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NIO Summit Agenda

NIO Summit 2025 kicks off on Tuesday, September 30th with an all-day workshop (additional cost) and the Pre-Summit Party. Some of the specifics are still in the works, but browse the agenda below so you can know what to expect. 

Tuesday, Sept 30
Pre-Summit Events

Wednesday, Oct 1
NIO Summit Day 1

Thursday, Oct 2
NIO Summit Day 2

Tuesday, Sept 30: Pre-Summit Events

PRE-SUMMIT DONATION PAGE WORKSHOP ** optional upcharge

  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • GILLEY’S: BONNIE & CLYDE ROOM & THE LOFT

The year-end season is the most critical giving season for nearly every nonprofit organization. Over the course of 31 days, many organization will bring in 30% or more of their annual online revenue with up to 46% of that coming in during the last week of December alone.

With so much on the line, how do you create an online year-end fundraising campaign that reaches the right donors, at the right time, with the right message – and brings in donations?

During this workshop, you’ll learn all of the essential ingredients needed for a successful year-end campaign, as well as ideas on how to optimize each component based on data, research, and learnings from thousands of online fundraising experiments.

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PRE-SUMMIT PARTY (ALL ATTENDEES)

  • 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
  • PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL (Deep Ellum)

Your value proposition is the backbone of your fundraising. And contrary to what you may think, a strong value proposition is not simply just your mission or vision statement.

A strong value proposition clearly articulates to your donors exactly why they should give to your organization rather than another like it, or not at all.

This workshop will cover every aspect of crafting an effective value proposition including:

  • Shifting your perspective of donor “funnels” to actually address your donor’s concerns
  • The 4 elements of an effective value proposition
  • How to contextualize your message for the right people at the right time
  • And more!

During the workshop, you’ll discover tested and proven tactics that innovative nonprofits are using every day to align their messaging with motivations of their donors and unleash greater giving.

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Wednesday, OCT 1: NIO Summit Day 1

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

  • 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
  • Gilley's

Get off to a great start with a some breakfast and coffee in the Expo Hall while mixing and mingling with your fundraising colleagues. 

 

Meals and Breaks Sponsored by: 

 

SPEAKING SESSIONS

  • 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
  • MAIN SESSION ROOM at GiLLEY’S

The Intro to NIO Summit is always a lot of fun. Make sure to get your seat early and settle in for a full day of great content and speakers.

MORNING BREAK & ACTIVITIES

  • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
  • Gilley's

The Virtuous Live Stream Media Center: Q&A with Jeff Giddens & Bart Schutz

Innovation Showcase: Kandice Luisi, Event.Gives

Optimization Station: Come let the experts give you some pointers!

Vendor Expo: Browse various products & services to help supercharge your fundraising program

 

Meals and Breaks Sponsored by:

 

SPEAKING SESSIONS

  • 10:50 AM – 12:45 pm
  • MAIN SESSION ROOM at GiLLEY’S

LUNCH & NETWORKING with GAME SHOWS

  • 12:35 PM – 1:30 PM
  • Gilley's

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SPEAKING SESSIONS

  • 1:30 PM – 3:05 Pm
  • MAIN SESSION ROOM at GiLLEY’S

AFTERNOON BREAK & ACTIVITIES

  • 3:05 PM – 3:55 PM
  • Gilley's

The Virtuous Live Stream Media Center: Q&A with Courtney Gaines & Dana Snyder

Innovation Showcase: TBD

Optimization Station: Come let the experts give you some pointers!

Vendor Expo: Browse various products & services to help supercharge your fundraising program

 

Meals and Breaks Sponsored by: 

SPEAKING SESSIONS

  • 3:55 PM – 5:45 Pm
  • MAIN SESSION ROOM at GiLLEY’S

COCKTAIL HOUR & NETWORKING with GAME SHOWS

  • 5:45 pM – 7:00 pm
  • Gilley's

It’s time to unwind after a full day of great speakers and incredible content. Come mix and mingle with your colleagues and enjoy a cocktail or two and some appetizers courtesy of the folks at The Giving Block.

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The Virtuous Live Stream Media Center: Q&A with Emily Taylor & Marcus Sheridan

Optimization Station: Come let the experts give you some pointers!

Vendor Expo: Browse various products & services to help supercharge your fundraising program

dinner on your own

  • 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Downtown Dallas Area

Head back to your room, freshen up and grab a quick bite to eat. But don’t stray too far…you won’t want to miss the Official NIO Summit Party that starts at 8:00 PM at Howl at the Moon in the Power & Light District.

The official NIO Summit Party

  • 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • TBD

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for a whale of a good time at the Official NIO Summit Party. There will be drinks and vittles and lots of great music as you hang out with your new friends and boogie the night away at the fun-filled Howl at the Moon Kansas City.  

