There are conferences for every purpose and job in your firm, from organizational leadership to technology. If you haven’t already registered for one of these conferences, you might be missing out on valuable industry training and networking opportunities.
Tips for Making the Most of Your Conference Experience
Consider the following suggestions to get the most out of attending an in-person nonprofit conference.
- Utilize networking opportunities to interact with like-minded individuals and increase your professional network.
- Participate actively in chat conversations and take advantage of virtual networking opportunities to interact with other participants and presenters.
- Participate actively in seminars and workshops, ask questions, and take notes to acquire great insights and useful ideas.
- To improve your learning chances and experiences, use conference tools and offered materials such as handouts, presentations, and online platforms.
- Share your conference experience on social media, and join online discussions using special hashtags to connect with other attendees.
- Make your own distraction-free workstation on which to engage in totally virtual sessions.
- Contact guest speakers and presenters to discuss further or explore potential collaboration opportunities.
- To avoid technical issues, make sure you have a solid internet connection and test the conferencing platform ahead of time.
- Take pauses and practice self-care throughout lengthy conference days to preserve attention and energy.
Major nonprofit organizations events of 2025
January, 2025
| Event Name | Date/ Location | Overview |
| Donorbox Fundraising Forward 2025 | January 31, 2025 New York | The event aims to bring together nonprofit professionals. These professionals will examine new tools and ways to improve fundraising efforts with a focus on donor engagement and creative fundraising strategies. Attendees can expect opportunities that are designed to inspire and equip them with actionable insights. |
February, 2025
| Event Name | Date/ Location | Overview |
| Monthly Giving Summit | February 26 – 27, 2025 Virtual | It is dedicated to the strategies and benefits of establishing and growing monthly giving programs for NGOs and the event brings together experts to share insights on donor retention, program scalability and effective communication with recurring donors. The participants of this event will gain practical knowledge on building sustainable revenue streams through monthly contributions. |
| GLOBAL VOLUNTEERING SUMMIT 2025 | February 26-27, 2025 San Francisco Bay Area, CA | The event focuses on the evolving landscape of corporate volunteering and social responsibility and aims to connect corporate leaders, nonprofit organizations and volunteers to discuss best practices, challenges and innovations in the volunteering sector. |
March, 2025
| Event Name | Date/ Location | Overview |
| Nonprofit Marketing Summit: Evolve | March 4-6, 2025 Virtual | It is a virtual conference aimed to provide nonprofit marketers with the most up-to-date tools, trends, and tactics for digital marketing. The event will include seminars on content development, social media engagement, email marketing, and data analytics, all customized to the specific needs of NGOs. |
| AWS Imagine for Nonprofits | March 26, 2025 Amazon HQ2, Arlington, VA | The center of attention of this event is how cloud technology can drive innovation and efficiency in the nonprofit sector and showcases success stories, offers technical workshops and provides networking opportunities with AWS experts and nonprofit leaders. The attendees will learn about leveraging AWS services to enhance their mission delivery and operational effectiveness. |
| Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit | March 25-27, 2025 Bellevue, Washington / Virtual | It is a gathering of executive leaders from nonprofits worldwide that aims to discuss leadership challenges, strategic planning and global trends affecting the sector. It offers keynote presentations, interactive sessions and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. |
April, 2025
| Event Name | Date/ Location | Overview |
| NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference | April 16–18, 2025 Baltimore, Maryland / Virtual | The event brings together nonprofit professionals to explore the convergence of technology and social impact. The event includes educational sessions, workshops, and an exhibit hall showcasing the most recent technological advancements suited to NGOs. |
| Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON) | April 27–29, 2025 Seattle, Washington | It is the largest conference for fundraising professionals as it offers educational sessions, keynote speakers and networking opportunities and covers a wide range of topics including donor relations, fundraising strategies, ethics and leadership. |
