When

Wednesday August 31, 2016 from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CDT
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Where

St. Charles Convention Center 
One Convention Center Plaza
St. Charles, MO 63303  

 
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Contact

Sherry Taylor 
Association of Fundraising Professionals, St. Louis Chapter 
314-961-7600 
sherry@afpstl.org 
 

This will be a full day of big ideas and engaging learning experiences lead by some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking leaders in philanthropy and fundraising.  Join us for a day of top-tier educational sessions, “a-ha!” moments, and meaningful connections with colleagues.  The full line-up of speakers and sessions will be announced soon.

Meet the Keynote Speaker: Jason Bockman
The Gateway Conference on Philanthropy is honored to have Jason Bockman, co-founder and owner of Strange Donuts and co-founder of Strange Cares, a non-profit dedicated to helping and empowering kids, as the 2016 keynote speaker.  Jason’s road to success as an entrepreneur and philanthropist was not paved with rainbow sprinkles; with encouragement and mentorship Jason was able to overcome the significant odds that were stacked against him to build a business that has redefined the culinary and cultural landscape of St. Louis. 

In his keynote address, Jason will reflect on how the challenges of his youth have shaped who he is today, share his message of how small acts of philanthropy can have tremendous impact, and why we should all be nice and stay strange. 

Two days of pre-conference programming will also be occurring, the CFRE review course August 29 & 30 and Fundraising 101 & 102 on August 30. 

Gateway Conference on Philanthropy - August 31
7:30 am - 4:30 pm (with Happy Hour until 6:00 pm)  at St. Charles Convention Center 

  • AFP Members: $150
  • Non-Members: $195 

CFRE Review Course – August 29 & 30
8:00am - 4:30pm at St. Charles Convention Center 
Registration for Review Course is now closed!

AFP’s CFRE review course offers advanced fundraising professionals an opportunity to review the main elements of a comprehensive fundraising program.  It is an intense, two day course designed to review the skills, techniques and program components professionals should have mastered at the five-year level.  It is the most effective way to prepare for the CFRE exam. 

  • AFP Members: $400
  • Non-Members: $500

Fundraising 101 & 102- August 30
8:30am - 4:00pm at St. Charles Convention Center
Registration for Fundraising 101 & 102 Course is now closed! 

This full-day introductory course is designed to give beginners an overview of basics of fundraising and development.   Topics include prospect research and management, cultivation techniques, annual giving strategies, special events, budgeting and goal setting, donor relations and more. 

  • AFP Members: $99
  • Non-Members: 125
  • Young Professional or Collegiate Chapter Member: $85