Annual Conference for Donor Relations Professionals 2026

This conference unites leadership, development officers, and donor relations teams to encourage creative, strategic, and collaborative approaches to stewarding institutional donors. It is designed for both newcomers to the advancement profession and professionals with mid- and senior-level responsibility. Key learning objectives include strategizing creative methods to strengthen donor relations programs, identifying and cultivating potential donors, leveraging active listening and strategic thinking, discussing best practices in donor relations and stewardship, analyzing data on current and future trends, and assessing program readiness for campaigns.