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Is your organization struggling to promote social services to your target population? Join our session featuring AARP Foundation's innovative approach to solving common challenges faced by organizations using marketing to reach their beneficiaries. 

Get ready to supercharge your social services marketing and propel your organization’s impact further than ever before.

In the nonprofit world, we often come across descriptions of communities that use terms like “low digital literacy skills” or “low health literacy knowledge” to frame challenges individuals face in accessing services. While it is important for people to have pathways to build their skills and confidence in areas such as these, these terms can sometimes be simplistic and avoid addressing deeper structural issues in institutions. Basically, we need to work toward making systems that work well for people in the first place.

In this session, we will explore flipping the script: how can we build our own organizational literacy as institutions? In other words, how can we make sure that our internal and external communications and related processes are designed with the intent to be easy to navigate, understand, and use?

We will explore how organizations can take responsibility for the effectiveness of their systems and build a reflective practice that centers the needs of humans over the systems themselves.

You've likely heard about the value of incorporating SMS into your fundraising program, but the options might seem overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start with this new channel. When you attend this session, you'll hear from two organizations - the National Park Foundation and Bread for the World - who both built successful SMS programs from scratch. You'll learn what to do, what not to do, and you'll come away with tips and tools for implementing an SMS program at your organization.

Have you ever wondered how your organization’s fundraising efforts relate to your constituents from different generations? Odds are your Gen Z and Baby Boomer donors are learning about and engaging with your nonprofit in very different ways. Your outreach should be optimized through a generational lens to ensure the right audience is being reached with the right message. In this session, you’ll learn how to unlock hidden potential with your donors based on generational giving trends.

In Bloomerang’s 2024 Generational Giving Report, over 1,000 donors of all ages were asked to tell us how they discover nonprofits to support, how they stay connected to those nonprofits, their fundraising event habits, donor retention preferences, and more!

Join our panel discussion on a deep dive into some of the report's findings, including tactics to engage with donors across generations.

In this session, we’ll explore how nonprofits can harness technology to enhance their emergency response efforts. We’ll discuss how an AI-powered unified platform streamlines crisis management, integrating all critical elements of disaster response to ensure rapid coordination, optimize resources, and deliver aid to those in need—exactly when and where it's needed.

See how Elevate can transform your nonprofit’s education and training programs—increasing engagement, revenue, and impact. Whether you’re new to virtual learning or looking to enhance your current platform, Elevate provides the tools and flexibility you need to succeed.

Elevate by Cadmium is a user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS) designed specifically to help nonprofits and associations deliver impactful learning experiences. In this demo, discover how Elevate can engage your members, drive mission-aligned education, and create new revenue streams—all while streamlining your learning programs.

Why Elevate?

Elevate is more than an LMS—it’s a community-building and engagement platform designed for mission-driven organizations. Whether you're hosting virtual conferences, training volunteers, certifying professionals, or generating revenue through online courses, Elevate makes it simple and effective.

Microsoft has promised that Copilot will transform the way you work. But AI isn’t a magic fix. Successful adoption requires the right strategy. In this session, Sean Flahie, CTO and Principal Consultant at Apex Digital Solutions, shares firsthand insights from working with organizations who are actually using Microsoft 365 Copilot. What challenges do leaders face with Copilot and AI adoption? How are organizations finding practical use in the toolset? And how can you ensure a successful rollout to your team? Gain a consultant’s perspective on Copilot and walk away with practical strategies to help your team make the most of this powerful tool.

Nonprofit and mission-driven organizations around the world are at a pivotal crossroads. With AI everywhere, how is it possible to keep up, let alone stay ahead? The answer lies in your data. Organizing and securing institutional data is one of the first steps to ensuring easier access to AI tools and AI adaptability. Join Microsoft Tech for Social Impact to explore a roadmap for assessing your current data infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing best practices.

Nonprofits don’t just have a funding problem, they have a broken infrastructure problem.

Every day, critical resources are delayed, understaffed back offices are buried in spreadsheets and manual work, and compliance work steals time from mission-driven efforts.

It’s death by a thousand spreadsheets, and it’s holding great nonprofits back. Outdated financial systems and endless integrations create complexity instead of value, making it harder to stay compliant, manage grants, produce real-time financial data, and access larger funding opportunities. Small nonprofits, the majority of the sector, are the most impacted, facing higher administrative burdens and greater financial instability.

