2025 Nonprofit Summit Mission Possible: Sustainability | Marketing | Fundraising

The Nonprofit Summit, presented by Freedom First FCU, provides leadership development and connections among the Lynchburg region's thriving nonprofit community. We invite you, your teams, and Board of Directors to join this full-day event energized by inspiring keynote speakers, motivating sessions, and opportunities to connect with nonprofit leaders. Admission includes lunch, all sessions, and access to the networking reception following the conference.

Early bird registration deadline is midnight on July 7th. Registration closes on July 23rd.


Agenda

8:15 – 8:45 AM         Registration & Connection

9:00 – 10:30 AM       
                The Smartest Social Strategy: Leveraging LinkedIn for Nonprofit Growth                     presented by  Mary Alex, Digital Detox Coach

10:30 – 10:40 AM      Break

10:45 - 11:45 AM      Breakout A 

           Fundraising in a Shifting Landscape 
                  presented by Abby Webber, The Curtis Group
           From Print to Post: Leveraging Local Media for Your Cause
                  presented by Kathleen Davis, CENTRA
            Managing Disruptions: A Panel on Resilience and Readiness
                   presented by Alisha Childress, Freedom First                            

Noon – 1:15 PM        Lunch & Table Talks: Shared Wisdom Over Lunch

Take your lunch—and your learning—to the next level. During this interactive lunchtime session, attendees will choose a table based on a topic most relevant to their nonprofit work. Each table will be hosted by a subject matter expert ready to guide meaningful conversation and encourage knowledge-sharing among peers. Topics range from grant writing and donor development to board engagement, advocacy basics, and nonprofit financial management. It’s a casual, collaborative way to connect, ask questions, and leave with practical insights you can apply right away.

1:30 – 2:30 PM         Breakout B 

            Fundraising with Purpose: Cultivating Transformational Gifts Through Strategic                  Relationship Building in a Shifting Landscape
                  presented by Kim Blair, Carilion Clinic Foundation
            The ROI of Doing Good: Measuring What Matters in Nonprofit Marketing
                   presented by Dr. Ghislaine Lewis, University of Lynchburg
             Dig It! Building and Sustaining Relationships for Success
                    presented by Megan Lucas, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance

2:30 – 2:45 PM       Break

2:45 – 3:45 PM       
            Mission Possible: Leveraging Local Panel, presented by Megan Huffman

3:45 – 5:00 PM         
            Scoop & Serve: A Sweet End to the Summit 
                presented by Freedom First Ice Cream Truck