Join us for this year's Food Bank Think Tank following the Feeding America Conference.

The Think Tank is a half day of education built to encourage discussion, collaboration, idea sharing, and networking.

Lunch, Think Tank and Dinner to follow the Feeding America Conference.

Think Tank Information

Wednesday, August 21st after the Feeding America Conference
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 
4th Floor - Avenue Ballroom
540 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

 

Think Tank Agenda 

12:30 - 1:00: Lunch / Check-In 

1:00 - 1:15: Welcome / Introductions
Speaker: Ann Dunn, RKD

1:15 - 2:00: State of Fundraising
Speakers: Max Bunch, RKD & Lynn Howes, Analytical Ones
Food Bank Benchmark reports and discussion around today’s fundraising challenges.

2:00 - 2:45: Sustainer Donor Strategies
Speaker: Jenn Thompson, RKD
Strategies for converting and retaining monthly donors.

2:45 - 3:00: Break!

3:00 - 4:00: Sustainer Strategies Workshop
Moderator: Justin McCord, RKD
Putting learnings to use with a workshop on building sustainer strategies.

4:00 - 5:00: Navigating Current Events
Panel: 

• Jay Vise, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana
• Judy Crawford, Second Harvest Food Bank in Central Florida
• Jenn Thompson, RKD Group
• Kelly Ptacek, Food Bank for the Heartland in Omaha

Moderator: Justin McCord, RKD
From Hurricanes to Government Shutdowns, current events can be leveraged to boost revenue. This session will cover strategies and tactics for handling disasters and crises.

5:00 - 5:15: Closing Comments / Q&A
Speaker: Ann Dunn & Max Bunch

 

Dinner Information

Wednesday, August 21st
5:30 pm - Cocktail Reception
6:30 pm - Dinner

Eataly Chicago
Second Floor - Il Salone Room
43 E Ohio St.
Chicago, IL