2021 Programs
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2021
AI and the Future of Generosity
Join us to learn how big data and artificial intelligence is helping solve the biggest challenges in the nonprofit sector.
Presenter:

Nathan Chappell, MBA, MNA, CFRE
Senior Vice President, DonorSearch Analytics
Nathan serves as Senior Vice President of DonorSearch Analytics. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), he is regarded as a thought leader in the nonprofit industry and speaks frequently on the topic of precision philanthropy. In 2018, Nathan presented the first TEDx on the topic of artificial intelligence and the future of generosity. Nathan has served in a variety of nonprofit leadership positions for the past 20 years. Though his prior roles as Senior Vice President of Philanthropy at City of Hope, Assistant Vice Chancellor at UC San Diego and consultant with CCS Fundraising and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Nathan has directly led fundraising teams that have generated more than $1 billion in philanthropic revenue.
Nathan holds a Master in Nonprofit Administration from University of Notre Dame, a master’s in business administration from University of Redlands, a certificate in International Economics from University of Cambridge, and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence from MIT Sloan School of Management.
FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021
Location: Via Zoom
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Registration: Click here to register.
Fund Development Strategies for 2021
In this interactive workshop we will learn how to adapt our fundraising strategies to reach success under the current conditions. Learn what’s working and share best practices with your peers in this session encompassing both large and small organizations.
Presenter:

Eddie Thompson, PhD
Founder & CEO, Thompson & Associates
Dr. Eddie Thompson holds a Doctorate from Vanderbilt University. His doctoral dissertation was on successful fundraising methods. His academic achievements include two Master of Arts degrees, a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate of Fine Arts degree. He has served in many capacities with nonprofit organizations, including Assistant to the President, VP of Institutional Advancement, Director of Planned Giving and Chief Executive Officer.
Eddie is the Founder and CEO of Thompson & Associates, the nation’s premier charitable estate planning firm. Thompson’s innovative and proven process is engaging organizations and their donors nationwide. The Thompson & Associates’ team, consisting of over 49 attorneys and experienced professionals, help individuals and families plan to pass their assets to their family and to the organizations they support in a manner consistent with their values and objectives. This unique process resulted in the successful completion of estate plans that directed several billion dollars to charities and billions more to families.
Friday, June 18, 2021
Location: Via Zoom
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: TBA
Mark Your Calendars for the Remaining 2021 Events
Friday, August 20, 2021 – Educational Event
Friday, October 15, 2021 – Educational Event
Friday, December 3, 2021 – Annual Meeting