2025 Schedule
Scroll down to view our 2025 EVOLVE Summit Schedule.
March 4, 2025
8:00 AM (PST) / 10:00 AM (CST) / 11:00 AM (EST)
Main Stage
HOST: Candace
PRODUCER: Princy
PRODUCER: Princy
Community Stage
HOST: Ernad Civic
PRODUCER: Al Nucum
PRODUCER: Al Nucum
Boost Stage
HOST: Ryan Fleeson
PRODUCER: Maria Sadusky
PRODUCER: Maria Sadusky
Givebutter Stage
HOST: Jazzmin Ramirez
PRODUCER: Ashley Brannan
PRODUCER: Ashley Brannan
Experience+
HOST: Brianna Ruloma
PRODUCER: Chloe O'Rourke
PRODUCER: Chloe O'Rourke
Evolve: Your 2025 Blueprint for Nonprofit Marketing Success
Cameron Ripley // Community Boost
Cameron Ripley // Community Boost
9:00 AM (PST) / 11:00 AM (CST) / 12:00 PM (EST)
Evolve to Elevate: Adapting for Growth and Breaking Barriers
Floyd Jones
Floyd Jones
Going 10X - Your NOs give power to your most important YESes
Tucker Wannamaker // Thrive Impact
Tucker Wannamaker // Thrive Impact
Evolve Your Donor Journey Workflows with Storyboarding Exercises
Julia Gackenbach // DonorPerfect
Julia Gackenbach // DonorPerfect
Storytelling in Action: How Nonprofits Use Email Marketing to Drive Impact
Chase Danielson // Community Boost
Chase Danielson // Community Boost
10:00 AM (PST) / 12:00 PM (CST) / 1:00 PM (EST)
TikTok for Good: Unlocking the Power of TikTok for Nonprofits
Katie Camacho Smith // TikTok
Katie Camacho Smith // TikTok
The Evolution of Opportunity: Insights to Maximize Fundraising Impact
T. Clay Buck // Kindsight
T. Clay Buck // Kindsight
Meta Ads Unlocked: Nonprofit Success Secrets to Amplify Impact
Michelle Folletta // Community Boost
Michelle Folletta // Community Boost
AI Enablement: Building Your Nonprofit's Digital Future
Tim Lockie // The Human Stack
Tim Lockie // The Human Stack
Effortless Giving: Reducing Donor Friction with AI
Josh Hirsh // Fundraise Up
Josh Hirsh // Fundraise Up
11:00 AM (PST) / 1:00 PM (CST) / 2:00 PM (EST)
Moments That Matter: Building Stronger Connections With Your Community
Stephanie Barnhill // Givebutter
Stephanie Barnhill // Givebutter
12:00 PM (PST) / 2:00 PM (CST) / 3:00 PM (EST)
Make the Moment Count: Securing the Support of Spontaneous Givers
Lori Poer // Blackbaud
Lori Poer // Blackbaud
The Minimalist Marketer: How Nonprofits Can Do More with Less
Julia Campbell
Julia Campbell
5 Keys to Growth and Change and 2 Things that Sabotage It All
Jonathan Walton // Intervaristy
Jonathan Walton // Intervaristy
TikTok Video Content: Leveraging Broad Trends for Maximum Impact
Danielle Bentson // Community Boost
Kristen Storey // TikTok
Danielle Bentson // Community Boost
Kristen Storey // TikTok
Community, Architecture, and Engagement: Digital Strategies That Work
Katie Groves // Community Boost
+ panelist from Chicago Architecture Center
Katie Groves // Community Boost
+ panelist from Chicago Architecture Center
1:00 PM (PST) / 3:00 PM (CST) / 4:00 PM (EST)
Generational Giving Reimagined: Multichannel Strategies to Engage Millennial, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha Donors
Becca Abshire // Community Boost
Becca Abshire // Community Boost
From Survey to Solutions: Insights from the Ethical Storytelling Report
Carly Euler // MemoryFox
Carly Euler // MemoryFox
Chat-GPT: The Secret Weapon for Supercharging Your Donation Pages
Adam O'Brien // iDonate
Adam O'Brien // iDonate
2:00 PM (PST) / 4:00 PM (CST) / 5:00 PM (EST)
Marketing with Purpose: Evolving Nonprofits for a Better Tomorrow
Neil Patel // NP Digital
Neil Patel // NP Digital
March 5, 2025
8:00 AM (PST) / 10:00 AM (CST) / 11:00 AM (EST)
Main Stage
HOST: Candace
PRODUCER: Princy
