AFP LEAD 2026 - New Orleans, LA
Organized by Association of Fundraising Professionals
AFP's annual leadership and nonprofit management conference, AFP LEAD, returns October 22-24 in New Orleans, LA.
- Dates
- Oct 22-24, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 400
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About this conference
AFP's annual leadership and nonprofit management conference, AFP LEAD, returns October 22-24 in New Orleans, LA. This leadership conference is designed to enhance leadership skills and organizational impact, focusing on nonprofit/fundraising. It provides effective fundraising-focused leadership training for emerging leaders, AFP Chapter Leaders, and senior development professionals. The conference features 3 engaging days of leadership and nonprofit management content, 7 blocks of breakout education sessions, recordings for on-demand viewing, 2 inspiring keynote addresses, and extensive networking opportunities. Key topics include Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Leadership, Building, Managing, and Retaining Teams, Change Management, Conflict Resolution, Creating Employee Experiences, Effective Communication, Employee Wellbeing/Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Ethics, Financial Management, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access/Belonging (IDEA/Belonging), Managing Up, Remote Workplace, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, topics geared towards Senior/Executive Level, Women's Impact, Neurodiversity, Digital Transformation, and Board Engagement.
Sponsorship options
The AFP Partner Program offers customized marketing programs including event sponsorships, webinars, sponsored content opportunities, social media posts, and digital advertising, connecting partners with AFP's 26,000+ members and chapters.
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