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 Growth Plan 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
Wednesday Walton // Good Sports, Inc.
Chase Danielson // Community Boost
Wednesday Walton // Good Sports, Inc.
Unleashing Nonprofit Engagement Through Novelty: A Joyful Journey Through Unique Experiences
Elle Benson // Nonprofit Leadership
Elle Benson // Nonprofit Leadership
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
Sue Jaegar // Children's Health Council
Allie Delyanis // MOHAI
Michelle Folletta // Community Boost
Sue Jaegar // Children's Health Council
Allie Delyanis // MOHAI
AI Enablement: Building Your Nonprofit's Digital Future
Tim Lockie // The Human Stack
Tim Lockie // The Human Stack
Turning Data into Donor Connection: How Personalization & Segmentation Strengthen Nonprofit OutreachBridgette Bitzegaio // DonorDock
“I’m Still Unsure About AI”:How to Use AI the Right Way for Your Nonprofit
Noam Mendelson + Idan Tovi // Vee
Noam Mendelson + Idan Tovi // Vee
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)
Big Helper Energy: The Intersection of Mental Health and Helpfulness in Nonprofit Leadership
Mallory Erickson
Jamie Tworkowski
Mallory Erickson
Jamie Tworkowski
Make the Moment Count: Securing the Support of Spontaneous Givers
Lori Poer // Blackbaud
Jim Fulton // Asheville Humane Society
Lori Poer // Blackbaud
Jim Fulton // Asheville Humane Society
Lessons from the GoFundMe Ecosystem: Mobilizing Communities for Crisis Response
Elizabeth Ruikka // Classy from GoFundMe
Elizabeth Ruikka // Classy from GoFundMe
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
Danielle Bentson // Community Boost
Community, Architecture, and Engagement: Digital Strategies That Work
Katie Groves // Community Boost
Jamie DeCaria // Chicago Architecture Center
Katie Groves // Community Boost
Jamie DeCaria // Chicago Architecture Center
1:00 PM (PST) / 3:00 PM (CST) / 4:00 PM (EST)
$2.5 Billion Opportunity: The Growth of Cryptocurrency Giving in 2025
Nick Mikhalevsky // The Giving Block
Nick Mikhalevsky // The Giving Block
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
Ashley Dearlinger // I Would Rather Be Reading
Carly Euler // MemoryFox
Ashley Dearlinger // I Would Rather Be Reading
Chat-GPT: The Secret Weapon for Supercharging Your Donation Pages
Adam O'Brien // iDonate
Adam O'Brien // iDonate
Effortless Giving: Reducing Donor Friction with AI
Josh Hirsh // Fundraise Up
Josh Hirsh // Fundraise Up
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
3:00 PM (PST) / 5:00 PM (CST) / 6:00 PM (EST)
Nonprofit Decades Game Night
Madison Loop // Community Boost
Madison Loop // Community Boost
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
Anna Szczepanek // Penta Prosthetics
Debbie Cwalina // Be The Voice
Megan Waters // Public Interest Registry
Anna Szczepanek // Penta Prosthetics
Debbie Cwalina // Be The Voice
Turning Messages into Moments and Moments into Movements: How MoveOn Mobilizes the Masses
Rabiah Elisa // Upland
Amanda Robinson // MoveOn
Rabiah Elisa // Upland
Amanda Robinson // MoveOn
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 + Sunni Herbruck // GoFundraise
Alicia Yanow // America SCORES Bay Area
Anthea Cohen + Sunni Herbruck // GoFundraise
Alicia Yanow // America SCORES Bay Area
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
Playing to Win in 2025: Gamify Your Website to Boost ROI & Donor Love
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
Julia Gackenbach // DonorPerfect
Rewriting the Peer-to-Peer Playbook: Proven Marketing Strategies for 2025 Fundraising Success
Lisa Gueldenzopf // The NYC LGBT Community Center
Kay Todd // Bonterra
Lisa Gueldenzopf // The NYC LGBT Community Center
Kay Todd // Bonterra
How to Make Your Nonprofit Discoverable to More Supporters
Karan Khurana // GoFundMe
Karan Khurana // GoFundMe
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
Keeping Your Ads Live: Troubleshooting & Avoiding Disruptions on Meta & Google
Jonathan Benjumea // Community Boost
Jonathan Benjumea // Community Boost
CSO on the Go: Become the Best Chief Storytelling Officer for Your Brand
B. Rain Bennett // Heartfelt
B. Rain Bennett // Heartfelt
New Research (Sneak Peak): Where Nonprofits Are Investing + Poised To Win In 2025
Javan Van Gronigen // Fifty + Fifty/Donately
Javan Van Gronigen // Fifty + Fifty/Donately
Stop Telling The Same People The Same Story With The Same Results!
