Spring Forum

June 4, 2026 12:00pm-4:00pm ET

Overview

Join us on Thursday, June 4th, for AGN's Spring Forum. This members-only event brings together annual giving professionals from across the industry to discuss the latest trends and best practices in educational fundraising. With tracks for new, mid-level, and senior annual giving professionals, participants will have an opportunity to learn from experts and meet peers in small discussion groups. You’ll come away feeling rejuvenated, connected, and better positioned to achieve annual giving success.

Everyone who attends will have an opportunity to:

  • Connect with annual giving professionals at peer institutions
  • Discuss the latest trends and best practices impacting the industry
  • Talk through through goals, progress, obstacles, and opportunities
  • Find out how other organizations approach their work and solve problems
  • Identify new ideas to help improve your strategies and achieve your goals 
  • Earn CFRE credit
  • And more

*AGN Member institutions receive 3 FREE registrations to this event. 

Program

(all times are EDT)

11:50am - Sign-In Begins

12:00pm - Welcome

Get an overview of the program and find out how to get the most out of the day.

12:15pm - Surveying the landscape (Panel)

Hear from industry leaders about current trends in annual giving

12:45pm - Transition to groups/break (15min)

1:00pm - Taking inventory (Small groups)

Meet with peers to discuss your top priorities and progress so far this year

2:15 - Break (15min)

2:30pm - Looking forward (Small groups)

Meet with peers to discuss goals and potential challenges for the months ahead

3:45pm - Wrapping-up

Hear about lessons learned, key takeaways and final words of advice.

4:00pm - Workshop Ends

*Note: Only one person/login per institutional registration.

Faculty

Dan Allenby (Host)
President & Founder at Annual Giving Network

Dan is an author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with educational institutions for more than 25 years to improve their fundraising results. An internationally recognized expert on annual giving, he is a CASE Laureate and recipient of the prestigious Crystal Apple Award for Teaching Excellence. His book Ideas for Annual Giving offers designs for helping organizations increase their levels of sustainable philanthropic support. Dan has led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society. He also served on the faculty for CASE’s Summer Institute in Educational Fundraising and chaired its Senior Annual Giving Professionals Conference and Annual Giving Workshop for five collective terms. He holds a B.A. in History from James Madison University and a M.B.A. from Boston College. Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his family, writing songs, and getting away to the beaches of Cape Cod. His philosophy is that success comes from focusing on what’s right in front of you.

Michael O'Brien

Michael O’Brien has led annual giving and alumni affairs efforts at Wheaton College, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School ("BB&N") and Boston College High School. Michael’s other experience includes admissions, teaching, college counseling and international programs prior to working in development. Mike holds degrees from Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Hobart & William Smith Colleges where he was a four-year member and team captain of Hobart’s lacrosse team.

 

Adam Bradley

Adam has extensive experience in annual giving and educational fundraising. He has led programs at University of Michigan, and has previously led research and recruiting efforts at Qualigence International. He holds a B.B.A. in Marketing and a certificate in strategic leadership from the University of Michigan.

Gina Fiorillo

Gina Fiorillo has led programs at New York University, the Rutgers University Foundation, Kean University, and Douglass College. She holds a B.A. in English from Douglass College and an M.P.A. from the School of Public Affairs & Administration at Rutgers University.

Megan Poole

Megan has led annual giving and direct marketing programs at the University of Virginia and the University of Florida. Her other experience includes work as a college writing instructor and a high school English teacher. She holds a B.A. in English from Wesleyan College and an M.A. in English from Syracuse University.

 
 
 
 

Registration for this event has closed. Please contact member services at [email protected] or 888.407.5064.

For more information about this workshop, please contact us at 888.407.5064 or [email protected].