AGENDA
There will be significant time for networking and engaging with other Mid-Level professionals that are both within your sector and more broadly across the industry. Register today to benchmark, learn and enhance your mid-level giving program.
Pre Conference: Monday, May 3, 2027
| 4:00 PM | Welcome! Hotel Check-In begins at Marriott College Park Hotel & Conference Center |
| 5:00–8:00 PM | Optional DMFA Happy Hour , Location TBD |
| 8:00 – 9:00 PM | MLG Summit Check-in |
| 8:00–10:00 PM | Connection Hub @The Commons, Marriott College Park Hotel and Conference Center
Warm up your network and make new connections at the Connection Hub! Registration is open |
Day 1: Tuesday, May 4, 2027
| 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | MLG Mission Marketplace Throughout the summit visit our MLG Mission Marketplace, meet our sponsors. |
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | MLG Summit Check-In |
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | The Morning Exchange: Breakfast & Informal Networking Kick off the day with coffee, conversations and connections at The Morning Exchange |
| 8:30 – 10:30 AM | WELCOME AND OPENING SESSION |
| 8:30 AM | MLG Summit Co-Chairs & DMFA President Welcome, Expectations & Engagement |
| 8:55 AM | MLG Summit Kick-Off and MLG Benchmarking Data & Insights |
| 9:30 AM | Insights from the Experts – Sponsor Case Studies and General Session Wrap Up |
| 10:00–10:30AM | Visit MLG Mission Marketplace |
| 10:30–Noon | CONCURRENT BENCHMARKING BREAKOUT Session 1 Four cohorts meet for facilitated discussion and breakout activities |
| 12:15 -1:45 PM
12:15 12:45 |
INSIGHTFUL BITES: LUNCH and GENERAL SESSION
Plated Hot Lunch and Informal Networking Insights from the Experts – Sponsor Case Study |
| 12:55 – 1:45 PM | MID-LEVEL CREATIVE ROUND-UP: Creative Campaign Strategies that Inspire Mid-Level Donors |
| 1:45 – 2:00 PM | Visit MLG Mission Marketplace |
| 2:00–3:15 PM | CONCURRENT BENCHMARKING BREAKOUT Session 2
Four cohorts meet for facilitated discussion and breakout activities |
| 3:15–3:45 PM | MIX & MINGLE at the MLG Mission Marketplace
Stop by for a refreshment break with purposeful conversations and connections. |
| 3:45- 5:25 PM | GENERAL SESSION |
| 3:45 – 4:25 PM | Insights from the Experts – Sponsor Case Studies |
| 4:25- 5:25 PM | BURNING QUESTIONS: Turning Your Queries into Strategic Action
This full group session begins with a review of submitted nonprofit burning questions, moves to facilitated discussion & hands on activities to turn answers into strategic action. |
| 5:30–7:00PM | Cheers for Change: MLG Changemakers Social Gather with your peers & sponsors for a reception and make new connections. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages included. |
| 7:30- 9:30 PM | Let’s Roll! Bowling, Dinner and Fun at Lucky Strike, College Park, MD (Optional activity) The informal networking event includes dinner, networking and bowling at Bowlero in College Park, Maryland. This is a great opportunity to get to know Mid-Level Giving colleagues in a more relaxed setting. Bowling, food (gluten free and regular pizza, vegetarian options, sliders, salad and more). |
Day 2: Wednesday, May 5, 2027
| 8:30 – 9:25 AM | Choose Your Own Adventure: Breakfast & Round Table Discussions During this breakfast session, choose from themed table discussions led by peers & sponsor experts to spark ideas and share experience.. |
| 9:25 – 10:45 AM
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GENERAL SESSION & Insights from the Experts
MLG Summit Co-Chairs Kick Off Day 2 |
| 10:45–11:00 AM | Visit MLG Mission Marketplace |
| 11:00 AM–12:15 PM | CONCURRENT BENCHMARKING BREAKOUT Session 3 |
| 12:30 – 2:00 PM | INSIGHTFUL BITES: LUNCH and CLOSING SESSION |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch Buffet – Soup, Sandwich and Salad Lunch |
| 1:00 PM | Top 10 Bold Ideas for Action |
| 1:30 PM | Sponsor Recognition and Prizes |
| 1:45- 2:00 PM | Wrap Up and Farewell |
