2025 One Day Conference
October 3, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 5:30PM
TCEA Conference Center
3100 Alvin Devane Blvd. Building B Austin, TX 78741
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Join us for the AFP Greater Austin One Day Conference—your chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow nonprofit professionals.
Full Day – Members: $150 | Non-Members: $175
Half Day – Members: $75 | Non-Members: $90
*Half-day registrants will be contacted after registering to select their preference for either the morning or afternoon half of the day.*
Group Discount- Organizations bringing three or more attendees are eligible for a Buy 3, Get 1 Free discount! Email [email protected] to request your discount code before registering.
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About the 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 150+ 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 an attendee, sponsor, vendor, or speaker, 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
- 15 Breakout Sessions for 4 education tracks
- Lunch
- Resource Market
- Networking Happy Hour
- Complimentary Headshots
- Attendee Take Away Bag
Keynote Speakers
Breakfast Keynote Address
Leading with Purpose in a Changing Sector
Join us for a candid and inspiring keynote featuring AFP Global Board Chair Roger Ali. This dynamic session will explore a vision for the future of fundraising. With decades of experience at the intersection of philanthropy, leadership, and belonging, Roger will share insights on the evolving challenges and emerging opportunities within our sector—and steps we can all take to assure fundraisers and organizations thrive.
Speakers: Roger Ali, MBA, C.Dir., CFRE
Lunch Keynote Address
The Unshakable Why: Authentic Impact in Uncertain Times
“The Unshakable Why: Authentic Impact in Uncertain Times," is designed to empower you. This Keynote will offer practical, evidence-based ideas to embrace vulnerability, prioritize self-care, and recognize that everyone plays a crucial role in building a stronger, more resilient nonprofit sector. Get ready to leave with renewed purpose and actionable strategies for rallying support, leveraging resources, and fighting for what's right in your own vital work. Attendees can expect an open, honest, perhaps a bit imperfect, and truly human conversation.
Speaker: Ian Forber-Pratt, MSW
Education Tracks:
This event will feature four educational tracks designed to provide practical, relevant learning for everyone in a nonprofit organization—from board members and CEOs to fundraising and non-fundraising staff.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the vital role they play in advancing both their organization’s mission and its philanthropic revenue.
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: Nonprofit professionals in program, finance, communications, evaluation, or operations roles seeking to better understand how their work contributes to organizational sustainability and fundraising success.
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