If you’ve ever lost hours wrestling with spreadsheets, reconciliations, reporting, or compliance paperwork, and you’re ready for a smarter, more efficient way to manage nonprofit finances, this session is for you.

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In today’s mission-driven landscape, advocacy and fundraising are no longer separate efforts—they are two sides of the same coin. This presentation will explore how nonprofits can harness the power of advocacy to build stronger supporter relationships and convert passionate advocates into committed donors.

We’ll introduce Springboard by Jackson River, a cutting-edge digital fundraising and advocacy platform designed to seamlessly engage supporters, mobilize action, and drive sustained financial support. Attendees will learn how Springboard integrates effortlessly with Salesforce, enabling organizations to track supporter engagement, personalize outreach, and nurture advocates into donors with targeted messaging and automation.

Key takeaways include:

The Advocate-to-Donor Journey: Understanding how advocacy actions create engagement and deepen supporter relationships.

Leveraging Springboard’s Advocacy Tools: Best practices for running effective petitions, click-to-call campaigns, and targeted email actions.

Data-Driven Fundraising Strategies: Using advocacy engagement insights to personalize donor outreach and boost conversion rates.

Seamless Integration with Salesforce: How real-time data sync optimizes supporter engagement and fundraising outcomes.

Maximizing ROI with Digital Advocacy: Cost-effective strategies to amplify impact and drive donor retention.

This session is ideal for nonprofit professionals in fundraising, advocacy, and digital engagement who are looking to strengthen their supporter pipeline and turn activism into long-term mission support.

In today’s digital landscape, nonprofits are expected to provide transparency, demonstrate impact, and foster trust with donors, board members, and the communities they serve. But how can you turn raw data into compelling narratives that inspire action?

This session will explore how nonprofit organizations can leverage financial, operational, and impact data to tell a more powerful and transparent story. Learn best practices for using data visualization, reporting, and storytelling techniques to connect with stakeholders, showcase results, and drive engagement. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, a donor management professional, or an IT expert, this session will equip you with actionable insights to elevate your mission-driven messaging—without drowning in spreadsheets.

If your nonprofit is tired of low-quality leads, sketchy data-sharing practices, and email deliverability issues, there’s a better way — one that’s privacy-friendly, scalable, and actually works. Enter Civic Shout.

In this hands-on and practical session, Josh Nelson, CEO of Civic Shout, will share how charities and progressive nonprofits are using this innovative platform to grow their opt-in email lists, drive grassroots donations, and build long-term power — all while respecting supporter privacy. You'll learn why Civic Shout is rapidly becoming a go-to tool for digital advocacy and fundraising teams looking to break through the noise.

Joining Josh will be Manny Herrmann of Bluespring Strategies, who will dive into a real-world case study: how his client, Inequality Media Civic Action, used Civic Shout to supercharge email list growth with an extraordinary return on ad spend (ROAS) — all without relying on donor data co-ops or other sketchy acquisition tactics.

You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how Civic Shout's cost-per-click and cost-per-acquisition models help nonprofits not only build large, high-quality email communities, but also drive traffic to their own websites — on their terms and at fixed, low costs.

Say goodbye to blasting unsolicited emails to disinterested recipients. Say hello to a sustainable, respectful, and results-driven way to reach fired-up progressives who are ready to take action and donate.

Whether you’re a digital strategist, fundraiser, technologist, or advocate, this session will equip you with actionable insights — and a powerful new tool — to raise more money and grow your movement.

With nearly $31 trillion set to transfer by 2033, the opportunity to engage ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) donors has never been greater. In this session, you’ll learn how Altrata provides deep insights into UHNW giving patterns, helping nonprofits connect with high-value donors and their networks.

Join us for an exclusive preview of the new Altrata platform, including tools for building donor profiles, mapping wealth and donations, and tracking real-time updates. This session will provide you with the insights and tools to future-proof and elevate your fundraising strategy to secure the biggest gifts from your most influential donors..

Managing donors, members, and supporters across disconnected systems can be a headache. Many nonprofits struggle with siloed donor data and clunky CRMs that don’t adapt to their needs. That’s why organizations across the nonprofit sector are switching to HubSpot - to simplify data management, improve donor engagement, and integrate their operations in one easy-to-use platform.

