# Event Details - **Event Name**: Mastering Major Gifts in an Evolving Philanthropic Landscape - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: .About this EventJoin AFP Global Chair, Roger D. Ali, for a dynamic and practical session designed to strengthen your approach to major gifts in today’s evolving philanthropic landscape.Participants will explore the psychology behind major gift giving and learn a clear, step-by-step framework for preparing and confidently executing a successful ask. The session will demystify how and when to leverage Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) as part of a strategic major gifts approach, and examine real-world examples to understand what makes solicitations effective.Designed for fundraisers across career stages and organizational sizes, this session emphasizes donor-centered conversations, collaboration with volunteers, and practical tools that can be applied even in low-resource environments.Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, increased confidence, and a personalized action plan to advance their major gifts efforts immediately.SPEAKERRoger Ali, MBA, C.Dir., CFRE, Chair, AFP Global Board of DirectorsWith more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Roger D. Ali is a seasoned professional with deep and broad experience as a fundraising executive, administrator, and consultant, committed to the industry and the discipline, as exemplified by his appointment as the Chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global. Roger is a major gifts strategist with a proven track record of leading teams and comprehensive fundraising and marketing programs to raise $200 million+, including several capital and endowment campaigns. Some of his previous experience has included: President & CEO, Niagara Health Foundation, Vice President, Development, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and Executive Director, Bishop Strachan School Foundation.REGISTRATION FEES$40 AFP members$55 Non-members*Day-of registration, add $10DETAILSFriday March 13, 2026 10:30a-12:30pPlease note different day & time from our normal Monthly Chapter Programs.Location: Sobrato Center for Nonprofits Center - Redwood Shores350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Shoreway RoomRedwood City, CA 94065SCHEDULE10:30 am - Noon: Check in, networking11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Program - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/redwood-city/mastering-major-gifts-in-an-evolving-philanthropic-landscape/100001983592713202 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, charities, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmastering-major-gifts-in-an-evolving-philanthropic-landscape-registration-1983592713202 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 60.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Redwood City - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - Redwood Shores - **lat**: 37.5200561 - **long**: -122.2577661 - **full address**: Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - Redwood Shores, 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Shoreway Room, Redwood City, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: AFP Silicon Valley (https://allevents.in/org/afp-silicon-valley/22278056) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e74c05d2e647f4b6cf450facfdcf3ede15910dde086710b700bc8a8e4949423f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771659761 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Mastering+Major+Gifts+in+an+Evolving+Philanthropic+Landscape&date=13+Mar ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 13 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - Redwood Shores, 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Shoreway Room, Redwood City, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 44.52 up to 60.54 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** AFP Silicon Valley - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** health-wellness, charities, nonprofit - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Mastering Major Gifts in an Evolving Philanthropic Landscape ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Mastering Major Gifts in an Evolving Philanthropic Landscape", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e74c05d2e647f4b6cf450facfdcf3ede15910dde086710b700bc8a8e4949423f-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771659761", "startDate": "2026-03-13", "endDate": "2026-03-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/redwood-city/mastering-major-gifts-in-an-evolving-philanthropic-landscape/100001983592713202", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - Redwood Shores", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Shoreway Room", "postalCode": "94065", "addressLocality": "Redwood City", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.5200561", "longitude": "-122.2577661" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": ".", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-13", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "44.52", "highPrice": "60.54", "price": "44.52", "url": "https://allevents.in/redwood-city/mastering-major-gifts-in-an-evolving-philanthropic-landscape/100001983592713202" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/redwood-city/mastering-major-gifts-in-an-evolving-philanthropic-landscape/100001983592713202", "price": "60.54", "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/redwood-city/mastering-major-gifts-in-an-evolving-philanthropic-landscape/100001983592713202", "price": "44.52", "name": "AFP Member" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "AFP Silicon Valley", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/afp-silicon-valley/22278056" } ] } ] ```