AGENDA
- Oct. 15th
- Oct. 16th
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
REGISTRATION & NETWORKING
Location: Pre-Conference Space
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
WELCOME
Joint welcome with WVNPA and Philanthropy WV
Location: Salon C&D
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM
WVNPA WELCOME
Hear from Board Chair, Brett White, and learn more about the upcoming day.
Location: Salon C&D
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM
BREAK
Be sure to visit with our sponsors and Exhibitors
Location: Pre-Conference Space
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
WVNPA Learning Lab Session 1
From Passion to Policy
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.
The Real ROI of Doing Good
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.
The Right Ten
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.
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
BREAK
Be sure to visit with our sponsors and Exhibitors
Location: Pre-Conference Space
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
JOINT LUNCH & KEYNOTE
Location: Salon C/D
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM
BREAK
Be sure to visit with our sponsors and Exhibitors
Location: Pre-Conference Space
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
JOINT BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1
Building Business Together: A Collaborative Workshop for Expanding Capacity Through Aligned Leadership
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. Learn more.
Funding Diversification: Building a Sustainable Portfolio Bootcamp
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.
Working Genius: Why Good Teams Burn Out and How to Fix It
Discover how understanding the different ways people naturally contribute can help your team work better and burn out less. Explore the Working Genius framework and leave with practical tools you can use with staff, boards, and funder-nonprofit partners to build stronger, more effective teams. Learn more.
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
BREAK
Be sure to visit with our sponsors and Exhibitors
Location: Pre-Conference Space
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
JOINT BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2
The Financial Toolkit: Funding, Investments, Fraud Prevention, & Cash
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.
Rejection as a Resource: What Funders and Fundraisers Can Learn From Each Other
What can nonprofits learn from rejection—and what can funders learn from the proposals they decline? Explore real-world insights from structured proposal feedback and leave with practical strategies for turning rejection into a roadmap for stronger applications, more useful feedback, and better funder-nonprofit relationships. Learn more.
Building Organizational Culture Together
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.
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
WVNPA DAY 1 CLOSING AND REFLECTIONS
Location: Salon C/D
5:00 PM
DINNER ON YOUR OWN
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
BREAKFAST
Location: Salon C/D
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
BREAK
Be sure to visit with our sponsors and Exhibitors
Location: Pre-Conference Space
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
WVNPA LEARNING LAB SESSION 2
Healing Our Relationship With Money in Order to Raise More
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.
Strengthening Outcomes and Demonstrating Economic Impact
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. Learn more.
Simplify to Strategize
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.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
BREAK
Be sure to visit with our sponsors and Exhibitors
Location: Pre-Conference Space
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
WVNPA LEARNING LAB SESSION 3
PR Not ER: How to Get “Earned” Media Coverage and Elevate Your Organization (Without Elevating Your Blood Pressure!)
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.
Succession Planning Has a Bad Rap
Succession planning is about organizational stability—not replacing leaders. Learn how boards and executives can work together to create a thoughtful succession plan that ensures long-term success. Learn more.
To Be Announced
Details are coming soon.
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
BREAK
Be sure to visit with our sponsors and Exhibitors
Location: Pre-Conference Space
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
LUNCH
Location: Salon C/D
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
WVNPA ANNUAL MEETING
Location: Salon C/D
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
PLENARY SESSION
Details coming soon.
Location: Salon C/D
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
CLOSING KEYNOTE
Location: Salon C/D
Kindness as Strategy
Close the Summit by reflecting on what we’ve learned and exploring how kindness can become a powerful leadership strategy. Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable next steps for building trust, navigating conflict, and creating healthier, stronger organizations.
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
CLOSING
Location: Salon C/D