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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.​

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Engaging live workshops and on-demand webinars​

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Access to fundraising experts​ and specialized partners

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A resource library with actionable insights

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Proven techniques for building meaningful donor relationships

Donors engaged. Goals achieved.

Join us on the road and virtually

Connect with us at these industry events and register for upcoming webinars

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International Fundraising: How to Identify, Engage, and Attract Your Next Big Donor Beyond Borders

Wednesday, March 19th at 10am ET/3pm CET

As part of the Altrata Fundraising Academy, we are hosting a webinar with experts from across the global philanthropic community. Our panelists will share real life experiences and lessons learned to provide you with a guide to international fundraising.

Join us for this live conversation and Q&A where our expert panel will give you their tips and effective strategies for donor engagement across borders.

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CASE Drive

March 31 – April 2 | New Orleans, LA

CASE DRIVE offers a focused learning and networking experience for education institutions and other nonprofit organizations who work with and use data and analytics to propel their programs.

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Nonprofit Technology Conference

April 16 – 18 | Baltimore, MD

The Nonprofit Technology Conference has something for everyone who wants to make the world a better place through the skillful and equitable use of technology.

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April 27 – 29 | Seattle, WA

The world’s No. 1 fundraising conference brings together thousands of fundraising professionals from around the globe.

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NEDRA Annual Conference

April 30 – May 2 | Portland, ME

NEDRA’s Annual Conference aims to empower individuals and organizations involved in development research, analytics, prospect management, and intersecting fields through professional development, education, networking, and advocacy.

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CASE APAC Advancement Conference

May 13 – 15 | Hong Kong, SAR

An annual conference for all advancement professionals in the Asia-Pacific region, the CASE Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference (APAC) equips delegates with the vital skills to succeed in the areas of advancement services, alumni relations, community engagement, development, fundraising, marketing, communications, and related functions.

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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.

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Chartered Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraising Convention 2025

June 9 – 10 | London, ENG

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.

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Without the resources that Altrata provides us, it would be very difficult to gather the information we need to engage donors.

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Meet Altrata Fundraising Academy’s Team of Experts

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Valentina Guerrini

Vice President, Philanthropy EMEA & APAC & LATAM

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Valentina Guerrini

Vice President, Philanthropy EMEA & APAC & LATAM

As Vice President of Philanthropy for EMEA and APAC 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.

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Matt Thompson

Vice President, Higher Education & Healthcare NA

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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.

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Patrick Henehan

Vice President, SMB Sales & Sales Development

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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.

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Jacqui Ebeling

Director of Client Success, Education & Healthcare

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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.

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Maxwell Pamphile

Vice President, Partnerships

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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.

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Katerina Lauer

Senior Director of Retention

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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.

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