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MORE THAN 100 FUNDRAISING EDUCATION SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM

The world’s No. 1 fundraising conference offers an unparalleled selection of training for you. PLUS you’ll receive access to recordings of every session, following the conference.

Introduction

AFP ICON is the world’s No. 1 fundraising conference, attracting more than 3,000 fundraising professionals each year. Join us in Toronto in April for an unparalleled combination of fundraising training—with more than 100 education sessions to choose from, endless networking opportunities and an unforgettable experience over three days.


KEY INFO AND LINKS

KEY INFO AND LINKS

Know Before You Go Webinar

Know Before You Go Webinar

Click here to see the Know Before You Go Webinar chat transcript.

The AFP ICON 2024 Mobile App
Starting March 27, 2024, simply search "AFP ICON 2024" in the App Store and Google Play, or click the appropriate button below to start your free AFP ICON 2024 App experience! For full access to the AFP ICON 2024 Mobile App, you must log in using your email provided during the AFP ICON registration process. LEARN MORE AND DOWNLOAD THE APP
ACCESS THE BROWSER VERSION OF THE APP

Handouts and Presentations
Looking to get a head start on education content for ICON? Handouts and presentations, if provided by session presenters, will be linked within each individual education session on the mobile app. You can download handouts and presentations to your mobile device for easy viewing on-the-go, or you can access the mobile app via web browser – link coming soon!

Download the CFRE Tracker (PDF Version | Word Version)

Download the ACFRE Tracker (PDF Version)

Remember: Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada carry proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport, passport card, or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. The current routine processing time for a U.S. passport is 6-8 weeks.

New U.S. Passport Information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport.html
U.S. Passport Renewal Information: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew.html

Speakers

Speakers

Opening Keynote Speaker:
Nikole Hannah-Jones

Nikole Hannah-Jones

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Creator of The 1619 Project and Staff Writer at The New York Times Magazine

Interviewing Nikole Hannah-Jones:
Nneka Allen

Nneka Allen

Founder and Principal of The Empathy Agency Inc. and Co-Editor and Author of Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love

Closing Keynote Speaker:
Phyllis Webstad

Phyllis Webstad

Founder of Orange Shirt Day and Ambassador of the Orange Shirt Society

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Schedule and Sessions

Schedule and Sessions

All events at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building unless otherwise noted.

(Subject to Change)

Friday, April 5
7:00am-1:00pmPre-Conference Deep Dives Registration Open
8:00am-5:30pm Pre-Conference Deep Dives
Saturday, April 6
8:00am-5:30pm Pre-Conference Deep Dives
8:00am-9:00amBreakfast for Current Chapter Leaders
9:00am-12:00pmChapter Board Workshop (for Current Chapter Board Members)
12:00-1:30pmLunch for AFP Chapter Leaders and AFP Global Board
1:00-7:00pmConference Registration Open
1:30-4:45pm Executive Coaching – Additional Registration Required
1:30-4:00pmChapter Presidents’ Council Meeting (for Current Chapter Board Members)
4:00-5:00pmChamberlain Scholars Meeting
5:15-6:15pmAffinity Group Meetings
6:00-7:30pmConference Welcome Reception & Networking - All attendees welcome! (Sponsored by Kindsight)
Sunday, April 7
7:00am-5:00pmConference Registration Open
8:00-8:45amSpeed Networking - All attendees welcome, especially first-time conference attendees!
8:00am-5:00pm Executive Coaching – Additional Registration Required
9:00-10:15amEducation Breakout Sessions
10:45am-12:00pmEducation Breakout Sessions
11:00am-5:00pmAFP EXCHANGE Hours
11:30am-1:30pmLunch Provided in the AFP EXCHANGE
1:30-3:00pmOpening General Session
3:00-3:45pmCoffee & AFP EXCHANGE Time
4:00-5:15pmEducation Breakout Sessions
6:00-7:00pm Community Group Receptions at the Westin Harbour Castle – All attendees welcome!
Monday, April 8
7:00am-6:15pmConference Registration Open
8:00-9:15amEducation Breakout Sessions
8:00am-3:45pm Executive Coaching – Additional Registration Required
9:00am-6:15pmAFP EXCHANGE Hours
9:15-10:00amCoffee & AFP EXCHANGE Time
10:15-11:30amEducation Breakout Sessions
11:30am-1:30pmLunch in the AFP EXCHANGE
1:30-2:45pmEducation Breakout Sessions
3:00-3:30pmAFP EXCHANGE Hours (and Solar Eclipse Viewing – Weather-Dependent; At Your Leisure)
3:45-5:00pmEducation Breakout Sessions
5:15-6:15pmAFP EXCHANGE Hours & Happy Hour
Tuesday, April 9
7:00am-3:00pmConference Registration Open
8:00-9:15amEducation Breakout Sessions
8:00am-11:45am Executive Coaching – Additional Registration Required
9:00am-1:00pmAFP EXCHANGE Hours
9:15-10:00amCoffee & AFP EXCHANGE Time
10:15-11:30amEducation Breakout Sessions
11:00am-1:00pmLunch Provided in the AFP EXCHANGE
1:00-2:30pmClosing Plenary Session

(*If travelling, be sure to allow time to stay for the entire Closing General Session.)

