Nonprofit Professionals Will Gather in
Nashville to Explore Innovative
Fundraising Strategies
INDIANAPOLIS, April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OneCause, a leading
provider of digital fundraising technology, today announced the
speaker lineup, schedule, and emcees for their Raise
2024 fundraising conference. Nearly 700 nonprofit fundraising
professionals and social good sector leaders are expected to attend
the conference, returning September
9-10 to the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN, after a sold-out 2023
event.
"Raise is more than just a conference; it's a vibrant gathering
of passionate individuals dedicated to advancing the landscape of
generosity," said Karrie Wozniak,
Chief Marketing Officer for OneCause. "This year's event promises
to ignite conversations, foster connections, and equip fundraisers
with the tools they need to make a lasting impact. We're thrilled
to host this experience, as we explore innovative strategies to
shape the future of fundraising."
The Raise conference will feature 30 interactive sessions and
panels led by today's top nonprofit thought leaders, along with
energizing networking and collaborative opportunities.
Featured speakers include:
- Elle Benson, Founder and CEO of
Nonprofit Leadership
- T. Clay Buck, Founder and
Principal of TCB Fundraising
- Barbara O'Reilly, Founder and Principal of Windmill Hill
Consulting
- Nathan Chappell, Senior Vice President of DonorSearch
- Derria Ford, Chief Development
Officer at Martha O' Bryan Center
- Marianne Keller, VP of
Philanthropy at The Bear Creek School
- Tom Riles, Benefit Auctioneer at
Tom Riles Auctions
- Frank Velásquez Jr., Founder of 4 Da Hood
- Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President & CEO of
Supporting World Hope
- Geng Wang, CEO and Co-founder of
Civic Champs
- Mike Wilkinson, Deputy Director of Events at Human Rights
Campaign
Keynote speakers for Raise 2024 will be announced in
mid-May.
Session tracks will focus on Event, Auction, and Peer-to-Peer
Fundraising; Fundraising Strategy and Donor Engagement;
Storytelling, Brand, and Marketing; and Leadership, Operations, and
DEI.
Session topics include:
- How to Get CEOs and Boards to Embrace AI & Digital
Fundraising
- Crafting with Conscience: Ethical Storytelling in the Social
Good Sector
- Invite, Engage, Inspire: Transforming Events into Major
Gift Goldmines
- Get with the Times! Event Timing Tools to Raise More Money in
Auction & Fund-a-Need
- How to Create a Long-Term Social Media Strategy in a Short-Term
World
Raise 2024 will also welcome emcees Reggie Rivers and Shanna Adamic to the stage.
Rivers is a professional auctioneer and founder of The Gala Team, a
consulting agency which helps nonprofits achieve their event
fundraising goals and create greater positive impact. Adamic is the
Executive Director of the Oracle Health Foundation and Director of
Oracle Social Impact, leading the development, implementation, and
evaluation of the Foundation's strategic plan and global
engagement. With backgrounds as an NFL player for the Denver
Broncos and a cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs, respectively,
Reggie and Shanna will bolster their 30-plus years combined
nonprofit experience and knowledge with energy, optimism, and
playful banter to create an unforgettable conference for Raise
attendees.
"What Reggie and I love so much about Raise is that it's an
opportunity to give back to fundraisers who are doing incredible
things," said Shanna Adamic, Executive Director of the Oracle
Health Foundation. "As emcee alumni, we've truly been embraced by
the Raise community — it's an honor to share our energy with
Fearless Fundraisers and help turn sparks of inspiration into a
flame of optimism."
Tickets are on sale for Raise 2024 and include access to
all sessions and panels, a VIP celebration at Garth Brooks' new
venue Friends in Low Places, and valuable networking
opportunities.
About OneCause
OneCause is driving the future of
fundraising with easy-to-use digital fundraising solutions that
help nonprofits improve the giving experience and raise more money.
OneCause builds technology that optimizes everyday generosity,
making it easier for nonprofit organizations to fundraise and for
nonprofit supporters to give. Since 2008, OneCause has helped over
11,000 nonprofits in the United
States and Canada raise
more than $6.5 billion for their
missions. OneCause is committed to driving innovation in the
charitable sector, bringing together nonprofit professionals across
the world for the annual Raise Conference to exchange ideas that
further fundraising. For more information,
visit www.onecause.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X,
Instagram, and Facebook.
Media Contact:
Sarah Sebastian
press@onecause.com
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