Come sing, dance and howl as the most versatile and talented musicians perform your favorite songs from 80’s rock, 90’s pop and today’s dance hits on pianos, guitars and more in a high-energy show!

Thursday, Oct 2: NIO Summit Day 2

REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

  • 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
  • Gilley's

If you stayed up for the Official NIO Summit Party, you’re probably going to need a hot cup of coffee or tea to get your engine running for Day 2.

It’s going to be another incredible day, jam-packed with info to help you optimize your fundraising campaigns.

 

Meals and Breaks Sponsored by:

 

SPEAKING SESSIONS

  • 8:15 AM – 10:00 AM
  • MAIN SESSION ROOM at GiLLEY’S

MORNING BREAK & ACTIVITIES

  • 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
  • Gilley's

The Virtuous Live Stream Media Center: Q&A with Amy Harrison & Ton Wesseling

Innovation Showcase: Ray Gary, iDonate

Optimization Station: Come let the experts give you some pointers!

Vendor Expo: Browse various products & services to help supercharge your fundraising program

 

Meals and Breaks Sponsored by:

 

SPEAKING SESSIONS

  • 10:50 AM – 12:35 pm
  • MAIN SESSION ROOM at GiLLEY’S

LUNCH & NETWORKING with GAME SHOWS

  • 12:35 pM – 1:30 PM
  • Gilley's

The Virtuous Live Stream Media Center: Q&A with Michael Norton & Jason Ruffell Smith

Optimization Station: Come let the experts give you some pointers!

Vendor Expo: Browse various products & services to help supercharge your fundraising program

 

Meals and Breaks Sponsored by: 

SPEAKING SESSIONS

  • 1:30 PM – 3:05 Pm
  • MAIN SESSION ROOM at GiLLEY’S

AFTERNOON BREAK & ACTIVITIES

  • 3:05 PM – 3:55 PM
  • Gilley's

The Virtuous Live Stream Media Center: Q&A with Marcus Collins & Kim Bersin

Innovation Showcase: Dominic Kalms, B Generous

Optimization Station: Come let the experts give you some pointers!

Vendor Expo: Browse various products & services to help supercharge your fundraising program

 

Meals and Breaks Sponsored by:

 

SPEAKING SESSIONS & GAME SHOW FINALE

  • 3:55 PM – 5:45 Pm
  • MAIN SESSION ROOM at GiLLEY’S

Experience nio summit in person

"I went with a co-worker and we didn't have to "divide and conquer" between break-out sessions. We could both listen to the same speaker and speak in real time about what we thought and how it pertained to our organization."
- 2023 Attendee
"I GUARANTEE you’ll leave with a long list of actionable fundraising tips you can quickly deploy in your program. I've seen the ROI firsthand, and it can be transformative. Learn, implement, and witness the results."
- 2023 Attendee
"These aren’t your typical smarty pants nerds! They are super fun and ready to get down! From karaoke to slime pits to the crazy themes to games and more, you will be both educated AND entertained!"
- 2023 Attendee
"If you’ve never been, just go. Then keep going! And keep testing, keep getting better."
- 2023 Attendee
"From karaoke showdowns to themed parties, the conference is a masterclass in 'Edutainment'. They've nailed the balance between learning and entertainment."
- 2023 Attendee
"Virtual is great. But sitting with hundreds of other like minds creates an energy and fosters comraderie through shared vision. We feed off each other and it cannot be overrated. A rising tide lifts all boats!"
- 2023 Attendee
"The content is amazing and NextAfter gives it away freely online to anyone to stream to enjoy. But the people and culture that this space fosters is something I'm super thankful for."
- 2023 Attendee
"This event is about community. It's magnetic."
- 2023 Attendee
"We loved learning what makes people give and what makes them KEEP giving from some of the nonprofit sector’s brightest minds!"
- 2023 Attendee
"I love that all of the sessions are relevant and there aren't breakout sessions you have to choose from."
- 2023 Attendees
"What a great and immersive experience ... The conference was packed with great content, insightful speakers, and actionable strategies."
- 2023 Attendee
"I went with a co-worker and we didn't have to "divide and conquer" between break-out sessions. We could both listen to the same speaker and speak in real time about what we thought and how it pertained to our organization."
- 2023 Attendee
"I GUARANTEE you’ll leave with a long list of actionable fundraising tips you can quickly deploy in your program. I've seen the ROI firsthand, and it can be transformative. Learn, implement, and witness the results."
- 2023 Attendee

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Back to the future: back to kansas city!

NIO Summit 2025 will take you (back) to Kansas City, MO on Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2025.

We have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

Kansas City Marriott Downtown

200 West 12th Street

Kansas City, MO 64105

Just across the street from Kansas City Music Hall!

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The Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit is presented by NextAfter. 5810 Tennyson Pkwy, Suite 102, Plano, TX 75024

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