In this interactive session, we’ll showcase a live demo of HubSpot’s nonprofit-specific functionality and explore how it helps organizations:

• Replace a cobbled-together tech stack with a single, integrated database
• Easily track donor interactions and giving history with robust donor profiles
• Manage fundraising efforts with donor pipelines and integrated tools like Fundraise Up
• Customize properties to collect and report on the data that matters most to your organization

If managing donor data and fundraising feels more complicated than it should be, join us to see how HubSpot can help simplify and strengthen your nonprofit’s operations.

When every dollar matters, understanding what’s actually working in your marketing and fundraising is mission-critical. This session dives into HubSpot’s revenue attribution tools to show you how to track the full donor journey—not just the last click. You’ll learn how to connect the dots between campaigns and contributions, so you can double down on what’s driving impact and cut what’s not. Get ready to turn data into decisions—and donations.

Successful impact-based organizations have a systematic and data-driven approach to prioritize, deliver, and assess the effectiveness of their services. Geographic information systems (GIS) can deliver critical workflows like donor management, volunteer engagement, impact assessment, and others. We’ll walk through building a simple map, and some more advanced analysis using a targeted demographic tool. Discover how new data, available through ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, can support your analyses.

Join us for a friendly and accessible workshop designed to help you get started on your AI and automation journey. Automation Anywhere will help break down complex technologies into simple, actionable steps that any organization can take to streamline operations, enhance fundraising, and better serve communities. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just tech-curious, this interactive session will provide you with practical insights and a supportive environment to start mapping out processes ripe for automation that will help propel your nonprofit into the agentic era.

This insightful event - tailored for nonprofit IT professionals - delves into how you can make technology an enabler rather than a distraction. So, you feel accomplished at the end of every day instead of drained. Co-managed IT services give you that freedom.

This strategic partnership gives you the confidence that your IT environment is under control, the relief of knowing you have expert partners backing you up, and far less stress even as technology demands grow.

Discover how partnering with an MSP can transform your daily challenges into success stories, letting you reclaim your time, reduce your workload, and enhance your impact - all while keeping your nonprofit’s mission front and center.

This session explores how AI-powered technology transforms rehabilitation and reintegration efforts for Returning Citizens and impacted individuals. Learn how a unified case management solution helps nonprofits and caseworkers conduct pre- and post-assessments and connect individuals to training, employment, and essential support, ensuring a smoother and more successful transition back into society.

Simplify mentoring and volunteer management with our Software. Connect mentors and mentees, track their growth, and foster collaboration. Organize volunteers and deploy volunteers and machinery needed to deliver the social impact. Create meaningful relationships that drive Social impact and organizational success.

Join us for a demo showcasing how innovative fundraising technology can streamline events, transform donor engagement, and maximize impact. In just 30 minutes, you'll see how OneCause can help elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy with tools designed for efficiency, ease, and—most importantly—results.

The nonprofit sector faces immense pressure in 2025. With political and market uncertainty high, nonprofit leaders revealed how they’re responding to the challenges and leveraging technology to transform their operations and promote mission success.

Drawing insights from over 350 nonprofit executive and finance leaders, this report explores key market trends, concerns shaping the landscape in 2025, and the strategies nonprofit finance leaders are embracing to streamline their efforts and scale with confidence. You’ll learn:

Learn how to create a more equitable digital experience by addressing five common accessibility barriers that can be found throughout websites. This session will provide insight on what those barriers are and gives practical insights on how to address these issues on your own site.

In the fast-paced world of nonprofits, aligning work to goals, planning and tracking work, and sharing knowledge are crucial for success. Join us to explore how Atlassian's System of Work can improve your team's collaboration and effectiveness. Discover strategies to manage meeting overload, enhance remote collaboration, and streamline processes. Learn how to align your team's efforts to organizational goals, track progress efficiently, and unleash the full potential of your team's data and knowledge. This session will provide practical insights and tools to help your nonprofit thrive in today's complex modern-work environment of distributed teams and diverse tech stacks. You’ll leave equipped with the strategies needed to unleash your team’s potential and maximize your impact.

Did you know your nonprofit could be getting $10,000 in free Google Ads every month? Yet, many organizations struggle with applying, managing, or maximizing their Ad Grant.

In this session, you'll learn how to secure, sustain, and optimize your Google Ad Grant, walk through step-by-step guidance on applying for or reinstating a Google Ad Grant, discover the best practices for building high-performing ad campaigns that drive donations and engagement, and cover proven strategies to maximize your ad spend and avoid common pitfalls.

Whether you're new to Google Ad Grants or looking to improve your results, this session will provide tools to help your nonprofit start earning your free $10,000 TODAY.

When fundraising, you're sending people to your website to hopefully make a donation. But how can you optimize your site to improve donation conversions? This session will provide key steps to take with site content, information architecture, and tracking to making sure you get the most out of your campaign.

Building equity into your digital strategy should be part of the plan from day one. In this session, we’ll share how we created a connected tech stack to reach underrepresented communities and track engagement across both digital and in-person channels.

You’ll see how we brought together efforts like door-to-door canvassing, digital advocacy, and policy pushes in one system—ensuring every interaction, whether sparked by a flyer or a form fill, was intentional, inclusive, and measurable. We’ll break down how we used data from five key engagement channels to continuously adjust our outreach and better connect with the folks who are too often overlooked.

This approach has driven real outcomes in areas like early childhood education and voting access. And because we baked a feedback loop into everything we built, we stayed accountable to the communities we serve.

If you’re working toward a more inclusive advocacy strategy and want to see how it’s done in practice, pull up a seat. We’ll show you what worked, what we learned, and what we’d do differently.

If you want to compare options – for example, two different fundraising emails – standard A/B testing is a tried-and-true way to make data-driven decisions. However, there are a few disadvantages to running a standard A/B test: (1) it is costly every time you experiment with the "worse" option, (2) you usually will wait to take action until the end of the experiment, and (3) testing more than a few different options can be time consuming or impractical.

This session will focus on an increasingly popular alternative: adaptive experimentation, a strategy that allows you to learn from your data as soon as it is collected. With adaptive experimentation, you can quickly hone in on the best option and limit the number of times you experiment with costly alternatives. This type of experimentation is particularly effective when testing many different options or conducting simultaneous experiments.

We will provide an interactive overview of adaptive experimentation, including examples of practical applications (such as improving targeted outreach strategies or designing ask amounts) and the variety of ways that you can leverage these ideas at your organization.

Whether it’s a weekly meeting among a cohesive team or a one-time workshop with a group of strangers, how we use icebreakers - if we use icebreakers - can make or break the tone and outcomes of that gathering. In this short workshop, we’ll cover possible goals of using icebreakers, the importance of inclusion to meet those goals, ways icebreakers can unintentionally exclude, questions and tools for evaluating the icebreakers we choose, and what accountability can look like when our icebreakers unintentional other, exclude, or cause harm. While no one icebreaker is foolproof for every single person, with a little bit of planning, we can choose and use icebreakers that set the tone for more inclusive and safer gatherings. 

According to PMI’s “The Standard for Project Management,” a stakeholder is “an individual, group, or organization that may affect, be affected by, or perceive itself to be affected by a decision, activity, or outcome of a project, program, or portfolio.” This one-hour session will cover the benefits of purposeful stakeholder engagement, the primary steps necessary for stakeholder management, as well as the key considerations for positive and productive stakeholder engagement.

As resources become more scarce, how should I think about the use of responsible AI in my nonprofit? How might I ensure that our nonprofit data is secure in this heightened political environment? How can I partner with my Board in answering these questions? Many nonprofit boards feel unprepared to discuss technology, but the right conversations can turn tech from a challenge into an opportunity. In this session, we’ll introduce a new resource from Board.Dev’s Nonprofit Tech Governance Congress—a facilitation guide that equips EDs and board chairs with essential questions to start productive tech discussions. Walk away with a practical framework to guide your board toward better tech decisions, risk management, and alignment with organizational strategy.

Due to restrictions on both data access and funding for gun violence research, our understanding of this urgent public health crisis remains dangerously incomplete. This presentation explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is being leveraged to understand and address the nature of gun violence and the most effective solutions for preventing it. We dive deep into case studies like AskEverytown, a new expert chatbot providing reliable information on gun statistics, research, and laws, and EveryShot, a shooting incident tracker tool, to illustrate how AI can analyze vast datasets to generate insights and accelerate research. We also discuss the underlying data infrastructure, including gun law databases and incident reports, that powers these innovative solutions. By showcasing real-world applications, this presentation highlights the potential of AI to inform policy, research, and community-based interventions aimed at understanding and addressing gun violence in the US.

