AFP Michiana: Philanthropic Institute

Kicking off with an electrifying keynote from Fundraising Transformed’s Tammy Zonker, and leading into an afternoon of breakout sessions, the AFP Michiana Philanthropic Institute is a high-impact, high-value, one day philanthropic conference taking place in South Bend, IN at the beautiful Century Center.

Recognized as one of America's Top 25 Fundraising Experts, Tammy is an inspiring international speaker and trainer in the discipline of transformational philanthropy. She has trained, coached and led nonprofit teams to raise more than $450M including a single gift of $27.1M.
Institute Schedule 

Registration/Breakfast: 8 AM - 9 AM 
Keynote: 9 AM - 10 AM 
Breakout Sessions 1
Lunch (provided on-site) with Learning Lab Sessions 
Breakout Sessions 2 
Breakout Sessions 3 
Networking Reception: 4 PM - 5 PM 
Vendor Fair: 8 AM - 5 PM
Breakout session details 

Breakout Sessions #1: (full-day attendees only)
“Calibrating Challenge and Invitation: Building Empowerment in Relationships” by Susan Walterhouse, Feed the Hungry
“Diversity in Fundraising”
“Removing Donor Friction in a Digital Era” by David Mattingly, GiveGrove
“Raising Major Gifts” by Ed Ackerly, University of Notre Dame

Lunch & Learn Labs:
“Self-Branding and Networking” by Brandon Williamson, First State Bank
“Risk Management for Non-Profits” by Brandon Nettrouer, Gibson Insurance
“Creative Donor Communications” by Susan Walterhouse, Feed the Hungry

Breakout Sessions #2:
“Nonprofit Storytelling” by Brea Persing, Brea Persing
“Marketing for Crisis Management” by Villing & Company
“Making ‘The Ask’ Seem Seamless: Using Improv Techniques to Cultivate Donors” by Charmaine Torma, Charmaine Torma Consulting
“Leadership for Mission: A Development Story” by Bill Doyle, University of Notre Dame

Breakout Sessions #3:
“Diamonds in the Rough – Finding the Best Donor Prospects Hidden in Your Database” by Steven Shattuck, Bloomerang
“What Millennials Want & How Virtual Reality Can Increase Your Fundraising Dollars” by Ryan Kring, Ancon Construction
“Planned Giving” by Jodi Spataro, Community Foundation of Elkhart County
“Using Your Website to Generate Leads” by Jack Wilkinson, Sharp Wilkinson