
AFP Congress 2012
Canada's premier conference for fundraisers
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Tracey Bailey's presentation can be found here: http://afptoronto.org/media/Up_Close_and_Personal_-_Final-SP.pdf #afpcongressby LeahEustace via twitter 11/20/2012 7:21:41 PM
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Canadians spend more time online than any other country! 28 million spending 45 hours a month- wow! @fiorini #afpcongressby Amanda Snow via twitter 11/20/2012 7:21:48 PM
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Donor engagement is now more fluid - no as linear as it has been. @fiorini #AFPcongressby cheriewhiteman via twitter 11/20/2012 7:22:51 PM
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There are only 9 ways to say no and only one means 'piss off'. The rest mean ask me another way. @bernardrossmc #afpcongress #afpmeetby TDGAndrea via twitter 11/20/2012 7:23:15 PM
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"@LindsayMcIver Massive congrats Mark Climie-Elliott recipient of Barbara Marion award! #afpcongress p.twimg.com/A8KkntmCIAA9VVu.jpg" awesomesauce!
by _bmb via twitter 11/20/2012 7:23:16 PM -
Putting puzzle together with Simone Joyeaux - how cool is that #afpcongressby SylvieinToronto via twitter 11/20/2012 7:25:05 PM
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Smartphone penetration has reached 45% of the Canadian market #AFPcongress @fioriniby cheriewhiteman via twitter 11/20/2012 7:25:16 PM
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Recession was a perfect time to reassure your donors that your organization is solid, and will survive hard times. @Bloorview #AFPCongressby BigMacGuinness via twitter 11/20/2012 7:25:17 PM
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Permission granted! OK to tweet during @fiorini presentation about social media #AFPCongressby ArundelGibson via twitter 11/20/2012 7:25:26 PM
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#AFPCongress Book Booth is closing at 4 today. #Humber College uses this as a textbook *nd it's cheaper here! p.twimg.com/A8Kuz9eCUAEtDWn.jpg
by charding1 via twitter 11/20/2012 7:25:30 PM -
Next gen of donors prefer to be communicated w/ in multi-channel ways. #afpcongressby Claudia via twitter 11/20/2012 7:25:43 PM
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Focus on short stories for short attention spans...try 140 characters! #afpcongressby Heather Brown via twitter 11/20/2012 7:25:44 PM
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You don't just need passion to suceed. You need "passion with a plan!" Paul @Alofs #afpcongressby Jenna Pettinato via twitter 11/20/2012 7:26:14 PM
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45% of the Canadian population has a smart phone says @fiorini - explains all of the updates today at #afpcongress #twitteronthegoby Amanda Snow via twitter 11/20/2012 7:26:39 PM
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"When you're writing, think happy thoughts" (via Tracey Bailey) #afpcongressby LeahEustace via twitter 11/20/2012 7:27:08 PM
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Use the words you and I, not we @Bloorview #afpcongressby etwells_ via twitter 11/20/2012 7:27:21 PM
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We have about 350 people in our room for Tracey Bailey (incl. those joining us online). #awesome #afpcongressby LeahEustace via twitter 11/20/2012 7:28:00 PM
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Paul Alofs "passion capital is the worlds most valuable asset for a fundraiser" #afpcongressby Purni Rahman via twitter 11/20/2012 7:28:38 PM
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Hey fundraisers, attending the #AFPCongress Wed? Join us for TVO's
@docstudio screening series @TheBloorCinema after! http://bit.ly/TMKXDuby tvo via twitter 11/20/2012 7:28:40 PM -
ok friends at #afpcongress , Dellandrea telling us how he wrote the dictionary entry for 'Advancement' and hates fundraisers #watchoutby GPtekkie via twitter 11/20/2012 7:28:48 PM
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"Only 10% of charities with a website social media presence" @fiorini #AFPcongressby cheriewhiteman via twitter 11/20/2012 7:29:31 PM
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Wow, only 10% of Canadian charities have a visible social media presence! @fiorini #AFPCongressby Kayleigh_Jooste via twitter 11/20/2012 7:30:01 PM
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#afpcongress group at work in leading teams for collaboration @onpurposetalk p.twimg.com/A8Kv4lwCEAAgfpy.jpg
by onpurposetalk via twitter 11/20/2012 7:30:11 PM -
If you learn one thing at #afpcongress it's that your charities website needs to have social media icons on your home page! @fioriniby Amanda Snow via twitter 11/20/2012 7:30:16 PM
