The Future of Fundraising: Resourcing Change in a Shifting Landscape

​The fundraising landscape is evolving rapidly — from systemic shifts in U.S. philanthropy to new opportunities in diaspora giving, private individual support, and digital tools. For community-led organizations across Latin America, Africa, and beyond, resource mobilization is not just about survival — it’s about building resilience, diversifying revenue, and securing long-term sustainability. Yet fundraising too often remains stressful, opaque, and inequitable.

This session will explore how the sector is adapting to 2026 and beyond, highlighting strategies for engaging new funders, mobilizing grassroots and diaspora resources, and using data to make fundraising smarter, simpler, and more impactful.

​Speakers

• ​Emily Elder — Partner at For Impact, helping mission-driven organizations sharpen their strategy and funding models to maximize social impact.

• ​Kayla Slagter — Associate Director of Development at RefugePoint, advancing funding systems for refugee solutions; also founder of NonProfit Life supporting 6,000+ organizations.

• ​Adriana Casulari — Fundraising Coach & Latin America Team Lead at For Impact, strategist with 18+ years’ experience helping organizations sharpen messaging, simplify funding models, and secure resources.

• ​Seth Cochran — Founder of The Sidebar, Operation Fistula, and Impact Intel, uniting people and data for social innovation and humanitarian impact, with experience launching and restructuring multiple social ventures.

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What to Expect

• ​Understand global shifts – Discuss how changes in the U.S. philanthropic system are reshaping the fundraising landscape worldwide.

• ​Diversify revenue – Explore new forms of revenue, from private individual giving to diaspora engagement and technical assistance.

• ​Center community-led groups – Highlight how refugee-led and grassroots organizations are mobilizing resources in new ways.

• ​Use data smarter – Learn practical tools for identifying funders, targeting asks, and presenting missions effectively.

• ​Rethink the culture of fundraising – Share approaches to reduce stress and build resilience in fundraising practice.

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Why Join?

• ​Gain insights into the state of global fundraising and future trends.

• ​Learn strategies for diversifying revenue and accessing new funders.

• ​Share experiences mobilizing resources in refugee, grassroots, and regional contexts.

• ​Walk away with actionable tools for smarter, less stressful fundraising.

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Who Should Attend?

• ​Fundraisers and development professionals seeking to adapt to shifting philanthropic systems.

• ​Community-led and refugee-led organizations mobilizing resources locally and globally.

• ​Funders and philanthropists interested in more equitable funding flows.

• ​Anyone committed to making fundraising smarter, fairer, and more sustainable.