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AFP ICON 2019 Attendee Orientation Webinar Make the Most of Your ICON Experience! Speakers: Jeff Rupp, AFP VP of Professional Development Kendall Joyner, AFP Director of Professional Development Mary Kay Martinez, AFP San
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Email will be sent approximately 1 week before the conference. You will need the barcode for badge pick-up at registration.
Bring comfortable shoes for lots of walking!
Conference app available today. Info about set-up and usage at https://afpglobal.org/app Lots of features including create/save your own schedule & session handouts (if provided by speakers).
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 East Market Street. Sate of welcome reception, ICON registration, primary conference site and pre-conference workshops.
HQ hotel: Hilton Palacio del Rio
200 South Alamo Street. Site of affinity networking, community group receptions, and most governance/volunteer meetings.
Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 West Market Street. Site of “İViva Fiesta!” hosted by AFP San Antonio on Monday evening. (Tickets still available!)
From the airport: Taxi from the airport to the convention center is approximately $40 Super Shuttle from the airport to the convention center is approximately $18. (https://www.supershuttle.com/locations/sanantonio-sat/) Around the city: Taxis Uber Lyft Water taxis along the Riverwalk
Registration area – Bridge Hall on the First Level Welcome Reception – Grotto & The LDW, River Level Marketplace – Hall 4 on the First Level General Sessions – Hall 3 on the First Floor (enter thru Marketplace) Education sessions – Second and Third Levels Book Fair – Park View Terrace on the Second Levels
*** Come early to beat the Sunday morning rush!***
(Registration open Friday afternoon and all day Saturday)
Bring email with barcode Pick up registration badge, lunch card, program book, tote bag, & swag including special conference pin. İViva Fiesta!” tickets if you haven’t already. Don’t lose your registration badge or lunch card! There is a cost to replace them!
@ Convention Center, Bridge Hall on the First Floor Friday, March 29, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday, March 30, 7:30 am – 6:30 pm Sunday, March 31, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm (Rush times 7:00 – 9:30am) Monday, April 1, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Tuesday, April 2, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Registrations for pre-conference workshops will be available for pick-up near the workshop rooms on the Second
Come early to beat Sunday morning rush!
Coffee breaks will be available in the Marketplace at the convention center during the following times: Sunday, 3:00 – 3:45pm Monday, 9:15 – 10:00am Tuesday, 9:15 am – 10:00am Coffee will also be available Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday mornings prior to the start of pre-con workshops and education sessions.
Sunday 11:30am – 1:30pm Monday 11:30am – 1:30pm Tuesday 11:00am – 1:00pm
Lunch cards will be provided with $60 value ($20 per day) to be used in the café in the
Food selections will include hot and cold sandwiches, fajitas, and vegetarian and gluten-free choices
**Special dietary requests must be made in advance by March 18.**
(Via “Manage Your Registration at afpicon.com or contact customer service at frp@experient-inc.com or 800-424-5249)
Fi – Available throughout the convention center. Network name: AFPICON Password: ICON2019! Coat & Bag Check Located at West Registration during the following times: Sunday 700am – 6:00pm Monday 7:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday 7:00am – 3:30pm $2.00 per item
AFP welcomes everyone and complies fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). American Sign Language interpretation provided for both General Sessions. Accomodation requests for audio, visual or mobility needs must be made by March 18.
(via “Manage Your Registration) a afpicon.com or contact customer service at frp@experient-inc.com or 800-424-5249)
Wheelchair/scooter rental is available through Tom’s Wheelchairs. Please call 210 7878 or visit www.tomswheelchairs.com. Advanced registrations strongly recommended. Attendees with mobility challenges: Allow lots of time to get around as the convention center is very large.
Registered volunteers will receive notification of assignments and instructions approximately 1 week before conference. Thanks to everyone who has volunteered! We have filled all available slots. General information at www.afpicon.com/volunteers_2019
What time should you avoid picking up your conference badge and materials?
Held Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30 Not too late to sign up (look for “Manage Your Registration at www.afpicon.com) Separate registration and fee Workshop titles include:
Culture of Philanthropy Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Faculty Training Academy Donor Retention Fundamentals of Fundraising Major Gift Challenge CFRE Refresher Planned Giving The Great Nonprofit Leader Leading Your Organization to Fundraising Success
Details can be found at www.afpicon.com
Keynote Speaker Spencer West Sunday 1:30 – 3:00 pm in convention center Hall 3
Read AFP’s interview with Spencer in the January 2019 issue of Advancing Philanthropy.
