Join us to explore key trends and new strategies to boost
your fundraising success.
JGA Donor Engagement Summit 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. to Noon
VisionLoft Events on Mass Ave
235 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Learn the latest trends in philanthropy and new strategies to engage donors
Join us for this half-day event to:
- Hear the latest trends in philanthropic giving and how donors are changing
- Hear how organizations are using new strategies and technology to engage donors
- Generate ideas on how to amplify your results, and fundraise smarter
- Interact with fellow fundraisers and nonprofit leaders and share ideas
This is a no cost event, but space is limited.
Register for the Summit
Event Program
(this program is currently being finalized)
8:30 a.m.
Continential Breakfast Begins
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Donor Engagement Innovation Panel
A conversation with 4 nonprofit leaders engaged in significant donor outreach. Topics will include the state of giving, new strategies entering our work, and adapting to changing donors.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Information Session: Key Trends in Philanthropy
Utilizing data from Giving USA, CASE, AFP and other sources, we’ll talk about how donors are changing, and how we can adapt. This includes emerging giving vehicles, generational shifts in philanthropy, the impact of women’s giving, and other trends shaping donor engagement.
10:30-10:45am
Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Interactive Networking Activity: Fundraising in times of uncertainty-
An engaging discussion where attendees discuss key strategies they have utilized and plan to utilize as we experience economic shifts, uncertainty with government funding, and a change in national political landscape.
11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Information Session: 5 Ways to Use Data to Amplify Fundraising and the Joy of Giving
Exploring the role of data-driven strategies, predictive analytics, personas and AI in modern donor engagement.
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Questions? Email Loren Dent at loren@jgacounsel.com
Kindly note that photographs will be captured during the event for documentation and promotional purposes.
This event has been submitted for approval by CFRE International for continuing education credits with an anticipated 2.75 credits.