{"id":36526,"date":"2023-11-17T13:48:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T18:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/qgiv-conference-2023-recap-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T10:52:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T15:52:40","slug":"qgiv-conference-keynote-alex-sheen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qgiv.com\/blog\/qgiv-conference-keynote-alex-sheen\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Sheen, Founder of because I said I would, to Headline Qgiv Conference as Keynote Speaker"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It&#8217;s time to reveal the big news\u2014TEDx Speaker and nonprofit founder, Alex Sheen, will be headlining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qgivconference.com\/index.html\">Qgiv Conference 2024<\/a> as our keynote speaker!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Alex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alex is one of the world\u2019s foremost experts on accountability and commitment, a five-time TEDx Talk speaker, author, podcast host, internationally-recognized humanitarian, and founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/becauseisaidiwould.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">because I said I would<\/a> movement. His story of loss and commitment has inspired millions of people across the world to make promises to themselves and others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Alex Sheen, Founder of because I said I would.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-aA_0r2qG-g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Attendees Can Expect at Qgiv Conference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cQgiv Conference brings together the best minds in fundraising to discuss industry trends, challenges, and actions to set fundraisers on a course for success,\u201d said Todd Baylis, CEO of Qgiv, Inc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlex Sheen\u2019s experience turning personal conviction into a global movement will inspire nonprofit attendees to grow their fundraising programs and reenergize their passion for the organizations they serve.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to hearing from Alex, conference attendees will have the opportunity to attend over 30 unique sessions led by notable speakers within the nonprofit space, such as Julia Campbell, author of \u201cStorytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits,\u201d Cherian Koshy, founder of Nonprofit Operating System, Christal Cherry, founder of The Board Pro, Noah Barnett, Vice President of Marketing for Feathr, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qgiv Conference is one of Qgiv\u2019s many initiatives designed to provide nonprofit professionals with exceptional fundraising tools and learning opportunities. This three-day event will provide on-site workshop training, exclusive previews of upcoming Qgiv tools and features, opportunities to network with other fundraisers, earn CFRE credit and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about Qgiv Conference 2024, read the full press release or go to the conference website by clicking the links below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-qgiv-green-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2023\/11\/20\/2783356\/0\/en\/Alex-Sheen-founder-of-because-I-said-I-would-to-headline-Qgiv-Conference-as-keynote-speaker.html\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Read the Press Release<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-qgiv-green-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qgivconference.com\/index.html\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">Go to the Conference Website<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to reveal the big news\u2014TEDx Speaker and nonprofit founder, Alex Sheen, will be headlining Qgiv Conference 2024 as our keynote speaker! 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