Wednesday, August 27 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The FFE post-con workshop option is available as an additional $75 add-on through the standard event registration form. By registering, you will dive deeper into key areas of fundraising that will elevate your impact on your foundation. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on strategies that are directly applicable to your work — whether you’re refining your approach to major gift asks, crafting compelling fundraising stories or leveraging data to drive decision-making.
A general session will set the stage for actionable learning for all participants, followed by your choice of a specialized workshop that allows you to focus on an area most critical to your foundation’s growth or the role you serve. With expert guidance, peer collaboration, and tailored content, this post-con program will equip you with the tools and confidence you need to make a lasting impact in your organization and beyond.
Who should attend?
This post-conference option benefits fraternal foundation staff in functional areas of annual giving, major gifts/development and data management.
Registration & Costs
- Post-con workshop registration includes educational content starting at 8:30 am and breakfast on Wednesday, August 27 along with access to digital resources following the conclusion of the program. The 2025 workshops will be held in person at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown.
- When registering for Seminar or Dual Meeting, the FFE Post-Con Workshops option is available through the event registration form as an additional $75 add-on.
- If you have already completed your registration and would like to participate, contact Gretchen Foran for addition and payment.
2025 Schedule
| Start Time | End Time | Session Description |
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| 8:00 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | 9:45 a.m. | General Session |
| 9:45 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. | Networking Break/Transition to Workshops |
| 10:00 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | Focus Area Workshops |
| Annual Giving/Communications Storytelling for Annual Fund: Deep Dive on Fundraising Communication Strategies Storytelling in fundraising is more than a message—it’s an invitation into a shared mission and vision. In this hands-on workshop, fundraisers will learn how to craft stories that connect deeply, inspire generosity, and strengthen donor relationships. Focused on annual fund communications, this session offers practical tools based on neuroscience and Philanthropic Psychology to turn storytelling into a strategy for lasting engagement and growth. |
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| Major Gifts/Development Major Gift Asks: Deep Dive on Cultivating and Soliciting Major Gifts Are you speaking to the person—not just the wallet? This session explores how to build meaningful, scalable relationships that lead to unlocking generosity. As a marketer, relationship builder and steward of your donors, this workshop will equip you with strategies to authentically connect with prospects and sustain relationships for long-term impact. Learn how to meet – and keep – donors who may hold the potential for your foundation’s next transformational gift. |
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| Data Management Moving Data to Action: Deep Dive on Data Management and Operations In a fast-changing digital world, organizations often struggle to align technology with daily operations. Through this workshop, you’ll discuss and evaluate the gap between what your database can do for you and how it’s used and maintained across the organization. Whether you’re managing a foundation or overseeing alumni relations, learn how to better align people and workflows, scale with growth and boost engagement in meaningful ways. |
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| 11:30 a.m. | 11:45 a.m. | Networking Break/Transition to Closing |
| 11:45 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Closing and Action Planning |
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