2-7: Grantmakers Institute 2012. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
6-9: 2012 ALDE International Educational Conference. Sponsored by the Association of Lutheran Development Executives. Minneapolis. 888.630.2533; bit.ly/6Yuoqd
7: Online fundraising: harnessing technology to build and maintain relationships. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. San Francisco. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
7: Blue Ribbon Recipes for Capital and Endowment Fundraising Success. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
8: It's Not You, It's Your Stories: How Your Fundraising Appeals Can Tell Better Stories. Sponsored by the Nonprofit Technology Network. Webinar. 415.397.9000; nten.org/events
8-10: Annual Conference on Development Researchers. Sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Association for Advancement Services Professionals. Cincinnati. 202.624.1769; bit.ly/d9OdAw
9: Online fundraising: harnessing technology to build and maintain relationships. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Chicago. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
9: A Major Necessity: Working With Donors to Cultivate Major Gifts. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
10: The First Step in Fundraising: Tools and Tips. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
13-15: 2012 Family Philanthropy Conference. Sponsored by the Council on Foundations. Miami Beach. 800.673.9036; cof.org/events/conferences
14: Why Bad Video Happens to Good Causes: Ten Things Your Nonprofit Needs to Know to Make Video Work for You. Sponsored by the Nonprofit Technology Network. Webinar. 415.397.9000; nten.org/events
15: Making Mobile Matter. Sponsored by NCDC. Webinar. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/events.asp
16: Online fundraising: harnessing technology to build and maintain relationships. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Boston. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
16: Winning Elements: The How Tos of Successful Grantwriting and Relationship Building. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
21: Online fundraising: harnessing technology to build and maintain relationships. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Seattle. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
22-24: 2012 Email Evolution Conference. Sponsored by the Direct Marketing Association. Hollywood, Fla. 212.790.1492; the-dma.org/conferences/emailevolution
23: How to Create a Written Fundraising Plan in 6 Easy Steps. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
23: Online fundraising: harnessing technology to build and maintain relationships. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Washington, D.C. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
27-28: Designing a Successful Capital Campaign. Sponsored by the Institute for Charitable Giving. Chicago. 800.234.7777; bit.ly/sIa8UH
28: Online fundraising: harnessing technology to build and maintain relationships. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. New York. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
29: Joining the Mobile Revolution: Using Text Messaging to Help Your Organization Thrive. Sponsored by the Nonprofit Technology Network. Webinar. 415.397.9000; nten.org/events
29: Nonprofit Mobile Day. Sponsored by the DMA Nonprofit Federation. Washington, D.C. 212.790.1500; nonprofitfederation.org/events
29-March 1: The Art of Asking. Sponsored by the Institute for Charitable Giving. Chicago. 800.234.7777; bit.ly/sIa8UH
29-March 2: Winter Institute for Chief Development Officers. Sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Association for Advancement Services Professionals. Naples, Fla. 202.624.1769; bit.ly/d9OdAw
MARCH
1-2: 2012 Washington Nonprofit Conference. Sponsored by the DMA Nonprofit Federation. Washington, D.C. 212.790.1500; the-dma.org/conferences/dmanonprofitdc
6-8: Mission-Driven Management Summit 2012. Sponsored by Ascendant Strategy Management Group. Washington, D.C. 866.568.0590; missiondrivensummit.com
8: The Secret to Fundraising Success: Individual Donors. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
8: Program Evaluations 101: How to introduce evaluation policies and procedures into the fabric of your organization. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Chicago. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
8: Nonprofit Branding: Strategies to Stand Out and Win Donors. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
12-13: The Art of Asking. Sponsored by the Institute for Charitable Giving. San Antonio. 800.234.7777; bit.ly/sIa8UH
12-14: GEO's 2012 National Conference. Sponsored by Grantmakers for Effective Organizations. Seattle. geofunders.org/nationalconference2012.aspx
13: Program Evaluations 101: How to introduce evaluation policies and procedures into the fabric of your organization. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. San Francisco. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
13-15: 2012 ECFA Spring Forum. Sponsored by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. Plano, Texas. 800.323.9473; ecfa.org/Forums.aspx
14: The First Step in Fundraising: Tools and Tips. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Quincy, Ill. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
14-15: Seize the Opportunity: Cultivating & Soliciting the Major Gift. Sponsored by the Institute for Charitable Giving. San Antonio. 800.234.7777; bit.ly/sIa8UH
15: Program Evaluations 101: How to introduce evaluation policies and procedures into the fabric of your organization. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Boston. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
15: Winning Elements: The How Tos of Successful Grantwriting and Relationship Building. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
15: Leading in Lean Times. Sponsored by NCDC. Webinar. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/events.asp
19-20: JFN Annual Conference. Sponsored by the Jewish Funders Network. Tel Aviv. 212.726.0177; bit.ly/vxTHDi
20: Mind the Gap: How to Manage Your Mid-level Donors. Sponsored by the Association of Lutheran Development Executives. Webinar. 888.630.2533; bit.ly/thvF9f
20: Program Evaluations 101: How to introduce evaluation policies and procedures into the fabric of your organization. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Seattle. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
20: Fundraising is a Crowded Field: Compose A Compelling Message that will Bring in Bucks! Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
