Rome Rendezvous
Join us in the heart of Rome for the inaugural Celebrating Telephone Fundraising event, a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate within the telephone fundraising sector.
Six 30-minute sessions including live Q&As.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

14:00 CET

Session recordings available on demand after the live event
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Over two inspiring days, participants will engage with thought leaders and peers to explore global trends, ethical challenges, and best practices in telephone fundraising. This event emphasizes the power of sharing experiences and insights to foster growth and enhance fundraising strategies.

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Programme

Celebrating Telephone Fundraising

Date: January 29 - January 30, 2025

Venue: CIVITA, Rome

Civita Terrazza Rome

Join us in the heart of Rome for the inaugural Celebrating Telephone Fundraising event, a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and innovate within the telephone fundraising sector. Over two inspiring days, participants will engage with thought leaders and peers to explore global trends, ethical challenges, and best practices in telephone fundraising. This event emphasizes the power of sharing experiences and insights to foster growth and enhance fundraising strategies.

With a dynamic program featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, and facilitated learning sessions, attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies and a renewed passion for integrating telephone fundraising into their overall fundraising mix. Conclude your experience with an unforgettable Italian party filled with music and dance, celebrating the connections made and ideas shared.

Key Features

  • Networking opportunities focused on collaboration and inspiration
  • Insights into global trends and ethical considerations in telephone fundraising
  • Facilitated learning sessions for organic discussions on challenges and solutions
  • Open speaker hour allowing participants to share their expertise
  • A vibrant celebration to conclude the event

This event is not just a conference; it’s a movement towards enhancing the impact of telephone fundraising. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative experience!

Speakers

Elsbeth De Ridder
Save The Children – Switzerland
Meet Elsbeth
Filipa Morais Santos
SOS Children's Villages International
Meet Filipa
Cristy Cunnick
Ethicall
Meet Cristy
May-Elén Vinaskei
The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation
Meet May-Elén
Holger Menze
Spenden Manufaktur GmbH
Meet Holger
Terje Schea
Dialog Norge
Meet Terje
Jawad Harzallah
Save the Children Switzerland
Meet Jawad
Kasper Viebke
Danish Refugee Council
Meet Kasper
Jacob Møllemose
Impact Talks
Meet Jacob

Day 1: Arrival and Networking

  • Afternoon (14:00 - 18:00): Arrival and Registration
  • Networking Session (14:00 - 15:30): "Inspiration Through Sharing: The Power of Collaboration in Telephone Fundraising"
    An interactive session that emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences and insights to foster growth in the telephone fundraising sector. Participants will engage in discussions about their successes, challenges, and innovative practices.
  • Break (15:30 - 16:00)
  • Keynote Speaker (16:00 - 17:00): "Global Trends in Telephone Fundraising"
    An exploration of the latest trends shaping telephone fundraising worldwide, including technological advancements and shifts in donor behavior.
  • Panel Discussion (17:00 - 18:00): "Major Challenges Ahead: Ethics and Best Practices in Telephone Fundraising"
    A discussion on ethical considerations, regulatory challenges, and maintaining donor trust in a rapidly evolving landscape.
  • Dinner (19:00 onwards): Free choice of relaxed dinner at local restaurants

Day 2: Keynotes, Panels, and Facilitated Learning

  • Morning Session (09:00 - 12:30)
    • Keynote Speaker (09:00 - 09:45): "Building the Case for Telephone Fundraising"
      Highlighting the strategic advantages of incorporating telephone fundraising into an organization’s overall fundraising mix.
    • Panel Discussion (09:45 - 10:30): "Integrating Omnichannel Approaches in Fundraising"
      Exploring how to effectively combine telephone outreach with digital strategies to enhance donor engagement.
  • Break (10:30 - 11:00)
  • Facilitated Learning Session (11:00 - 12:30)
    A loose structure where participants can share their experiences and insights on various topics related to telephone fundraising. This session will encourage open dialogue and collaboration among attendees, allowing for organic discussions on challenges faced and solutions found.
  • Lunch Break (12:30 - 13:30)
  • Afternoon Session (13:30 - 16:00)
    • Open Speaker Hour (13:30 - 14:30)
      During the networking session on Day 1, participants will have the opportunity to suggest topics or share their expertise. Four speakers will be selected to present short talks based on the interests expressed during the first day’s discussions.
    • Keynote Speaker (14:30 - 15:15): "Innovations in Telephone Fundraising"
      Showcasing new technologies and methodologies that can enhance the effectiveness of telephone fundraising efforts.
    • Panel Discussion (15:15 - 16:00): "Global Perspectives on Telephone Fundraising"
      Featuring insights from organizations around the world on successful strategies and lessons learned.

Evening Celebration

  • Italian Party (19:00 onwards)
    Music and dance to celebrate the achievements of the event.

Key Themes Addressed

  • Global trends in telephone fundraising
  • Major challenges such as ethics and best practices
  • The importance of collaboration and sharing within the sector

This program is designed to inspire collaboration, drive innovation, and address critical challenges within the telephone fundraising sector while highlighting its essential role in a comprehensive fundraising strategy.

The inclusion of facilitated learning sessions allows for a more dynamic exchange of ideas among participants.

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Sessions

Rome 1

Session

1

Elsbeth De Ridder
Save The Children – Switzerland
Meet Elsbeth

Rome 2

Session

2

Filipa Morais Santos
SOS Children's Villages International
Meet Filipa

Rome 3

Session

3

Rome 4

Session

4

May-Elén Vinaskei
The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation
Meet May-Elén

Rome 5

Session

5

Holger Menze
Spenden Manufaktur GmbH
Meet Holger

Rome 6

Session

6

Rome 7

Session

7

Jawad Harzallah
Save the Children Switzerland
Meet Jawad

Rome 8

Session

8

Kasper Viebke
Danish Refugee Council
Meet Kasper

Rome 9

Session

9

Call for Speakers

Do you want to join us as a speaker at the Telephone Tuesday events?

Do you have an interesting case to share, a novel approach to dialogues with donors – or a groundbreaking reflection that will enrich your fellow fundraisers – please fill out the following form.

Telemarketing Tuesday is a virtual event, sharing new ideas, best practices and inspiring case studies. 

We will help you produce a pre-recorded speaker session of 10–15 minutes, which will be followed up by live Q&A sessions for the viewers to connect and reflect with you on the topic. 

We will be paying our speakers for their time, to give everybody the opportunity to join – this also shows that we appreciate your time.

Call for Speakers

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Telephone fundraising celebrates the art of talking with your donors instead of about them.

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Holger Menze

Spenden Manufaktur GmbH
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We as a sector dont have the investments that other sectors have, but we have the desire to share and grow – this is one of our competitive advantages.

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Jacob Møllemose

Impact Talks
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