North Texas Nonprofit Summit
Friday, September 25 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Hurst Conference Center
Rooted in Leadership. Growing in Impact.
This informative day of research and practical learning opportunities will help guide North Texas nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in creating, implementing, and evaluating innovative and collaborative strategies for the future.
The day features the release of a comprehensive state of nonprofits and philanthropy report for North Texas, highlights trends in foundation grantmaking, and includes three sessions of breakouts featuring topics such as accounting, marketing, fundraising, board governance, and more!
Friday, September 25, 2026
Check in/Breakfast 8:30 AM. Sessions 9 AM - 4 PM
Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Dr, Hurst TX 76054
The North Texas Nonprofit Summit presents the annual North Texas State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Report, providing deep insights into the economic influence and trends shaping the nonprofit landscape. Offering a platform for networking and knowledge exchange, the Summit attracts industry leaders, philanthropists, and nonprofit professionals, fostering dialogue and collaboration to drive positive impact and sustainable growth within the vibrant North Texas nonprofit community.
Keynotes:
9 AM State of Nonprofits Report. Colton Strawser, Ph.D.
10 AM Moving Your Organization From Where It Is to Where You Want to Be. Bill Flores & Hanjin Mao
11 AM Session 1
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Stronger Together: Building Sustainable Nonprofit Partnerships & Collaborations. Colton Strawser, Ph.D.
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Fraud Files: Assessing Nonprofit Fraud Risks. Barbara Enright
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Rapid Campaign Workshop: Build Your Year-End Campaign Strategy in 60 Minutes. Tabletop Marketing
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Crucial Conversations for Nonprofit Leaders: How to Have Difficult Conversations Without Damaging Relationships. Joshua Hart
1:45 PM Session 2
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Charge Hell with a Water Pistol: Courageous Leadership When You Feel Underpowered. Kenny Lange
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Thinking about having an audit? Let's chat! Alexandra MacMartin
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Engaging Gen Z: Building the Next Generation of Volunteers and Donors. Natalie Warrick & Askala Harris Calhoun
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Adaptive Advantage: A Nonprofit Leader's Playbook for AI. Rachael Garnett
3 PM Session 3
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The Regulated Leader - Beckie Irvin
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Communication that Connects. Stephen & Britney Simpson
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Relationships over Revenue: A Real-World Development Playbook. Amber Alexander
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On Top of Everything: The System Nonprofit Pros Use To Keep Up Without Burning Out - Lisa Marshall
