ABOUT NIO SUMMIT

GROW YOUR ONLINE FUNDRAISING + BECOME AN INNOVATIVE DIGITAL MARKETER

The Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit is the premier conference for nonprofit marketers and fundraisers looking to grow their online fundraising. We hand-select the leading experts in marketing and fundraising innovation from around the world and bring them to NIO Summit to teach us how to achieve real and tangible online fundraising growth.

Over the course of two days, you’ll learn proven and research-driven strategies from leading experts, participate in hands-on training sessions, and discover some incredible tools to help you grow your online fundraising program and revenue.

Although we won’t be able to meet in person this year, we’ve gone to great lengths to make sure this year’s virtual event is well worth your time. It will be a highly interactive learning experience with ample opportunity for fun and networking with your peers. And don’t forget to check out the great vendor exhibits for many products and services that can help you and your organization achieve even better results.

WHY ATTEND NIO SUMMIT?

5 ELEMENTS THAT MAKE THIS YEAR’S
VIRTUAL NIO SUMMIT A “CAN’T MISS” EVENT

Those who have attended NIO Summit in the past know that we ground our event in two main principles: fantastic content and lots of fun. Our aim is to make sure that this year’s virtual event is no different. We’ve invested in a virtual event platform called vFairs to help being this virtual experience to life. Here are the 5 main features you’ll experience at NIO 2020:

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NEW SESSIONS FROM THE EXPERTS

The virtual Auditorium will be packed with a brand-new slate of speakers that will inspire you and challenge your thinking about fundraising and marketing. You’ll leave with new ideas and tactics to help you generate more revenue for your organization.
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FUNDRAISING RESOURCES + SOLUTIONS

Our Exhibit Hall will be filled with booths from companies that provide products and services to help your organization achieve your goals. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the tools you need in a low-pressure environment. During designated breaks, you can view demo videos, download resources and even chat face-to-face with a live person in each booth.
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LEARNING LAB ARRANGED BY TOPIC

The Learning Lab will be loaded with on-demand resources arranged by topic. You’ll be able to view the best sessions from past NIOs, download worksheets that help you put new tactics to use immediately and engage with experts that can answer your questions. Need to learn how to write more engaging emails? Set up your analytics? Optimize your Facebook campaign? Look no further…the Learning Lab is a great place to get the assistance you need.
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NETWORKING IN THE VIRTUAL LOUNGE

The Lounge is the place to connect with old friends, meet fellow fundraisers and join in the discussion. Got a question you need answered? Chances are good that another attendee has had a similar experience and can give you some advice. And your knowledge and expertise could be invaluable to one of your colleagues as well.
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FUN & GAMES WITH YOUR FUNDRAISING PEERS

In the true spirit of NIO Summit, you’ll have ample opportunities to relax and enjoy some Fun & Games. Enjoy some yoga or a morning workout, explore the vFairs platform in our scavenger hunt and join us for a drink at our virtual cocktail party. You’ll also have an opportunity to win real swag or donations to your favorite charity by participating in various activities. We hope you’ll join us for some good times and a few laughs.

REGGIE RIVERS

Reggie Rivers is a former NFL running back who played 6 seasons for the Denver Broncos in the 1990's. He is a media personality and business owner, who has worked in newspaper, radio and television in Denver. Reggie's professional variety ultimately led him to his find his true love in life -- serving as a benefit auctioneer to help nonprofits achieve their fundraising goals. Reggie created The Gala Team and Auction Fundraising Academy out of this love for nonprofits’ fundraising success and continues to grow the impact these businesses have on the community year after year one event at a time.

JEN SHANG

Jen Shang is the world’s first PhD in Philanthropy. She is also the world’s only philanthropic psychologist. Her research has been covered in the New York Times, BBC, The Guardian, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Advancing Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Times. Jen and Prof. Adrian Sargeant co-founded the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy. The Institute exists to grow personally meaningful philanthropy around the world. They do that by using science to create more memorable giving experiences that genuinely contribute to the wellbeing of supporters. And by using the latest experimental science to grow the human capacity to love.