Event Highlights

Morning Panel: Real Stories & Big Ideas

Hear directly from nonprofit leaders sharing what's working in fundraising & leadership.

• Hannah Stohler - Marguerite's Place 
• Russ Grazier - PMAC
• Jeremy Knowlton - White Mountain Science Center
• Gene Martin - NH Fiscal Policy Institute
• Lindsey Messina - Austin17 House 

Funders Panel: Behind-the-Scenes Access

Learn from program officers and trustees on how to gain—and sustain—funding support.

• Melissa Latham - Community Development Finance Authority 
• Lisa Allen - FEED NH
• Nichole Reimer - Granite United Way
• Kelli Rafferty - Mary & John  Elliot Charitable Foundation

Afternoon Strategy Sessions led by experts in the field:

• Smarter, Not Harder: Practical AI Strategies and Essential Policies for Nonprofit Fundraisers 

  • _{Sarah Andrews, Andrews Consulting}

  •  _{Amanda Young, Andrews Consulting}

     
• Reaching Older Donors, Now and Later: How to Inspire Legacy Gifts
  

  • _{Al Cantor, Alan Cantor Consulting} 

     
• Priorities and Hacks: How to Keep Fundraising When You're One Email Away from Screaming

  • _{Becky Kates, Becky Kates Development Consulting}

  • _{Lee Germeroth, Germeroth Consulting and Creative}

     
• Unlocking Grant Success: Prospecting Research, and Proposal Strategies for Nonprofits

  • _{Lara Quiroga, Larksparre Consulting}

     
• More Than a Party: Turning Event Guests into Supporters with Compelling Storytelling and Asks

  • _{Jason Champion, Winspire}

  • _{Brigit Ryan-Souza, Andrews Consulting}

  • _{Sarah Andrews, Andrews Consulting}

     

     
• Top 5 Components of a Stellar Nonprofit Board
  

  • _{Tim Smith-Gerding, Blackbird}

     
• Advocacy: Telling Your Story

  • _{Angelica Ladd, NH Center for Nonprofits}

     
• How to Package Your Nonprofit for Corporate Dollars
  

  • _{Chris Duhaime, Pivot Creative}

     
• Linked In - Your 2026 Rolodex

  • _{Hannah Stohler, Marguerite's Place}

  • _{Kyle Chumas, The Married Marketers}

  • _{Gene Martin, NH Fiscal Policy Institute}