Save the date for 2026 conference! |
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It’s been almost 10 years since we’ve hosted our conference in the Charlotte region. We’re looking forward to being back there on OCTOBER 20-21, 2026 at the Embassy Suites in Concord and partnering with Explore Cabarrus to add some local flavor. Save the date to join us!
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While we’re excited about what’s ahead in Concord, here's a look back at the energy and ideas that made last year’s conference such a standout. |
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THANKS FOR SHOWING UP & LEANING IN What a year it’s been for North Carolina’s nonprofit community. Our 2025 Conference for NC's Nonprofits brought together 600+ nonprofit staff, board leaders, funders, and partners from across the state for two days of learning and connection.
From plenary sessions to breakout conversations, the conference met nonprofit professionals where they are with space to learn, reflect and build purposeful leadership and meaningful connections that extend beyond the event itself. |
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TOP HIGHLIGHTS Strong statewide participation. Attendees joined us from every region of North Carolina, representing nonprofits of varying sizes, missions, and budget levels.
Leadership perspectives that mattered. Two Plenary sessions – including a panel of nonprofit and foundation leaders and a keynote from Michael Regan – anchored the conference in timely, real-world insights. Intentional conference design. From incorporating the arts to building in moments for rest and play, the conference experience reflected a growing recognition that how we gather matters just as much as what we learn. |
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WHAT PARTICIPANTS VALUED MOST ✔ 93% satisfaction rate
✔ 87% made 2+ meaningful connections that would not have been made elsewhere
✔ 69% plan new partnerships
✔ 62% will apply new tools
✔ 70% want arts + rest elements continued Participants described the conference as:
“Energizing”
“Thoughtfully designed”
“A rare opportunity to connect deeply with peers across the sector”
Many shared that they left with new professional relationships, fresh perspectives, and renewed motivation for their work. |
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BUILDING MOMENTUM TOGETHER
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, presenters, exhibitors, partners, and especially to every nonprofit professional who showed up, shared honestly, and helped shape these important conversations. Together, we’re not just supporting North Carolina’s nonprofits – we’re building the sector our communities need.
Insights from the 2025 conference survey are actively shaping our planning for 2026, including session design, networking opportunities, and overall conference experience. Stay tuned for details later this year! |
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