Association of Development Officers upcoming events

Donor-Advised Funds: The Opportunity Nonprofits Can't Afford to Miss (10/14/2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

The data shows that nonprofits need to be incorporating donor-advised funds into their fundraising strategy. DAFs are the fastest-growing vehicle in philanthropy, having grown 12.6x over the past decade to 3.56 million, now holding $326.5 billion in assets, with $64.9 billion granted to nonprofits in 2024 alone.

In this session, Mitch Stein will break down the context of DAFs and show nonprofits how to take action: how to identify DAF donors, make your organization easy to support through a DAF, and build DAF giving into your communications, cultivation, and stewardship. Join us - and invite your colleagues - for a practical discussion of DAF strategies every team can put to use.

Speaker: Mitch Stein, Head of Strategy, Chariot
(Back in Westchester by popular demand after his great session at United Way of Westchester and Putnam's Nonprofit Leadership Summit in April)

Program Timing:
11:30am to 12:00pm: Check-in, networking, lunch
12:00 to 1:30pm: Program

Full participation in Donor-Advised Funds: The Opportunity Nonprofits Can't Afford to Miss is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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Ask the Experts (11/18/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What fundraising or nonprofit management challenge are you working through? Bring it to Ask the Experts and get practical advice, fresh perspective, and ideas you can put to use.

We’ve assembled some of our region’s most experienced development professionals and subject matter experts to offer guidance on topics ranging from grants and corporate support to fundraising diversification, planned giving, and more. (Complete topic list tbd.)

How it works:
Each expert will host a table focused on a specific topic/challenge. Attendees will have time to visit three tables (for approximately 30 minutes each), to talk through ideas, get expert perspective, and learn from the experiences of others.

Who should attend:
Development professionals, executive directors, marketing staff, board members, and volunteers.

Save the date - registration will open soon.

Full participation in Ask the Experts is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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A Plan for Stronger Donor Relationships (12/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Strong donor relationships are built through meaningful and consistent engagement. In this practical, hands-on session, learn how to create a donor engagement plan that keeps supporters connected to your organization and its mission throughout the year.

We’ll explore how to plan engagement by donor potential, develop meaningful touchpoints that express gratitude, demonstrate impact and create community, and connect engagement to cultivation and moves management.

Participants will begin building your own plan during the session, leaving with a practical framework for more intentional stewardship, stronger relationships, and long-term donor retention.

Speaker:
Toni Koch - Managing Director, Revenue Enablement @ Points of Light

Program Timing:
11:30am to 12:00pm: Check-in, networking, lunch
12:00 to 1:30pm: Program

Save the date - registration will open soon.

Full participation in A Plan for Stronger Donor Relationships is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B -Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Thank you! ADO's programming is presented by: