Creative Ways to Fundraise in Uncertain Times
Development Peer Network Symposium
Friday, August 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
Category: Development Peer Network
Join nonprofit fundraising professionals from across South Carolina for the 2026 Development Peer Network Symposium, a premier professional development event for nonprofit development staff, executive directors, and fundraising leaders. Held at the beautiful Citadel Beach Club on Isle of Palms, this one-day symposium features expert speakers, practical fundraising strategies, peer learning, and meaningful networking. Sponsored by the Together SC Development Peer Network and Thrivent, this event will equip you with new ideas, valuable connections, and actionable tools to strengthen fundraising and advance your nonprofit's mission.
Need a Place to Stay?
Attendees receive access to a discounted $119/night room block at Tru by Hilton, just 15 minutes from the venue. Register today for booking details.
Attendees receive access to a discounted $119/night room block at Tru by Hilton, just 15 minutes from the venue. Register today for booking details.
Agenda
| August 28 | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Coffee, Networking & Onsite Professional Headshots |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Keynote Presentation
Robin Berlinsky | CEO, Engaging Creative Minds |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch Panel Discussion: How Data Supports the Ask
Debbie Romano | Senior Philanthropic Specialist, Wells Fargo Samuel Bellamy | Director of Grantmaking Programs & Impact, CCF Wakesha Fogle | Development Director, Public Education Partners |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Cultivating Support Now (and for forever)
Robert Kopp | Financial Advisor, Thrivent Anna Jones | Financial Advisor, Thrivent |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Roundtable discussions |
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