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Louisville, Kentucky

June 19-21, 2023

The Catholic Fundraising Conference

SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 18

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | REGISTRATION OPEN | Location: Omni Louisville Hotel's Bourbon Library

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Social on 4th Street - Details TBA


Monday, June 19 

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | REGISTRATION OPEN | Location: Foyer

8:00 AM | Daily Mass | Cathedral of the Assumption

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Continental Breakfast

8:45 AM - 10:20 AM |  Basic Training 
This pre-conference introductory session is geared towards new development officers. Here you will learn the basics of development and the fundamentals you need to get the most out of your experience at RAISE23.

10:00 AM | Coffee Break 

10:30 AM | Welcome & General Session #1: "Can Radical Generosity Lead to Renewal?" | Andrew Robison
 
11:40 AM |  General Session 2: "What's the Role of Faith in Faith-based Fundraising?"  | David Patrick King

12:45 PM | Lunch
 
2:00 PM | Breakout Session A1: Why Some Fundraisers Succeed | John Flynn

2:00 PM | Breakout Session A2: You Can't Raise Money Behind a Desk - How to Schedule More Visits | Bryan Wilburn & Joe Hendrickx

3:15 PM | Breakout Session B1: The 3 Secrets of Public Speaking Pros | Eva Daniel

3:15 PM | Breakout Session B2: Moves Management | Chris Scroggin & Dan Moraczewski

4:30 PM | Small Group Time

5:30 PM | Free Time

7:00 PM | Dine Around Dinners 
Join attendees at one of Louisvile's restaurants within walking distance of the resort. Reservations have been made at several dining venues. Stop by the registration table to opt-in to joining a group for dinner!

9:00 PM | Social on 4th Street - Details TBA


Tuesday, June 20

8:00 AM | Daily Mass | Cathedral of the Assumption

8:30 AM | Eucharistic Adoration | Cathedral of the Assumption

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Continental Breakfast
 
10:00 AM | General Session #3: "Keeper of the Vision" | Kerry Robinson

11:10 AM | General Session #4: Donor Panel | Ryan Haley

12:15 PM | Lunch

1:30 PM | Breakout Session C1: Roadmaps that Make Sense - Why Strategic Planning is Making a Comeback but in a Whole New Style | Kate Sell

1:30 PM | Breakout Session C2: Budgeting and Forecasting | Rudy Gomez & Andrew Robison

2:45 PM | Breakout Session D1: Planned Giving | Cory Howat

2:45 PM | Breakout Session D2: Feasibility Studies and Campaigns | Tara Doyon & Josh Whelan

4:00 PM | Small Group

5:00 PM | Team Strategic Planning Time

5:30 PM | Free Time

7:00 PM | Group Dinner Reception and RAISE Fundraising Awards

8:30 PM | Speakeasy Social and Bowling 


Wednesday, June 21

8:00 AM | Daily Mass | Cathedral of the Assumption

8:00 AM | Luggage Storage Available at Hotel

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Continental Breakfast 

10:00 AM | General Session #5: "Cultural Conversations" | Dcn. Charlie Echeverry

11:10 AM | General Session #6 & Closing Remarks: "Speed Solicitating - Perfecting the Ask" | Bryan Wilburn & Joe Hendrickx

12:20 PM | Team Strategic Planning Time

1:00 PM | Lunch

2:00 PM | Departure


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