Free, virtual event will help to uncover new fundraising opportunities
Fundraising moves fast, and it’s hard to cut through the haze of competing priorities and changing expectations.
But where there is clarity, there is light ahead. Unpacking complex challenges—from nonprofit experts who understand your work—can make all the difference.
The 2026 DonorPerfect Conference, June 2nd and 3rd, is a space for bright ideas that drive results. This free, virtual event is designed to help fundraisers illuminate the path forward for their organizations—and careers—by uncovering new opportunities and restoring their confidence.
Whether you’re leading strategy, managing day-to-day operations, or doing it all, each session will bring you fresh perspectives, relatable stories, and practical tools you can use right away.
A must-attend event for today’s fundraisers
No matter your nonprofit role, you’ll walk away with strategies you can apply immediately.
This years’ experience includes:
- Two half-days of free sessions, covering donor data and segmentation, giving trends, website optimization, ethical use of nonprofit AI, and more
- Live Q&As and interactive discussions, offering direct access to speakers and peers
- Built-in networking opportunities with fellow fundraisers across North America
For those who can’t attend live, all sessions will be available on demand after the event.
Learn from leaders who bring clarity to your work
This year’s speaker lineup brings together some of the nonprofit sector’s most trusted voices—experts who combine big-picture thinking with practical, real-world application.
Here’s a sneak peek at this year’s sessions:
- Nonprofit leadership expert Joan Garry will present the keynote session, reframing development as a team sport to help organizations create a culture of philanthropy.
- Fundraising strategist T. Clay Buck will serve as conference emcee, focusing on helping fundraisers strengthen their data, systems, and relationships.
- Nonprofit coach Mallory Erickson will introduce segmentation strategies that help organizations align more closely with their donors’ personal values.
- Nonprofit educator and author Julia C. Patrick will explain what motivates next-generation donor behaviour and how to incorporate it into your strategy.
- Certified fundraising expert Ken Miller will provide best practices for auditing and optimizing your nonprofit website to drive clicks and improve fundraising results.
- Nonprofit consultant and instructor Alice Ferris will highlight the importance of “staying human” in the age of AI, exploring how to let technology work for your mission without letting it speak for you.
Why this conference stands out
The DonorPerfect Conference goes beyond professional development. It’s an opportunity to step back, gain fresh perspectives, and reconnect with the purpose behind your work.
Attendees will leave with:
- Clear, actionable strategies for today’s fundraising challenges
- Fresh ideas to energize their approach and strengthen their results
- A stronger sense of direction—and confidence in what comes next
Join thousands of nonprofit professionals on June 2nd and 3rd to discover how clarity can illuminate your fundraising.