There’s always a moment in tech planning when the same question pops up: should you double down on your existing platforms or connect a bunch of point solutions?

In this session, we’ll sit down with nonprofit tech leaders who’ve been in the thick of that decision. You’ll hear real stories—wins, lessons, and a few bumps along the way—to help you think through what’ll work best for your own systems.

We’ll cover how to gauge the flexibility of your current tools, what it really takes to keep your data clean and centralized, and how to keep technical debt from creeping in as your org grows. We’ll also dig into the pros and cons of sticking with fewer platforms versus building a broader toolset, and what that means for your team’s workflow, decision-making, and sanity.

Expect some practical ideas for using connected systems to get more value from your data, cut down on silos, and reduce all the back-and-forth that burns your team out.

If you’re thinking about your tech stack with a side of strategy, this session is for you.

Join the Alexes from Tuck Consulting Group to walk through five real-world examples of how your nonprofit can use your Work Management Software (WMS) to automate your processes and further your mission faster. Using ClickUp as the example system, the Tuck team will show how to leverage the built-in tools of your WMS to save your team time on tasks and do more with less.

Some of the scenarios that we will discuss include building templates, leveraging automations, using AI, and integrating with your other systems. This session is intended to spark the creativity in each of us to look for ways to get the most out of the software we’re using.

Alex Tuck is a nonprofit founder and also the founder of Tuck, a project management consulting firm with 60+ PM consultants across the U.S. Alex Morgan is a certified ClickUp expert and runs the professional services practice at Tuck. You can learn more about Tuck at https://tuckconsultinggroup.com.

In this session, we’ll explore how nonprofits can harness technology to enhance their emergency response efforts. We’ll discuss how an AI-powered unified platform streamlines crisis management, integrating all critical elements of disaster response to ensure rapid coordination, optimize resources, and deliver aid to those in need—exactly when and where it's needed.

Centralized Single point of entry and tracking for all requests & referrals (phone, email, web portal, in-person) categorizing requests by type & urgency, ensuring that all requests are handled promptly.

A comprehensive database of partner organizations & services with real-time availability updates for referral services, keeping you informed and up-to-date.

A secure method for sharing client information with partners, unique identifiers for each case/request, status updates, progress tracking, automated follow-up reminders, & real-time dashboards showing request volumes & types.

Is your organization struggling with slow financial processes, outdated systems, or too much time spent managing manual workarounds? If you're relying on Excel for critical tasks or facing siloed data and vendor inefficiencies, it might be time for a closer look at your tech landscape.

Join us for an interactive session where we’ll dive into:

• Five key signs your nonprofit needs a tech evaluation
• How ERPs like Sparkrock, built on Microsoft, can streamline your finance, HR, and operations
• A hands-on self-assessment questionnaire to identify your organization’s biggest tech pain points
• And, of course, swag and prizes!

This session is designed to give you clarity on whether it’s time to rethink your technology and take actionable steps toward greater efficiency and compliance. Plus, you'll walk away with a clear understanding of if you’re ready to make the switch and how to get started. Don't miss out! Let's make your digital transformation journey easier and more impactful!

Geographic information systems (GIS) is an integral tool for environmental conservation. Join us to explore how conservation nonprofits leverage the power of advanced mapping and storytelling techniques to protect and preserve the Earth’s most vital land and water resources. With GIS, these organizations craft compelling visual narratives that not only inform but inspire action. Learn how you can harness the full potential of GIS to create impactful maps and stories that will elevate your nonprofit’s mission and help it stand out in a crowded field.

Nonprofits are feeling the squeeze. With funding uncertainty at the federal and state levels, making long-term technology investments can feel risky. But smart digital transformation isn’t just about new tools—it’s about using technology to work smarter, stretch resources further, and strengthen an organization’s mission.

In this session, Dara Gray (Family League of Baltimore) and Jordan Berger (Fíonta) will break down how nonprofits can make the case for digital transformation, even in challenging financial times. Dara will share how organizations can balance short-term needs with long-term strategy, get leadership on board, and connect technology investments to mission impact. Jordan will focus on framing ROI in ways that matter to nonprofit leaders, showing how technology helps organizations do more with less, and setting up projects for success from start to finish.

