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Nonprofit Summit

  • TrainND 415 22nd Avenue Northeast Williston, ND, 58801 United States (map)

WHEN: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 8:00am – 2:00pm

WHERE: TrainND Northwest, 415 22nd Ave. NE, Williston, ND 58801

WHAT TO EXPECT: Hear from the experts how to successfully start and manage a nonprofit; learn some tricks of the trade to maximize your fundraising impact; and network with like-minded individuals to share best practices, trials, and triumphs to bring the nonprofit community of northwest ND together. Coffee and lunch will also be provided to help fuel your learning and connecting!

WHO SHOULD COME: Nonprofit founders, EDs/staff, and board members; potential founders; anyone who engages in fundraising

 

 

TOPICS

  • Plenary Sessions

    1. OPENING: State of Nonprofit Fundraising: Where Are We Now?

      • Trends in nonprofit fundraising

      • Common challenges and opportunities

      • Legislative Update

    2. PANEL: Demystifying Funders & Foundations: Ask the Experts Panel

      • Community foundation representatives and funders

      • What funders look for in nonprofits

      • Open Q&A

    3. KEYNOTE: Fear-Free Fundraising

      • How to simplify fundraising and stop overcomplicating donor engagement

    4. Q&A: Open Floor, Open Minds

      • Open dialogue between audience and speakers, panelists, and experts from the day

  • Breakout Session Options (choose two)

    1. Nonprofit 101

      • What – and who – you need to get started!

    2. Board & Leadership Development

      • How to engage your board in fundraising

    3. The Grant Readiness Checklist

      • Essentials every nonprofit needs before applying for grants.

    4. Telling Your Story for Impact

      • Using storytelling to boost fundraising

  • Other Details

    1. Networking opportunities with peers and experts

    2. Coffee and pastries provided

    3. Lunch provided

    4. Additional programming available to explore

Earlier Event: July 17
Bakken Rock Cookfest
Later Event: August 25
Minot AFB Job Fair