Networking & Orientation

Orientation - Monday, Nov. 30, 8:00 am - 9:00 am

New to Congress?  Attending Congress solo?  Want to jump-start your networking opportunities?  Get the most out of your conference experience by attending the Networking & Orientation Breakfast!

• Learn valuable tips and take part in Speed Networking to start your day off right!
• Gain insights into how Congress works and how to get the most ‘bang for your buck’!
• Meet fellow delegates and speakers!

There's no need to pre-register.

Networking Lunch - Monday, Nov. 30, 2009

New for this year Congress has designed a lunch just for you. AFP's Networking Lunch will offer a choice of breakout rooms with a variety of themes designed to bring you together with colleagues who have similar interests. From "Stewardship" to "Job-Hunters" you will be sure to find a common interest. Bring your business cards, grab your provided "Brown Bag" lunch and choose from six special break out rooms where you can meet colleagues with similar interests.

Rooms include:

• Thank-you, thank-you very much! ~ Stewardship
  • Facilitator: Susan Horvath, CFRE
• Someone for everyone! ~ Job/Employee Hunting
  • Facilitator: Tara George, CFRE
• The one true thing we all have in common! ~ Diversity
  • Facilitators: Krishan Mehta, Parag Tandon, Tanling Yeung
• Have’em/Need'em ~ Success Stories
  • Facilitator: Rob Drynan
• A little personality goes a long way ~ Small Shops
  • Facilitators: Emma Lewzey, Donna Raetsen-Kamp
• What's on your mind?

Opening Reception - Monday, Nov. 30, 5:30 PM – Trade Show Hall 

You won’t want to miss this evening of delicious reception fare, networking opportunities with session presenters, fellow delegates and sponsors, and fabulous draw prizes, including a one-year AFP membership, a three-day pass to AFP Congress 2010, a complimentary registration to 2010 AFP International Conference on Fundraising, library of must-have fundraising books, and more! See you there!

Back by popular demand! Win a Mentor Breakfast!

Twelve lucky delegates will win the chance to have a special breakfast with a renowned fundraiser at Congress on Tuesday morning. Attend the Opening Reception on Monday night for your chance to win! You must be in the room when your name is announced.

Congress Commons

Congress Commons is the place to be between sessions! Enjoy interactive, short presentations featuring best practice fundraising tools, browse the web in this WiFi-friendly area, chat with fellow delegates, or take some time to simply chill out!