Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive.
Nonprofit conferences can feature a variety of topics, like fundraising, marketing, nonprofit tech, and leadership. Here are 12 nonprofit conferences in 2024 and 2025 you shouldn’t miss!
- The Nonprofit Social Media Summit
- Nonprofit Marketing Summit
- Generosity Xchange
- Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC)
- AFP ICON
- Good Tech Fest
- Engage for Good
- Bridge Conference
- TNPA Leadership Summit
- Raise Conference
- Cause Camp
- Matching Gift Summit
If you’re thinking to yourself “I can’t make all those conferences,” you’re probably right. But even if you have to skip most of them due to time and cost, we advise you to find at least a couple to attend. The information and connections you bring back will be worth the time and money spent.
Here’s a little bit more information on each of these conferences, including what they cover, how much they cost, and where you can register.
Check out this video from Neon One’s Chris Strub to learn more about these events!
1. The Nonprofit Social Media Summit
Date: November 13-14, 2024
Location: Virtual
Website: www.neonone.com
Who Should Attend: nonprofit marketers and social media gurus
The Nonprofit Social Media Summit is the brainchild of Julia Campbell, author of “Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits” and “How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days.” This two-day event is a great opportunity for both seasoned nonprofit social media pros and marketing newbies to learn cutting-edge strategies and hone your marketing skills.
The 2023 summit featured a tutorials Meta Ads trends, Influencer marketing, LinkedIn and YouTube strategies, and the many ways in which AI and Chat GPT are fundamentally reshaping content creation. The event also featured two keynotes: one from Dana Snyder, Founder of Positive Equation; and a second by Kia Croom, President and CEO of Kia Croom Fundraising & Philanthropy, Inc.
Cost: There are two options for attending summit. The first is a free general admission ticket that included access to all live keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking events. The second was a $199 VIP ticket, which includes links to recorded sessions and slide decks, plus a ticket to a bonus workshop with Julia on 2025 communications planning.
How to Register: Registration for the 2024 social media summit opens soon! If you’d like to be notified when it does, you can sign up for our newsletter!
2. Nonprofit Marketing Summit
Date: Winter & Summer 2025
Location: Virtual
Website: www.nonprofitmarketingsummit.org/
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit fundraisers, marketers, social media managers—really, anyone looking to build relationships with their donors both online and off
The Nonprofit Marketing Summit is a 100% virtual conference that happens twice a year and focuses on the latest and greatest digital strategies in nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Their most recent iteration, titled “Community Rising” brought together over 30,000 nonprofit professionals across three days and 75+ high-impact sessions to provide them with actionable next steps in their fundraising and marketing efforts.
The conference is designed to be a lean, mean, digital best practices machine, which makes it a great fit for nonprofit pros looking to hone their skills, but maybe not a great fit for those looking to build their professional network. If you attend, be ready to pay attention and take good notes. While general admission is free, attendees would need to purchase a VIP Pass in order to obtain session recordings.
Cost: General admission is free. There are also VIP tickets available that come with all session recordings and session notes, custom slides and speaker content, a bonus marketing strategy session from Community Boost, additional CFRE credits, and (most importantly) a free t-shirt! VIP Tickets cost $497, but check out their website to see if there are any discounts currently being applied.
How to Register: Registration for the next summit in 2025 hasn’t opened yet. Once it opens, you’ll be able to register for the conference here.
3. Generosity Xchange
Date: October, 2025
Location: Virtual
Website: www.neonone.com/resources/generosity-xchange-conference/
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit fundraisers, marketers, leaders, and professionals of all career levels.
Generosity Xchange is a two-day virtual conference hosted by Neon One. The conference presents a great opportunity for fundraisers across the nonprofit industry to hear from thought leaders and Neon One experts, network with other nonprofit professionals, and hone their fundraising skills!
The bad news is that you’ve missed your opportunity to attend Generosity Xchange 2024 live. The good news is that you can still access recordings and slide decks for the 2024 conference! If you weren’t signed up for the conference, just click the button below to access the recordings.
Generosity Xchange 2024 featured our traditional sessions and workshops from a wide array of nonprofit experts, including Mallory Erickson, CEO and Founder of Mallory Erickson Coaching; Cherian Koshy, CFRE, Vice President of Product Strategy at Kindsight; and an opening keynote from Mide Akerewusi, Founder and CEO of AGENTSC.
