Preparation is underway for our biggest conference yet. This year, the Tennessee Nonprofit Conference has officially expanded to a two-day event on September 29th and 30th in Franklin/Cool Springs, bringing you more networking opportunities, deeper learning experiences, and a spectacular lineup of speakers dedicated to strengthening our sector. Oh, and we like to have a lot of fun, too! This isn’t your same old stuffy conference!
Early bird registration is officially open, but the special discounted rates will only be available through July 10. You can also secure your overnight accommodations today, as hotel registration links are fully available on our website.
We are thrilled to welcome an incredible group of featured general session speakers to anchor our time together:
- Opening Speaker: Diane Yentel
- Keynote Speaker: Tamsen Webster
- Closing Speaker: Britt Mitchell
In addition to our main stage presenters, we have curated a robust selection of breakout sessions led by industry experts. We’ll have the full conference schedule and breakout session descriptions soon! Here is a first look at the newly announced breakout sessions and speakers:
Beyond Burnout: Designing Nonprofit Roles That Actually Work
Presenter: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier
Focus: Burnout Mitigation
Are Your Communications Actually Strategic?
Presenters: Kelli Gauthier and Janel Lacy
Focus: Communications
When the Ground Shifts: Practicing Grit in Fundraising
Presenter: Kenda Lovecchio
Focus: Fundraising
Cultivating a Culture of Belonging in Nonprofit Organizations
Presenter: Feylyn Lewis
Focus: Inclusion
Evidence-Based Strategies for Sustaining the People Behind the Work
Presenters: Patricia McMillan and Dr. Layla Bonner
Focus: Workforce Sustainability
Converting Volunteers into Lifelong Donors
Presenter: Kate McKinnie
Focus: Volunteers and Donors
Building Bridges in Diverse Teams
Presenter: Angela Denise Ellis
Focus: Culture and Diversity
Win More Grants Before Pressing Submit
Presenter: Baylee Less
Focus: Grant Writing
Navigating Advocacy in Uncertain Times: A Systems Approach for Nonprofit Leaders
Presenters: Rong Wang and Tara Bryan
Focus: Advocacy
Financial Clarity for Nonprofit Leaders
Presenter: Bryan White
Focus: Finance
Perspective Builds Worlds
Presenters: Eso Tolson and Grace Williams
Focus: Brand, Trust, and Belief
Evaluation that Builds Trust, Engagement, and Demonstrates Impact
Presenters: Sara Borden and Debbie Abrams-Cohen
Focus: Evaluation
Building AI-Powered Workflows That Give Your Team Time Back
Presenter: Russell McBride
Focus: AI Integration
The Top 10 Mistakes New Leaders Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Presenters: Dr. Matt Paden and Dr. Rachel Goode
Focus: Middle Management
Designing Decision Flow in Growing Nonprofits
Presenter: Ewea Pettis
Focus: Organizational Decision Making
We have even more announcements coming soon, including special event details, a special pre-conference event, and panel reveals. Don’t wait until the rush—visit our website to register for the conference, book your hotel room, and lock in your early bird savings before the July 10th deadline.
Register for Early Bird Pricing through July 10th!
- Single Ticket | $299
- Group of 5 | $1,250
- Group of 7 | $1,750
- Group of 10 | $2,400