Top 2024 and 2025 Nonprofit Conferences You'll Love — Marketing, Fundraising and More
Here are the nonprofit conferences in 2024 and 2025 that will help your charity innovate your fundraising, marketing, communications and more strategies. This includes events like Classy Collaborative, Nonprofit Marketing Summit and Nonprofit Innovation Summit.
These insightful virtual, hybrid and in-person gatherings will help you build community in the non-profit space. And you'll leave with practical and inspirational conference take-aways to help you learn to grow your cause.
Nonprofit Conferences By Month in 2024 / 2025
- The Nonprofit Marketing Summit — TBD 2025 | Virtual
- Peer to Peer Fundraising Forum — March 12 - 14, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
- SXSW Social and Global Impact Sessions — March 7 - 15, 2025 | Austin, TX
- Create Good — April 3 - 5, 2024 | Durham, NC
- AFP ICON — April 7 - 9, 2024 | Toronto, Canada
- Nonprofit Technology Conference — April 16 - 18, 2025 | Baltimore, MD
- Good Tech Fest — May 1 - 2, 2024 | Virtual
- Collaborative by Classy — May 15 - 16, 2024 | Chicago, IL
- Engage for Good — MAY 16 – 18, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN
- Social Innovation Summit 2024 — June 4 - 5, 2024 | Chicago, IL
- Points of Light Conference — June 12 - 14, 2024 | Houston, TX
- Hubspot's Inbound 2024 — September 18–20, 2024 | Boston
- NIO Summit 2024 — Sept 18 - 19, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN
- Cause Camp by Nonprofit Hub — October 21 - 22, 2024 | Colorado Springs, CO
- Nonprofit Storytelling Conference 2024 — November 11 - 13, 2024 | New Mexico
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January
February
March
The Nonprofit Marketing Summit — TBD 2025 | Virtual
"Join us to The Unthinkable.
Can you imagine a world in which your nonprofit achieves its fullest vision?
Picture this: You’ve accomplished your mission and can now rest easy, knowing that you’ve solved a critical problem in the world. If that seems unthinkable - you’re in the right place. You’re invited to join us on a 3-day journey into The Unthinkable.We’ll transform your boldest dreams of impact into tangible reality. Throw off your shackles and head into the unknown with us as we dare to think/dream/activate bigger than ever before. All leading to an unthinkable impact.
This is your call to break free from conventional marketing and uncover fresh, imaginative, and revolutionary strategies designed to help you drive unthinkable results and ultimately, activate mission success. Join us in venturing into The Unthinkable and grow beyond what you've ever imagined.Save the Date: March 5-7, 2024 Nonprofit Marketing Summit: The UnthinkableUnthinkable growth awaits. Together, let's break free and create a future where bold ideas thrive, and mission success is not just a goal - but a vibrant reality."
Peer to Peer Fundraising Forum — March 12 - 14, 2025 | Atlanta, GA
"Whether you’re new to the world of P2P fundraising, a senior leader, part of a Top 30 team, support a mid-sized organization or anything in between there’s a spot for YOU at P2PForum24! And new this year – breakout tracks designed with your colleagues from Marketing, Corporate Relations and even HR in mind.
At the end of three days, you will leave:
INFORMED — In addition to the annual unveiling of the Top Thirty, our classic benchmark report, you will hear case studies from 40+ nonprofit organizations on the issues directly impacting you and your organization.
CONNECTED — Targeted sessions & networking events will link you to peers who share your experience or programming focus, allowing you to build a professional community that can sustain you year-round.
INSPIRED — In addition to hearing from P2P innovators, you will be energized by in-depth conversations with our Cash Sweat & Tears Award and Organization of the Year winners and a series of exciting keynote speakers."
SXSW Social and Global Impact Sessions — March 7 - 15, 2025 | Austin, TX
"An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features Conference sessions, Film & TV Festival screenings, Music Festival showcases, world-class Exhibitions, competitions, Awards ceremonies, and much more.
Experience unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking with creatives from around the world at SXSW. We look forward to welcoming everyone to SXSW 2024 from March 8-16 in Austin, Texas!"
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April
Create Good — April 3 - 5, 2024 | Durham, NC
"We all rise
Create Good is about inspiring nonprofit communicators with the latest tools and techniques. We invite communicators from around the country who are doing the most meaningful and eye-catching work to come share what they’ve learned so the whole sector rises up.
We are committed to the movement makers and rabble-rousers driving change.\
With a mix of smarts and fun, we bring practitioners from around the country to share their brilliance. We believe that when we all learn from each other, the entire sector rises up. "
AFP ICON — April 7 - 9, 2024 | Toronto, Canada
"AFP ICON (by the Association of Fundraising Professionals) is the world’s No. 1 fundraising conference, attracting more than 3,000 fundraising professionals each year. Join us in Toronto in April for an unparalleled combination of fundraising training—with more than 100 education sessions to choose from, endless networking opportunities and an unforgettable experience over three days."
Nonprofit Technology Conference — April 16 - 18, 2025 | Baltimore, MD
"Where community flourishes and knowledge grows
NTEN’s conference — often referred to as the NTC — is the annual gathering of people who want to make the world a better place through the skillful and equitable use of technology. At the NTC, you'll learn essential nonprofit technology best practices while connecting with a community that shares your commitment to social change.
This is the first NTC to combine in-person and virtual into a fantastic hybrid experience. Take advantage of early registration before prices goes up on January 16."
May
Good Tech Fest — May 1 - 2, 2024 | Virtual
"Grow your impact with data and technology.
Good Tech Fest is a global virtual conference on how you can responsibly use emerging technologies for impact. Whether it’s AI, web3, machine learning, or just simple mobile and application development, Good Tech Fest is the place to hear from practitioners using these technologies for impact."
