In this episode recorded live from AFP ICON, Charity Jen welcomes Jesse Park, President of Amplify, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of fundraising. Stepping out from behind the exhibit booth to fully experience his first ICON as an attendee, Jesse shares his three intentional goals: connect with fundraisers, dig deep into data trends, and fuel creative collaboration across the sector.

From conversations with international peers to the insights sparked by new research reports, Jesse unpacks how data storytelling and visionary thinking are pointing toward a paradigm shift in how nonprofits operate. If you’re looking for a forward-thinking perspective on where our sector is headed—and how to build it together—this episode is a must-listen.

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Here are some notable moments from this episode:

00:00 – Welcome and intro to Jesse Park of Amplify

01:11 – Jesse’s 3 goals for attending AFP ICON

02:04 – Building deeper relationships with AFP chapters

03:52 – Takeaways from global and local conversations

04:30 – A paradigm shift in nonprofit fundraising