A two-day free virtual summit for fundraisers who want to build stronger supporter relationships, simplify their systems, and drive greater impact.
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Had such an amazing time at The Great Connection Summit — so much learning, incredible stories, and meaningful connections. I can't wait for the next one!
Best fundraising conference I've ever attended.
I randomly discovered this conference and it has honestly been the best fundraising conference I've ever attended.
Already a ton of great resources at the Summit! It's a solid event — don't miss out!
This was such a good summit! I've attended three times now and it keeps getting better.
Great job with this Summit — so worthwhile. It's the best I've attended.
The Summit Is Over.
The Learning Doesn't Have to Be.
50+ sessions. Real strategies. Actionable frameworks. Get lifetime access to every recording, slide deck, session notes, and the private community — so you can keep coming back to the insights that matter most.
Connection is the heart of fundraising
Technology and AI are reshaping how nonprofits raise money — but the thing that actually moves people to give hasn’t changed. People give to people.
The Nonprofit Fundraising Summit is two days of practical strategies, real examples, and smarter systems to help you build deeper relationships with the people who fund your mission.
Connection is not just the goal of fundraising.
It is the engine behind it.
Session Proposals
Want to Speak at the Summit?
We’re inviting innovative fundraisers, marketers, and nonprofit leaders to share practical insights that help organizations strengthen supporter relationships and drive fundraising success.
Submit your session idea by December 18 and take the stage for an audience of 12,000+ nonprofit professionals.
You can submit your idea through our online application form. It only takes a few minutes, and we welcome topics that help nonprofits build stronger supporter connections.
We welcome fundraisers, marketers, nonprofit leaders, consultants, and practitioners with insights that can help others deepen relationships and improve fundraising results.
We’re especially interested in sessions focused on donor connection, supporter experience, storytelling, community-centered fundraising, technology, AI, data, and practical strategies that help nonprofits grow.
Sessions are 30–40 minutes long and take place over two virtual stages. Presenters can deliver prerecorded or live sessions depending on what works best for them.
Yes, all session proposals must be submitted by December 18 to be considered.
Meet the Great Connection Speakers
Big names, proven fundraisers, and practical operators—sharing the tactics and mindset to deepen donor relationships and grow fundraising.
Organizations behind the Summit
Organizations aligned around one goal: helping fundraisers build stronger relationships and lasting impact.
Summit Schedule
Browse all 50+ sessions across the Connection, Unity, and Cooperative stages. Filter by day, stage, or topic to find what matters to you.
Connection Drives Fundraising.
Fundraising Drives Impact.
Two days. 50+ sessions. 12,000+ nonprofit professionals. The Great Connection Summit is where teams come to get the tools, relationships, and clarity they need to do more of what matters.
Nonprofits are doing incredible work under intense pressure. The Summit is designed to give teams the support, clarity, and encouragement they deserve. When your systems work for you, not against you, you can focus on the relationships that matter most and create impact that lasts.
Sponsorships
Reach 12,000+ Nonprofit Pros
The Nonprofit Fundraising Summit brings together thousands of fundraisers, marketers, and nonprofit leaders who are actively looking for tools, strategies, and partners that can help them grow.
As a sponsor, you’ll put your brand in front of a highly engaged audience, elevate your visibility across all Summit programming, and position your company as a trusted partner in the future of fundraising.
Book a meeting to explore the right sponsorship option by December 18, 2025.
Why Sponsor?
- High-impact visibility across all Summit marketing and events
- Direct exposure to 12,000+ fundraising and nonprofit decision-makers
- Opportunities for speaking, panel participation, and session integration
Why Attend the Summit
Two days of free sessions designed to simplify your systems, strengthen your strategy, and help you build deeper relationships with supporters.
Select sessions qualify for CFRE continuing education, so you can grow your expertise while advancing your career.
Learn practical approaches from experienced fundraisers on retention, giving, and building stronger supporter relationships.
Get templates, tools, and guides you can use right away to streamline your work and apply new ideas quickly.
Discover how to reduce admin time, simplify systems, and free your team to focus more on donor engagement.
Attend the entire Summit at no cost. Get access to all sessions so your team can learn, grow, and connect without budget barriers.
Explore how AI, integrated marketing, and emerging technology can help you stay ahead and advance your mission.
Learn which metrics matter most and how to turn supporter data into clear insights that improve fundraising.
