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  5. Questions? Email fundraising_training@redcross.org and we can help!
Monday, May 19
 

1:00pm CDT

Welcome
Monday May 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
Opening Session of the 2025 Fundraising Leader's Summit
Location: Royal Sonesta Floor 3 Scandinavian Ballroom
Monday May 19, 2025 1:00pm - 1:30pm CDT
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown 35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

1:30pm CDT

The Art of Leadership: Your Role as a Red Cross Leader
Monday May 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
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Location: Royal Sonesta Floor 3 Scandinavian Ballroom
Speakers
avatar for Anne McKeough

Anne McKeough

Chief Development Officer, American Red Cross
Anne McKeough is the Chief Development Officer of the American Red Cross, overseeing all fundraising for the organization. In this role, Anne leads the overall strategic direction and implementation of programs designed to inspire philanthropic support from individuals, corporations... Read More →
Monday May 19, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT

2:15pm CDT

BREAK
Monday May 19, 2025 2:15pm - 2:25pm CDT
Monday May 19, 2025 2:15pm - 2:25pm CDT

2:25pm CDT

Mosaic of Minds: Fundraising Leadership Forums
Monday May 19, 2025 2:25pm - 3:55pm CDT
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Location: Royal Sonesta 3rd Floor Scandinavian Ballroom
Monday May 19, 2025 2:25pm - 3:55pm CDT

3:55pm CDT

BREAK
Monday May 19, 2025 3:55pm - 4:05pm CDT
Monday May 19, 2025 3:55pm - 4:05pm CDT

4:05pm CDT

Artists Collective Networking
Monday May 19, 2025 4:05pm - 4:55pm CDT
Monday May 19, 2025 4:05pm - 4:55pm CDT

4:55pm CDT

Closing - Day 1
Monday May 19, 2025 4:55pm - 5:00pm CDT
Monday May 19, 2025 4:55pm - 5:00pm CDT

6:00pm CDT

Day 1 Sunset Boat Cruise
Monday May 19, 2025 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Board Charter Buses 5:30pm
Board Cruise Boat 5:45pm
Sunset Cruise and Dinner 6-8pm
Dock and Board Charter Buses back to hotel 8pm

Dinner and cash bar available.
Monday May 19, 2025 6:00pm - 8:30pm CDT
Boat Cruise
 
Tuesday, May 20
 

9:00am CDT

Day 2 Welcome
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 9:10am CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 9:10am CDT
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown 35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

9:10am CDT

Keynote Speaker
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am CDT
Speakers
avatar for Dan Markin

Dan Markin

Vice President of Sales Strategy and Consulting, The Brooks Group
Dan Markin brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience to The Brooks Group and is well-versed in B2B sales training, sales leadership, and sales strategy. He is passionate about coaching salespeople to further develop their capabilities for greater success by understanding... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:10am - 10:10am CDT

10:10am CDT

BREAK - Move to Breakouts
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:10am - 10:20am CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:10am - 10:20am CDT

10:20am CDT

Option 1: Merrily We Roll Along: Disaster Fundraising During Continuous Response
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Disaster Fundraising Session
Speakers
MZ

Mary Zimmerman

Director, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

10:20am CDT

Option 2: Mosaic of Connections: Identifying Influencers LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Speakers
SB

Stephanie Belcher

Fundraising Training Team, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

10:20am CDT

Option 3: Sculpting Solutions: The Art of Leading to 'YES!’ LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

10:20am CDT

Option 4: The Abstract Period: Leading Through Change LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Speakers
RK

Ray Klahr

Talent and Organizational Development, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

11:10am CDT

BREAK - Move to Breakouts LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:10am - 11:20am CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:10am - 11:20am CDT

11:20am CDT

Option 1: Merrily We Roll Along: Disaster Fundraising During Continuous Response
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm CDT
Speakers
MZ

Mary Zimmerman

Director, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm CDT

11:20am CDT

Option 2: Mosaic of Connections: Identifying Influencers LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm CDT
Speakers
SB

Stephanie Belcher

Fundraising Training Team, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm CDT

11:20am CDT

Option 3: Sculpting Solutions: The Art of Leading to 'YES!’ LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm CDT

11:20am CDT

Option 4: The Abstract Period: Leading Through Change LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm CDT
Speakers
RK

Ray Klahr

Talent and Organizational Development, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm CDT

12:10pm CDT

Lunch LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 12:10pm - 1:05pm CDT
Provide lunch options.
Tuesday May 20, 2025 12:10pm - 1:05pm CDT

1:05pm CDT

The Eye of the Beholder: Donor Panel to Explore Philanthropic Perspectives
Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
Provide bios and photos
Speakers
LS

Lee Strom

National Philanthropy Board Member and Lifetime Board Member of the Twin Cities Chapter
NE

