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Every year, the Giving USA report provides one of the most comprehensive looks at charitable giving in America.
In this practical webinar, Heart Strategy Impact’s Chief Strategist, C.F. Callihan II will break down the most important findings from Giving USA 2026. We'll explore where philanthropy is growing, how donor behavior is changing, and what organizations should be doing now to strengthen donor relationships and build sustainable fundraising programs.
Whether you're an executive director, development professional, board member, or nonprofit leader, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of the philanthropic landscape and practical ideas you can implement immediately. No jargon. No fluff. Just the insights that matter and the steps you can take to put them into action.
This session draws on two years of original research to explore how LGBTQ+ donors make decisions about giving and how nonprofits are engaging them. Participants will examine the evolution of LGBTQ+ philanthropy, emerging donor trends, and research findings on nonprofit visibility, inclusion, representation, and engagement.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies to build authentic relationships, strengthen donor trust, and move beyond symbolic support to foster meaningful, long-term engagement with LGBTQ+ communities.
This session draws on two years of original research to explore how LGBTQ+ donors make decisions about giving and how nonprofits are engaging them. Participants will examine the evolution of LGBTQ+ philanthropy, emerging donor trends, and research findings on nonprofit visibility, inclusion, representation, and engagement.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies to build authentic relationships, strengthen donor trust, and move beyond symbolic support to foster meaningful, long-term engagement with LGBTQ+ communities.
Fundraising doesn’t have to feel lonely. Recharge + Raise is a free monthly virtual gathering hosted by Heart Strategy Impact, designed to give nonprofit fundraisers a supportive space to pause, connect, and grow. Come ready to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and leave re-energized for the work ahead.
AFP's LGBTQ+ Affinity Group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ fundraisers and allies to meet one another, share advice, and discuss their experiences in the profession.
What’s actually resonating at AFP ICON 2026? In this session, I’ll share what I’m seeing and hearing in real time—the good strategies to keep, the better approaches gaining traction, and the “do it now” actions you can implement right away. You’ll leave with clear, relationship-centered ideas you can put into practice immediately.
This training is a practical, relationship-centered fundraising training designed to help nonprofits involve donors in deeper, more meaningful ways. Rather than focusing solely on financial transactions, this session explores how organizations can invite donors to contribute time, talent, advocacy, influence, and storytelling—while making the fundraising team’s work easier and more effective.
The goal is to identify your champions, expand your organization’s capacity so that you can raise more and stress less.
Fundraising doesn’t have to feel lonely. Recharge + Raise is a free monthly virtual gathering hosted by Heart Strategy Impact, designed to give nonprofit fundraisers a supportive space to pause, connect, and grow. Come ready to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and leave re-energized for the work ahead.
AFP's LGBTQ+ Affinity Group is a safe space for LGBTQ+ fundraisers and allies to meet one another, share advice, and discuss their experiences in the profession.
Fundraising doesn’t have to feel lonely. Recharge + Raise is a free monthly virtual gathering hosted by Heart Strategy Impact, designed to give nonprofit fundraisers a supportive space to pause, connect, and grow. Come ready to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and leave re-energized for the work ahead.
Fundraising doesn’t have to feel lonely. Recharge + Raise is a free monthly virtual gathering hosted by Heart Strategy Impact, designed to give nonprofit fundraisers a supportive space to pause, connect, and grow. Come ready to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and leave re-energized for the work ahead.
Fundraising doesn’t have to feel lonely. Recharge + Raise is a free monthly virtual gathering hosted by Heart Strategy Impact, designed to give nonprofit fundraisers a supportive space to pause, connect, and grow. Come ready to share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and leave re-energized for the work ahead.
LGBTQ+ philanthropy has deep roots in activism, community care, and resilience. Yet even organizations within the community often struggle to fully understand the motivations and expectations of LGBTQ+ donors today.
Join us for a powerful session designed specifically for LGBTQ+ organizations seeking to deepen donor relationships and communicate with authenticity.
This webinar explores new research uncovering how LGBTQ+ donors engage with causes, what drives their giving, and how organizations can move beyond symbolic representation to create lasting, meaningful impact through genuine connection.
You’ll Learn How To:
Understand the historical context and evolving priorities of LGBTQ+ philanthropy.
Identify the motivations, values, and expectations of LGBTQ+ donors.
Communicate impact authentically and avoid performative engagement.
Build long-term donor relationships rooted in trust, representation, and shared purpose.
Who Should Attend:
Leaders, fundraisers, and communications professionals from LGBTQ+ organizations seeking to strengthen donor engagement strategies and cultivate sustainable community support.