One cool new thing we added for 2024 was hosting interactive coaching sessions that pair experts with real nonprofit professionals for a genuine 1:1 conversation that attendees can observe and contribute to. And, as always, the 2024 conference also featured tons of opportunities for Neon One clients to get an insider’s look at Neon One’s suite of software tools, including hands-on workshops and how-tos—plus an exclusive peek at our product roadmap!
Oh, and in case you’re wondering: Yes, Generosity Xchange sessions count for CFRE credits!
Whether you’re searching for industry best practices and inspiration, looking to connect with other fundraisers, or are on the hunt for practical tips for leveraging the tools in your Neon One account, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Generosity Xchange.
Cost: Tickets are free!
How to Register: You can click the button above to access recordings and slide decks for the 2024 sessions. If you’d like to stay in the loop for the 2025 conference, sign up for our newsletter!
4. Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC)
Date: April 16-18, 2025
Location: Baltimore, MD, and virtual
Website: www.nten.org/gather
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit fundraisers who are interested in how technology is changing philanthropy
The annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is hosted by the Nonprofit Technology Enterprise Network (NTEN) and is considered one of the premier nonprofit technology events in the industry. The conference features the latest nonprofit technology best practices as well as networking opportunities. NTC is designed for all roles in nonprofit technology, from board members and staff to volunteers, consultants, and vendors.
While the 2025 agenda and speaker roll have not yet been released, the conference will feature over 170 individual sessions on nonprofit technology and related topics like marketing, leadership, IT, and (of course) fundraising. In 2024, the NTC keynote speakers were Amber Case, Founder of the Calm Tech Institute; Sabrina Hersi Issa; Founding Managing Partner of Democracy Well; and Anasuya Sengupta, Co-Director and Co-Founder of Whose Knowledge?.
NTC 2025 attendees can choose to attend the conference in person, or they can choose to attend virtually. Both types of attendees will be able to access live virtual sessions, but in-person attendees will have access to over 100 additional sessions in Baltimore only. All attendees will also be able to attend keynote speeches and networking opportunities, while enjoying access to virtual session recordings for three months following the event.
Cost: 2025 Prices have not been released yet, but 2024 saw “Last Minute” tickets prices for NTEN members at $775 for in-person and $400 virtual; the “Last Minute” ticket prices for non-members in 2024 were $1,075 for in-person and $700 for virtual.
How to Register: Registration isn’t open yet, but you can keep an eye out for NTC 2025 updates here.
5. AFP ICON
Date: April 27-29, 2025
Location: Seattle, WA
Website: www.afpicon.com/
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit fundraisers, development directors, and anyone else looking to understand established and emerging nonprofit best practices
Every year, the Association for Fundraising Professionals’ AFP ICON conference welcomes thousands of fundraisers from all over the globe to learn more about the latest fundraising trends and best practices. The 2025 AFP ICON Conference will be held in Seattle!
AFP ICON 2024 in Toronto featured over 100 panels dedicated to nonprofit best practices—with free post-conference recordings—as well as an impressive sponsor exhibition hall filled with nonprofit technology providers, consultants, and other companies that serve the industry. The conference opened with a keynote from Nikole Hannah-Jones, Founder of the 1619 Project and a Staff Writer at New York Times magazine.
If you’re a professional fundraiser, AFP ICON is your marquee event. AFP ICON is known for its parties and networking opportunities, so fundraisers looking to broaden their connections will have plenty of chances to connect. Participating in the conference can qualify for CFRE credit.
Cost: While AFP members receive discounted ticket prices over non-members, don’t forget that collegiate and “young professional” members receive even greater discounts, as do small nonprofit organizations. And the earlier you buy your ticket, the better price you’ll receive! Pre-conference ticket rates for standard-issue AFP members ranged from $1,399 to $2,299, while pre-conference prices for non-members ranged from $2,099 to $2,999. For tickets purchased “on-site” the price was $2,599 for AFP members and $3,299 for non-members. Collegiate members tickets are $599, while small nonprofit organizations and young professional members can buy tickets for $799 to $1,499.
How to Register: You can register for AFP Icon 2025 here.
