Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod Schedule
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Below is the schedule of events* for 2025 Philanthropy Day.
| TIME | AGENDA |
| 8:00 a.m. | Check-in, Continental Breakfast, Networking & Meet the Exhibitors |
| 8:45 a.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks in the Ballroom |
| 9:00 a.m. | Plenary Session with Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D. • Current Trends in Fundraising – The Latest Research Explore the latest data and insights shaping today’s philanthropic landscape. This session highlights shifts in donor behavior, emerging giving platforms, and practical strategies to help fundraisers adapt and thrive in a changing environment. • Bill Stanczykiewicz, Senior Assistant Dean for External Relations, Clinical Associate Professor, Director, The Fund Raising School, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy |
| 10:00 a.m. | Networking in the Exhibitor Hall |
| 10:15 a.m. | Morning Sessions I: • Annual Fund Deep Dive: Tools, Tactics and Timelines This session will unpack the essential ingredients of a successful annual fund—from planning and segmentation to timing and ROI. Walk away with practical tools to elevate your year-round fundraising game. • Kat Pannill, Senior Development Manager, WE CAN • Kelsey Ellis, Director of Development, Barnstable Land Trust • Fundraising 101: A Fundraising Refresher Whether you’re new to the nonprofit sector or looking for a refresher, this session will guide you through the essential building blocks of successful fundraising. Discover what strategies work, why they’re effective, and how to begin—or begin again—with clarity and confidence. • Jennifer Curran, Development Advisor, Pleasant Bay Community Boating • Straight Talk About Budgets: Bridging the Gap Between Fundraisers and Finance Learn to work with your finance team and align budget goals with fundraising realities. This candid session will help you turn confusion into collaboration—and unlock stronger results. • Adam Burnett, Executive Director, Champ Homes • Matt Cronin, Founder & President, Boardwalk Business Group |
| 11:15 a.m. | Networking in the Exhibitor Hall |
| 11:30 a.m. | Morning Sessions II: • Beyond the Ask: Cultivating Deep Donor Relationships that Drive Major Gifts Major gifts don’t start with an ask – they start with trust, connection, and strategy. In this session, we will explore how to build authentic, long-term relationships with donors that lead to transformational giving and lasting impact. • Victoria Jones, Chief Development Officer, Mass Audubon Society • Fundraising 101: Building Your Strategy Take your skills further with this strategy-focused follow-up to Fundraising 101. You will leave with a roadmap for how to build a successful fundraising plan that’s right for your organization. • Elizabeth York, Development Manager, Cahoon Museum of American Art • How to Use Free AI Tools to Support Your Fundraising This workshop helps nonprofit leaders leverage new technology to solve an old problem: a lack of time and resources for fundraising. We’ll explore how you can ethically and effectively use generative AI to enhance your work. • Anne Hager, Principal & Founder, Fundraising Levers |
| 12:30 p.m. | Networking in the Exhibitor Hall |
| 12:45 p.m. | 2025 Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Awards Luncheon • 2025 Outstanding Volunteer: Thomas Evans • 2025 Outstanding Youth Organization: Barnstable DECA • 2025 Outstanding Business/Organization: KAM Appliances • 2025 Outstanding Philanthropist: Adrian Oomer |
2:15 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30 p.m. | Afternoon Sessions III: • Board Engagement in Fundraising In the final session of our series, we’ll focus on securing long-term success and sustainability for your fundraising efforts, even if you don’t have a dedicated development and marketing team. Learn how to create strategies for donor retention, diversify your funding sources, and build a resilient fundraising infrastructure. We’ll discuss the importance of evaluating your campaigns, adapting to changing environments, and planning for future growth. This session is perfect for one to two-person teams, providing practical insights and strategies tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by new and small organizations. • Bill Stanczykiewicz, Senior Assistant Dean for External Relations, Clinical Associate Professor, Director, The Fund Raising School, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy • Donor Stewardship: How It’s Changing Donors today expect more than a thank-you note—this session will show you how to build authentic relationships that last. Learn how to modernize your stewardship approach to stand out in a crowded philanthropic landscape. • Christa Danilowicz, Vice President of Philanthropy, Housing Assistance Corp • Tori Costa, Advisor at ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital • Wealth Intelligence for Philanthropy: From Prospecting to Informed Cultivation Leveraging actionable information through prospect acquisition, wealth screening, analytics and prospect research. How to use data to build capacity, identify annual fund lifts, qualify major gift prospects and feed your campaign pipeline. • Dave Chase, Founder & CEO, Chase Solutions, Inc. and the Freelance Prospect Research Network |
| 3:30 p.m. | Philanthropy Day Celebration and Nonprofit Networking with Mini-grant Giveaway to lucky PPCI Members • Sponsored by the Bilezikian Family Foundation. |
| 5:00 p.m. | Event Concludes |
| * Schedule subject to change |
Philanthropy Day is also made possible through the generous support of our sponsors.
Certified Fund Raising Executive Tracking
Full participation in Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod is applicable for 4 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Download the 2025 CE tracker.
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Full participation in Philanthropy Day on Cape Cod is applicable for 4 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. The 2025 CE tracker coming soon.
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“Exceptional event. It was wonderful to be back at the Convention Center for an in-person event this year. The plenary session was excellent. The speakers were informative and inspiring. It was nice to hear from local leaders familiar with common issues we all face on Cape Cod.”
– Philanthropy Day 2022 Attendee