2026 Sessions
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Simplify to Strategize
Susan Aloi, Business Professor, Davis & Elkins College
Strategic planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn a practical, step-by-step approach to creating a focused, actionable plan that keeps your organization moving toward its mission. Learn more.
Primary Topics:
Strategic Planning
Leadership
Board Governance
The Real ROI of Doing Good: How Nonprofits Can Measure, Quantify, and Monetize Outcomes
Hashim Pashtun, Senior Impact Analyst, Weisenborn Ready
Go beyond counting outputs and learn how to demonstrate the true value of your organization’s work. Explore practical methods for measuring, quantifying, and communicating impact to funders, donors, and community partners. Learn more.
Primary Topics:
Program Evaulation & Impact
Financial Sustainability
Marketing & Communications
From Passion to Policy: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Shape Government Outcomes
Joshua Higginbotham, President, Joshua Higginbotham Consulting, LLC
Learn how nonprofits can effectively advocate for their missions and influence public policy. Leave with practical tools for building relationships with elected officials, mobilizing supporters, and creating lasting change. Learn more.
Primary Topics
Advocacy & Public Policy
Financial Sustainability
Marketing & Communications
PR Not ER: How to Get “Earned” Media Coverage and Elevate Your Organization (Without Elevating Your Blood Pressure!)
Amy McCallister Ethel, Resource Development Manager, Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State
Discover how to earn meaningful media coverage without a big budget or dedicated PR team. Learn simple strategies to tell your story, engage reporters, and increase your organization’s visibility. Learn more.
Primary Topics
Marketing & Communications
Storytelling
Fundraising
Funding Diversification: Building a Sustainable Portfolio Bootcamp
Michele Girard, Founder & CEO, Ivanhoe Develoment
Aoife Ryle, Development Manager, Ivanhoe Development
Strengthen your organization’s financial future by exploring diverse funding strategies beyond traditional grants. Build a customized funding plan that supports long-term sustainability and growth. Learn more.
Primary Topics
Financial Sustainability
Fundraising
Partnerships
Healing Our Relationship With Money in Order to Raise More
Beth Raps, Founder, RAISING CLARITY
Explore how your mindset about money influences fundraising and financial decisions. Gain practical insights that can help your organization raise more, spend more wisely, and build greater financial confidence. Learn More
Primary Topics
Financial Sustainability
Fundraising
Leadership