The Nonprofit Innovation Circle at The 2025 NIO Summit

An Executive Roundtable for Nonprofit Fundraising Leaders

Are you a nonprofit fundraising executive looking to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and grow your organization’s impact? You’ve found the right place.

For the past 10 years, the Nonprofit Innovation Circle (NIC) has brought together nonprofit leaders to step away from daily operations and engage in deep, meaningful conversation. Traditionally held each spring at a resort in Mexico, we’re now adding a new executive roundtable format—taking place just before the 2025 Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit in Kansas City on September 30th.

Why Should I Be There?

This event is vendor-free and pitch-free. It’s simply a space for honest dialogue and collaborative problem-solving among nonprofit leaders. You’ll join peers to share challenges, celebrate wins, and spark fresh ideas—all with the goal of advancing generosity and innovation in the sector. After all, who knows the challenges you face as a nonprofit executive better than a group of your peers?

While we can’t predict the exact outcomes, we know this: the agenda will be built by you, the attendees. You’ll help shape the conversations that matter most. What new insights will surface? What partnerships might form? That’s the exciting part—we’ll discover it together.

We’ll provide a starting point, including a “fireside chat”  with Cassandra Worthy, a Fortune 500 consultant and expert on navigating change. She’ll share her expertise in leading our teams through transformation with purpose and enthusiasm.

Details at a Glance

Location: Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Schedule:  12:00 pm: Lunch  |  12:45 – 4:30 pm: Roundtable Sessions   |  4:30 – 5:30 pm: Cocktail Hour

There’s no cost to attend the roundtable—just cover your travel. All venue expenses are covered by the NIO Summit as an investment in you, your organization, and the greater fundraising community.

After acceptance, you’ll receive a brief questionnaire to help us understand the challenges and goals you’re most eager to discuss. Based on all participants’ input, we’ll craft a highly relevant and engaging agenda. Interested in facilitating a discussion? Let us know—your voice is welcome.
All roundtable attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to the 2025 NIO Summit. You’ll also get a discount code for team members, making it easier to bring colleagues along for an unforgettable shared learning experience.

How Can You Sign Up?

This event is for executive-level nonprofit fundraisers, Vice Presidents and up, only. In order to make sure we’ve got the right people in the room, we ask that you fill out the form below to apply to attend. We’ll notify you once we’ve reviewed and approved your application.

We hope you’ll apply today!

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