PRODUCER: Princy
Community Stage
HOST: Ernad Civic
PRODUCER: Al Nucum
PRODUCER: Al Nucum
Boost Stage
HOST: Ryan Fleeson
PRODUCER: Maria Sadusky
PRODUCER: Maria Sadusky
Givebutter Stage
HOST: Jazzmin Ramirez
PRODUCER: Ashley Brannan
PRODUCER: Ashley Brannan
Experience+
HOST: Brianna Ruloma
PRODUCER: Chloe O'Rourke
PRODUCER: Chloe O'Rourke
Proven Leadership Tactics: Changemaker Chat with Jake Wood
Jake Wood // Co-Founder of Team Rubicon
Cameron Ripley // Community Boost
Jake Wood // Co-Founder of Team Rubicon
Cameron Ripley // Community Boost
9:00 AM (PST) / 11:00 AM (CST) / 12:00 PM (EST)
Tech Talk Cartoons: Simplifying Complex Digital Fundraising Concepts with Analogies
Salvatore Salpietro // Fundraise Up
Salvatore Salpietro // Fundraise Up
Mountaintops, Rooftops and Blacktops - Where will you shout your message from?
Brian Leamy // Community Boost
Brian Leamy // Community Boost
How To Use Your CRM (or spreadsheets) To Better Steward Donors
Matt Bitzegio // DonorDock
Matt Bitzegio // DonorDock
Power in Partnership: Evolving Impact Through Connection and Innovation
Megan Waters // Public Interest Registry
Megan Waters // Public Interest Registry
10:00 AM (PST) / 12:00 PM (CST) / 1:00 PM (EST)
AI for Nonprofit Marketing Campaigns
Courtney Hodge // Microsoft
Courtney Hodge // Microsoft
Unlocking SEO Success: Strategies Nonprofits Need to Thrive Online
Jazzmin Ramirez + Paola Ruge + Sofia Terlesky + Lisette Tabarez // Community Boost
Jazzmin Ramirez + Paola Ruge + Sofia Terlesky + Lisette Tabarez // Community Boost
Increasing Donor Retention Through Behavior-Based Donor Relations
Lynne Wester // Donor Relations Guru
Lynne Wester // Donor Relations Guru
Partnering with Running Events to Boost Fundraising & Engagement
Anthea Cohen // GoFundraise
Anthea Cohen // GoFundraise
Harnessing AI for Smarter Job Searches
Lynne Williams // Great Careers Network
Lynne Williams // Great Careers Network
Visual Storytelling for Nonprofit Impact: Unlocking Ripple Effects Mapping
Sarah Barton // Nonprofit 411
Sarah Barton // Nonprofit 411
11:00 AM (PST) / 1:00 PM (CST) / 2:00 PM (EST)
Nonprofits, Bans, and Burnout: Surviving in 2025 Without Losing Our Collective Minds (or Tax-Exempt Status)
Vu Le // Nonprofit AF
Vu Le // Nonprofit AF
Maximizing Fundraising Success with Visa's Payment Solutions
Kim Steele // Visa
Kim Steele // Visa
Winning Donor Hearts in 2025: How To Gamify Your Website To Boost Engagement
Shane Michael and Mary Blasberg // Mittun
Shane Michael and Mary Blasberg // Mittun
Borrow from the Best: 5 AI Strategies Nonprofits Can Use from Corporate Giants
Jim Carter III // Bara AI
Jim Carter III // Bara AI
Lighten Your Communication Load: Meet DonorPerfect’s Fundraiser Bot
Julia Gackenbach // DonorPerfect
Rhea Wong
Julia Gackenbach // DonorPerfect
Rhea Wong
12:00 PM (PST) / 2:00 PM (CST) / 3:00 PM (EST)
Social Sharing for Nonprofits: Inspiring Community Support & Engagement
Michelle Boggs + Luke Dringoli // Classy from GoFundMe
Brian Ries // GoFundMe
Michelle Boggs + Luke Dringoli // Classy from GoFundMe
Brian Ries // GoFundMe
Get Your Story Unstuck: Build Brand Relationships Beyond the Transaction
Shane Lukas // A Great Idea
Shane Lukas // A Great Idea
Digital Ads in Uncertain Political Climates
Jonathan Benjumea // Community Boost
Jonathan Benjumea // Community Boost
Balancing Polarities: A Framework for Equitable and Human-Centered Nonprofit Marketing
Dr. Kevin Sansberry // KEVRA Consulting
Dr. Kevin Sansberry // KEVRA Consulting
Stop Telling The Same People The Same Story With The Same Results!
