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Wednesday, July 22
 

3:15pm EDT

Climbing with Intention: Essential Tools for Fundraising Leadership and Success
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
DonorPerfect Room
What does it take to succeed and lead? Technical fundraising skills alone are no longer enough to move into leadership roles. Today’s successful fundraising professionals must combine strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, ethical judgment, and organizational awareness with strong fundraising fundamentals. This session is designed for fundraising professionals at all career stages who want to intentionally grow into leadership roles. Drawing on real-world experience and practical examples from the nonprofit sector, this session will help attendees identify the skills they need to develop now to prepare for future opportunities.
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Virginia Thumm

President, Virginia Fundraising Consultants
Virginia Thumm is the Founder and President of Virginia Fundraising Consultants, where she has been responsible for designing and implementing dozens of successful, multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns for nonprofit organizations across the region.Prior to launching her firm... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
DonorPerfect Room
  Workshop, Workshop Session I

4:30pm EDT

Jedi in Practice (Not a Far-Off Galaxy)
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
DonorPerfect Room
JEDI in Practice (Not a Far-Off Galaxy!) is an interactive workshop that explores how Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion show up in our everyday work and communities. Participants will build shared understanding, reflect on lived experiences, and identify practical actions to foster more equitable and inclusive environments.
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Stephanie Glenn

Investor Relations and Development Director, RUNWAY Roots
Stephanie Lorraine Glenn, MPA Award-Winning Philanthropic Executive | Fundraising Strategist | Community Development Leader | Board Advisor Stephanie Lorraine Glenn is an award-winning philanthropic executive and nationally respected fundraising strategist whose career has been defined... Read More →
Wednesday July 22, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
DonorPerfect Room
  Workshop, Workshop Session II
 

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