2026 Speaker Proposals

Please submit your proposal by 4/10/26 to be considered! Once accepted the DMFA will work with you on a presentation date that is mutually convenient.

For a list of recent session topics, check out our past events page at: https://dmfa.org/events/past-events/.

Session Guidelines

  • Sessions should be interactive, educational, and informative; they may include case studies, examples, results, and other specific details. Attendees want "takeaways" they can apply to their own programs.
  • There MUST be at least one speaker from a nonprofit on each session.
  • Speakers must present in an educational, non-commercial, non-self-promotional manner. NO sales pitches are allowed during presentations or sessions. 
  • Sessions are meant to cover 50 minutes of content, including Q&A. We are happy to have multiple sessions but each session should be no more than 50 minutes.

The DMFA is open to sessions that have run at other conferences so if you already have a presentation, feel free to submit the proposal to present it with us. Submission of a program DOES NOT guarantee acceptance. Sessions will be evaluated by the DMFA and you will receive a response if we would like to schedule your event.

Proposals are due by April 10, 2026.

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Titles should mention the key topic of the session and be not more than seven words.

Examples of Event Titles:

Mid-Level Giving Benchmarking Insights

Telemarketing Basics

Unlocking Donor Potential at Year-End


This is the overarching topic that you will be discussing. For example, Sustainers, Stewardship or Acquisition. 

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The DMFA hosts several types of educational events. They are:

Webinar - this is a presentation by a speaker or a panel of two to three speakers and is open to an unlimited audience.

In-person Workshop- This is an interactive session run by a few experts on a more specialized topic such as creative, messaging, etc. - this is usually limited to 30 people.

Virtual Workshop - This is a how-to session with an audience limit. Past topics have included how to develop an omni channel campaign or how to set up a mid-level program etc. 

In person event - This can be either a small interactive event or a larger presentation to a wider audience.

Please include one or two paragraphs on the topic and content of the event. DMFA events are typically 1 hour in length. Please also include the start time and end time of your event. Please note that this content will be used to market your event.

Please include three bullet points on what attendees will learn.

Example of key take aways

  • How to choose an accessible meeting platform 
  • Making your materials accessible 
  • Hiring access professionals (such as Sign language interpreters)  

Please list the speakers First Name Last Name, Title, Company

Please upload any photo or video that would like to use for promotion of your event. DMFA will use your images on the website, in emails, and in social media promotion. 

 


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