Note: This blog was drafted in October 2026. Conference dates and locations are based on information currently available from event organizers. Some 2027 dates have not yet been announced and will be updated as information becomes available.

A great nonprofit conference can do more than give you a few days away from your inbox. The right event can introduce you to new ideas, help you build relationships with peers, sharpen your skills, and give you strategies you can bring back to your team.

But with so many nonprofit conferences happening across the country, how do you decide which ones are worth the investment?

We’ve rounded up 20 nonprofit conferences to consider in 2027, covering fundraising, technology, AI, communications, leadership, culture, and social impact. Some are large national gatherings, while others are more specialized events designed for professionals working in a specific area of the nonprofit sector.

Whether you’re planning your professional development budget, looking for new ideas to bring to your organization, or hoping to connect with other nonprofit professionals, this list is a great place to start.

Fundraising & Donor Engagement Conferences

1. Monthly Giving Summit

Date: February 25, 2027 | Location: Virtual

Monthly giving has become an increasingly important part of a sustainable fundraising strategy, and the Monthly Giving Summit is designed specifically around this area of development. The event brings together fundraising professionals to explore strategies for launching, growing, and retaining monthly donors.

If your organization is looking for ways to create more predictable recurring revenue and strengthen long-term donor relationships, this specialized summit is worth adding to your calendar.

2. P2P Professional Forum

Dates: February 22–24, 2027 | Location: Chicago, IL

Peer-to-peer fundraising gives supporters a way to become fundraisers themselves, and the P2P Professional Forum brings together professionals who build and manage these programs.

Attendees can learn about participant engagement, fundraising events, digital strategy, supporter experience, and ways to grow community-driven fundraising.

3. AFP ICON

Dates: April 11–13, 2027 | Location: Baltimore, MD

AFP ICON is one of the largest gatherings of fundraising professionals in the world. Hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the conference brings together fundraisers from across the nonprofit sector for education, networking, and professional development.

With sessions spanning donor engagement, major gifts, annual giving, campaigns, leadership, ethics, and emerging fundraising strategies, AFP ICON offers something for fundraisers at nearly every stage of their careers.

4. GiveCon

Dates: May 3–6, 2027 | Location: Atlanta, GA

GiveCon brings together nonprofit professionals, fundraising teams, and nonprofit technology leaders for several days of learning and connection.

The conference covers fundraising, technology, leadership, and nonprofit strategy, making it a particularly useful option for organizations thinking about both how they raise money and the systems that support their fundraising efforts.

5. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

Storytelling is at the heart of nonprofit fundraising and communications. The Nonprofit Storytelling Conference focuses specifically on helping nonprofit professionals tell stories that connect with audiences and inspire action.

The conference organizers have already announced that submissions for the 2027 conference will open in early 2027.

If your team is working on fundraising appeals, donor communications, impact stories, campaigns, or marketing, this is one to keep on your radar.

Technology, AI & Innovation Conferences

6. Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC)

Dates: March 23–26, 2027 | Location: Portland, OR, and virtually

NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference is one of the most relevant events for nonprofits thinking about how technology can support their missions.

The 2027 conference will take place in Portland and virtually and will include sessions covering topics such as AI, leadership, fundraising, communications, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, IT, and program delivery.

For organizations thinking about AI and automation, improving their tech stack, or simply making better use of the technology they already have, NTC is a conference worth watching.

7. Nonprofit Dreamin

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

If your organization uses Salesforce or is interested in the Salesforce nonprofit ecosystem, Nonprofit Dreamin is a conference to put on your radar.

The event brings together nonprofit professionals, Salesforce users, consultants, and technology experts to share ideas and strategies for using technology to advance nonprofit missions.

For organizations thinking about CRM strategy, data, automation, and technology implementation, this can be a particularly valuable niche event.

8. Social Innovation Summit

Dates: May 11–12, 2027 | Location: New York City, NY

The Social Innovation Summit brings together leaders from philanthropy, business, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurship to explore new approaches to solving social challenges.

The 2027 summit will take place in New York City and will bring together people working across sectors to share ideas, build relationships, and explore what’s next for social impact.

For nonprofit leaders who want to think beyond their organization’s day-to-day operations and explore broader trends in innovation and impact, this is one to consider.

9. Nonprofit Impact Summit

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

The Nonprofit Impact Summit focuses on strategies nonprofits can use to strengthen their organizations and increase their impact.

As you build your 2027 professional development calendar, keep an eye out for details about the next event, particularly if your organization is focused on organizational growth, leadership, strategy, and measurable impact.

10. Tech Forward

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

Tech Forward brings nonprofit professionals together to explore the technology challenges and opportunities facing the sector.

Topics typically span IT, cybersecurity, cloud technology, data, digital strategy, and emerging technology. It can be a particularly useful event for nonprofit leaders responsible for making technology decisions but who don’t necessarily have an entire IT department behind them.

Leadership, Culture & Social Impact Conferences

11. Points of Light Conference

Dates: June 28–July 1, 2027 | Location: Long Beach, CA

The Points of Light Conference focuses on volunteerism, civic engagement, and community action. It brings together nonprofit, corporate, government, and community leaders who are working to mobilize people around causes and communities.

If volunteer engagement, community partnerships, or civic participation are important parts of your organization’s work, this conference offers opportunities to learn from organizations doing that work across the country.