Expect a practical conversation filled with real-world examples, useful strategies, and a clear roadmap for making technology work for your organization—before, during, and after implementation. Bring your questions and walk away with actionable next steps.

Text messaging is a powerful and effective tool for nonprofits and action groups who want to raise more money and mobilize more supporters! With unmatched open rates and engagement results, text programs deliver a remarkable return on investment.

Over the course of more than 3 billion sent texts, we’ve uncovered key strategies to take results from good to exceptional.

In this session we'll walk you through the real-world case studies that showcase how nonprofits are driving fundraising success through this channel.

Unstoppable campaigns refuse to stay silent during the quiet phase. These campaigns are rewriting the model for the next generation through telling stories that resonate deeply, leveraging AI & automation that scales relationally, and real-time data that illuminates opportunities. We’ll share our strategy that turns quiet groundwork into undeniable momentum for campaigns large and small, even against all odds.

“We’re receiving gifts faster than we can process them.” - VP of Advancement, Ashland University

Donors aren’t just giving money — they’re exchanging it for a sense of impact, purpose, and belonging. But unlike a subscription service where value is reinforced through product usage, the perceived value of a donation can fade over time. That’s why donor journey mapping is essential for long-term engagement and retention.

This session will break down how Marketing Operations (MOPS) can help nonprofits sustain donor engagement through segmentation, automation, and multi-channel attribution. We’ll explore common pitfalls—like treating all donors the same, siloed communication, and overcomplicating processes—and how to avoid them.

Attendees will leave with a roadmap to audit their donor journey, prioritize quick wins, and apply automation to create stronger, more sustainable donor relationships. Whether you’re looking to improve retention, re-engage lapsed donors, or personalize outreach, this session will equip you with practical strategies to take action.

Join TES, a trusted Microsoft Dynamics partner with over 20 years of experience supporting nonprofits. In this session, we'll explore how organizations can overcome common tech challenges, increase efficiency and boost their fundraising efforts. You’ll learn how a unified Microsoft solution—from Business Central to Dynamics CRM—can modernize your tech stack, streamline operations, and enhance donor engagement.

With insights from our global nonprofit technology survey, we'll share proven strategies for transitioning from legacy systems and optimizing both financial management and fundraising. Attendees will leave with actionable takeaways from real-world success stories, ready to implement solutions that drive efficiency and long-term success.

AI offers immense potential to transform the nonprofit sector. However, effectively leveraging AI remains a challenge for many organizations. Join this session to discover how asking the right questions of your AI assistant can make a significant impact. Together, we’ll explore common use cases – like drafting grant letters, organizing volunteer data, and prepping a marketing campaign – to learn how effective AI strategies can streamline the repetitive parts of this work, giving you more time to amplify your organization’s voice and mission. Whether your goal is to engage donors, streamline operations, or enhance advocacy efforts, our experts will provide you with the tools and insights needed for success in the digital landscape.

In 2025, Rich Communication Services (RCS) is set to replace SMS and MMS, offering enhanced creative and interactive messaging. RCS will enable design-forward campaigns with more granular data tracking. This session will feature experts who will demystify RCS and provide practical guidance for nonprofits and agencies on preparing for and leveraging this new text delivery era. Key topics include potential registration requirements, exploring RCS features, and helping attendees understand how they can creatively use RCS to elevate their programs.

This session explores how AI-powered technology transforms rehabilitation and reintegration efforts for Returning Citizens and impacted individuals. Learn how a unified case management solution helps nonprofits and caseworkers conduct pre- and post-assessments and connect individuals to training, employment, and essential support, ensuring a smoother and more successful transition back into society.

There is no one “right” workplace culture for everyone, but these days, there are some specific elements of culture that have become more important than ever—because they help you deal with rapid and disruptive change. Whether its publishing business models being upended, an unpredictable political landscape, or the unknown impact of AI, we are all dealing with change like never before, but our cultures may be getting in the way.

In this practical session, culture expert Jamie Notter will share research from his latest book that pinpoints the specific patterns inside most association cultures that need to be in place for you to manage change better, including elements of collaboration, innovation, agility, decision-making, and difficult conversations. He’ll help you spot the damaging patterns inside your culture and give you concrete strategies for changing your culture quickly in ways that improve your ability to deal with change.

Nonprofits are being asked more and more about cybersecurity compliance—not just by vendors and partners, but by funders. Many grants, partnerships, and funding opportunities now require proof of security compliance before awarding resources. But what does that actually mean for your nonprofit?

This session will cut through the confusion and show you the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to secure your nonprofit, check the compliance box, and position your organization as a trusted, security-conscious partner—without the headaches of managing it all yourself.

In today's data-driven world, nonprofits are using data, analytics and technology more strategically than ever before. But with this overwhelming amount of valuable information at their disposal, many teams are struggling to turn that data into dollars. Organizations are investing heavily in donor insights – and for good reason - yet many lack the expertise to leverage them effectively for fundraising.

Join us to explore how combining data and technology with relational fundraising skills is key to unlocking major giving potential. Learn how Altrata can help to empower your fundraising team to translate valuable insights into real revenue and turn data into dollars.

In today’s digital world, data is more than just numbers and records—it is a powerful strategic asset that can propel nonprofits and their partners toward their goals. Viewing data strategically means going beyond efficiency and leveraging it to create competitive advantages, enhance decision-making, and drive innovation. A strategic asset is one that furthers an organization's mission, helping them achieve goals beyond mere operational efficiency. For instance, policy advocates rely on data to craft compelling narratives that influence decision-makers effectively. Without solid data, they risk losing credibility and momentum. Likewise, developers can analyze user preferences and usage behaviors, from which they can tailor personalized recommendations, optimize functionality, and help quantify program effectiveness. This session covers data applications, and makes a case for investing in strategic data. We also describe getting started with custom datasets, including an end-to-end worked example based on the California Community Colleges.

Many nonprofits rely on multiple technology platforms, but few have a clear map of how these systems connect and share data. In this session, you’ll learn how to identify key platforms, track data flow, and create a tech stack map that enhances efficiency, decision-making, and long-term sustainability.

Discover how to revolutionize your HR processes by leveraging automation for performance reviews. In this session, we’ll explore best practices for implementing digital performance management tools, streamlining evaluations, and saving time while boosting staff engagement.

Every nonprofit has a story to tell, and video is the most powerful way to tell it. In this session, you’ll learn how to use video to connect audiences with your cause, build your social presence, and drive donations. We’ll cover, among other things:

• The 5 step blueprint for impactful videos
• Video tips & best practices
• How to create a video

Whether you're new to video or looking to refine your strategy, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to create compelling content—no experience required.

After an eventful election year, what learnings can nonprofits take away from this high-stakes campaign season to empower their fundraising efforts with engagement-driving tactics?

Join Good Influence and MissionWired to hear the top strategies from the Harris campaign and other major 2024 campaign races – and what nonprofits can implement to increase their scale. From maximizing direct response revenue to leveraging influencer voices in rapid response moments, nonprofits will walk away with new tools in their communications tool belt that have been tested at scale in the fast-paced political landscape, ready to try proven content strategies and improve audience engagement.

Trans people experience significant barriers to basic dignity in the workplace. Policy and culture deficits in the workplace can bring a trans person’s personal and professional lives into conflict. As organizations strive to become more equitable, diverse, and inclusive, it is important to improve the experiences of trans people in your workplace.

This session will cover tangible examples of ways to promote the agency and success of trans people at your organization. Attendees will learn about specific policies and practices—including information technology, data management, human processes, and more—that will strengthen your organization and improve workplace experience for all employees.

Email is one sure way for you to connect with your supporters directly. It’s a personal way to contact them no matter what happens in the great wide world of digital marketing (and all the social media algorithms!). In the words of the great Pat Flynn, “Email lists and websites are the only two things you can own on the internet. The rest is just rented.”

During this session, we’ll review 5 common email marketing mistakes organizations are often making and how to fix them. We’ll equip you with ideas and techniques so that you’re meeting your supporters with as much enthusiasm as they have for your cause — all in a way that feels manageable. Instead of being “just another email” in an inbox, these simple fixes will put a spotlight on your organization’s work. By the end of this session, you’ll be prepared with best practices that inspire meaningful connections with your supporters.

The work to improve water quality often comes with technical science and complex policy. Translating these important points into clear language, persuasive arguments, and a convincing narrative is essential for public communications—but not easy! This challenge is even more apparent in coalition or joint communications.

