Top Fundraising Conferences This Year: What You Should Attend
Now is the perfect opportunity to plan out the fundraising conferences you’d like to attend this year! Conferences for nonprofits are a great way for staff members to build their skills, learn about new development strategies and advancements in fundraising technology, and network with like-minded individuals and industry experts.
So what are you waiting for? We’ve outlined the best nonprofit fundraising conferences for you to explore. Kick the year into high gear and enhance your professional development with conference learning.
To make it easy, click on the conferences that interest you:
- Raise
- Nonprofit Technology Conference
- AFP Icon
- Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference
- Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference
- Fundraising Day in New York
- Planet Philanthropy
- Cause Camp
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America National Conference
- RAISE + ARRANGE
- NAYDO
- Generosity Xchange
- National Auction Association Benefit Auction Summit
- Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit
- Summer Symposium
- Elevate Conference
Are you ready to find the perfect conference for your nonprofit? Let’s dive in!
1. Raise
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
Raise is a top fundraising conference, hosted by OneCause, that attracts fundraisers from all across the country! It is the only Event Fundraising Conference in the industry. During two full days of action-packed sessions, Raise covers everything from Event, Peer-to-Peer, and Auction Fundraising to Storytelling, Brand, and Marketing, and Product Workshops. The conference creates hands-on interaction between attendees and speakers, with session breakouts, interactive exercises, and group simulations. With over 30+ sessions and panels to choose from, you won’t want to miss the Raise experience!
Presentations in past years have included speakers from:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- DonorDock
- Feathr
- Amazon
- And more!
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
Mark your calendars! Raise 2025 is taking place in San Antonio, TX from September 8-9, 2025.
2. Nonprofit Technology Conference
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
The Nonprofit Technology Conference is hosted by NTEN. It’s a signature technology event you don’t want to miss. More than 2,000 nonprofit professionals assemble virtually from around the world to collaborate and discover new ways to spark change using technology.
Previous years session topics include technology best strategies and pressing issues, as well as highlights of the latest nonprofit products and services. Network each evening with some of the best and brightest professionals in the nonprofit technology space.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
The Nonprofit Technology Conference will take place April 16-18, 2025 in Baltimore, MD.
3. AFP Icon
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
AFP Icon is one of the largest conferences for fundraising professionals, covering the most important topics in fundraising and numerous ways to grow your network. Topics covered at this conference include donor engagement and retention, major gifts, the future of fundraising, and others.
Hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, you can hear from keynote speaker Nikole Hannah-Jones, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Creator of The 1619 Project and Staff Writer at The New York Times Magazine.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
This top fundraising conference will take place April 27-29, 2025 in Seattle, WA.
4. Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
The Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum was launched to support professionals who manage peer-to-peer fundraising events. Through their conference, workshops, webinars, and online services, they provide access to useful information on producing even more successful programs, contacts, and recognition.
Speakers for previous year’s event included representatives from Bonfire, Susan G. Komen, Alzheimer’s Association, OP3, Canine Companions, and more!
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
Clear your calendars! The next Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference will take place March 12-14, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.
5. Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
The Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference offers excellent insight into the latest strategies, techniques, and most up-to-date innovations in all areas of fundraising and marketing. Explore direct responses, individual giving (including major and planned), corporate giving, and more.
Notable speakers from last year included Devi Thomas (Microsoft Philanthropies), Cherian Koshy (Kindsight) and Mike Wilkinson (Human Rights Campaign).
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
Mark your calendars for the next fundraising conference from July 30 – August 1, 2025 in National Harbor, MD.
6. Fundraising Day in New York
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
Fundraising Day in New York attracts more than 1,800 people every year, including representatives from local, regional, and national charitable organizations, consultants, and marketing agencies. It is one of the largest single-day fundraising conferences on philanthropy.
Staff members from cultural, educational, environmental, health, and humanitarian nonprofits will come together to learn new techniques on how to better equip their organizations to fundraise.
Hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals New York City Chapter, attendees can forge connections with today’s leading providers of products and services for the nonprofit sector.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
The next Fundraising Day in New York will take place on June 13, 2025 in New York City.
7. Planet Philanthropy
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
Planet Philanthropy is hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Florida Caucus and brings together over 300 nonprofit leaders from a variety of organizations, including social services, education, health, religion, the arts, and more. Attendees will learn about the latest resources they can leverage to enhance their nonprofit strategy.
