Annual Conference

Annual Conference
The annual conference has been the cornerstone of NACCDO since its inception. Members value the unique opportunity to gather with a specialized group of peers to exchange knowledge, ideas, inspiration and best practices. Because our work is collaborative—not competitive—the conference creates a thought-provoking and valuable synergy among attendees.The annual conference is presented in partnership with the Cancer Marketing and Communications Association (CMCA). This partnership combines fundraising-focused content with insights into the storytelling, communications and media strategies that support the world of development.

Presentations from recent conferences  are available in the Members section.

“I remember being totally in shock at my first NACCDO conference at how open and willing to collaborate these newfound colleagues were. The information you will gather from listening and sharing ideas with this group is priceless.”

— Senior Director of Development

With tracks for Major Gifts, Pipeline and Annual Giving, Strategic Initiatives, and Planned Giving—along with offerings for novice fundraisers and seasoned professionals—there are valuable learning opportunities for every cancer fundraiser.

Join Us in Indianapolis

2027 NACCDO Annual Conference

April 11–14, 2027

Registration opens November 1, 2026.


Learn More About the Conference

Call for Topics and Conference Sessions

Help shape the educational experience for the 2027 conference.

Proposals are due September 16, 2026.


View the Presenter and Session Guide

Looking Ahead: Save the Date

Spring 2028

Is your institution interested in hosting a NACCDO conference in 2028 or beyond?
Contact
leslie@dfievents.com.

Earn CFRE Continuing Education Credit

NACCDO is an approved CFRE education provider. Most conference sessions and webinars count toward continuing education requirements, and NACCDO members save 20% on the CFRE application fee.

  • Past Conferences

    2026: Made possible in collaboration with Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation, Toronto, Canada

    2025: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Miami, FL

    2024: Huntsman Cancer Institute Salt Lake City, UT

    2023: Emory University Winship Cancer Institute, Atlanta, GA

    2022: University of Kansas Cancer Center Kansas City, KS

    2021: Virtual by Roswell Park (*2020 Roswell Park in Niagara on the Lake cancelled due to Covid)

    2019: Stephenson Oklahoma City, OK

    2018: Fred Hutch Seattle, WA

    2017: UK Markey Lexington, KY

    2016: City of Hope Pasadena, CA

    2015: Yale New Haven, CT

    2014: The Ohio State Columbus, OH

    2013: Univ. of Colorado Denver, CO

    2012: Oregon Health and Sciences Portland, OR

    2011: Lineberger UNC Chapel Hill, NC

    2010: H. Lee Moffit Cancer Center & Research Institute Tampa, FL

    2009: Abramson Cancer Center/ University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

    2008: Holden Iowa City, IA

    2007: University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA

    2006: Roswell Park Niagara on the Lake

    2005: Robert Lurie Northwestern University Chicago, IL

    2004: University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

    2003: Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD

    2002: MD Anderson, Houston, TX

    2001: Univ. Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

    2000: Fred Hutch Seattle, WA

    1999: Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN

    1998: Johns Hopkins–Fox Chase Philadelphia, PA

    1997: USC/UCLA/COH Los Angeles, CA

    1996: San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

    1995: University of Wisconsin at Madison, Madison, WI

    1994: North Carolina/Duke/Wake Forest Chapel Hill, NC

    1993: Arizona Cancer Center Tucson, AZ

    1992: The Ohio State Columbus, OH

    1991: Dana Farber Boston, MA

    1990: MD Anderson Houston, TX

    1989: Fred Hutch Seattle, WA

    1988: UCS Norris/UCLA Los Angeles, CA

    1987: Fox Chase Philadelphia, PA

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