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October 22 - 24, 2025 | Aurora, CO

AHP International Conference

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The largest annual event exclusively for healthcare philanthropy professionals 

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1,000+ healthcare philanthropy professionals from around the world
40+sessions led by industry thought leaders and expert facilitators
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Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Colorado Rockies, the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and state-of-the-art facilities for the 2025 AHP International Conference.

Reduced-price rooms are available for conference attendees at $279+ taxes, including resort fees. Book by September 29 to secure the conference rate.

Sample Agenda at a Glance

A detailed agenda will be published closer to the event


Wednesday, October 22


Time Agenda Item
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AHP Development Primer [$]
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CFRE Exam Compass Review Course [$]
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Leading Forward Executive Forum [$]
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch for preconference workshop participants
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Learning Labs (free)
4:30 PM Main conference begins
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Newcomers Welcome Event
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Roundtables
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Opening Reception with Exhibitors

Thursday, October 23


Time Agenda Item
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM Sunrise yoga
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM 40 Under 40 Breakfast (invitation only)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM Opening keynote
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Breakout sessions
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Breakout sessions
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Express Talks
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM Breakout sessions
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grand Reception and AHP Awards Dinner [$]

Friday, October 24


Time Agenda Item
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakout sessions
10:30 AM - 11:15 PM Industry Showcase sessions
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Breakout sessions
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Lunch and closing general session
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Breakout sessions
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Breakout sessions
4:30 PM Conference concludes

Pre-Conference Workshops

All workshops will be held on Wednesday, October 22

 

Leading Forward
Executive
Forum

Senior executives gather in intimate setting to explore strategic interests and share challenges

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AHP Development Primer

Essential fundraising principles, practical strategies, and tools for emerging healthcare fundraisers

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CFRE Exam Compass Review Course

In-depth review, practice questions, and strategies for passing the CFRE exam, plus expert guidance

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Gift Officer Mastery, Level 2

It builds on AHP’s Gift Officer Masterclass video series and is designed for frontline fundraisers ready to elevate their strategic portfolio management.

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Featured Speakers

Zack Kass

Futurist and Former Head of GTM at OpenAI

he is considered one of the foremost thinkers in Applied AI. His thought leadership and techno-optimist views have been featured in countless publications.

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If you're interested in sponsoring International Conference, please check out our sponsorship opportunities or contact Michelle Gilbert at michelle@ahp.org.

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Conference Commitee


Name Organization
Michelle Glennon, Esq. (Chair)
Associate Vice President for Development		 Johns Hopkins Medicine
Daniel Sullivan, CFRE (Vice-chair)
Vice President, Chief Advancement Officer		 Parkland Health Foundation
Ellen Bader
Assistant Director of Development		 Cleveland Clinic
Suzanne Beers, MS, CAP, CFRE
Chief Development Officer		 Wills Eye Foundation
Adrienne Cappello
Vice President of Philanthropy, MFSMC		 MedStar Health
Matt Haag
Chief Development Officer & VP Dev. and Alumni Engagement		 Dartmouth Health & Geisel School of Medicine
Sameksha (Simi) Khurana
Director, Annual Giving and Grateful Patient		 University of Utah Health
Nichole LeFebvre
Associate Director, Content & Faculty Communications		 Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
Jennifer Nicely, FAHP, CFRE
VP Philanthropy South Region		 CommonSpirit Health
Michelle Reich, CFRE
Senior Development Officer		 UCHealth
Brendyn Richards
Director of Development & Advocacy		 Siouxland Community Health Center
Brooke Rose
Director of Development		 University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Jan Wood, CFRE
Senior Managing Vice President		 BWF
Victor Yates
Director Of Philanthropy		 Barrow Neurological Institute - Foundation