21: All About eMail Live! Sponsored by eMarketing and Commerce. New York. 888.627.2630; live.emarketingandcommerce.com
22: Program Evaluations 101: How to introduce evaluation policies and procedures into the fabric of your organization. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Washington, D.C. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
26: Planning the Project - Proposal Writing 201. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
26-27: The Power of Leadership. Sponsored by the Institute for Charitable Giving. Chicago. 800.234.7777; bit.ly/sIa8UH
27: Program Evaluations 101: How to introduce evaluation policies and procedures into the fabric of your organization. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. New York. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
28: Project Budgets - Proposal Writing 202. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
28-29: Seize the Opportunity: Cultivating & Soliciting the Major Gift. Sponsored by the Institute for Charitable Giving. Chicago. 800.234.7777; bit.ly/sIa8UH
APRIL
1-3: 49th International Conference on Fundraising. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Vancouver, Canada. 703.684.0410; conference.afpnet.org
2: Innogive 2012. Sponsored by the Innovative Giving Foundation. San Francisco. innogive.org/events.html
3-5: 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Sponsored by the Nonprofit Technology Network. San Francisco. 415.397.9000; nten.org/ntc
4: The First Step in Fundraising: Tools and Tips. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Glen Ellyn, Ill. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
10: 25 Ways to Drive Traffic To Your Website. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. San Francisco. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
10: 25 Ways to Drive Traffic To Your Website. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Seattle. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
12: 2012 Chicago Social Media Summit. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Chicago. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
12: Spinning Like a Top: 8 Secrets to Well-Oiled Fundraising Operations. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
18: DM101. Sponsored by the DMA Nonprofit Federation. San Francisco. 212.790.1500; nonprofitfederation.org/events
18: A Focus on Web & Social Media Development For Catholic Fundraisers. Sponsored by NCDC. Webinar. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/events.asp
18-20: 20th Annual CASE Conference for Institutionally Related Foundations. Sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Association for Advancement Services Professionals. Chicago. 202.624.1769; bit.ly/d9OdAw
18-20: 2012 ACGA Conference. Sponsored by the American Council on Gift Annuities. San Francisco. 770.874.3355; bit.ly/td7tt1
19: 25 Ways to Drive Traffic To Your Website. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Boston. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
19: Winning Elements: The How Tos of Successful Grantwriting and Relationship Building. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
24: 25 Ways to Drive Traffic To Your Website. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. New York. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
24: Fundraising Analytics. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
26: Reviewing Your Proposal - Proposal Writing 203. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
26: 25 Ways to Drive Traffic To Your Website. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Washington, D.C. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
29-May 1: 2012 Annual COF Conference. Sponsored by the Council on Foundations. Los Angeles. 800.673.9036; cof.org/events/conferences
MAY
3: Evaluation: Make it Meaningful and Manageable. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
7-8: The Art of Asking. Sponsored by the Institute for Charitable Giving. Costa Mesa, Calif. 800.234.7777; bit.ly/sIa8UH
8: Fund Raising Day in New York. Sponsored by the AFP Greater New York Chapter. New York. 212.582.8565; frdny.org
8: Volunteer Management 101: How to build a strong and healthy volunteer program. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. San Francisco. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
9: Online Success Strategies, Tools and Trade Secrets. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
9-10: Seize the Opportunity: Cultivating & Soliciting the Major Gift. Sponsored by the Institute for Charitable Giving. Costa Mesa, Calif. 800.234.7777; bit.ly/sIa8UH
10: 25 Ways to Drive Traffic To Your Website. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Chicago. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
15: Volunteer Management 101: How to build a strong and healthy volunteer program. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Seattle. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
15-16: Fundraising Online. Sponsored by the Resource Alliance. Online conference. +44 (0)20 7065 0802; bit.ly/wWUwhh
16: Who's Telling Your Story. Sponsored by NCDC. Webinar. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/events.asp
17: Volunteer Management 101: How to build a strong and healthy volunteer program. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Boston. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
17: Winning Elements: The How Tos of Successful Grantwriting and Relationship Building. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
22: Volunteer Management 101: How to build a strong and healthy volunteer program. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. New York. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
22: Fundraising from Canada. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
30-June 1: Annual Conference for Donor Relations Professionals. Sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and the Association for Advancement Services Professionals. Seattle. 202.624.1769; bit.ly/d9OdAw
31: 2012 Washington DC Social Media Summit. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Washington, D.C. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
JUNE
2-4: Planet Philanthropy 2012. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Orlando, Fla. 703.684.0410; planetphilanthropy.org
4-5: The AFP TechKnow Conference. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Orlando, Fla. 703.684.0410; bit.ly/qwi0aO
6: Big Gifts for Small Shops. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
6-8:
7: The Secret to Fundraising Success: Individual Donors. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
