January 31, 2025

Rockefeller Plaza NYC

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Your crystal ball into 

fundraising in 2025.

As a nonprofit leader, how are you planning to supercharge your fundraising in 2025? Join Donorbox’s action-packed summit in the heart of Manhattan to get practical strategies, exclusive resources, and insider knowledge to drive your efforts forward.


Connect with 100+ of NYC’s top Development Directors, Executive Directors, fundraising experts, and more on January 31, 2025. This isn’t your typical corporate event – our interactive sessions are designed to give you practical, actionable insights you can start using the next day.

You’ll also see Donorbox product innovations in action, getting a sneak preview of features that are helping nonprofits like yours raise billions of dollars. And of course, we’ll be bringing our best giveaways. Come ready to learn, network, and get inspired as we gear up for a successful 2025 together!

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Agenda

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM

Kick off your day with breakfast and connect with fellow nonprofit professionals.

Registration and Networking Breakfast

Introduction to Fundraising Forward 2025 and an overview of the day’s agenda.

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Innovating for Impact: Nonprofit Milestones and the Future of Fundraising

Speaker: Charles Zhang

Big Idea #1: What’s Working NOW to Spur Donor Engagement

Speaker: Chad Barger

Grab a snack, get a 1:1 product demo, or join a nonprofit spotlight interview. Enjoy the views!

Break

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Impact Session #2: How to Turn a Little Impact Story into Big Donations

Speaker: Kelly Hernandez

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Enjoy lunch while networking with peers and industry leaders.

Lunch & Networking

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

An open forum where you can ask our team anything about Donorbox tools and share your feedback to help shape our future developments.

Donorbox Panel - Ask Us Anything

Final thoughts and reflections on the day’s events.

Closing Remarks

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM

Unwind and enjoy some light bites and drinks while enjoying the evening views.

Happy Hour Reception

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Event Concludes

6:00 pm

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Impact Session #1: Cutting Through the Noise

Speaker: Chad Barger

Big Idea #2: Doubling Donors and Raising $1M: Maya's Blueprint for Success

Speaker: Maya Crauderueff

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Big Idea #3: Authenticity in an Age of Artificiality

Speaker: Cherian Koshy

Grab a snack, get a 1:1 product demo, or join a nonprofit spotlight interview. Enjoy the views!

Break

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

4:30 PM

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Impact Session #3: AI Petting Zoo

Speaker: Cherian Koshy

Speakers

Charles Zhang

CEO & Founder 

Donorbox

Jena Lynch

Fundraising Expert

Donorbox

Maya Crauderueff

Founder & President 

Maya’s Hope

Psst... Know someone who would be a perfect addition to our lineup? Nominate a speaker

Chad Barger

ACFRE, ACNP

Productive Fundraising

 Chief Trainer & Coach / Owner

Cherian Koshy

CFRE, CAP®

Kelly Hernandez

CEO and Founder, 

Nonprofit Marketing Nerd

Daniel Donnelly

 Product Manager

Donorbox

Convene
75 Rockefeller Plaza
31st Floor            New York, NY 10019

You read that right! In this iconic location, we’ll have unparalleled views of the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center. Convene offers a unique event space with bespoke food and drink throughout the day.

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Location

Pricing

Early bird ticket

Sold Out

Sept. 1 - Nov. 15, 2024

Regular ticket

$100  $59

Holiday Special! 
Nov. 16 - Dec. 31, 2024

Late ticket

$130

Jan. 1 - Jan. 15, 2025

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