The future of fundraising starts at one of Europe’s largest fundraising conferences, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Annual Convention! Tackling various topics, this conference explores many areas of the fundraising sector and is a great opportunity to make meaningful connections with those in the nonprofit space.
What is the Altrata Fundraising Academy?
A program designed to equip nonprofit leaders, fundraisers and prospect researchers with cutting-edge intelligence, foundational tips and best practices delivered by industry experts. The program will help you maximize your fundraising potential, advance your missions, and create lasting social impact.
Engaging live workshops and on-demand webinars
Access to fundraising experts and specialized partners
A resource library with actionable insights
Proven techniques for building meaningful donor relationships
Academy Resources
Articles
Guides
Donors engaged. Goals achieved.
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Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraising Convention 2025
June 9 – 10 | London, ENG
Apra Prospect Development Conference
August 19 – 22 | Baltimore, MD
Prospect Development is Apra’s premier annual conference, bringing together hundreds of prospect development professionals to learn from the best, connect with their peers, and gain the partnerships and tools to excel in their roles.
Without the resources that Altrata provides us, it would be very difficult to gather the information we need to engage donors.
Director of Development Research
Case Western University
Meet Altrata Fundraising Academy’s Team of Experts
Valentina Guerrini
Global Vice President, Philanthropy
Valentina Guerrini
Global Vice President, Philanthropy
As Global Vice President of Philanthropy at Altrata, Valentina Guerrini brings a decade of expertise in high-net-worth (HNW) donor engagement and development strategies. With a passion for advancing high-value philanthropy, she provides actionable insights to help organizations enhance their fundraising efforts and deepen donor relationships. Valentina began her career in event planning, orchestrating impactful fundraising galas and HNW events, which laid the foundation for her work in strategic philanthropy.
Matt Thompson
Vice President, Higher Education & Healthcare NA
Matt Thompson
Vice President, Higher Education & Healthcare NA
As Vice President of Sales for Education and Healthcare North America at Altrata, Matt Thompson has spent over a decade helping nonprofit organizations achieve their fundraising goals. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Matt has been in the software industry since 2006 and brings a wealth of experience in wealth intelligence, donor engagement, and strategic relationship-building.
A passionate advocate for leveraging data to drive impact, Matt works closely with organizations to develop tailored strategies that enhance major donor cultivation and stewardship. When not working, Matt is an avid golfer, a devoted Patriots fan, and a proud parent of two wonderful children under the age of eight.
Patrick Henehan
Vice President, SMB Sales & Sales Development
Patrick Henehan
Vice President, SMB Sales & Sales Development
As Vice President of SMB Sales at Altrata, Pat brings a decade of experience leading fast-paced tech sales teams. Passionate about philanthropy and operational efficiency, his team focuses on helping non-profit and higher education clients maximize their fundraising potential with the latest actionable insights. Outside of work, Pat enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and spending time with his wife and three young children.
Jacqui Ebeling
Director of Client Success, Education & Healthcare
Jacqui Ebeling
Director of Client Success, Education & Healthcare
As Director of Client Success, Non-Profits, Education & Healthcare at Altrata, Jacqui Ebeling has been partnering with non-profit clients for almost a decade to ensure their development efforts are data-driven and fruitful. She has provided support that helped multiple institutions receive major gifts. Jacqui now coaches a team of 10+ client success representatives to take the same consultative approach with their nonprofit clients that deliver results.
Maxwell Pamphile
Vice President, Partnerships
Maxwell Pamphile
Vice President, Partnerships
As Vice President of Partnerships at Altrata, Maxwell Pamphile holds a wealth of experience and a proven track record of helping organizations harness third-party data for business growth.
He has collaborated with over 100 organizations across industries, driving innovation in business development, audience segmentation, and client acquisition. An expert in wealth intelligence, individual research, and relationship analytics, Max specializes in turning data into actionable insights that enhance workflows and fuel revenue growth. His ability to bridge data-driven strategies with real-world applications makes him a trusted advisor for companies looking to strengthen their competitive edge through smarter data utilization.
Katerina Lauer
Senior Director of Retention
Katerina Lauer
Senior Director of Retention
Katerina Lauer is the Senior Director of Retention at Altrata, where she has dedicated over a decade to empowering non-profit organizations with data-driven solutions to enhance their fundraising and development efforts. Throughout her career, Katerina has gained invaluable insights into the unique challenges nonprofits have faced, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has worked tirelessly to offer innovative strategies for growth and sustainability. Her mission to “make my clients look like superstars” has been at the heart of her work, as she has consistently delivered impactful solutions that drive success.
In her current role, Katerina takes great pride in sharing her wealth of knowledge with her team, which is responsible for building and nurturing relationships with nonprofit clients across the United States. Through her leadership, Altrata’s team continues to support the long-term success and growth of nonprofits nationwide.
Ryn Wolford
Director of SMB Client Success
Ryn Wolford
Director of SMB Client Success
Ryn is the Director of SMB Client Success at Altrata, where she leads a team dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations maximize the impact of Altrata’s SaaS solutions. With 10+ years in client success, relationship management and strategic growth, Ryn ensures that clients achieve their goals through data-driven insights and exceptional support. She is passionate about empowering clients with the tools, insights and support needed to drive meaningful change and long-term success.
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