The Southeast Annual Giving Conference offers several days of annual giving fundraising presentations, forums, discussions and networking with more than 30 sessions and 30 speakers, moderators and panelists.
Dates: Mid-Day Monday, September 22nd (with pre-conference workshop option on Monday morning) through mid-day Wednesday, September 24th, 2025.
Monday, September 22 – Day 1 of conference;
▪ 9-1130 a.m. – Pre-conference workshop with topic TBA
▪ Noon – Sponsor foyer and conference registration open
▪ 1-3:15 p.m. – Conference opening welcome and plenary Annual Giving Directors’ Forum
3:15-3:45 p.m. – Break with refreshments in the sponsor foyer
▪ 3:45-5 p.m. – Breakout sessions
▪ 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Complimentary networking drinks reception at South Congress (SoCo) entertainment district in Austin
Tuesday, September 23 – Day 2 of conference; Full day of sessions from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
▪ 8-9:00 a.m. – Continental breakfast
▪ 9-10:15 a.m. – Breakout sessions
▪ 10:15-10:30 a.m. – Break with refreshments in the sponsor foyer
▪ 10:30-11:45 a.m. – Breakout sessions
▪ 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. – Lunch on your own
▪ 1:15-2:15 p.m. – Breakout sessions
▪ 2:15-2:30 p.m. – Break with refreshments in the sponsor foyer
▪ 2:30-3:45 p.m. – Breakout sessions
▪ 3:45-4:00 p.m. – Break with refreshments in the sponsor foyer
▪ 4-5:00 p.m. – Breakout sessions
Wednesday, September 24 – Day 3 with a full morning of conference sessions. Begins at 9 a.m. and conference ends at 1 p.m.
▪ 8-9:00 a.m. – Continental breakfast
▪ 9-10:00 a.m. – Breakout sessions
▪ 10-10:15 a.m.- Break with refreshments in the sponsor foyer
▪ 10:15 -11:15 a.m. – Breakout sessions
▪ 11:15-11:30 a.m.- Break with refreshments in the sponsor foyer
▪ 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Breakout sessions
▪ 12:30-1 p.m. – Closing session
Conference Location: St. Edward’s University – Ragsdale Center
3001 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
St. Edward’s is centrally located 10 minutes from the Austin airport, 10 minutes from downtown Austin, and 5 minutes from the South Congress entertainment district.
Hotel Accommodations: We have special conference rates at three nearby hotels, including the Wyndham Garden Inn located a 15-minute walk from the conference. See the full list of hotel accommodations.
Cost: Registration is just $395 per person, with a 20% discount when registering 3 or more team members at the same time.