Nonprofit Fundraising Summit
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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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SUMMIT THEME

Connection is the heart of fundraising

Technology and AI are transforming how nonprofits fundraise, but the heart of fundraising has not changed. It is still about human connection.

At The Nonprofit Fundraising Summit, we will explore how modern tools, data, and strategy can strengthen what matters most: meaningful relationships with your supporters.

Every system, campaign, and click is a bridge connecting your mission to the people who believe in it. This Summit brings innovation and empathy together so you can align your technology, your story, and your supporter experience to create deeper connection and greater impact.

Connection is not just the goal of fundraising.
It is the heart of it.

When we combine powerful tools with purposeful missions, we unlock what is truly possible.

Today’s fundraising can feel transactional.

We often spend more time managing systems and chasing tasks than cultivating the relationships that truly move our missions.

fragmented fundraising

The future of fundraising is connected.

When your systems work together, your supporters feel seen, valued, and inspired to give — and your work becomes more human again.

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.

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?

alex fruth

Alex Fruth

CFRE, Vice President of Advancement at Breckenridge Village

Amie Echeverria

Amie Echeverria

Fundraising Consultant at The Cause Catalyst Co.

Andrew Gottlieb

Andrew Gottlieb

Founder & CEO at No Typical Moments

Aria Ma

Aria Ma

Founder & Principal Consultant at LUNEAERA

Chris Barlow

Chris Barlow

Customer Happiness Director at Beeline

Christina Edwards

Christina Tzavaras Edwards

CEO at Splendid Consulting

Elizabeth Orbison

Elizabeth Orbison

Head of Operational Excellence at Techsoup

Erica Soto

Erica Soto

Fundraising Consultant at The Cause Catalyst Co.

Geng Wang

Geng Wang

CEO & Cofounder at Civic Champs

Jeff Grandy

Jeff Grandy

Vice President of Client Development at Catapult Fundraising

Katherine Lacefield

Katherine Lacefield

Founder at Just Be Cause Consulting

Kelly McLaughlin

Kelly McLaughlin

CEO at From Scratch Fundraising

Kenny Sigler

Kenny Sigler

CFRE, Partner at Sigler Crist Agency

patricia glass

Patricia Glass

CNP, Founder & CEO at Flourish

Susan Kahan

Susan Kahan

Fundraising Advisor & Trainer at Sapphire Fundraising Specialists

susan tenby

Susan Tenby

Director of Community & Partnerships at Techsoup

Susu Wong

Susu Wong

Chief Connector & CEO at Tomo360

Timson Tse

Senior Analyst at Whole Whale

Connection Drives Fundraising. Fundraising Drives Impact.

Rob Wu CEO + Founder, CauseVox

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.

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.

If you want to go deeper, you can upgrade for $225.

The upgrade includes access to an exclusive community of fundraisers, all session recordings to rewatch any time, and special offers available only to upgraded attendees.

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/