March 15, 2027
Programme Day 1
The full programme is taking shape.
In the coming weeks, we will share more details about the sessions, speakers and conversations that will bring this year’s congress theme to life. What you can already expect: fresh perspectives, practical know-how and an international space to rethink, strengthen and advance face-to-face fundraising together.
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12:00 Uhr
Find your buddy!
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Elsbeth de Ridder (ES)
Global F2F Fundraising Specialist - SPAIN -
Filipa Morais Santos (PT)
SOS Children's Villages International - PORTUGAL
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12:30 Uhr
Lunch
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13:30 Uhr
Opening
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13:45 Uhr
Keynote
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The Power of Face-to-Face - How Fundraising Transforms Lives
Moderated by Roland Csaki (HU)
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Marianna Rudyk (UA)
Ukraine Red Cross
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14:15 Uhr
Room Change
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14:30 Uhr
Workshops
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1A: When the Going Gets Tough: Stories from the Frontline
#Case Studies
Level: Basic
3 Speaker, 3 Stories – stay tuned!
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Roland Csaki (HU)
International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies - HUNGARY -
Sachin Singh (IN)
Médecins Sans Frontières South Asia - INDIA
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1B: How to OLÉ (Organise, Legalise & Expand) your national F2F Fundraising Market
#Regulation
Level: Advanced
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Hank Dockter (NL)
Beyond Fussil Fuels -
Jean-Paul Kogan-Recoing (FR)
International Public Fundraising Council (IPFC) - FRANCE
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1C: Does Objection Handling Actually Work? Let the Data Decide
#Donor Retention
Level: Basic
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Siri-Anna Roswall Mattsson (DK)
The Danish Child Helpline (DK) -
Anne Karina Wulf (DK)
The Danish Child Helpline
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1D: The Hidden Skill Behind Great Leaders
#Personal Growth
Level: Basic
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Alin Dinu (RO)
diDo F2F Training
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1E: The Belgian F2F Benchmark: How 10+ Years of Data Reveal the Evolution of F2
#Data & Tech
Level: Basic
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Ilja de Costar (BE)
Donor Voice -
Joyce Browaeys (BE)
Strategies & Leaders
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15:45 Uhr
Coffee Break
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17:00 Uhr
Keynote
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Motivational Theory & Practice - a Brief History
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John Jeffries (UK)
New Canvassing Experience
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17:45 Uhr
tba
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Embracing transformation & innovation to secure the future of face-to-face fundraising
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Elsbeth de Ridder (ES)
Global F2F Fundraising Specialist - SPAIN -
Daniel McDonnell (UK)
DMac Alliance for Change - UNITED KINGDOM
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18:45 Uhr
"Explore Vienna" / Side-Meetings / Networking
Speakers
Alin Dinu (RO)
diDo F2F Training
Alin Dinu is a fundraising leader, trainer, and team coach with over 10 years of experience in face-to-face fundraising, leadership development, and coaching. He has helped build and scale fundraising teams from 4 to 50+ members, designed training programs, and coached managers, leaders, and fundraisers. As Co-Founder of diDo F2F Training, he develops learning programs focused on fundraising, communication, leadership, and team performance.
Siri-Anna Roswall Mattsson (DK)
The Danish Child Helpline (Børns Vilkår)
Siri-Anna Roswall Mattsson has a background in working with children, youth, and the arts. She began her fundraising career as a Field Fundraiser at Amnesty before moving into Phone Fundraising at The Danish Child Helpline, Børns Vilkår. In 2022, she co-founded the organisation’s in-house Face-to-Face fundraising department, building it from the ground up and leading its ongoing development. Alongside her fundraising expertise, Siri-Anna is also a certified dog trainer.
Anne Karina Wulf (DK)
The Danish Child Helpline (Børns Vilkår)
Anne-Karina Wulf began their fundraising career as a Field Fundraiser for Amnesty in 2018 before joining The Danish Child Helpline as a Telefundraiser. In 2022, they co-founded the organisation’s Field Fundraising programme and have since led its development and growth, overseeing recruitment, training, daily operations, and strategic development. Through these roles, they have built extensive experience in fundraising, team leadership, and programme development.