Brian Leamy // SendNexus
Brian Leamy // SendNexus
1:00 PM (PST) / 3:00 PM (CST) / 4:00 PM (EST)
The Search Advantage: Unlocking Nonprofit Growth with Paid Search + Ad Grants
Emily Fisher // Community Boost
Emily Fisher // Community Boost
Event Fundraisers That Shine: Raising More Than Money
Laurie Hochman // Auctria
Laurie Hochman // Auctria
The Recipe For Sustainable Fundraising Success
Stephanie Barnhill // Givebutter
Stephanie Barnhill // Givebutter
The Roadmap for Successful Relationship Development
Lauren Grosz // LG Philanthropy
Lauren Grosz // LG Philanthropy
Unleashing the Power of Volunteers! How to Transform Volunteers into Lifelong Supporters
Sam Fankuchen // Golden
Sam Fankuchen // Golden
2:00 PM (PST) / 4:00 PM (CST) / 5:00 PM (EST)
Nonprofit AI: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Amplify Your Mission
Nathan Chappell and Scott Rosenkrans // DonorSearch
Nathan Chappell and Scott Rosenkrans // DonorSearch
You Don't Have To Do It Alone: Leadership is Better Together
Anu Ishola // Women's Impact Alliance
Anu Ishola // Women's Impact Alliance
Evolving Your Major Gift Fundraising Program
Tammy Zonker // Fundraising Transformed
Tammy Zonker // Fundraising Transformed
The 360° Paid Media Playbook: Cross-Channel Strategies to Maximize Performance
Martina Castro Olivera // Community Boost
Martina Castro Olivera // Community Boost
The Future of Ethical Storytelling in Nonprofit Marketing
Maria Bryan // Maria Bryan Creative
Maria Bryan // Maria Bryan Creative
March 6, 2025
8:00 AM (PST) / 10:00 AM (CST) / 11:00 AM (EST)
Main Stage
HOST: Candace
PRODUCER: Princy
PRODUCER: Princy
Community Stage
HOST: Ernad Civic
PRODUCER: Al Nucum
PRODUCER: Al Nucum
Boost Stage
HOST: Ryan Fleeson
PRODUCER: Maria Sadusky
PRODUCER: Maria Sadusky
Givebutter Stage
HOST: Jazzmin Ramirez
PRODUCER: Ashley Brannan
PRODUCER: Ashley Brannan
Experience+
HOST: Brianna Ruloma
PRODUCER: Chloe O'Rourke
PRODUCER: Chloe O'Rourke
The Soul of Leadership
Deepak Chopra
Deepak Chopra
9:00 AM (PST) / 11:00 AM (CST) / 12:00 PM (EST)
Growing Love In Fundraising
Jen Shang + Adrian Sargeant // Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy
Jen Shang + Adrian Sargeant // Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy
From Stuck to Breakthrough: How Clarity Drives Organizational Impact
Tyler Clemens // Community Boost
Tyler Clemens // Community Boost
The Future of Sustainable Giving
Dave Raley // IMAGO Consulting
Dave Raley // IMAGO Consulting
Click, Connect, Convert: Thriving In Today’s Online Giving World
Claudia Estrella // Givebutter
Claudia Estrella // Givebutter
10:00 AM (PST) / 12:00 PM (CST) / 1:00 PM (EST)
The Ethics of AI: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility
Blake Arata // Community Boost
Nathan Chappell // DonorSearch + Fundraising Ai
Blake Arata // Community Boost
Nathan Chappell // DonorSearch + Fundraising Ai
Cultivating Community: Harnessing the Power of Diverse Generosity
