Frequently Asked Questions

Who Is Invited?

Fundfusion was created for the people who are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing fundraising efforts at the chapter. These people could include your fundraising consultant, executive director, and/or your board president. The conference is funded to accept a limited number of participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Each chapter may send two representatives. At Fundfusion 2007 experts emphasized the significant role that the Board of Directors should play in fundraising. Therefore, it is highly recommended that one person selected to attend is a board member.

What does Fundfusion cost to attend?

Baxter’s funding of Fundfusion enables us to offer airfare, hotel, food, and conference registration for only $75.00 per participant. For $75 you will spend two nights at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel on Mill Avenue (downtown Tempe), which includes all meals and receptions on the conference agenda. The hotel, which is only a ten-minute drive from the airport, offers free shuttle service every half-hour. If you choose to take a cab or rent a car, that will be your out-of-pocket expense. Also, there is no reimbursement for any meals you have while you are traveling to and from the conference.

How do I make my airline reservations?

To register, please visit the registration page. Once we have received your registration form and payment, you will get a confirmation with contact information for making travel arrangements. Travel will be booked based on least expensive roundtrip fare from your city to Phoenix. There is no mechanism available for you to take a more expensive flight, or to be reimbursed if you need to make alternative arrangements. Every effort will be made to accommodate you on the airline and schedule of your choice within our budget. The conference begins at 3:00pm MT on Sunday, March 9th and concludes around 12:30pm on Tuesday, March 11th so please plan accordingly.

THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR FREE AIRFARE IS FEBRUARY 12, 2008

How do I make my hotel reservations?

Once we receive your registration form and paid conference fee, we will make your hotel reservations for Sunday, March 9th , and Monday, March 10th. Checkout for everyone is noon on Tuesday. We will provide you with a confirmation of your conference registration and hotel room. If you are willing to share a room, please indicate that on your registration form.

Can we send more people to Fundfusion than we are allotted?

If a sponsoring agency is willing to pay airfare, share its allocation of rooms, and pay a conference registration fee of $300 (not $75), we can accommodate extra participants. For the price of airfare and $300, this is still a great investment in your fundraising leadership. To register additional people, contact Donna Jackson at (602) 955-3947 or crkomar@yahoo.com