2013 SESSIONS - MONDAY 1 JULY

We are delighted to announce the programme for National Convention 2013, our best ever! You can filter by day, topic and level of experience. Just click on the session title for full information about the session content.

10:30 - 11:30 The brave and the bold: How challenging your organisation's perceived way of thinking pays off Major gift fundraising: what is really happening in the UK today? When words and pictures meet You might not like this - entrepreneurs challenge the charity sector to make more money Securing funding from Europe Step-changing performance with a matched funding campaign Why do people leave legacies and how does this affect your strategy Simple tricks for writing great copy your agency won't tell you The magic of online video Providing an exceptional events experience 12:00 - 13:30 The future is mobile; how charities are using mobile to recruit, retain and engage supporters How fundraisers can influence and lead within organisations Outstanding fundraising: making the difference Fundraising themes: Insights from the Innovation in Giving Fund Funding application makeover clinic Major Donors are everywhere - you just need to know where to look to find them The Great Legacy Debate Mobile and digital at UNICEF UK Integrating national campaigns to increase public engagement, grow supporters and add value - how Community Giving can unlock the door for your broader organisa Handle the objections and win the deal 15:00 - 16:00 Listen and learn from your digital donors How to generate 000s of new donors through digital marketing Climbing the ladder Trust me , I'm a Fundraiser Using a major gifts approach to trusts Payroll Giving - can it really work for corporate fundraising? Events Fundraising - the Trojan Horse Acquisition is a challenge across the Sector but are we really maximising the value of our existing databases Legacies for those that don't yet have large budgets Put away the debfibrillator! Easy ways to breathe new life into your major giving programme 16:30 - 17:30 Open innovation: Sharing risk and reward Everything you ever wanted to know about consultancy skills but were afraid to ask An introduction to working with your trustees, for people new to grants and trusts or for people working in new or small charities. Charity trustees welcome! Is your major donor programme on track? - How to manage portfolios and set meaningful KPIs Top ten tips for driving fundraising with your data Keeping your increasingly diverse regular givers - a tale of year one success Technology trends within the charity sector Mobilising your grass roots support How are businesses creating sustainable value in an ever changing and challenging landscape? The Advanced Diploma in Fundraising - Find out more here!