Connect with peers, share new ideas, and leave refreshed with practical inspiration you can bring back to your team.
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Everything your nonprofit needs to raise money and manage donors — with no license fee, 0% platform fees, and no catch.
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You Keep 100% of Every Donation
Tips are optional. Donors choose the amount — or skip entirely. Your nonprofit keeps every dollar raised.
Summit FAQ
The summit takes place on March 4-5, 2026 from 10 AM–6 PM ET. It’s a free, live virtual event designed to help nonprofit professionals build better and deeper connections with their supporters so they can maximize their impact.
You’ll walk away with practical, actionable strategies to streamline your tech stack, reduce manual work, and build stronger, more scalable donor engagement.
Across two days, you’ll experience three curated stages, 50+ sessions, hands-on workshops, and conversations led by nonprofit leaders, tech innovators, and fundraising strategists who have been there—and want to help you level up your impact.
You can also earn CFRE continuing education credits, making this one of the most valuable professional development opportunities of the year.
Most importantly, The Great Connection was designed as the best virtual learning experience in the sector—built around connection, community, and collaborative growth. You’ll join 12,000+ nonprofit professionals committed to learning, sharing, and reshaping the future of fundraising together.
Once you register, you’ll receive a link and confirmation email with all the details to join on the virtual event platform. You can join from any device, anywhere—no travel or setup required.
This Summit is for nonprofit professionals who are ready to innovate, level up, and build fundraising strategies rooted in meaningful connection. Whether you’re a fundraiser, marketer, communications leader, or nonprofit executive, you’ll gain tools to eliminate inefficiencies, deepen donor engagement, and create scalable, long-term impact.
If you’re looking to unify your tech stack, strengthen your storytelling, modernize your fundraising, and build authentic relationships with your supporters this event is designed for you.
Whether you’re leading a small team or managing a large organization, you’ll walk away with insights you can apply immediately to move your mission forward.
Yes, the Summit is 100% free to attend live.
There are no hidden fees and no catch. You will get access to expert-led content and practical resources designed to help you streamline and scale your fundraising.
CauseVox is the unified fundraising and CRM platform built for nonprofits that want to scale donor engagement and operate more efficiently.
Our platform helps teams create personalized donor experiences through custom donation forms, fundraising sites, peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, and streamlined donor management—all backed by hands-on support and simple data workflows that reduce admin work.
We are hosting this free Summit because we believe every nonprofit professional deserves access to high-quality training and a supportive community, regardless of budget or team size. Our goal is to empower organizations of all kinds to raise more, engage more meaningfully, and drive greater impact in their communities.
The Great Connection is our way of bringing the sector together to learn, grow, and shape a stronger, more connected future for fundraising.
The Nonprofit Cooperative is a 501(c) 6, nonprofit organization that provides our collection of valuable resources and training to nonprofits throughout the United States.
Their mission is to provide the nonprofit community with FREE access to valuable resources, information, and training that saves their organization time and money, so that they can stay focused on their mission.
Learn more at https://www.thenonprofitcooperative.org/
The Connection+ Pass is an optional paid upgrade that gives you permanent access to Summit content after the live event ends. While the Summit itself is completely free to attend live, the recordings and resources are only available to Connection+ Pass holders.
Here's what's included:
- All session recordings — rewatch every session at your own pace and maximize CFRE credits
- Slides + Session Highlight Notes — key takeaways from every session, summarized for easy reference
- Full chat logs — all the resources and links shared by speakers and attendees
- Exclusive community access — stay connected with peers year-round in the private Circle community
- Post-event bonus training — additional sessions and resources to help you put what you learned into action
- CauseVox Pro + VIP Campaign Launch Sprint — 2 months of CauseVox Pro access ($500+ value) plus a hands-on campaign setup sprint ($1,500 value)
With a free registration, you get full live access to all 50+ sessions across 3 stages on March 4–5. You can attend any session in real time, participate in chat, and engage with speakers and fellow attendees.
The Connection+ Pass adds everything you need to continue learning after the Summit wraps. That means session recordings you can rewatch anytime, slide decks, session highlight notes, chat logs with all shared resources, access to a private community, bonus post-event training, and 2 months of CauseVox Pro with a VIP campaign launch sprint.
Think of it this way: the free ticket gets you in the room, and the Connection+ Pass makes sure nothing gets left behind.