Abby Jarvis // Neon One
Abby Jarvis // Neon One
Seal the Deal: Unlock Boardroom Support for Marketing
Jenni Burton // Boardable
Jenni Burton // Boardable
To the Rescue: Engagement Strategies for Acquisition, Retention and Growth
Jen Newmeyer // PBS
Jen Newmeyer // PBS
11:00 AM (PST) / 1:00 PM (CST) / 2:00 PM (EST)
Branding X Web X Marketing X Tech | Ruthless Prioritization w/ Javan Van Gronigen & Cameron Ripley
Javan Van Gronigen // Fifty and Fifty
Cameron Ripley // Community Boost
Javan Van Gronigen // Fifty and Fifty
Cameron Ripley // Community Boost
Navigating the Federal Grants Maze: A Nonprofit’s Path to Success
Angie Melton // McAllister and Quinn
Angie Melton // McAllister and Quinn
Urgency in Action: Mastering Disaster Response Ads for Maximum Impact
Andrew Higdon // Community Boost
Andrew Higdon // Community Boost
From the Heart: How Kesem’s Storytelling Strategy Drives Powerful Fundraising Results
McKenna Schrader // Community Boost
McKenna Schrader // Community Boost
Beyond the Checklist: Building Campaigns with a DEI Lens
Ash Wilde // Community Boost
Ash Wilde // Community Boost
Creators For Change | Unlocking The Power of Social Influencers
Ashwath Narayanan // Social Currant
Ashwath Narayanan // Social Currant
Closing the Retention Gap: What Donors Want, What Fundraisers Need
Wendy Mercurio // Bloomerang
Wendy Mercurio // Bloomerang
12:00 PM (PST) / 2:00 PM (CST) / 3:00 PM (EST)
Lessons from the GoFundMe Ecosystem: Mobilizing Communities for Crisis Response
Soraya Alexander // GoFundMe
Soraya Alexander // GoFundMe
Experimentation and Evolution - Using GivingTuesday to Test New Ideas
Celeste Flores // Giving Tuesday
Celeste Flores // Giving Tuesday
Neurodivergent Nonprofiting: How to Thrive (Not Just Survive) as a Neurodivergent Nonprofit Pro
Kelly McLaughlin // From Scratch Fundraising
Kelly McLaughlin // From Scratch Fundraising
Audience-First Content Calendar for Small Shops
Amanda Liaw + Chiara Frechette // Spur Local
Amanda Liaw + Chiara Frechette // Spur Local
1:00 PM (PST) / 3:00 PM (CST) / 4:00 PM (EST)
Driving Impact: How Platforms Power Nonprofit Fundraising in 2025
Brian Leamy // Community Boost
Luke Dringoli // Classy
Salvatore Salpietro // Fundraise Up
Brian Leamy // Community Boost
Luke Dringoli // Classy
Salvatore Salpietro // Fundraise Up
CSO on the Go: Become the Best Chief Storytelling Officer for Your Brand
B. Rain Bennett // Heartfelt
B. Rain Bennett // Heartfelt
From Followers to Advocates: Building a Social Media Ambassador Program for Your Nonprofit
Susan Tenby // TechSoup
Susan Tenby // TechSoup
A Place-Based Approach to Community Building
Lisa-Marie Pierre // Founder Forward
Lisa-Marie Pierre // Founder Forward
Fueling Fundraising through Marketing and Other Functional Skills
Joshua Groll // Taproot Foundation
Joshua Groll // Taproot Foundation
2:00 PM (PST) / 4:00 PM (CST) / 5:00 PM (EST)
Day 3 Closing Session