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Below you'll find breakout session and workshop decks, as well as our product keynote presentation, photos, and more!

KindCon 2025 Sessions

Topic

Track

Organization

Mainstage

Kindness Awards
Speakers: Cherian Koshy (Kindsight), Marie Yatco (Kindsight), Christopher Sheppard (Kindsight), Kushal Dasgupta (Kindsight) Kindness Awards
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Innovation Showcase
Speakers: Cherian Koshy (Kindsight), Ross Beattie (Kindsight), LC Curk (Kindsight), Meredith Mitchell (Kindsight), Hemant Kashyap (Kindsight) Product Keynote
Industry Leaders Panel Keynote
Speakers: Cherian Koshy (Kindsight), Jill Baltz (Vanderbilt University), Alyce De La Cruz (Hoag) Industry Leader Panel
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Breakouts

Maximizing Focus and Tech Adoption
Maximizing Focus and Tech Adoption in a Rapidly Evolving Fundraising Landscape
Speakers: Cherian Koshy (Kindsight), Raychel Roy (University of Colorado) The Executive Track
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Designing Prospect Development Flows
Designing Prospect Development Flows That Inspire Generosity at Every Level
Speakers: T. Clay Buck (Next River Fundraising Strategies), Julie M. Shaon (INSEAD Business School) Powering the Pipeline
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Strategic Technology Enhancement
Strategic Technology Enhancement: Building Roadmaps and Managing CRM Priorities
Speakers: Samantha Schwind (Colorado State University), Rowena Montoya (University of California San Francisco) Systems for Success
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Neuroscience Behind Donor Decision Making
Unlocking Generosity: The Neuroscience Behind Donor Decision-Making
Speaker: Cherian Koshy (Kindsight) The Executive Track
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Portfolio Strategy
The Art and Science of Portfolio Strategy: Driving Fundraising Through Data-Informed Decisions
Speakers: Mattie Snell (Texas A&M), Chris Speier (Texas A&M) Powering the Pipeline
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After the Confetti
After the Confetti: Stabilization Strategies for CRM Success
Speakers: Jeff Baynham (NC State University), Kate Maloney (Northwestern University), Shalonda Martin (Pomona College), Caroline Chang (Kindsight) Systems for Success
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It's a Triathlon
It's a Triathlon: Realizing ROI through Post-Live Leadership
Speakers: Kate Nimety (Zuri Group), Emily Guy (Texas Tech), Chris Speier (Texas A&M), Joseph Calger (University of California San Francisco) The Executive Track
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Reimagining Philanthropy
Reimagining Philanthropy: Paradigm-Shifting Trends for the Next Generation of Giving
Speaker: Cherian Koshy (Kindsight) Powering the Pipeline
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Building Communities of Practice
Building Communities of Practice: Driving Fundraising Impact through Collaborative Reporting Practices
Speaker: Marianne Siess (Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association) Systems for Success
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Workshops

Budget Balancing Act
The Budget Balancing Act: Tackling Complexity in Fundraising Finances
Speakers: Brian Flahaven (CASE), Colin Hennessy (University of Iowa Center for Advancement), Chris Campbell (Attain Partners) The Executive Track
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From Insights to Impact
From Insights to Impact: Leveraging Data for Next‑Level Giving
Speakers: Lori Collins (RKD Group), T. Clay Buck (Next River Fundraising Strategies) Powering the Pipeline
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Staying Ahead on the Innovation Curve
Staying Ahead on the Innovation Curve: Driving ROI and Strategic Growth
Speakers: Joshua Moore (Heller), Melissa Kwilosz (Kindsight), Christopher Sheppard (Kindsight), Alex Ghiz (Kindsight), Kushal Dasgupta (Kindsight), Marie Yatco (Kindsight), Josh Muller (Kindsight) Systems for Success
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