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Only 10% of Canadian charities have a social media presence on their website homepage. WHAT?!?! @fiorini #afpcongressby Ashley Richer via twitter 11/20/2012 7:30:22 PM
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#afpcongress group at work in leading tens for collaboration @onpurposetalk p.twimg.com/A8KwGoxCUAAOHu6.jpg
by onpurposetalk via twitter 11/20/2012 7:31:08 PM -
Anyone joining us today for the #AFPCongress session about building awareness for your cause? #CAMH #defeatdenialby endstigma via twitter 11/20/2012 7:31:31 PM
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What inspires you about your cause? Make sure you never loose sight of that feeling! #afpcongressby ShehreenL via twitter 11/20/2012 7:31:47 PM
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"@GPtekkie: Jon Dellandrea's life lessons for fundraisers #afpcongress http://ow.ly/i/19kOB?" Noted!by bwils89 via twitter 11/20/2012 7:31:48 PM
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Collaboration in action. #afpcongress p.twimg.com/A8KwtXOCMAAUErT.jpg
by Elisa Levi via twitter 11/20/2012 7:33:47 PM -
When someone says they are burnt out they have probably lost their passion. #AFPCongressby PinkSheepTO via twitter 11/20/2012 7:34:00 PM
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"Say only what needs to be said" Tracey Bailey #afpcongressby thpcheng via twitter 11/20/2012 7:34:08 PM
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#afpcongress groups figure how to collaborate @onpurposetalk p.twimg.com/A8Kw3ONCIAAhPA0.jpg
by onpurposetalk via twitter 11/20/2012 7:34:27 PM -
Everything touched upon at #AFPCongress has been discussed in @BillHallett 's classroomby Christina Hemens via twitter 11/20/2012 7:34:44 PM
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Agreed. Thank you Bill! “@christinahemens: Everything touched upon at #AFPCongress has been discussed in @BillHallett 's classroom”by CinthiaBunford via twitter 11/20/2012 7:35:43 PM
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Interesting stats on the medium of "follows" and "likes" when it comes to charities and social media. Surprised me! #AFPCongressby SonjaMissio via twitter 11/20/2012 7:35:50 PM
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Success in collaboration #afpcongress @onpurposetalk p.twimg.com/A8KxQ81CAAEZvY2.jpg
by onpurposetalk via twitter 11/20/2012 7:36:12 PM -
Excited to be sponsoring the @afptoronto Affinity Lunch today - make sure to come by and say hello at Booth 215. #nonprofit #afpcongressby CDSGlobalNP via twitter 11/20/2012 7:36:50 PM
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. @cancersociety has the 5th highest following of all Canadian charities on twitter. Yay us!!! @CCSOttawa @fiorini #afpcongressby Ashley Richer via twitter 11/20/2012 7:37:16 PM
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Hey you, use 'you' in your communications (I'm paraphrasing) (via Tracey Bailey) #afpcongressby LeahEustace via twitter 11/20/2012 7:37:43 PM
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Listening to @fiorini talk about social media use by the non-profit sector at #afpcongress it shouldbe a wake up call for many Cdn orgs.by team_ajah via twitter 11/20/2012 7:37:59 PM
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Canadians spend the majority of their online time on social media - this is the future of fundraising! #afpcongressby Amanda Snow via twitter 11/20/2012 7:38:32 PM
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"Please join us for the best donor reception in the city!" #fail (via Tracey Bailey) #afpcongressby LeahEustace via twitter 11/20/2012 7:38:55 PM
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"Recognition means being known and understood by the organization" #AFPCongressby Christina Hemens via twitter 11/20/2012 7:38:55 PM
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A powerful creed statement will provide direction and focus for all the passion in your organization. Paul @Alofs #afpcongressby Jenna Pettinato via twitter 11/20/2012 7:39:33 PM

I want fundraisers who are more than fundraisers. They're leaders of their organizations, the sector, and the community. These leaders ask the cage-rattling questions and challenge the status quo.
Simone Joyaux, ACFRE
Joyaux Associates
Joyaux Associates

Inspiring donors to engage is not a simple ask, it's a call to rally around your cause. Don't be afraid to try approaches that integrate fundraising and campaign strategies.
Corrine Berman
Stratcom (Strategic Communications Inc.)
Stratcom (Strategic Communications Inc.)

Philanthropists are hard at work analyzing us, planning their giving, managing communal and personal expectations, and dealing with publicity. Our ability to understand these, will achieve more effective solicitations and successful results.
Mo Lidsky
FundCoaches Inc.
FundCoaches Inc.