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SUMMARY:AFP Kentucky Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:AFP Kentucky Conference 2026:\nThe Power of Major Gifts\nPresented by the Bluegrass\, Cincinnati\, and Louisville AFP Chapters \nFundraising is\, at its heart\, about trust\, relationships\, and shared vision. It invites people to invest not only in an organization\, but in the future of their community. \nWhen rooted in connection and clarity\, fundraising becomes a powerful force for collective impact. Major and planned gifts have the potential to create lasting transformation—not only for donors\, but for the neighborhoods\, families\, and futures we serve together. Please join us for this innovative and impactful conference. \n  \nDate & Time:\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026  – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Reception Follows\nFriday\, August 21\, 2026 – 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Reception Follows \n  \nLocation:\nThe Campbell House\n1375 South Broadway\nLexington\, KY 40504 \n  \nCost: Registration Options \nPre-Conference + Full Day\nAFP Members: $150 before June 21\, 2026 | $175 after\nNon-Members: $225 before June 21\, 2026 | $275 after \nPre-Conference Only (August 20)\nAFP Members: $50\nNon-Members: $75 \nFull Day Only (August 21)\nAFP Members: $125 before June 21\, 2026 | $175 after\nNon-Members: $175 before June 21\, 2026 | $225 after \nFor more information\, click here. \nRegister\n\nThursday\, August 20\, 2026  – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Reception Follows \nPre-Conference Intensive – Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)\nHosted by Bluegrass Care Navigators \nBefore the full conference begins\, join us for a focused deep dive into one of the fastest-growing philanthropic vehicles in the country: Donor Advised Funds.\nPresented by experts from the AFP Global Foundation\, this half-day intensive will equip participants with practical\, ethical\, and strategic approaches to navigating DAF conversations with confidence. \nYou’ll explore: \n\nHow DAFs are reshaping major gift fundraising nationwide\nStrategies for identifying and engaging DAF donors\nNavigating transparency\, timing\, and stewardship considerations\nEthical best practices in DAF solicitation and reporting\nHow to integrate DAF strategy into your broader major gift portfolio\n\nWhether you are new to DAFs or looking to refine your approach\, this session will\nposition you to better serve donors and strengthen your organization’s long-term\nsustainability. \nCocktails\, small bites\, and networking will follow in the Atrium at BGCN. Select featured speakers are expected to join the networking reception. \n\nFriday\, August 21\, 2026 – 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Reception Follows \nFull Day Conference – Major Gifts & Planned Giving\nCampbell House | Lexington\, KY \nThe 2026 AFP Kentucky Conference is designed for the full spectrum of fundraising\nprofessionals and change makers—whether you are new to philanthropy or leading a multimillion-dollar campaign. \nThis year’s theme spotlights Major and Planned Gifts\, with three learning tracks tailored to meet you where you are in your fundraising journey: \n\nFoundations Track –For professionals new to development or major gifts\nMomentum Track – For mid-career fundraisers building and managing donor portfolios\nMastery Track – For senior leaders shaping strategy and cultivating legacy giving\n\nNo matter your title—volunteer\, board member\, program manager\, development\ndirector\, or executive—you’ll gain the tools\, strategies\, and connections to strengthen your work and expand your impact. \nParticipants Will: \n\nUnderstand the essential principles of cultivating and soliciting major gifts\nExplore strategies for engaging donors in planned giving and legacy\nconversations\nLearn practical techniques to build and manage donor portfolios\neffectively—including the ethical integration of AI tools\nStrengthen leadership and strategic planning skills for major gift\nfundraising\nConnect with peers and mentors to exchange best practices and expand\nprofessional networks\n\nHosted by the AFP Bluegrass\, Cincinnati\, and Louisville Chapters—official chapters of AFP Global\, representing more than 30\,000 members worldwide—this conference advances AFP’s mission to promote ethical and effective fundraising through education\, training\, mentoring\, research\, credentialing\, and advocacy. \n\nFriday Conference Schedule \n8:30 – 9:00 AM | Registration\, Coffee\, Networking\n9:00 to 9:45 AM | Opening Plenary\n9:45 – 10:00 AM | Transition to Breakout Tracks\n10:00 – 11:15 AM | Session 1\n11:15 – 11:30 AM | Coffee & Connection Break\, Transition to Breakout Tracks\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Session 2\n12:30 – 1:45 PM | Networking Lunch & Plenary\n1:45 – 2:00 PM | Transition to Breakout Tracks\n2:00 – 3:00 PM | Session 3\n3:00 – 3:15 PM | Refresh & Recharge Break\n3:15 – 4:15 PM | Session 4\n4:15 – 4:45 PM | Closing Plenary\n4:45 – 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking Reception\n5:15 – 6:30 | Networking Reception \nA full lineup of sessions for each track\, along with featured speaker spotlights\, will be announced soon. Stay tuned for additional details as we approach the conference. \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.afpcincinnati.org/event/afp_ky_conference2026/
LOCATION:The Campbell House\, 1375 South Broadway\, Lexington\, KY\, 40504
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