“Bridge Conference” is actually short for “the Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference.” It’s a co-production between the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter (AFP DC) and the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW). The purpose of this three-day conference is to, you guessed it, bridge the gap between marketing and fundraising and help nonprofit organizations thrive.

The theme for the 2023 Bridge conference is “Amplified,” with the tagline “Learn how to turn up the volume on your fundraising and marketing.” The event will kick off with an opening keynote from Thaddeus Bullard the athlete, entertainer, philanthropist and author better known as WWE Superstar Titus O’Neill. The conference will also feature over 90 breakout sessions with expert speakers designed to give attendees the top cutting-edge strategies in marketing and fundraising, with plenty of opportunities for attendees to meet, network, and share their own successes and lessons learned. For those looking to upgrade their organization’s tech stack, the will also be suppliers and vendors in attendance who can work with nonprofits to improve their fundraising and marketing efforts.