6. Good Tech Fest
Date: May 20-21, 2025
Location: Virtual
Website: www.goodtechfest.com/
Who Should Attend: Data science, product management, fundraising, philanthropic, and technology professionals.
Good Tech Fest is a conference for professionals in the nonprofit, social impact, and government spaces who are seeking to create an impact with technology. Individual sessions at Good Tech Fest cover topics like machine learning tools, equity issues in tech, crypto philanthropy, and more. This is a great conference for technology professionals looking to develop their skills and capture the bigger picture of how data and technology can make a difference in the world.
The 2024 Good Tech Fest was a hybrid event combining in-person and virtual sessions. For 2025, the in-person and virtual portions are being split into two separate events.
If you’re interested in attending the live portion of the conference, held in Sundance, Utah, April 28 through May 1, you should know that space is limited, and the conference’s organizers are working to curate the list of attendees. So if you’d like to attend, Good Tech Fest asks that you request an invite on their website.
Cost: For the virtual conference in 2024, ticket prices were $250 for attendees in the global north and $50 for those in the global south.
How to Register: Registration for Good Tech Fest 2025 hasn’t opened yet.
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7. Engage For Good
Date: April 22-24, 2025
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Website: www.engageforgood.com/conference/
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit and social impact leaders, including those working in marketing, program development, and human resources
Engage for Good is an annual multi-day conference held in a different city every year where leaders in the nonprofit and corporate social impact sectors can meet, network, and learn about the latest strategies, best practices, and trends in the social impact space. In addition to expert speakers and interactive breakouts, attendees will also gain access to important data and benchmarking to help them guide their organizations into the future.
To get an an idea of what sorts of speakers you might get to see in 2025, you can check out the full list of the 2025 Engage for Good speakers here!
Cost: Engage for Good 2025 has a wide array of prices available both for members and non-members, with (much less expensive) tickets for the Nonprofit Corporate Alliance Sales Workshop and the Senior Leadership Summits available separately. You save money the earlier you book, so plan ahead!
How to Register: Engage for Good 2025 registration has not opened yet.
8. Bridge Conference
Date: July 30-August 1, 2025
Location: National Harbor, MD, at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center)
Website: www.bridgeconf.org/
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit fundraisers and direct marketers, communicators, executives, and supplier partners
“Bridge Conference” is actually short for “the Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference.” It’s a co-production between the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter (AFP DC) and the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW). The purpose of this three-day conference is to, you guessed it, bridge the gap between marketing and fundraising and help nonprofit organizations thrive.
The theme for the 2025 Bridge conference is “Powering Progress,” with pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, July 30 and then five separate tracks for attendees to follow on July 31 and August 1. Those tracks are Fundraising & Marketing, Advanced Executive, Faith & Fundraising, Political/Advocacy, and International. In addition to those tracks, there is also three-day tech track called BridgeTECH.
Across all the these different tracks, the 2025 conference will feature over 90 breakout sessions with expert speakers designed to give attendees the top cutting-edge strategies in marketing and fundraising, with plenty of opportunities for attendees to meet, network, and share their own successes and lessons learned.
For those looking to upgrade their organization’s tech stack, over 100 suppliers and vendors who can work with nonprofits to improve their fundraising and marketing efforts are in attendance at the Solutions Showcase.
Cost: 2024 prices for the Bridge Conference ranged from $625 to $1,090 for members (AFP DC, DMAW, DMFA & TNPA) and $730 to $1,200 for non-members. Prices vary by when you purchase them. There are also group rates, as well as discounted rates discounted rates for students and “young professionals” with less than 3 years in the nonprofit fundraising-marketing sector. There were also a limited number of discounted registrations ($400) for nonprofits with total revenues under $1,000,000 that were granted on a first-come, first-served basis. To apply for one of those registrations, organization’s email page 1 of their 990 to [email protected]. Lastly, there were “Solutions Showcase Only” passes available to members and non-members alike for $300.
How to Register: Registration for the 2025 Bridge Conference has yet to open. Once it’s open, you’ll be able to register here.
9. TNPA Leadership Summit
Date: September 8-11, 2025
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Website: www.tnpa.org
Who Should Attend: Senior nonprofit leaders with 15+ years experience, a title of Vice President (or equivalent) and higher, or other distinguishing experience.