| Engage for Good Conference 2025 | April 22-24, 2025 Palm Springs, California | It brings together leaders from business and NPOs to discuss ways to involve employees and customers in social impact projects. The main focus of the project is building on the relationship between cause marketing and CSR. The attendees of the event will get networking opportunities that are aimed at driving successful partnerships for social good. |
| Workplace Fundraising + Volunteering Summit | April 02 – 04, 2025 Virtual | It is dedicated to exploring strategies for engaging employees in fundraising and volunteering activities and offers insights into building a culture of giving within organizations, effective program management and measuring impact. |
May, 2025
| Event Name | Date/ Location | Overview |
| Collaborative – The nonprofit conference for innovative leaders | May 14-15, 2025 Chicago, IL. | It is an annual conference that brings together nonprofit leaders to discuss innovation, collaboration and impact and features keynote speakers, breakout sessions and networking opportunities that are focused on sharing best practices and exploring new approaches to common challenges. |
June, 2025
| Event Name | Date/ Location | Overview |
| Social Innovation Summit | June 3-4, 2025 SAN FRANCISCO | The event covers newest trends, obstacles and opportunities in social innovation across a range of sectors. It also brings together investors, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are enthusiastic about social impact and innovation. The attendees will engage in discussions, workshops and networking sessions that are designed to inspire and equip them to drive meaningful change. |
| Points of Light Conference 2025 | June 3–6, 2025 New Orleans | It brings together nonprofit, government, industry and civic leaders to discuss community engagement and volunteerism strategies and includes seminars, plenary sessions and networking opportunities. |
July 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
July 16-17, 2025 Online | Participants of the event will take part in in-depth training sessions that will cover topics like risk management, legal compliance and financial management. The goal behind this will be to improve the financial and legal literacy of nonprofit professionals. | |
The Nonprofit’s Guide to the Bank of America 2025 Grant Application | July 17, 2025 Foundation For Southeast Texas, North St, Beaumont, Texas | The event aims to equip nonprofit organizations with the knowledge and tools. These tools are important and necessary to navigate the Bank of America 2025 Grant Application process by enhancing their chances of securing funding for vital initiatives. |
July 24, 2025 502 East Event Centre Carmel, Indiana | The Not-for-profit Conference by the IN CPA Society focuses on addressing the key issues that nonprofit organizations may face during economic and legislative shifts—forecasting, budgeting, positioning with donors & staff, and hiring. | |
July 30–August 1, 2025 Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center National Harbor, Maryland | It is a premier event for professionals in marketing, fundraising and nonprofit management and features a series of workshops, keynote speeches and networking opportunities that are designed to bridge the gap between nonprofit missions and effective outreach strategies. |
August 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
August 8, 2025 Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort and Spa San Diego, California | The 2025 Alpha Project Golf Tournament will be held on August 8, 2025, at the Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Resort and Spa, in San Diego, California. The tournament follows a 4-person scramble format. It begins with registration and lunch, then starts with a shotgun, followed by a cocktail hour, an awards dinner, and a silent auction. | |
August 9, 2025 San Diego Natural History Museum San Diego, California | MASTERPIECE 2025 by Patrons of the Prado will take place on August 9, 2025, at the San Diego Natural History Museum. The goal of Patrons of the Prado is to raise funds to support the arts, sciences, and cultural centers on the Prado in Balboa Park. It also covers the programs that provide educational access to world-class treasures for San Diego K-12 children. It will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, a silent & live auction, an Icon Award presentation, a paddle raise, a live band & dancing, and a rooftop afterparty. | |
August 9, 2025 The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center The Woodlands, Texas | With the theme ‘BridgeWay to a Brighter Future, the 2025 YES to YOUTH Fundraising Gala will be held on August 9, 2025, at the Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, in The Woodlands, Texas. The gala focuses on helping youth find hope & get back on their feet, reclaiming their dreams for the future. It aims to provide shelter & love to children come from an unimaginable background with trauma, abuse, loss of loving relationships, and heartache | |
August 9-12, 2025 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, California | It is a premier event that gathers thousands of association professionals and industry partners to exchange knowledge, resources, strategies and solutions. Over three days, attendees will engage in learning sessions, networking opportunities and community-building experiences by earning credit hours toward certification or renewal of the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. | |
GRAMI’S 4th Annual Brad Pugh Memorial First Responder’s Fundraiser | August 15, 2025 Ledges Drive Huntsville, Alabama | GRAMI’S 4th Annual Brad Pugh Memorial First Responder’s Fundraiser is hosted with the aim of raising funds for mental health and crisis intervention training while honoring Mac McCutcheon and other local First Responders heroes. It brings together local first responders and lawmakers to enjoy music & dance, participate in a silent auction, and share heartfelt appreciation for those who serve the community. |
August 17, 2025 The Moody Center Austin, Texas | The Band Together Texas will be taking place on August 17, 2025, at the Moody Center, in Austin, Texas. It’s a Texas flood relief benefit concert. All proceeds will go to the Make the Connection Foundation, which will then be distributed to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and the Central Texas Community Foundation. | |
August 19, 2025 Greenville County Council Office Greenville, South Carolina | Honoring National Nonprofit Day, the Nonprofit Recognition at County Council recognizes the great work of all nonprofits in Greenville County. The event aims to unite nonprofits together to connect with their fellow colleagues and discuss the critical role that nonprofits play. | |
August 21, 2025 R C Miller Memorial Library, Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, Texas | It aims to help nonprofit organizations discover effective methods to engage their communities and the participants will have the opportunity to collaborate and share their ideas that can lead to impactful change by enhancing their public engagement strategies to better serve their missions. | |
August 26-27, 2025 JUMP Boise Boise, Idaho | The Idaho Nonprofit Conference will be held from August 26 to 27, 2025, at the JUMP Boise. It will bring together nonprofits from across the state for inspiring keynotes, expert panels, interactive breakout workshops, dedicated networking, exhibitor booths, lunches, and more. |
September 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
September 6, 2025 Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium Huntsville, Alabama | Rocket City Cocktail Festival will take place on September 6, 2025, at the Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville, Alabama. This festival brings together cocktail enthusiasts, local mixologists, and restaurants showcasing their signature drinks—all in support of local charities. | |
September 6, 2025 UC San Diego San Diego, California | The Doors of Change “Concert of Hope” is an annual fundraising concert taking place September 6, 2025. Since 2001, the Doors of Change has provided safe housing & shelter to over 2,900 youths across San Diego. All the ticket sales will go directly to this cause. | |
September 8-9, 2025 San Antonio, Texas | Raise 2025, presented by OneCause, is a premier fundraising conference for nonprofit professionals. Over the next two days, it will welcome over 700 fundraising professionals and feature 40+ sessions. The session tracks are divided into 4 key segments.
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September 8-10, 2025 St. Petersburg, Florida | It focuses on leadership development within the nonprofit sector and aims to bring together nonprofit professionals to discuss strategic leadership, governance and sector trends. | |
September 9, 2025 Greenberg Traurig Orlando Office Orlando, Florida | Hosted by Greenberg Traurig Orlando, the Non-profit Expo connects attorneys with nonprofits offering pro bono, volunteer, and board service opportunities. The expo offers a great opportunity to give back, get involved, or support meaningful causes & connect with impactful organizations. | |
September 9, 2025 Student Union Ballrooms, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada | The Fall 2025 UNLV Non-Profit Career Fair is scheduled to take place on September 9, 2025, at the Student Union Ballrooms, University of Nevada, in Las Vegas, Nevada. This event invites students and alumni to connect with nonprofit organizations for career, internship, and volunteer opportunities. | |
September 13, 2025 Charles Krug Winery | The 33rd Annual Hands Across The Valley fundraising gala will feature a cocktail reception, exquisite food & wine, a live & silent auction, and dancing—all in support of Napa County’s essential safety-net food programs. Since its inception, the event has raised well over $2 million to benefit these vital initiatives. | |
September 18, 2025 National Building Museum Washington, D.C | The Prevent Cancer Foundation® 40th Anniversary and Gala will be held on September 18, 2025, at the National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. Themed “The United States: Innovation & Inspiration,” this signature event is among the city’s most prestigious fundraisers—drawing over 1,000 guests from government, business, medical, diplomatic, philanthropic, and social circles. | |
