Elevate Your Nonprofit Leadership with PMA at the Faith & Fundraising Conference 2025

Faith & Fundraising Conference 2025: Transform Your Nonprofit Leadership

Hosted by the Association for Christian Fundraising (ACF), the Faith & Fundraising Conference 2025 (February 10-13, 2025) brings together nonprofit leaders and faith-based organizations to explore innovative strategies for sustainable growth and leadership. ACF is committed to equipping Christian fundraisers with the tools and resources they need to align their fundraising efforts with their mission and values. Through events like this conference, ACF fosters a community of learning, collaboration, and spiritual growth for leaders in the nonprofit sector.

Don’t Miss Patton McDowell’s Session: 4 Ways to Accelerate Your Fundraising Leadership in 2025

In today’s rapidly changing nonprofit landscape, agile fundraising leadership is essential. Unfortunately, many leaders lack the professional development needed to meet their goals. In this interactive session, renowned strategist Patton McDowell will share four practical strategies to elevate your leadership journey.

Participants will leave with a personal strategic plan tailored to their growth over the next one, three, and five years. This session is a must for anyone ready to take their nonprofit career to the next level.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop Your Personal Case for Support – Clearly articulate your value as a leader.
2. “12 Essential Skills for Nonprofit Leadership” Self-Assessment – Identify areas for growth and development.
3. Master the Philanthropic Cycle – Gain insights to enhance your effectiveness at each stage of donor engagement.
4. Strategic Networking – Learn to build a "Personal Board of Directors" to guide and support your leadership journey.

Keynote Lunch with Dave Raley

This year’s conference features an inspiring keynote lunch with Dave Raley, a thought leader in nonprofit innovation. Be among the first to hear insights from his highly anticipated book, The Rise of Sustainable Giving: How the Subscription Economy is Transforming Recurring Giving and What Nonprofits Can Do to Benefit, releasing on February 4, 2025.

Raley’s book explores how nonprofits can leverage the principles of the subscription economy to build sustainable funding models. Learn how to harness this transformative approach to secure recurring giving and ensure financial resilience for your organization.

Patton’s Upcoming Leadership Work with ACF Board of Directors

As a leading nonprofit consultant, Patton McDowell’s expertise extends beyond the conference. He will facilitate the ACF Board Retreat as part of a comprehensive strategic planning project. This initiative includes member surveys and focus groups to gather valuable insights and guide ACF’s planning process.

Under the leadership of their new Executive Director, Shasta Foy, ACF, is charting a bold course for the next three years. Patton’s work will play a pivotal role in aligning the organization’s goals with its mission, ensuring a strategic and sustainable path forward. This collaborative effort underscores PMA’s commitment to empowering nonprofit leaders and organizations to thrive.

Register Today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, refine your leadership skills, and connect with industry experts. Visit faithandfundraisingconference.org to register and secure your spot at this transformative event. Let’s shape the future of nonprofit leadership together!

Resources

Want to hear more from Dave Raley? Tune in on January 30th to Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership Podcast for episode 301: Unlocking the Power of Sustainable Giving with Dave Raley. 

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