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Published 29 days ago • 2 min read

Hi friends 👋🏻

I'm dropping into your inbox this year-end, holiday week with a reminder to grab your spot for the Fundraising Breakthrough Summit, coming up January 5-18th.

It's free, it's online, and it comes with a wealth of resources from 26 speakers delivered via short video interviews. Even if you can't make time to watch every session, there is good stuff in here that you don't want to miss.

Keep reading for a full lineup ...

Want links to recent emails or a sign-up link to share? Go to The Digital Landscape sign-up page​

What topics will be covered and who's speaking?

Here's the full list of speakers and topics.

  • Barbara O’Reilly: Fundraising During Times of Uncertainty
  • Nathan Chappell: The State of Fundraising: Moving Forward in 2026
  • Adrian Sargeant: Learning from Philanthropic Psychology: How To Double Your Income
  • Dr. Rob Harter: Fundraising is All About Relationships
  • Caroline Griffin: Auditing & Improving Your Online Donor Journey
  • Julia Campbell: Digital Marketing Trends and Sustainable Fundraising Strategies
  • Madeleine Nance: How to Stand Out Against AI-generated content: Why Humans are the Best Fundraising Writers
  • Shannon Crawford Walker: Importance of Authentic Storytelling and Donor Diversification in Fundraising
  • Haley Cooper: Engage the Team: Strategies for Sustainable Fundraising
  • Hardy Smith: So You’re Wanting Your Board Members to Fundraise… and They’re Not?
  • Claire Axelrad: Why do boards fear fundraising?
  • Jamie Longacre: Planning in the New Year: Intentional Strategies for Sustainable Fundraising
  • Bryan Partee: “I’m Going to Call the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation” is NOT a Sustainable Resource Development Plan!
  • Erik Tomalis: The Donor Experience Revolution: Innovation with Heart
  • Kate McGinn: The Volunteer Multiplier: How a Few Well-Supported Leaders Can Transform Your Revenue
  • Erica Soto: Stewardship as Strategy: Finding Clarity and Results in Your Fundraising Work
  • Lynne Wester: Donor Relations: Creating a Donor Experience That Lasts
  • Marc A. Pitman: Ask Without Fear!®
  • Susan Kramer: Finding Your Next Major Donor Hiding in Plain Sight
  • Chris Barlow: Build One Bridge to Attract and Retain Donors
  • Erica Waasdorp: Sustainers are Retainers
  • Ed Harris: Set Up Your Nonprofit Website for Fundraising Success
  • Trevor Nelson: Creating Unforgettable Auction Experiences
  • Danette Fettig Halloran: The Grant Writer’s GPT: GPTs for Peer Review, Mission Mapping, and Persuasive Impact Storytelling
  • Jeff Brooks: Storytelling: Upgrade Your Fundraising Stories
  • Athena Williamson: Grant Power: Building Sustainable Revenue Through Strategic Grant Seeking

What's the format?

These short online sessions are spread out over 14 days from January 5th to 18th with one or two sessions each day.

How do I sign up?

👉 Register here: FREE Summit Registration​

I hope to see you there!

See you in 2026!

Until next time ✨

— Ed Harris (your digital strategy guide)

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