41st Annual Jack Conway Memorial Golf Tournament for the Homeless | September 18, 2025 Easton Country Club Easton, Massachusetts | The 41st Annual Jack Conway Memorial Golf Tournament for the Homeless will be held on September 18, 2025, at Easton Country Club, Easton, Massachusetts. The tournament features a four-person team scramble format and includes on-site contests—such as lowest gross score, closest to the pin, longest drive, snowball drive, and on-the-green raffle. |
September 18-19, 2025 Hilton San Diego Bayfront San Diego, California | The San Diego Fundraising Conference is a two-day professional development event, presented by PNC Bank in partnership with the National University Fundraising Academy. The conference brings together national fundraising experts, thought leaders, nonprofit professionals, and board members to explore innovative strategies and practices in philanthropy. | |
September 23-24, 2025 New York City | Nonprofit Live Week 2025 will be taking place from September 23 to 24, 2025, in New York City. This global assembly brings together social impact leaders and changemaker organizations to discuss and exchange ideas and showcase their social efforts & initiatives. The event aims to assist attendees in improving their marketing and fundraising skills. It provides insights into the latest trends, strategies, and tools—helping nonprofits & corporate foundations raise funds to support their cause. | |
September 25-26, 2025 The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center | The 2025 Collaborative Conference is taking place from September 25 to 26, 2025, at the The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center. It is designed to strengthen nonprofit solidarity and advocacy across the state. | |
September 26, 2025 USS Midway Museum San Diego, California | Every year, the American Red Cross of San Diego and Imperial Counties honors individuals and organizations demonstrating extraordinary courage, compassion, and leadership through the Annual Real Heroes Awards. Awards will be presented in eight categories—Animal Welfare Hero, Corporate Hero, Disaster Services Hero, First Responder Hero, Gift of Life Hero, Good Samaritan Hero, Service to the Armed Forces Hero, and Youth Hero. | |
September 30-October 2, 2025 Kansas City, Missouri | It is an annual conference that is dedicated to equipping nonprofit marketers and fundraisers with innovative strategies to optimize their online fundraising efforts and features expert-led sessions on topics like donor psychology, A/B testing and conversion rate optimization. |
October 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
October 8-9, 2025 Capital Hilton Washington, D.C. | The Nonprofit, Legal, Finance & Grants Conference will be merging the Nonprofit Finance & Grants Summit and the Washington Nonprofit Legal and Tax Conference from Webster Chamberlain & Bean LLP. Designed for CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and legal & finance professionals in the nonprofit sector, it aims to offer in-depth knowledge and a more diversified educational experience. The event also features a Nonprofit CFO Awards Reception to honor leaders in nonprofit financial management and governance. | |
October 9, 2025 Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Lebanon, Tennessee | Through this roundtable, you will collaborate with fellow nonprofit professionals and discuss the topic of nonprofit volunteers—covering recruiting, training, retaining, appreciating volunteers, and strategies to strengthen volunteer programs. | |
October 9-10, 2025 Saint Paul RiverCentre Saint Paul, Minnesota | The 2025 MCN Annual Conference is taking place from October 9 to 10, 2025, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. It is MCN’s largest conference, bringing together over 900 nonprofit professionals for two days of inspiration, learning, and connection. It covers finance, fundraising, leadership, communications, advocacy, operations, & more. | |
October 18-26, 2025 Online October 23, 2025 Palo Alto, California | The 2025 Cake4Kids Benefit will feature a National Online Silent Auction from October 18 to 26, 2025 and a Dinner & Live Auction on October 23, 2025 to raise funds for underserved youths. | |
October 20, 2025 Fairbanks Ranch Country Club San Diego, California | The Par For A Purpose Golf Tournament & Dinner will be held on October 20, 2025, at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, in San Diego, California. It aims to support children fighting life-threatening illnesses and families facing critical challenges. It will feature a putting/chipping contest, a shotgun, an online silent auction, a dinner & a live auction, and the Around the Box Trackman experience. | |