The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA) Leadership Summit is a conference where senior nonprofit leaders come together to envision what is possible for the nonprofit industry sector as a whole. The conference favors networking opportunities over speaker-led sessions and utilizes the “Liberating Structures” facilitation technique to spark conversation and empower innovation.
As this is a smaller conference aimed at senior leaders and designed around networking and visioning, there are fewer spots available than at many other conferences. Attendance at the Leadership Summit was restricted to TNPA members and invited guests, and seating will be capped at 150 attendees.
Cost: 2024 prices ranged from $495 to $645. TNPA members receive a discount.
How to Register: Registration for the 2025 TNPA Leadership Summit has yet to open. Once it has opened, you’ll be able to register here.
10. Raise Conference
Date: September 8-9, 2025
Website: www.onecause.com/raise/
Who Should Attend: Fundraisers and other nonprofit professionals who want improve their fundraising event skills.
Location: San Antonio, TX
Raise Conference is a two-day fundraising extravaganza from the good folks at OneCause, that comes with a special focus on event fundraising. (It’s billed as “The Event Fundraising Conference.”) The 2024 edition featured dozens of speakers and sessions across four different tracks: Fundraising Strategy & Donor Engagement; Event, Peer-to-Peer & Auction Fundraising; and Storytelling, Brand and Marketing; and Leadership, Operations, and DEI
This is a great place to learn all about the latest event fundraising techniques and trends, but the insights you’ll gain won’t be limited to events. And don’t worry about catching everything live; most sessions will be recorded and available afterward.
Cost: A General Admission ticket to the 2024 Raise Conference cost $899. Keep your eyes peeled for any special offers made throughout the year.
How to Register: Registration for the 2025 Raise Conference isn’t open yet. Once it is open, you’ll be able to register here on OneCause’s website.
11. Cause Camp
Date: Fall 2025
Location: TBD
Website: www.cause.camp/
Who Should Attend: Nonprofit professionals, fundraisers, and leaders, especially those from smaller nonprofits without a large travel budget
Cause Camp is an industry conference where nonprofit leaders and professionals from across the globe can meet and learn from industry experts. The goal of the conference is not only to inspire attendees but to equip them with real solutions that they can bring back to their home organizations. The theme of the 2024 Cause Camp conference was “Better, Higher, Successful – Together”.
Not only is Cause Camp a slightly more intimate conference—usually sporting a few hundred attendees instead of a few thousand—but it’s notable for its relative affordability. If you belong to a smaller nonprofit and are looking to attend an in-person conference in 2025, Cause Camp might be your best bet. All attendees, will receive access to session recordings.
Cost: Tickets to Cause Camp 2024 cost $375 for individuals and $1,350 for a team of up to four people.
How to Register: When registration for Cause Camp 2025 opens, you’ll be able to do so here!
12. Matching Gift Summit
Date: Fall, 2025
Location: Atlanta, GA
Website: www.doublethedonation.com/fall-matching-gift-summit-2024/
Who Should Attend: nonprofit fundraising professionals who are involved in or interested in the processing and marketing of matching gifts within their organizations
The Matching Gift Summit brings together fundraising professionals to discuss matching gift best practices, resources, success stories, and more to help nonprofits and K-12 schools. Attendees will learn about forming strong business partnerships and earning valuable corporate sponsorships to support their projects, events, programs, and more.
Matching gifts can be an incredible, yet often untapped source of fundraising support for nonprofits and schools. Attendees will leave the summit with next actions to secure more matching gift revenue.
This event is hosted by Double the Donation, and many of the attendees use Double the Donation’s software – but this is not a requirement or focus of the event. The Matching Gift Summit is not designed to be a sales pitch but rather an opportunity to bring together nonprofits to help advance each organization’s matching gift efforts.
Cost: In 2024, the cost was $650 for regular registration
How to register: Registration for the Fall 2025 Matching Gift Summit has yet to open. Once it’s opened, you’ll be able to register here.
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Generosity Xchange is a free virtual two-day conference hosted by Neon One every October where nonprofit professionals of all sectors, organization sizes, and experience levels can learn more about nonprofit industry best practices and get inspiration for their next campaign.
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