2025 One Day Conference
October 3, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 5:30PM
TCEA Conference Center, Austin, TX
Early Bird Registration will launch in August 2025
About this Event:
Now more than ever, nonprofits must work together—within organizations and across the sector—to meet growing community needs and navigate an increasingly complex operating environment. The 2025 AFP Greater Austin One Day Conference themed, Together, We Rise – Collective Impact for a Stronger Sector, is a gathering grounded in the belief that every role within a nonprofit organization—whether in leadership, fundraising, programs,finance, communications, or volunteers—contributes to advancing impact and driving meaningful change.
This event will bring together 200 nonprofit professionals and advocates from across Greater Austin and Central Texas for a day of connection, learning, and capacity building.Attendees will gain actionable strategies to strengthen cross-functional collaboration, navigate change, and meet increasing demands with innovation and resilience.
By supporting this event as a sponsor, vendor, speaker, or attendee, you are investing in the capacity of the nonprofit sector to rise to today’s challenges by equipping organizations with the tools, knowledge, and partnerships needed to thrive—because when nonprofits rise together,our entire region is stronger.
The event will include:
- Coffee and Light Bites
- Morning and Lunch Keynotes
- 12 Breakout Sessions for 4 education tracks
- Lunch
- Resource Market
- Networking Happy Hour
- Complimentary Headshots
- Attendee Take Away Bag
Speaking Opportunities:
Based on feedback from the community through the One Day Conference Topic Survey, AFP Greater Austin is seeking speakers who can deliver impactful presentations on the following topics:
- Recruiting the Right Board
- Strategic Planning – Long-term planning in a short-term world
- Ethical Storytelling That Demonstrates Impact – Including strategies for using protected client data and advocacy
- Finance 101 – Understanding budget vs. cash flow, strategic projections, interpreting reports, and telling your organization’s story through financials
- Proactive Corporate Strategies – Building corporate giving program infrastructure, assessing prospects, developing appealing marketing benefits, and engaging volunteers
- Creating and Managing a Monthly Giving Program
Interested speakers should submit via the open RFP linked below by August 8, 2025. Submission will be reviewed and scored by the AFP Greater Austin Education Committee. Speakers will be notified by September 2025.
Speaker Compensation: AFP Greater Austin deeply values the time, talent, and investment our speakers contribute to making the 2025 One Day Conference a meaningful experience for attendees. While we are unable to offer monetary compensation, we are committed to recognizing the important role our speakers play. Each presenter will be publicly acknowledged on the AFP Greater Austin website, featured in our monthly e-newsletters reaching over 5,000 contacts, highlighted on social media, and included in the official event program shared with all 200 anticipated attendees.
Education Tracks:
Empowering Champions – Equipping Board Members & Volunteers for Impact
This track is designed specifically for nonprofit board members and dedicated volunteers who play a vital role in advancing the missions of the organizations they serve. Participants will gain practical tools, insights, and strategies to elevate their impact, deepen their engagement, and become more effective ambassadors for their causes.
Who Should Attend: Current and prospective board members, volunteer leaders, and community advocates who want to contribute meaningfully to nonprofit success.
Leading with Vision – Advancing Executive Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector
This track is curated exclusively for nonprofit Chief Executive Officers and Executive Directors seeking to sharpen their leadership skills, navigate complex organizational challenges, and drive meaningful, mission-aligned impact. Through peer exchange, expert-led sessions, and practical tools, participants will explore the evolving demands of executive leadership in today’s dynamic nonprofit landscape.
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors, and senior leaders preparing for executive-level roles.
Fundraising Forward – Strategies for Sustainable Growth & Sector Leadership
Designed for fundraising professionals at all levels, this track delivers timely insights, innovative strategies, and foundational best practices to help you fundraise effectively in today’s evolving philanthropic landscape. Whether you're new to the profession or a seasoned development leader, these sessions will deepen your knowledge, expand your toolkit, and strengthen your leadership capacity.
Who Should Attend: Development professionals of all titles and tenures, including annual giving managers, major gift officers, advancement leaders, and chief development officers.
Mission in Motion – Strengthening Core Teams to Drive Impact & Sustainability
This track is designed for nonprofit professionals working in program delivery, finance, and communications—key functions that often operate behind the scenes but are essential to mission success and fundraising outcomes. Participants will explore how their unique roles contribute directly to building trust, driving results, and securing the resources needed to sustain and grow their organization’s work.
Who Should Attend: Current and prospective board members, volunteer leaders, and community advocates who want to contribute meaningfully to nonprofit success.
Secure your Sponsorship Today!
We invite any company, organization, or individual who recognizes the importance of a healthy nonprofit sector to sponsor this capacity building conference. Check out our unique sponsorship opportunities each offering unique marketing and engagement opportunities.
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