Nonprofit Congress

June 1 - 4, 2008 · Washington, DC

From June 1 - 4, 2008, over 500 nonprofit professionals will converge on our nation's capital to act collectively for postivie change in our sector and our communities. Will you be one of them?

Nonprofit Congress 2008 - Convene • Connect • Commit is designed to build on and celebrate the accomplishments of nonprofits across the country that are committed to positive change for our sector and our communities. This event, indeed this movement, will not be as diverse or exciting without you--please register today!

BREAKING NEWS: Meeting attendees who mention this code: X96S-938 when making travel arrangements with Amtrak will receive a 10% savings off the lowest available rail fare! You can book your travel anytime between May 29, 2008 and June 7, 2008. To book your reservation, all you need to do is call Amtrak at 1.800.872.7245 or contact your local travel agent (the code is not valid online).

Who Should Attend?

YOU! This conference is designed for all those who are involved in or care about the future role of the nonprofit sector. We seek attendees from every state and subsector, large organizations, small organizations, emerging leaders, seasoned professionals, executives, program staff, board members, funders, and volunteers. If you have a commitment to or interest in the nonprofit sector, join us for this event.

The Opportunity

This event offers the opportunity for you to join hundreds of nonprofit professionals in networking, learning from each other, and continuing to take action to unite and strengthen the nonprofit sector. You will gain inspiration from noted plenary speakers and from the work done across the country by your fellow attendees. We will build on our collective successes and lay the foundation for continued work in local communities. For details, please see the full agenda.

A few highlights of the National Meeting:

• The first-ever Nonprofit Expo - This is your opportunity to learn about the latest products and services geared to help your organization maximize effectiveness and save time and money. To check out the most up-to-date listing of our exhibitors, click here.
• Networking Sessions - Share your successes, highlight your programs, and promote your work as you share your organization's information with others and facilitate new connections.
• Educational Sessions - Learn new skills and strategies to advance your organization and your career. Topics will include finance/fundraising, building public awareness, organizational accountability, human resources, collaboration, marketing, technology, and leadership. For more details, visit the Agenda page.
• Lobby Day - Join us as we carry the message of a united nonprofit sector to Capitol Hill. Meet with your Congressional delegation, and let them know about the impact nonprofits are having in the communities they represent. Strengthen your relationship with your elected officials, inform them about the issues affecting the sector, and invite them to visit your organization during the upcoming recess.

Click the links to the right for more information on this exciting opportunity. We've compiled funding resources to help you out in attending the event. Contact us if you have questions!