12: Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. San Francisco. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
13: Sleigh Bells Ring … Are You Listening? Sponsored by NCDC. Webinar. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/events.asp
14: Volunteer Management 101: How to build a strong and healthy volunteer program. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Chicago. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
14: Winning Elements: The How Tos of Successful Grantwriting and Relationship Building. Sponsored by the Donors Forum. Chicago. 888.578.0090; bit.ly/sJ8uQ4
19: Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Seattle. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
21: Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Boston. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
21: The Feasibility Study … Start to Finish. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
26: 2012 New York Social Media Summit. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. New York. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
28: Volunteer Management 101: How to build a strong and healthy volunteer program. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Washington, D.C. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
JULY
3-6: IWRM Asia 2012. Sponsored by the Resource Alliance. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. + 44 (0) 20 7065 0803; tinyurl.com/79jpnu7
10: Proposal Writing 201: Advanced tools for getting your project funded. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. San Francisco. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
10: Small Shop Success: Juggling 101 - Knowing How to Keep the Right Development Balls in the Air. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
11: The Facts and Nothing But the Facts. Sponsored by NCDC. Webinar. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/events.asp
12: Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Chicago. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
17: 2012 Seattle Social Media Summit. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Seattle. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
19: Proposal Writing 201: Advanced tools for getting your project funded. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Boston. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
24: Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. New York. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
26: Fundraising in the one-person development shop: making the most of a shoestring budget. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Washington, D.C. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
26: How to Talk to your Board – Providing Long-term Development Vision. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
AUGUST
8: The New Face of Fundraising and Engagement - Smartphones and Mobile Web Technology. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
16: Multi-Channel Marketing: The Holy Grail of Fundraising. Sponsored by NCDC. Webinar. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/events.asp
23: Ethics. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
SEPTEMBER
10-12: 2012 Fall Conference for Community Foundations. Sponsored by the Council on Foundations. New Orleans. 800.673.9036; cof.org/events/conferences
11: Financial Management: Best practices for managing your organization's finances. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. San Francisco. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
11-12: 7th Annual Nonprofit Management Institute - Stanford University. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Stanford Social Innovative Review. Stanford, Calif. 703.519.8494; bit.ly/uxtbdP
13: Proposal Writing 201: Advanced tools for getting your project funded. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Chicago. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
13: Building a Major Gifts Pipeline Despite BIG Obstacles. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
14: BoardSource Leadership Forum 2012. Sponsored by BoardSource. 877.892.6273; bit.ly/spqqq4
19: Proposal Writing 201: Advanced tools for getting your project funded. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Seattle. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
20: Proposal Writing 201: Advanced tools for getting your project funded. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Washington, D.C. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
23-26: 2012 National Catholic Development Conference. Sponsored by NCDC. Nashville, Tenn. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/conf
25: My Job's Not What I Want it To Be – Should I Fix it or Forget It? Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
25: Proposal Writing 201: Advanced tools for getting your project funded. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. New York. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
27: 2012 Boston Social Media Summit. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Boston. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
OCTOBER
4: How to Turn Your Volunteers (Board and Non-Board Members) into Great Fundraisers. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
10: 2012 San Francisco Social Media Summit. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. San Francisco. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
11: Financial Management: Best practices for managing your organization's finances. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Chicago. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
13-18: DMA 2012. Sponsored by the Direct Marketing Associaiton. Las Vegas. 212.790.1500; dma12.org
16: Financial Management: Best practices for managing your organization's finances. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Seattle. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
16-19: 2012 International Fundraising Conference. Sponsored by the Resource Alliance. +44 (0)20 7065 0802; resource-alliance.org/ifc
17: Making the Move(s) Towards Major Gifts. Sponsored by NCDC. Webinar. 888.TRY.NCDC; ncdc.org/events.asp
18: Financial Management: Best practices for managing your organization's finances. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. Washington, D.C. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
23: Financial Management: Best practices for managing your organization's finances. Sponsored by the Center for Nonprofit Success. New York. 202.469.6773; cfnps.org/education_calendar.aspx
23: The Planned Giving Toolbox. Sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Webinar. 800.666.3863; afpnet.org/Professional/AllList.cfm
