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.
NONPROFIT CONFERENCES IN 2024
Nonprofit conferences can cover a variety of topics, including fundraising, marketing, nonprofit technology, and leadership.
Here are 10 nonprofit conferences in 2024 that you shouldn’t miss!
NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC)
Location:- Portland, Oregon, and Virtual
Date:- March 13 – 15, 2024
NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference is back with a hybrid conference experience! NTC is the leading nonprofit technology event that brings together the industry’s best and brightest nonprofit professionals to host more than 150 informative and engaging sessions on various topics.
Although registration is not officially open, you can watch the event page as more information will be released in the coming months.
Location:- Toronto, Canada
Date:- April 7-9, 2024
The AFP ICON conference is the world’s first fundraising conference. Every year, almost 3,000 fundraising professionals attend. This conference is used to improve the team’s fundraising. Over the course of three days, there will be over 100 training sessions and several networking opportunities.
Location:- Minneapolis, MN
Date:- May 14-16, 2024
Engage for Good is an annual multi-day conference that gathers professionals from the charity and corporate social impact sectors to network and learn about the latest social impact initiatives, best practices, and trends. Attendees will have access to crucial data and benchmarks that will assist in steering their business into the future, in addition to experienced presenters and engaging presentations.
Location:- Washington, D.C., and virtual
Date:- TBA
Good Tech Fest is an annual global series of virtual and in-person meetings. This conference brings together developers, product managers, philanthropists, and others to share knowledge, learn from one another, and struggle with the problems and constraints of technology in the social sector.
Faith & Fundraising Conference 2024
Location:- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Date:- February 26 – 29, 2024
In 2024, the biennial Faith and Fundraising Conference will return to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Longer conference days provide more time for networking, learning, and relaxing. This event is a must-attend if you are a faith-based fundraiser wanting to expand your mission and learn from like-minded people. Stay tuned for additional information in the coming months!
Elevate 2024, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s 10th Annual Virtual Conference
Location: Virtual
Date: February 27-29, 2024
This two-day virtual conference will stimulate your thinking and action in today’s social and political context, as well as your skills to develop and sustain nonprofit organizations in a quickly changing and competitive fundraising environment.
Location:- TBA, likely Washington, DC Metro Area
Dates:- TBA
“Bridge Conference” is short for “Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference.” It is a co-production of the Washington Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP DC) and the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW). This three-day conference aims to bridge the gap between marketing and fundraising and help nonprofits succeed.
Conference for Newcomers in Development
Location: Portland, Oregon
Date: April 2-5, 2024
They are designed for development professionals with less than two years of professional fundraising experience, as well as those new to education.
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
Location: Los Angeles, California
Date: June 3-5, 2024
Allows fellows and others to investigate equity-focused and community-based grantmaking approaches that promote inclusive societies where all NGOs flourish.
Date: TBD
Location: Virtual
Combining diverse perspectives, unique lessons, and hands-on, hands-on learning to deliver an experience that leaves you feeling refreshed and inspired by your organization’s mission