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DOWNLOAD PDF OF FULL SCHEDULE

Registration

Registration

AFP ICON Customer Service is available to answer any questions you may have, and the AFP ICON policies page provides ample information about transfers and refunds.

Important Note for 2024 Exhibitors
All 2024 Exhibitors will receive an email detailing your registration process as well as a login to the Exhibitor Service Center. If you have questions, please contact afp@theygsgroup.com.

Become an AFP member before you register for conference to get your special member benefit rate! To join, click here.

Please note: At times, there may be a short time gap between a new AFP membership join/renew and the ICON registration site recognizing your new status. We appreciate your patience!

Group Registration
Every 6th person registered from your organization after the first 5 paid registrations may attend the conference free of charge. See our AFP ICON Policies page for more details. Click here to start a group registration.

More details regarding special types of registration, refunds and more can be found on our AFP ICON Policies page.

To learn more about the Membership Types listed below and the qualifying requirements for each, visit the AFP Global Membership page.

Rates and dates subject to change.

Full Conference Pricing

All Registration pricing listed below, and within the AFP ICON 2024 registration flow, is in USD. For currency conversion, including USD to CAD, click here.

Regular Member Nonmember* Collegiate Member Small Nonprofit Organization Young Professional Member
Preview Rates
September 20, 2023 - October 13, 2023
$999 USD $1,699 USD $599 USD $899 USD $899 USD
Early Bird Rates
October 14, 2023 - November 17, 2023
$1,299 USD $1,999 USD $599 USD $899 USD $899 USD
Advance Rates
November 18, 2023 - January 19, 2024
$1,549 USD $2,249 USD $599 USD $1,099 USD $1,099 USD
Leap Rates
January 20, 2024 - February 29, 2024
$1,699 USD $2,399 USD $599 USD $1,099 USD $1,099 USD
Regular Rates
March 1, 2024 - April 5, 2024
$1,999 USD $2,699 USD $599 USD $1,099 USD $1,099 USD
Onsite Rates
April 6, 2024 - April 9, 2024
$2,300 USD $3,000 USD $599 USD $1,099 USD $1,099 USD

*Nonmember price includes one year of AFP membership. Click here for more details.

START YOUR AFP ICON REGISTRATION

The AFP Foundation for Philanthropy is pleased to once again offer the Diverse Communities Scholarship program for members of diverse and marginalized communities. Deadline for application submission is December 24, 2023. Click here to learn more.

EXHIBIT HALL – THE AFP EXCHANGE

EXHIBIT HALL – THE AFP EXCHANGE

Why Exhibit at AFP ICON?

Build your future as a resource partner with the most visible, prestigious nonprofits! AFP ICON attracts approximately 4,000 of the profession's decision makers each year.

Supporting AFP gives your organization effective marketing power and valuable exposure. Fundraisers worldwide will recognize your organization, including thousands of development professionals outside the AFP membership. Together, we can support organizations making a difference in our world.

For more information on exhibiting at AFP ICON, email afp@theygsgroup.com.

LIST OF AFP ICON EXHIBITORS

location

Locations

Metro Toronto Convention Centre - South Building
222 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3L9, Canada
416-585-8000

*Please note: All AFP ICON conference-approved hotel rooms are booked through the AFP ICON conference registration process and Maritz Global Events is the official housing provider of AFP ICON 2024. All other offers of housing are neither reviewed nor approved by AFP. Reservations made by unaffiliated organizations may appear to have lower rates, however they may be illegitimate, not have the rooms to sell, have unreasonable cancellation or change penalties, or be completely non-refundable.*

AFP ICON 2024 Shuttle Bus Schedule

Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre to and from the following hotels:

  • Westin Harbour Castle Toronto
  • Hyatt Regency Toronto
  • Sheraton Centre Toronto (Sheraton pick-up location is 123 Queen Street W)
  • Hilton Toronto (Hilton pick-up location is a 3-minute walk at 123 Queen Street W, near the Sheraton)

Shuttle times listed are FIRST BUS from hotels and LAST BUS from Centre for the day.

Saturday, April 6
6:45 AM - 10:15 AM15 minute intervals
10:15 AM - 1:45 PM30 minute intervals
1:45 PM - 8:00 PM 15 minute intervals
Sunday, April 7
6:45 AM - 10:15 AM15 minute intervals
10:15 AM - 1:45 PM30 minute intervals
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM15 minute intervals
Monday, April 8
6:45 AM - 10:15 AM15 minute intervals
10:15 AM - 1:45 PM30 minute intervals
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM15 minute intervals
Tuesday, April 9
6:45 AM - 10:15 AM15 minute intervals
10:15 AM - 2:00 PM30 minute intervals
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM15 minute intervals

Walking Hotels
The following hotels are within reasonable walking distance to the Convention Centre:

  • Delta Hotel
  • Toronto Marriott City Centre
  • Intercontinental Toronto Centre

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Media Sponsors:

contact us

All Registration, Housing and Logistical Questions:
Email Us at frp@maritz.com
All Conference, Education and Pre-Conference Workshop Questions:
Email Us at professionaldevelopment@afpglobal.org
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