Keynote Speaker Soledad O’Brien Tuesday 1:00 – 2:30 pm in convention center Hall 3
Read AFP’s interview with Soledad in the January 2019 issue of Advancing Philanthropy.
Scheduled across 9 time blocks Sunday thru Tuesday Sessions at Introductory/Foundational, Applied, and Strategic levels. Tracks include:
Securing the Gift Leadership & Management Donor Research Trends & Innovation Relationship Building Volunteer Involvement Ethics, Accountability & Professionalism Rebels, Renegades & Pioneers
Special series of provocative discussions on the glories, shortcomings, and future of the nonprofit world. This year’s RRP sessions include:
You Didn’t Say That! Challenging Fundraising Discussions Getting Value From Your Top Talent: Does Money Equal Worth? Let’s Talk about the Elephant in the Room: Mental Health and the Nonprofit Sector Migration at the Borders: Managing the Crisis Managing for the Revolution (aka the Revolution Will Be Project-Managed) Inclusion in the Age of Diversity, Part II: Beyond Recruitment
New this year, four healthcare-focused sessions! Stewarding Donors With Dementia Gateway to Healing: Exploring How Donors Deal With Grief Through Philanthropy Pathways to the Major Gift Ask: Getting Referrals From Physicians and Professional Advisors Overcoming Physician Objections to Grateful Patient Fundraising
“How to Use Instagram for Irresistible Visual Storytelling” “How to Become a CFRE”
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(audio & slides) with the exception of general sessions and pre-conference workshops.
charge to conference registrants and available within 30 days after the conference.
Please fill out session evaluations at the end of each session in the conference mobile app. An overall conference evaluation will be sent via email after ICON 2019. Feedback helps plan future events.
Find services & solutions from over 100 exhibitors AFP Hub: Membership, Foundation, Diversity Art Showcase, Professional Development, and more. Learning Labs and #AFPeeps Coffee service and lunches on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. And happy hour on Monday afternoon! Main entrance near registration in Bridge Hall
Books about fundraising, philanthropy, and non-profit sector available Located in Park View Lobby on Second Floor Shop local & buy a book or two! Your support keeps the Book Fair going strong Hours Saturday 9:00am – 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00am – 5:00pm Monday 7:00am – 5:00pm Tuesday 7:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday 5:15 – 6:15pm – Affinity Roundtable Sessions
@Hilton De La Palacio. Groups include African American, Art/Culture, Faith-Based, Health, LGBTQ, Young Professionals. Groups
Saturday 6:00pm- 7:30pm – Conference Welcome Reception & Networking
@Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in the Grotto, River Level
Sunday 8:00 – 8:45am – Speed Networking – Meet 12 new friends! (Open to all attendees.)
@Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in Tower View Lobby, Second Level.
Sunday 6:00 – 7:30pm – Community Group Receptions
@Hilton Palacio Del Rio Hotel
Daily coffee and lunch breaks
@Marketplace
Monday 4:30 – 5:30pm – Marketplace Happy Hour
@Marketplace
Monday 6:00 – 9:00pm – İViva Fiesta!
Hosted by AFP San Antonio and AFP IHQ @ The Briscoe Western Art Museum
Via “Manage Your Registration” at www.afpicon.com or buy at ICON registration desk on-site. $65 each. Beer/wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres included in ticket price.
Where is the Saturday evening Welcome Reception going to be held?
New this year! AFP will offer 30-minute sessions with executive coaches. Separate registration is required and there is a $50 fee. Space is limited so sign up today via “Manage Your Registration” at www.afpicon.com
Attending ICON is a marathon! Remember to take care of yourself! To help maintain your well-being, we’ve added the following to ICON 2019: Quiet Room – Unplug and re-charge yourself (not your phone) Games in the Marketplace – Relax with a game of cornhole Early-morning run/walk Early-morning yoga Diversity Art Showcase in the AFP Hub Friends of Bill W. meeting Stories of Impact throughout the conference
Plus a successful Marketplace for our exhibitors helps make a successful conference for everyone.
Make it a goal to meet at least 10 new people while in San Antonio.