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MID-LEVEL GIVING GROUP

BENCHMARKING SUMMIT

May 3-4, 2023 | Marriott Marquis | Washington, DC

Over 40 organizations met at the first Mid-Level Giving Benchmarking Summit on May 3rd and 4th in Washington DC. This unique event included:

More than 40 nonprofit organizations and over 60 MLG professionals
General sessions with presentations on overall trends, insights, and analysis
Breakout sessions to share data, strategy and benchmark your mid-level program
Quality time meeting and networking with other nonprofit professionals in your sector and from across the industry
Breaks, a reception, and meals included

This one-of-a-kind event, organized by the DMFA and facilitated by MLG Benchmarking Committee volunteers offers you unparalleled opportunities to focus on the growth of your mid-level giving program.

Mid-Level Giving Benchmarking Moderators

Jann Schultz
Multiply Strategies

Karen Barr
Save the Children

Amy Bobrick
ABD Direct

Bryan Terpstra
Bryan Terpstra Consulting

Valerie Vierengel
IFAW

A.J. Minogue
UJA-Federation of New York

Andrew Wiley
World Wildlife Fund

Schedule at a Glance

Pre Conference: Tuesday May 2, 2023

5:30–7:30 PM

DMFA Networking Happy Hour (Register Here)

Day 1: Wednesday May 3, 2023

11:00AM	Summit Registration and informal networking over Buffet Lunch
Noon	Opening General Session – Day One
12:15–1:15PM	MLG Consolidated Insights General Session
1:30–3:00PM	Breakout Benchmarking Groups – Session 1
3:00–3:30PM	MLG Networking Break
3:30–5:00PM	Breakout Benchmarking Groups – Session 2
5:30–6:30PM	DMFA MLG Benchmarking Summit Welcome Reception
6:30–8:00PM	DMFA MLG Benchmarking Summit Networking Dinner

Day 2: Thursday May 4, 2023

8:00AM	Informal networking over Breakfast
8:30AM	Opening General Session – Day Two
8:45–9:45AM	MLG Insights General Session – Case Studies / Creative Review
10:00–11:30AM	Breakout Benchmarking Groups – Session 3
11:30AM	MLG Benchmarking Summit Wrap Up
Noon	Departure

Mid-Level Giving Summit Sponsors

The DMFA Awards are even better in 2022. It’s now time to enter and celebrate!

The DMFA Awards Celebration and Annual Membership Meeting will be in person at the Moxy Times Square in NYC in 2022. Entering and voting will remain digital.

Enter Online Today! Entries are due by Friday, April 15, 2022.

Vote Online! The DMFA Awards will be judged VIRTUALLY by members prior to this event. One member from each organization will be allowed to pick the best campaign from each category. Click here to designate the person from your organization who will vote then stay tuned for more information.

Register for our celebration of excellence on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 where the winners of the best campaigns in our industry will be announced. Also sign up for our Member Appreciation event at the hotel’s rooftop bar immediately following the DMFA Awards Celebration.