Event Details
Seattle, WA
May 6 - 8, 2025
Attain Partners is proud to sponsor the 2025 Woodmark Summit
Join Nonprofit Executive in Residence Sterrin Bird and Managing Director Kristi Phillips as they lead sessions on the future of fundraising and share insights to help hospitals grow stronger, smarter, and more sustainable.
Featured Sessions
Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, May 6 | 2p – 3p PT
Presenters: Isabella Alvarenga, Cory Andersen, Sterrin Bird, Kimberley Blease, Meg Brzyski Nelson, Caroline Chang, Nathan Chappell, Tyler Daugherty, Caleb Dutzer, Carrie Fitros, Joseph Frye, Jennifer Garbiso, Dave Gaspar, Elizabeth Hormann, Elizabeth Huber, Faryal Mohammed Khatri, Cate Latz, Ilan Mann, Mark McCampbell, kylie melville, Kristi Phillips, Molly Reynolds, Tamara Sperling, Paul St Onge, Lindsay Thomas, Grace Wells
Lunch & Learn
Humanizing high-tech fundraising: Where automation meets authentic donor engagement
Wednesday, May 7 | 12:15p – 1p PT
Join industry expert Sterrin Bird and Attain Partners for a dynamic exploration of how intelligent automation can amplify—not replace—the human elements of fundraising.
Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, discover how to leverage technology to refresh and optimize donor portfolios while deepening personal connections. Learn practical strategies for implementing the 5 l’s of Fundraising (Identify, Inform, Involve, Inspire, Invest) in a tech-enabled environment.
This session delivers actionable insights for fundraisers seeking to balance efficiency with authenticity in building lasting donor relationships.
Presenters
- Sterrin Bird, Nonprofit Executive in Residence, Attain Partners
- Kristi Phillips, Managing Director, Attain Partners
Navigating the new fundraising landscape: Addressing key barriers to growth in children’s hospital philanthropy
Thursday, May 8 | 2:15p – 3:45p PT
As leaders, your vision and decisions set the course for addressing the evolving challenges in children’s hospital philanthropy. This session provides insights into key areas critical for long-term success: expanding donor engagement, attracting and retaining top talent, and maximizing impact with finite resources.
Through case studies and discussions, the session will focus on strategies to adapt to shifting donor dynamics, enhance engagement through data and technology, and align fundraising efforts with broader organizational goals.
Attendees will explore approaches to recruiting and sustaining a talented workforce, reducing operational inefficiencies, and fostering a culture of innovation within their organizations. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with actionable steps to implement new strategies and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Presenter
- Sterrin Bird, Nonprofit Executive in Residence, Attain Partners

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Sterrin Bird
Nonprofit Executive in Residence
Attain Partners

Kristi Phillips
Managing Director
Attain Partners