Nikki Erickson

Federated Insurance
SL

Susan Lundquist

President, Astrup Family Foundation
Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:05pm - 1:55pm CDT
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown 35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

1:55pm CDT

BREAK
Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:55pm - 2:05pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 1:55pm - 2:05pm CDT

2:05pm CDT

Anne McKeough "Vision and Leadership Lessions"
Tuesday May 20, 2025 2:05pm - 2:50pm CDT
Speakers
avatar for Anne McKeough

Anne McKeough

Chief Development Officer, American Red Cross
Anne McKeough is the Chief Development Officer of the American Red Cross, overseeing all fundraising for the organization. In this role, Anne leads the overall strategic direction and implementation of programs designed to inspire philanthropic support from individuals, corporations... Read More →
Tuesday May 20, 2025 2:05pm - 2:50pm CDT

2:50pm CDT

BREAK - Move to Breakouts
Tuesday May 20, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 2:50pm - 3:00pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

Option 1: Merrily We Roll Along: Disaster Fundraising During Continuous Response
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Speakers
MZ

Mary Zimmerman

Director, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

Option 2: Navigating the Canvas of Complexity: Mastering the Matrix Environment LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Speakers
CB

Charlesetta Brown

HR Business Partner, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

Option 3: If It’s Baroque: Strategies for Leaders to Reignite Motivation LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT

3:00pm CDT

Option 4: Coaching Continuous Improvement LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm CDT

3:50pm CDT

BREAK - Move to Breakouts LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:50pm - 4:00pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:50pm - 4:00pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

Option 1: Merrily We Roll Along: Disaster Fundraising During Continuous Response
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Speakers
MZ

Mary Zimmerman

Director, Disaster Fundraising, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

Option 2: Navigating the Canvas of Complexity: Mastering the Matrix Environment LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Speakers
CB

Charlesetta Brown

HR Business Partner, American Red Cross
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

Option 3: If It’s Baroque: Strategies for Leaders to Reignite Motivation LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT

4:00pm CDT

Option 4: Coaching Continuous Improvement LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm CDT

4:50pm CDT

Closing - Day 2 LIMITED
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:50pm - 5:00pm CDT
Tuesday May 20, 2025 4:50pm - 5:00pm CDT
 
Wednesday, May 21
 

9:00am CDT

Day 3 Welcome
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CDT
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown 35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

9:15am CDT

Daring Artistry: Coaching Courageous Fundraisers
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:05am CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 9:15am - 10:05am CDT

10:05am CDT

BREAK
Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:05am - 10:15am CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:05am - 10:15am CDT

10:15am CDT

Picture This!: Developing Your Regional Fundraising Vision
Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:15am - 10:55am CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:15am - 10:55am CDT

10:55am CDT

Vision Workshop
Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:55am - 11:45am CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 10:55am - 11:45am CDT

11:45am CDT

Lunch
Wednesday May 21, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm CDT

12:45pm CDT

The Artistry of Analytics: Deriving Insights from Data Presentation
Wednesday May 21, 2025 12:45pm - 1:15pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 12:45pm - 1:15pm CDT

1:15pm CDT

The Artistry of Analytics: Deriving Insights from Data Workshop
Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:05pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:15pm - 2:05pm CDT

2:05pm CDT

BREAK and move to Breakouts
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:05pm - 2:15pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:05pm - 2:15pm CDT

2:15pm CDT

Option 1: Consumer Fundraising
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
Speakers
JC

Jennifer Conner

Sr. Director, Core Donor Fundraising and Operations, American Red Cross
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT

2:15pm CDT

Option 2: FPSS Donor Engagement LIMITED
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT

2:15pm CDT

Option 3: FPSS Influencers LIMITED
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT

2:15pm CDT

Option 4: Glaze It! Sealed-In Intentional Stewardship LIMITED
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:15pm - 3:05pm CDT

3:05pm CDT

BREAK and move to Breakouts LIMITED
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:05pm - 3:15pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:05pm - 3:15pm CDT

3:15pm CDT

Option 1: Consumer Fundraising
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Speakers
JC

Jennifer Conner

Sr. Director, Core Donor Fundraising and Operations, American Red Cross
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

3:15pm CDT

Option 2: FPSS Donor Engagement LIMITED
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

3:15pm CDT

Option 3: FPSS Influencers LIMITED
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

3:15pm CDT

Option 4: Glaze It! Sealed-In Intentional Stewardship LIMITED
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

4:05pm CDT

BREAK and return to Main Stage LIMITED
Wednesday May 21, 2025 4:05pm - 4:15pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 4:05pm - 4:15pm CDT

4:15pm CDT

Closing - Day 3
Wednesday May 21, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Wednesday May 21, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
 
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