2026 Sessions
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Building Business Together: A Collaborative Workshop for Expanding Capacity Through Aligned Leadership
Elise Woodworth, President, Woodworth Enterprises
Strong organizations are built through shared leadership and collaboration. Discover practical tools to strengthen board engagement, improve communication, and increase your organization’s capacity for impact.
Primary Topics
Leadership
Collaboration & Partnerships
Building Organizational Culture Together
Wendy Burtner, Founder, Nonprofit SideKick
Stephanie Masters, Founder, Nonprofit SideKick
A healthy organizational culture starts with intentional leadership. Explore practical ways boards and staff can work together to build trust, collaboration, and a stronger mission-driven workplace. Learn more.
Primary Topics
Leadership
Governance & Strategy
The Financial Toolkit: Funding, Investments, Fraud Prevention, & Cash
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Build a stronger financial foundation for your nonprofit by exploring practical strategies for funding, investments, cash management, and fraud prevention. Hear directly from Huntington Bank experts about the tools and resources that can help organizations of every size strengthen fincancial stewardship and plan for long-term success. Learn more.
Primary Topics
Finance & Risk Management
Financial Sustainability
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
Fundraising & Development
Financial Sustainability
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
Fundraising & Development
Financial Sustainability
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 & Community Engagement
Collaboration & Partnerships
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
Fundraising & Development
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:
Impact & Evaluation
Fundraising & Development
The Right Ten: Building a Funder Prospect Pool That Actually Pays Off
Shelley Maddex, President, Birdsong Collective
Stop chasing every funding opportunity and start focusing on the right ones. Learn a proven approach to identifying and prioritizing funders that are the best fit for your organization. Learn more.
Primary Topics:
Fundraising & Development
Leadership
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:
Governance & Strategy
Leadership
Strengthening Outcomes and Demonstrating Economic Impact
Alice Ruhnke, President of Education and Outreach, GrantStation
Learn how to measure and communicate your organization’s impact with confidence. Discover practical tools for developing meaningful outcomes, strengthening evaluations, and demonstrating your value to funders and stakeholders.
Primary Topics:
Impact & Evaluation
Fundraising & Development