At the Choose Clean Water Coalition, a collection of more than 300 nonprofit organizations working for clean water throughout six states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, we believe that our communications are stronger together. From rural land trusts to urban advocacy groups—and everything in between—our diverse partners are uniting our communities for environmental progress. With practical examples, join this session to learn how the Coalition effectively coordinates joint messaging among its member organizations and provides useful tools and resources to help this diverse community sing from the same song sheet.

Examples covered will include the collaborative effort surrounding 2024 US Election scenario planning for 501(c)3 nonprofit partners, messaging strategy on the federal funding freezes, and adapting language related to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the new political climate.

During this fun and creative session, participants will explore innovative practices for data interpretation and meaning making. Participants will learn new ways to deeply engage their teams in understanding and making sense of information through fun and creative strategies such as data gallery walks and data “escape rooms”, encouraging their teams to actively engage with information. Through compelling case studies, attendees will see how these creative approaches foster deeper insights and enhance collaboration, ultimately leading to enhanced data-informed decision making within their organizations.

The most common advice for nonprofits interested in leveraging AI is to "start small." But what happens when small nonprofits leverage AI to tell big stories? Join us to learn how small but mighty nonprofits in Puerto Rico, Canada, and the US are increasing capacity by telling stories about their adaptive programs leveraging AI.

** PLEASE NOTE THIS ACTIVITY IS STRAGGLER FRIENDLY - feel free to join late and still participate **

“The very best strategic thinkers make a concerted effort to reflect”

This session is a community-led experimental activity to bring people together to reflect on our conference experience.

Everyone is invited to write and post reflections on sticky notes in response to three prompts:

What did I connect to at the NTC?

What did I learn at the NTC?

How will I change because of the NTC?

Reflection notes will then be grouped by theme to visualize trends.

Participants are also invited to write themselves a message of hope on a postcard that will be mailed back to them a month later.

AI tools are becoming more ubiquitous and almost seem inevitable in our organizing, organizations, and movements. For those who work with sensitive data, marginalized communities, or targeted groups, evaluating AI's reach into our organizations is now a necessary part of our operational security processes. But can we actually leverage data science in our work in the way that is safe, secure, and confidential? We'll discuss AI's potential impact on privacy, confidentiality, internal organizational security, and how we're integrating (or not) this into our standard operating procedures.

In addition to resource constraints, the COVID-19 pandemic, artificial intelligence, and political and economic shifts are fundamentally reshaping how nonprofits go about the work of creating a better world. And more than ever, it’s essential that we recognize and address the well-being challenges faced by those dedicated to making the world a better place.

The good news is there's a different way. We can shift from traditional ways of working that leave us depleted to regenerative practices that leave us recharged, refreshed, and restored. This includes practices such as job crafting, rotating responsibilities, silent-work periods, nature-based work environments, and more

This fun and interactive workshop will unpack the biggest challenges with the way we approach making impact in the workplace, review regenerative practices to make work work better for your nonprofit, and inspire you with practical tips you can use right away to make work more fun, joyful, and restorative.

In this rapid-fire, high level overview of whether to BYOD or not to BYOD, you'll learn from an ex-CIO turned nonprofit consultant who has seen it all. She'll share real-world stories of her experiences with the advantages and disadvantages of a BYOD policy, with a focus on organization size and circumstance.

Growing audiences to expand impact is always top-of-mind for nonprofits. But reaching the right people and cultivating them properly is not easy.

Evergreen Action, Engaging Networks, and Good Influence will come together to discuss the numerous insights and benefits of leveraging influencer content when building and engaging new audience segments. Panelists will walk attendees through a real-life case study in which Evergreen Action leveraged creator voices strategically across social media to mobilize massive grassroots action and drive donor/activist acquisition; then utilized precision data and tools to cultivate the new community for long-term activations and, ultimately, direct issue impact. The major learning that nonprofits will take away? The new digital landscape is the place where Millennial and Gen-Z audiences go to for news and insights. By tapping into the voices they trust and the spaces where they spend the most time, nonprofits can foster authentic relationships with audiences and build an active pipeline of engaged support.

Panelists would note statistics and measurable trends throughout the presentation, and feature audience activities like Q&A and polling..