October 22, 2025 St. Joseph Regional Catholic School Salem, New Hampshire | The 2025 Non-Profit Expo will take place on October 22, 2025, at the St. Joseph Regional Catholic School, Salem, New Hampshire. It brings together nonprofits to showcase their cause and connect with local supporters. | |
October 27-29, 2025 Atlanta, Georgia | The Independent Sector’s National Summit 2025 will bring together professionals from nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, support advocacy, and expand their network. The summit will offer expert-led sessions, workshops, community tours, nonprofit site visits, strategies to enhance organization’s impact, and dedicated networking sessions with nonprofit & philanthropic leaders. | |
October 29, 2025 SUB Courtyard, Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas | The Fall 2025 Non-Profit Job Fair at Texas Tech University invites you to meet a variety of local nonprofit organizations and explore opportunities in areas such as program management, fundraising, community outreach, administration, and volunteer coordination. |
November 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
November 3, 2025 Boston, Massachusetts | The 19th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser by First Tee-Massachusetts helps raise vital resources to expand access to golf and empower kids & teens with life skills, character development, and leadership opportunities through the game. | |
November 4-5, 2025 Sheraton at Station Square Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | It features industry-leading keynote speakers and practical breakout tracks that focus on fundraising and marketing, operational leadership and faith-based organizations. It’s an essential event for anyone in nonprofit leadership who is aiming to gain insights, network and enhance their organization’s impact. | |
November 13-15, 2025 San Diego, California | It is designed to help nonprofit professionals harness the power of storytelling to enhance fundraising, leadership and communications. The attendees will learn to—craft compelling stories that build emotional connections with donors, master donor communications and create impactful fundraising campaigns. | |
November 16, 2025 Four Seasons Westlake Village California | The 24th Annual Angels Spotlight on Style Fashion Show, the signature fall fundraiser hosted by Casa Pacifica Angels, takes place on November 16, 2025, at the Four Seasons Westlake Village, California. This elegant event features a professionally curated runway fashion show highlighting collections from some of the industry’s top designers. | |
November 19-20, 2025 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina | The 2025 Conference for North Carolina’s Nonprofits is an annual gathering of nonprofit professionals—drawing around 400 attendees and featuring 40 speakers & 15 sessions. You get to learn from experts & practitioners, share resources, and connect with your nonprofit colleagues. | |
November 21, 2025 Troon North Golf Club Scottsdale, Arizona | The Phoenix Children’s Golf Tournament is set to take place on November 21, 2025, at the Troon North Golf Club, Scottsdale, Arizona. The tournament raises funds for the ‘Hope Fund,’ supporting new programs, urgent patient needs, essential equipment, and innovative research. |
December 2025
Event Name | Date/Location | Overview |
December 1-3, 2025 Baltimore, Maryland | The event is intended for key decision-makers in charge of fundraising and technology strategies at top nonprofit organizations, and it promotes connections, idea exchange, and relationship-building. Attendees will learn about best-in-class fundraising tactics across three major tracks: direct marketing, peer-to-peer, and technology. | |
December 3, 2025 The Palace at Somerset Park Somerset, New Jersey | The 2025 NJ Nonprofits Conference is New Jersey’s premier nonprofit gathering. Scheduled to be held at the Palace at Somerset Park on December 3, 2025, the event promises insightful learning sessions and networking. | |
December 4, 2025 Roy E. Glapion Hall New Orleans, Louisiana | The Louisiana Alliance For NonProfits will host its regional “Impact Amplified” 2025 conference on December 4, 2025, at the Roy E. Glapion Hall, New Orleans, Louisiana. The alliance is a membership-based organization dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector across the state of Louisiana. | |
December 9, 2025 Clarkston Chamber Clarkston, Michigan | This gathering is a part of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing Non-profit Round Table series, open exclusively to members and hosted at the Chamber office. Each session features a guest speaker from a different nonprofit who shares insights on—their mission, programs, and community impact. | |
December 13, 2025 The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa Tucson, Arizona | Voted as the “Best of the City 2025” for nonprofit events by Tucson Lifestyle readers—the Angel Ball is set to take place on December 13, 2025, at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa. It brings together artistry, community, and impact in support of Angel Charity’s fundraising mission. |
