCzQW](https://t.co/xp25WkCzQW)
> — The Elischer Foundation (@TheElischerFdn) [June 29, 2017](https://twitter.com/TheElischerFdn/status/880353705702326272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## 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](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> speaker blogs here: [https://t.co/LzA5rDXjfa](https://t.co/LzA5rDXjfa) [https://t.co/4fTudJJEtn](https://t.co/4fTudJJEtn)
> — Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) [June 16, 2017](https://twitter.com/CIOFtweets/status/875708293053911040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

Kirsty Marrins has some tips too:

 

> New post! Top tips to get the most out of Fundraising Convention [https://t.co/UOnlgG8zSQ](https://t.co/UOnlgG8zSQ)
> [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> — Kirsty Marrins (she/her) | Copywriter (@LondonKirsty) [June 13, 2017](https://twitter.com/LondonKirsty/status/874554216093810688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## 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](https://twitter.com/beinspiredfilms?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#FREDtalks](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FREDtalks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> at [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) – 
> 1pm 5th July with [@ifundraiser](https://twitter.com/ifundraiser?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> on [#FacebookLive](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FacebookLive?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)!
> [https://t.co/CqolRiujcD](https://t.co/CqolRiujcD) [pic.twitter.com/OrulVYEtVa](https://t.co/OrulVYEtVa)
> — Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) [June 27, 2017](https://twitter.com/CIOFtweets/status/879639993450467328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## 4. I’d have gotten away with it if…

 

> So this is the first slide of my [#ioffc](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ioffc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> talk on social content. I think it's pretty self-explanatory. [pic.twitter.com/fk8wWzIY1Z](https://t.co/fk8wWzIY1Z)
> — Jon Ware (@WareTheresSmoke) [June 14, 2017](https://twitter.com/WareTheresSmoke/status/874975035768832002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## 5. FiverGiver

 

One man’s simple Twitter idea yielded [£12.5m according to CAF](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/11/14/firstfiver-campaign-may-raised-12-5m-says-caf-research/).

 

> For those coming to my [#FirstFiver](https://twitter.com/hashtag/FirstFiver?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> session at [#IOFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IOFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)(
> 16:30-17:30, 3rd July), as a taster, here's the activity on the tweet that started
> it [pic.twitter.com/lzPdBfQFCf](https://t.co/lzPdBfQFCf)
> — John Thompson, aka Johnny Five (@JTCHANGINGBIZ) [May 29, 2017](https://twitter.com/JTCHANGINGBIZ/status/869225283794210816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## 6. Plenaries

 

> Our amazing plenary speakers! Three reasons not to miss [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#volsec](https://twitter.com/hashtag/volsec?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#fundraising](https://twitter.com/hashtag/fundraising?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [https://t.co/lxzzdxg2ii](https://t.co/lxzzdxg2ii) [pic.twitter.com/GHwFbYcCvR](https://t.co/GHwFbYcCvR)
> — Ceri Edwards 🌈 (@jceriedwards) [June 25, 2017](https://twitter.com/jceriedwards/status/878925815483944960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## 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](https://twitter.com/agentjenlove?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> at [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) against
> the honourable [@JosephFreeman](https://twitter.com/JosephFreeman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)&@
> msjowolfe… [#fundraising](https://twitter.com/hashtag/fundraising?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/qpwx0RyO9q](https://t.co/qpwx0RyO9q)
> — Simon Scriver (@ToastFundraiser) [June 16, 2017](https://twitter.com/ToastFundraiser/status/875815546088030210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## 9. Memorable donor experiences

 

> Looking forward to presenting with [@ClaireyJaneR](https://twitter.com/ClaireyJaneR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> next Monday at [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).
> She's doing the science part. I'll be whooshing my hair. [pic.twitter.com/UvyI7udCnl](https://t.co/UvyI7udCnl)
> — Richard Sved (@richardsved) [June 27, 2017](https://twitter.com/richardsved/status/879593265443602433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## 10. Relax

 

Fundraising can be stressful, and so can a day or three at Fundraising Convention.
This year there is a solution.

 

> [#Meditations](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Meditations?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) suitable
> for beginners & experienced & if dressed in business attire! We'll make sure your
> comfortable 🙂 [@ioftweets](https://twitter.com/IoFtweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [https://t.co/YDjjxkayoh](https://t.co/YDjjxkayoh)
> — Wisdom Fish (@wisdomfishsays) [June 30, 2017](https://twitter.com/wisdomfishsays/status/880716329531179008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

Of course, UK Fundraising will be there throughout, reporting, interviewing and 
sharing what we can.

 

> Read up on the latest [#fundraising](https://twitter.com/hashtag/fundraising?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> news and hot topics with [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> media partner [@ukfundraising](https://twitter.com/ukfundraising?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)!
> [https://t.co/kcQPSXI7lf](https://t.co/kcQPSXI7lf) [#volsec](https://twitter.com/hashtag/volsec?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/Vn5OQs3G9A](https://t.co/Vn5OQs3G9A)
> — Chartered Institute of Fundraising (@CIOFtweets) [June 15, 2017](https://twitter.com/CIOFtweets/status/875297288591220736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

## More reasons to be there?

 

> Just over two weeks until the best ever Fundraising Convention in the entire history
> of fundraising conventions…. [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/NMujLyhQNo](https://t.co/NMujLyhQNo)
> — Joe Jenkins (he/him) 🧡 (@MrJoeJenkins) [June 16, 2017](https://twitter.com/MrJoeJenkins/status/875735332251209731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

> It's the Circle of Life! (Fundraising Convention for fundraisers, that is …) Why
> it matters. [#IoFFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/IoFFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [@ioftweets](https://twitter.com/IoFtweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [https://t.co/ehibnc8A6D](https://t.co/ehibnc8A6D)
> [pic.twitter.com/dD2lknGtqG](https://t.co/dD2lknGtqG)
> — Matthew Sherrington 💙🧡 (@m_sherrington) [June 12, 2017](https://twitter.com/m_sherrington/status/874238719368286209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

 

 

 

I had hoped that the [rising star session](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/07/24/russell-benson-rising-star-fundraising-convention-2016/),
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](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/06/16/7-rogues-and-cowboys-that-fundraisers-should-aspire-to-learn-from/).

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