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Nonprofit Conference

Leading with
heart

Inspiring change and well-being.

Join us for our third annual Nonprofit Conference on Wednesday, March 5, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. All levels of nonprofit professionals are invited—entry level to Executive Director. The conference sells out. Register early!

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Our Conference at a Glance

Find out more about the Nonprofit Conference.

Date

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Registration opens at 8 a.m.

Format

In-Person & Virtual
Lambeau Field, Green Bay

Investment

In-Person $115, including continental breakfast and lunch
Virtual $75

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Conference Schedule

Get your nametag and materials. Continental breakfast.

The welcome and keynote speaker presentation will take place in the main room. Our keynote speaker is Eliz Greene, Stress Researcher, Speaker and Consultant. 

  • The Stress-Proof System for Inspiring Change & Preventing Burnout

Please travel to your desired Breakout 1. Rooms for breakout sessions will be provided in your conference packets.

  • A Development Plan that Works for Your Small Nonprofit
  • Advocacy as a Strategy to Advance Your Mission
  • Start Here: A Communication Plan
  • Collaborative Impact: Engaging Volunteers with the 5 W's Model
  • Panel: Leading with Heart
  • Heart-Centered Resilience: Sustainable Leadership for Nonprofits
  • You Can't Potluck Your Way to a Great Culture: Practical Tips for Building a Thriving Culture
  • Diverse Teams, Strong Leadership: Effective Collaboration in Multicultural Teams
  • Capital Campaign: Ready or Not?
  • Panel: Boards of Directors

Please travel to your desired Breakout 3. Rooms for breakout sessions will be provided in your conference packets.

  • Grant Writing in the Age of AI: Balancing Technology with Authentic Voice
  • Succession Planning: Just Do It!
  • Communicating Your Story: Positioning and Messaging to Showcase Your Impact
  • Small but Mighty Teams: How to Do More with Less
  • Are You an Iguana or a Border Collie? Stress Recovery Strategies that Work!

Return to the main room for the closing session. 

Our closing session will be delivered by Nacho Enriquez.

  • Agents of Change

Earn Continuing Education

Co-Hosted by AFP Northeast Wisconsin

Attendance at the conference earns Certified Fundraising Executive continuing education credits through the Association of Fundraising Professionals–Northeast Wisconsin Chapter. Trackers will be available at the AFP table on March 5. Email us for more information. CFRE approval pending. 

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Keynote

The Stress-Proof System for Inspiring Change & Preventing Burnout

Eliz Greene, Stress Researcher, Speaker & Consultant

In the world of nonprofit education and development, professionals are driven by purpose, passion and the desire to create meaningful change. But this dedication often comes at a cost—overwhelming stress, uncertainty and burnout. Constantly juggling limited resources, high expectations and the emotional weight of service, nonprofit leaders are particularly vulnerable to the physical and psychological impacts of chronic stress. When left unmanaged, stress diminishes personal well-being and hinders organizational success, reducing productivity, creativity and long-term sustainability. The solution lies in a new approach: The Stress-Proof System.

The Stress-Proof System, developed by stress management expert Eliz Greene, is a practical, data-driven process designed to equip nonprofit professionals with the tools to prevent burnout and maintain resilience in high-pressure environments. This system transforms stress management into a hard skill—giving leaders the strategies they need to thrive in their work without sacrificing their health. By addressing the root causes of stress—overwhelm, uncertainty and the physical toll on the body—this system fosters an environment where both leaders and teams can sustain their energy, creativity and drive, ensuring long-term success in their mission-driven work.

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Thank You Sponsor

We are grateful for our generous sponsor who supports our mission to inspire change and well-being. 

Delaware North

Gold Sponsor

Delaware North is one of the largest privately-owned hospitality and entertainment companies in the world – a symbol of stability and reliability for more than 100 years.

Katrina Weber

Empowering Nonprofits

If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please contact Kat Weber, Program Specialist, at (920) 663-7317 or weberka@uwgb.edu.

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