Collaborative by Classy — May 15 - 16, 2024 | Chicago, IL
"Collaborative by Classy brings together forward-thinking nonprofit professionals and social sector experts. Together with the brightest minds and best fundraisers in the industry, we uncover the ideas and strategies necessary to propel our industry forward and help you raise more.
- Collaborative by Classy is an event series where the most inventive and forward-thinking nonprofit leaders come together to elevate the best ideas and learn how to unlock the world’s generosity.
- With a focus on fundraising and technology, you’ll walk away with proven strategies from industry experts and gain valuable connections that will propel your organization into the future.
- At Collaborative, the learnings you take away are important, but the way that you learn and truly “Collaborate” with the smartest in the industry, are just as valuable. Our interactive experiences offer a unique lens of learning to our community, allowing you to absorb content in new and compelling ways.
- Collaborative creates an ongoing community, bringing together the most innovative nonprofits and sharpest minds in the industry. Create lasting and meaningful relationships with other leaders through the curated networking opportunities and year-long offerings."
Engage for Good — MAY 16 – 18, 2024 | Minneapolis, MN
"Join 13,000+ of your social impact peers who stay up to date with the latest industry news, best-in-class examples and critical trends."
June
Social Innovation Summit 2024 — June 4 - 5, 2024 | Chicago, IL
"Ready, Set, Innovate.
Our events are magnets for people who think differently, act differently, and want to expand and disrupt models.
Our annual events and experiences welcome the greatest innovators, change-makers, wayward thinkers, and black swans to come together to make real and lasting change towards social good."
Points of Light Conference — June 12 - 14, 2024 | Houston, TX
"The Points of Light Conference, is a global gathering for people, like you, who are passionate about civic engagement. With more than 50 educational workshops; inspirational leadership discussions; and opportunities to connect with peers, this conference offers something for every champion of social good."
July
August
September
Hubspot's Inbound 2024 — September 18–20, 2024 | Boston
Hubspot is a digital marketing platform for that has a suite of tools for nonprofits from CRM, email marketing, automation, reporting and more. Hubspot's annual Inbound conference launches some of the leading inbound marketing strategies that will help you develop strategies for years.
And there are tailored sessions for nonprofits, from fundraising, marketing and more.
NIO Summit 2024 — Sept 18 - 19, 2024 | Indianapolis, IN
Nonprofit Innovation and Optimization Summit by NextAfter
For online fundraising and digital marketing
"The Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization (aka NIO) Summit combines “practical, actionable, data-informed content” with “an electric and immersive atmosphere,” to become more than a conference. It’s a space for passionate nonprofit professionals like you to innovate your fundraising + accelerate your impact.
NIO 2024 will challenge your assumptions, spark your imagination, and equip you with new knowledge to help you find (and keep) more donors. Beyond that, there are 2 things that set NIO aside from any other conference…
- Speakers are featured on a single track so that you can ditch the FOMO and see every talk delivered by industry innovators that you won't find at other nonprofit conferences.
- There are no dreary meeting rooms, dull networking “mixers,” or one-way conversations — you’ll get hot catered meals, over-the-top summit parties, and knowledgeable vendors that’ll help you innovate your organization.
Will you answer the call to join NIO for two days filled to the brim with eye-opening inspiration, tantalizing adventure, and uncompromising WOW?"
October
Cause Camp by Nonprofit Hub — October 21 - 22, 2024 | Colorado Springs, CO
"BETTER, HIGHER, SUCCESSFUL – TOGETHER October 21-22, 2024
An homage to the Olympic motto, Cause Camp 2024 embraces the words, “Better, Higher, Successful – Together”. Nonprofits can only thrive when the collaborative spirit of the sector is strong. Cause Camp draws in hundreds of nonprofit professionals, top industry experts and problem solvers for a two-day nonprofit conference that equips you to solve real issues facing your organization. Let’s unite and make the world a better place, together. "
Fundriaing.ai FAI Summit — Watch Replays | Virtual
"Fundraising.AIVirtual Global SummitThe Fundraising.AI Global Summit will be the largest gathering of nonprofit and for-profit professionals and organizations to explore the role of Responsible AI in fundraising.
“As the facilitator of this gathering, I’m honored to bring together an incredible group of nonprofit professionals, service firms and AI providers to provide a platform for insightful discussions and collaborations on the use of Responsible AI in fundraising. The goal is to equip the fundraising ecosystem with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness the potential of AI while upholding ethical and responsible practices.” — Mallory EricksonCreator of the Power Partners Formula™ and Host of What the Fundraising Fundraising.AI Global Summit Facilitator"
November
Nonprofit Storytelling Conference 2024 — November 11 - 13, 2024 | New Mexico
"Join us for the 2024 Nonprofit Storytelling Conference at the remarkable Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort in New Mexico! You'll learn how to better communicate with your donors ... and you'll learn in a truly special setting.
Just south of Santa Fe, and situated between the breathtaking Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande River is a place steeped in a thousand years of Indigenous culture and rich history. It’s the ideal setting to focus on storytelling and deep connections.
Here, storytelling takes on a new dimension. Your senses will be fully engaged, your spirit invigorated. Tamaya isn't just a place, it's an experience. Because of the uniqueness and smaller size of this hotel, tickets are limited. There are less tickets available than in previous years. "
Salesforce Dreamforce — Watch Replays | San Francisco
"We believe that business is the greatest platform for change and that companies must serve not just their shareholders, but also their stakeholders. At Dreamforce to You, Salesforce will donate $2 million to a fund dedicated to helping small businesses in San Francisco and $3 million to support charities that address health, hunger, and climate action."
December
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