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2023 Ask The Experts (ATE)

Ask the Experts is Houston’s annual one-day conference hosted by The Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Houston Chapter. Filled with stellar keynote speakers, excellent and educational breakout sessions and time with your fellow nonprofit colleagues and friends throughout the city.

8:00am CDT

Registration Lobby by South Entrance Visit Exhibitor Hall / Networking Exhibitor HallQtego • yellowbox • Grant Professionals Association | Southeast Texas Chapter • Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership - Rice University

8:45am CDT

Morning Keynote Session - Leading from the Future: Operationalize Your Values and Build a Stronger Future for You and Your Organization (Part 1) AuditoriumMiriam G. Lopez

10:15am CDT

Visit Exhibitor Hall / Networking Exhibitor HallQtego • yellowbox • Grant Professionals Association | Southeast Texas Chapter • Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership - Rice University

10:30am CDT

Building a Case for Support through a Collaborative Approach with Philanthropy, Program Leaders, and Finance Room 167Lindsay Lewis • Avice Chambers Donors with Disabilities: Are You Prepared to Support Their Giving? AuditoriumDory Cayten • Kim Torres Elevating Your Success with Strategic Communications Room 169Kelli Newman, APR • Dr. Lisa Watson Keeping the Spark Alive: How to Steward Legacy Donors Room 171Rachel Davis

11:30am CDT

Visit Exhibitor Hall / Networking Exhibitor HallQtego • yellowbox • Grant Professionals Association | Southeast Texas Chapter • Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership - Rice University

11:45am CDT

Lunch Auditorium

12:15pm CDT

Afternoon Keynote Session - Leading from the Future: Operationalize Your Values and Build a Stronger Future for You and Your Organization (Part 2) AuditoriumMiriam G. Lopez

1:00pm CDT

Visit Exhibitor Hall / Networking Exhibitor HallQtego • yellowbox • Grant Professionals Association | Southeast Texas Chapter • Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership - Rice University

1:15pm CDT

Building a Culture of Philanthropy: How Your Development and Program Teams Work Together Room 167Chelsea Wade • Alexis Loving Equitable Practices in Hiring Fundraising Staff Room 171Jennifer Wijangco • Katie Hicks Research Reveals How Philanthropy is Evolving: Implications for Fundraising Strategy Room 169Angela Seaworth, Ph.D., ACFRE What Are Funders Really Looking For? AuditoriumWendy Abel

2:15pm CDT

Visit Exhibitor Hall / Networking Exhibitor HallQtego • yellowbox • Grant Professionals Association | Southeast Texas Chapter • Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership - Rice University

2:30pm CDT

Embracing the New Normal and Bringing Diverse Perspectives to Shape the Evolving Philanthropic Landscape Room 171Dr. Angel Harris Nonprofit Marketing Best Practices: Tips to Elevate Your Fundraising Room 167Natasha Paradeshi • Angela Burgess • Kimberle DeShazer Seizing Opportunities during Pivotal Moments: A Storied Campaign Success – The Center For Glenwood Room 169Michelle Buchanan • Carmen Alliston The Chat-GPT Revolution in the Fundraising Profession: Boon or Bane? AuditoriumRhonda Horn • Dr. Darrow Zeidenstein • Dr. David Jaffray

3:30pm CDT

Visit Exhibitor Hall / Networking Exhibitor HallQtego • yellowbox • Grant Professionals Association | Southeast Texas Chapter • Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership - Rice University