Keynote speakers for last year’s event included Lynne Wester, Karen Osborne, and Taylor Shanklin!
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
You can attend this fundraising conference from June 9-11, 2025 in Orlando, FL.
8. Cause Camp
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
Cause Camp is a boutique conference committed to teaching nonprofits how to hone their problem-solving skills and welcome change. Attracting the best nonprofit thought leaders, this nonprofit conference gives attendees the opportunity to chat with industry experts, take part in meditation and yoga sessions, and attend workshops.
Network with fellow speakers, staff, and exhibitors, including representatives from NextAfter, Thrivent, and Global Bridgebuilders.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
Keep an eye out for this year’s location to attend this fundraising conference Fall 2025.
9. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America National Conference
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
The Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) National Conference brings together nonprofit professionals, BBBSA affiliates, and leaders in the mentoring and youth development field to share ideas, insights, and provide plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees can hear valuable training and insightful panel discussions – and even special messages from celebrity guests!
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
Get ready to attend this nonprofit conference June 9-12, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA!
10. Raise + Arrange
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
Born out of the pandemic, RAISE + ARRANGE is dedicated to showcasing the talents, knowledge, and products of the nonprofit community. Hosted by Do Good Events, this conference connects nonprofits with event planners and gives them the opportunity to connect and learn from one another.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
Attend this conference in Minneapolis, MN on January 16, 2025!
11. NAYDO Conference
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
The North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) Conference showcases the latest techniques, ideas, and innovations in the philanthropic field to help various fundraising initiatives and YMCA operations run more successfully. Session topics include endowment and planned giving, board development, volunteer recruitment and more!
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
Attend this nonprofit conference from April 30 – May 3, 2025 in St. Louis, MO.
12. Generosity Xchange
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
Generosity Xchange is a two-day virtual conference hosted by Neon One. The conference presents a great opportunity for fundraisers across the nonprofit industry to hear from thought leaders and Neon One staff, network with other nonprofit professionals, and hone their fundraising skills.
Whether you’re searching for industry best practices and inspiration, looking to connect with other fundraisers, or are on the hunt for practical tips, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Generosity Xchange.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
Generosity Xchange will take place in October 2025, online.
13. National Auction Association Benefit Auction Summit
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
Host a lot of auctions? This conference is for you. The National Auction Association (NAA) Benefit Auction Summit focuses on methods and tools to better your auction. Rub elbows with other auction professionals and learn tips and tools of the trade for future events.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
The summit will take place on August 24-26, 2025, in Montreal, Canada.
14. NIO Summit
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
The Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit (NIO Summit) is an excellent fundraising conference for nonprofit marketers and fundraisers who want to grow their online fundraising. The featured speakers are among the leading experts in marketing and fundraising innovation and are hand picked and brought in from all around the world.
Learn proven and research-driven strategies from these experts, take part in hands-on training sessions, and discover the tools you need to build your online fundraising and revenue. Speakers from years past come from organizations like NextAfter, Razorfish, and Unicef.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
This nonprofit conference will take place from September 30 – October 2, 2025, in Kansas City, MO.
15. Summer Symposium
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
The Summer Symposium is hosted by The Giving Institute each year to discuss important issues nonprofits face as they fundraise. The event was created to give leading consulting professionals in the philanthropic sector the opportunity to discuss these issues and interact with one another.
Past conferences have covered topics such as the future of giving days, fundraising in an age of increased data privacy, latest giving trends, the rise of racial equity as a philanthropic lens, and more.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
The next Summer Symposium is yet to be announced, stay updated from their website.
16. Elevate Conference
Overview of This Top Fundraising Conference
The Elevate Conference is a two-day hybrid event dedicated to bringing together a community of fundraisers who want to strengthen their storytelling, fundraising strategy, and donor experience.
In-person attendees can engage in networking sessions designed to connect you with speakers and fellow participants. Whether you’re joining in-person or virtually, you’ll have the chance to hear from industry experts like Rachel Bearbower, Clay Buck, Samantha Swaim, and more.
When You Can Attend This Nonprofit Conference
This fundraising event conference will take place from March 12-13, 2025, in Portland, OR.
