Raise 2025
Monday, September 08– Tuesday, September 09,2025
Hosted by: Raise
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Conference Description
The Raise Conference 2025, hosted by OneCause, is a premier event fundraising conference tailored for nonprofit professionals. This two-day event aims to equip attendees with innovative strategies and tools to enhance their fundraising efforts.
Date
Monday, September 08– Tuesday, September 09,2025
Location
Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk
101 Bowie St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Who should attend?
Event‑Fundraising Staff
Professionals coordinating galas, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, or hybrid/virtual events will benefit from over 40 focused sessions on event, auction, and peer-to-peer fundraising
Donor Engagement & Strategy Teams
If you're responsible for donor retention, matching gifts, stewardship, or major-gift strategy, the dedicated track on fundraising strategy and donor engagement offers actionable insights.
Storytellers & Marketers
Sessions on storytelling, branded content, video strategies, and Gen Z engagement are specifically designed for communications teams .
Leaders in Operations, DEI & Management
Organizational leaders, ops managers, and DEI advocates will gain from sessions on leadership, ethics, tech integration (e.g. AI), and culture-building
CFRE‑Seeking Professionals
Raise offers Continuing Education credits—perfect for career-focused fundraisers pursuing CFRE certification.
Nonprofit Executives & Consultants
Senior managers, nonprofit executives, and consultants/vendors in the fundraising ecosystem will find inspiration from keynote talks and networking opportunities with over 700 peers.
Why attend ?
Get Actionable Fundraising Strategies
Learn how to run more profitable events, deepen donor relationships, and maximize ROI on campaigns. Sessions cover auction best practices, peer-to-peer trends, donor stewardship, and marketing tools—all with practical takeaways.
Network with 700+ Fundraisers
You’ll meet nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, event pros, consultants, and tech providers from across the U.S.—a powerful community to learn from and collaborate with.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Get fresh insights into using AI, Gen Z storytelling tactics, data analytics, and tech platforms to enhance donor engagement and fundraising results.
Inspiration from Top Speakers
Raise features high-energy keynotes and real nonprofit success stories that will leave you motivated and armed with new ideas.
Earn CFRE Credits
Many sessions are CFRE-accredited, making this a smart choice for continuing education and professional growth.
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Attendees can expect
Diverse Session Tracks
The conference offers over 40 sessions across four key tracks:
Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement
Event, Peer-to-Peer, and Auction Fundraising
Storytelling, Brand, and Marketing
Leadership, Operations, and DEI
Expert Speakers
Attendees will gain insights from industry leaders such as:
Barbara O’Reilly, Founder of Windmill Hill Consulting
Nathan Chappell, Founder of Fundraising.AI
Tanya Frey, CEO of Terra Firm Consulting
Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President & CEO of Building Better Boards
Reggie Rivers, President of The Gala Team
Networking Opportunities
The event facilitates connections among over 700 fundraising professionals, fostering collaboration and idea exchange.
CFRE Credits
Participants can earn Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) continuing education credits, supporting their professional development.
Raise Awards
The conference will honor outstanding contributions in the nonprofit sector through awards such as:
Fundraiser of the Year
Storyteller of the Year
Innovative Nonprofit of the Year
Registration Costs
Individual(until May 31, 2025): $799
Group (3+ attendees)(until May 31, 2025):$750 per person
General Admission (June 1 – August 1, 2025): $899
Last Chance (August 2 – September 1, 2025):$995
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