Brian Leamy // SendNexus
Brian Leamy // SendNexus
Closing the Gap: How Crypto Can Unlock New Donors and Bigger Gifts
Emily Fascilla // The Giving Block
Emily Fascilla // The Giving Block
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 + Lisette Tabarez // Community Boost
Mandy Leifheit // Microsoft
Bethany Kirby from Tulsa Ballet
Emily Fisher + Lisette Tabarez // Community Boost
Mandy Leifheit // Microsoft
Bethany Kirby from Tulsa Ballet
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
CRM Success: Clean Data, Smart Segmentation, Better Results
Sami Zoss // Zoss Collaborations
Julia Gackenbach // DonorPerfect
Matt Bitzegio // DonorDock
Sami Zoss // Zoss Collaborations
Julia Gackenbach // DonorPerfect
Matt Bitzegio // DonorDock
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 +
Athena Katsaros // Women's Impact Alliance
Gabriela Berlanga // The Bridge School
Rachel Verlik // MP6 Consulting
Anu Ishola +
Athena Katsaros // Women's Impact Alliance
Gabriela Berlanga // The Bridge School
Rachel Verlik // MP6 Consulting
Evolving Your Major Gift Fundraising Program
Tammy Zonker // Fundraising Transformed
Tammy Zonker // Fundraising Transformed
The Future of Ethical Storytelling in Nonprofit Marketing
Maria Bryan // Maria Bryan Creative
Diana Farias Heinrich // Habrá Marketing
Frank Velåsquez Jr. // 4 Da Hood
Maria Bryan // Maria Bryan Creative
Diana Farias Heinrich // Habrá Marketing
Frank Velåsquez Jr. // 4 Da Hood
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
Level-up your Donation Forms
Lacey Kruger + Samantha McGuin // Blackbaud
Lacey Kruger + Samantha McGuin // Blackbaud
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
Nazareen Ebrahim // Center for AI and Digital Policy
Blake Arata // Community Boost
Nathan Chappell // DonorSearch + Fundraising Ai
Nazareen Ebrahim // Center for AI and Digital Policy
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
Julie Reagan // Community Foundation of Boone County
Jenni Burton // Boardable
Julie Reagan // Community Foundation of Boone County
To the Rescue: Engagement Strategies for Acquisition, Retention and Growth
Jen Newmeyer // PBS
Jen Newmeyer // PBS
Scaling Authentic Storytelling With AI - A Nonprofit Guide For End-to-End Communications
Dmitry Koltunov + John Wilson // Arbor
Dmitry Koltunov + John Wilson // Arbor
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 + Annie Kurowski // McAllister & Quinn
Angie Melton + Annie Kurowski // McAllister & Quinn
Urgency in Action: Mastering Disaster Response Ads for Maximum Impact
Andrew Higdon // Community Boost
Nicolette Koeman // All Hands All Hearts
Andrew Higdon // Community Boost
Nicolette Koeman // All Hands All Hearts
From the Heart: How Kesem’s Storytelling Strategy Drives Powerful Fundraising Results
McKenna Schrader // Community Boost
Jess Ryan = Carrie Clemens // Kesem
McKenna Schrader // Community Boost
Jess Ryan = Carrie Clemens // Kesem
LinkedIn Is For Nonprofits, Too!
Nicole Howard // TEACH.org
Kate Meyers Emery // Candid
Nicole Howard // TEACH.org
Kate Meyers Emery // Candid
Beyond the Checklist: Building Campaigns with a DEI Lens
Ash Wilde + Lisette Tabarez // Community Boost
Ash Wilde + Lisette Tabarez // 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)
The Minimalist Marketer: How Nonprofits Can Do More with Less
Julia Campbell
Julia Campbell
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
Shaymar Higgs // The SPACE Free Art For All
Kelly McLaughlin // From Scratch Fundraising
Shaymar Higgs // The SPACE Free Art For All
Audience-First Content Calendar for Small Shops
Amanda Liaw + Chiara Frechette // Spur Local
Amanda Liaw + Chiara Frechette // Spur Local
Fear Factor: Turn AI Anxiety Into Fundraising Growth
Eric Tomalis // Avid.ai
Tim Lockie // The Human Stack
Eric Tomalis // Avid.ai
Tim Lockie // The Human Stack
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 from GoFundMe
Salvatore Salpietro // Fundraise Up
Linton Meyers // Blackbaud
Liz Griffin // Givebutter
Brian Leamy // Community Boost
Luke Dringoli // Classy from GoFundMe
Salvatore Salpietro // Fundraise Up
Linton Meyers // Blackbaud
Liz Griffin // Givebutter
Social Media Mastery: Evolve Your Nonprofit’s Digital Influence
Julia Campbell
Misty Robertson // St. Jude's
Kate Meyers Emery // Candid
Stacy Huston // SixDegrees
Julia Campbell
Misty Robertson // St. Jude's
Kate Meyers Emery // Candid
Stacy Huston // SixDegrees
The Future of Nonprofit Video: AI, TikTok & Emotional Impact
David Jasse // DMJ Studios
David Jasse // DMJ Studios
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)
Bouncing Forward with Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy