CALL FOR PRESENTERS – NOW OPEN
2026 Philanthropy WV Annual Conference & WVNPA Nonprofit Leadership Summit
Building Together: Impact Through Collaboration
“The most powerful ideas don’t happen in silos – they happen when we build together.”
October 15-16, 2026
Embassy Suites – Charleston, WV
Deadline: May 15. 2026
190-230 Combined attendees
ABOUT THE EVENT
A first-of-its-kind partnership
Philanthropy WV and the WVNPA are joining forces to bring funders and nonprofit leaders together in one space for shared learning and meaningful dialogue.
Two audiences, one mission
Joint sessions on Oct. 15th bring together funders and nonprofits. Oct. 16th is dedicated to nonprofit-focused programming for staff and organizational leaders.
What presenters receive
All speakers receive one complimentary exhibitor space and one conference registration. All sessions are delivered in person at the Embassy Suites in Charleston, WV
PRIORITY TOPICS
Sessions that address these themes are especially encouraged:
Nonprofit-funder relationships.
Community Partnerships
Resource sharing & capacity building
Innovative collaboration models
Cross-sector collaboration
Equity-centered collaboration
Advocacy & coalition building
Board governance & development
Collective impact & shared measurement
Strategic alignment
Navigating power dynamics
Leadership transitions
SESSION FORMATS ACCEPTED
Keynote
Plenary
Learning Lab (60-75 minutes)
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Panel Discussion
Roundtable
KEY DATES
May 15, 2026
Proposal Deadline
May 29, 2026
Acceptance Notification
Oct 15-16
Leadership Summit
Ready to submit your proposal?
The deadline is May 15, 2026 – or download the full RFP for complete details.
Note: The promotion of professional products during presentations is prohibited. Questions about funder-focused sessions? Contact info@philanthropywv.org for the Philanthropy WV RFP.