12. Engage for Good

Dates: April 20–23, 2027 | Location: Palm Springs/Indian Wells, CA

Yes, Engage for Good is still happening! The 2027 conference is scheduled for April 20–23 and brings together nonprofit, corporate, and agency leaders focused on social impact and partnerships.

The conference is a strong option for organizations interested in corporate partnerships, cause marketing, employee engagement, and strategies for creating measurable social impact.

13. Cause Camp

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

Cause Camp brings nonprofit professionals together for practical education across fundraising, marketing, leadership, and operations.

With a focus on actionable learning and community, Cause Camp can be a good fit for nonprofit professionals who want ideas they can take back to their organizations and put into practice.

14. Nonprofit Culture Fest

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

Most nonprofit conferences focus on fundraising, programs, marketing, or technology. Nonprofit Culture Fest takes a different approach by putting the people side of nonprofit work at the center.

The inaugural Culture Fest took place in 2026, with programming focused on trust, communication, wellbeing, and the systems that support healthy organizational culture. The organizers are currently planning the 2027 event.

For organizations thinking about staff retention, workplace culture, leadership, and how their internal systems affect their people, this is an interesting one to watch.

15. AFP LEAD

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

AFP LEAD is designed specifically around leadership for fundraising professionals. The conference brings together current and emerging leaders for education focused on strategic thinking, talent, leadership, organizational impact, and professional growth.

The 2027 dates have not yet been announced, but if leadership development is a priority for your team, add this one to your watch list.

Communications, Strategy & Collaboration Conferences

16. ComNet

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

ComNet brings together nonprofit communicators, funders, and social impact professionals to explore how communications can advance social change.

Topics typically include storytelling, messaging, narrative strategy, brand, media, communications strategy, and leadership.

For nonprofit marketing and communications professionals, ComNet offers an opportunity to learn from peers who are tackling many of the same challenges around attention, trust, storytelling, and reaching the right audiences.

17. Collaborative

Dates: May 5–6, 2027 | Location: Chicago, IL

Collaborative, presented by GoFundMe Pro, brings together nonprofit professionals and social sector leaders for two days focused on fundraising, technology, and innovation. The 2027 event will take place in Chicago, with no virtual option currently planned.

The conference is designed for nonprofit professionals across roles and experience levels, making it a good option if you’re looking for a mix of fundraising strategy, technology, and peer connection.

18. Bridge Conference

Dates: To be announced | Location: National Harbor, MD

The Bridge Conference brings together fundraising, marketing, direct response, data, and technology professionals.

It’s particularly relevant for organizations interested in integrated fundraising and marketing strategies, donor acquisition, digital engagement, direct mail, and using data to inform their communications.

19. GrantSummit

Dates: To be announced | Location: To be announced

GrantSummit brings together grantmakers, grantseekers, nonprofit professionals, and philanthropy leaders to discuss the evolving relationship between funders and the organizations they support.

Topics include grant strategy, collaboration, funding practices, and ways to build stronger relationships between nonprofits and funders.

If foundation funding is an important part of your organization’s revenue strategy, this is one to keep an eye on.

20. Nonprofit Leadership Conference

Date: May 27, 2027 | Location: Minneapolis, MN

If you’re looking specifically for leadership development, the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits’ 2027 Nonprofit Leadership Conference is another option to consider.

The conference is designed for nonprofit leaders at all stages, from emerging leaders and new managers to experienced executives. The 2027 event will take place May 27 in Minneapolis.

How to Choose the Right Nonprofit Conference

You don’t need to attend every conference on this list. In fact, trying to do so would probably defeat the purpose.

Instead, start with the biggest challenge your organization is trying to solve in 2027.

Want to strengthen fundraising? Consider AFP ICON, GiveCon, P2P Professional Forum, or the Monthly Giving Summit.

Looking at AI, technology, or automation? NTC, Nonprofit Dreamin, and Tech Forward may be a better fit.

Want to strengthen marketing and communications? Look at ComNet, the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, or Bridge.

Focused on leadership and organizational culture? AFP LEAD, Nonprofit Culture Fest, Cause Camp, and the Nonprofit Leadership Conference are worth exploring.

Interested in social impact and partnerships? Consider Engage for Good, Social Innovation Summit, or Points of Light.

The right conference depends on what your organization needs right now.

Make the Most of Your Conference Investment

A conference is only as valuable as what you do with what you learn.

Before you register, identify what you want to get out of the experience. Are you trying to learn a specific skill? Solve an organizational challenge? Meet potential partners? Find a new technology? Bring fresh ideas back to your team?

Set a goal before you go. And don’t just take notes. As you’re sitting in sessions, ask yourself: What could we actually implement?

Maybe you discover a new donor cultivation strategy. Maybe you find a technology that could eliminate a manual process. Maybe you hear an approach to staff management that could change how your team works.

You don’t need to come home with 50 new ideas. One great idea that actually gets implemented can make the conference worth the investment.

Ready to Plan Your 2027 Conference Calendar?

The nonprofit sector continues to evolve quickly. Fundraising strategies are changing. Technology and AI are creating new possibilities. Staff capacity remains a challenge. And organizations are looking for better ways to communicate their impact and build sustainable systems.

The right conference can give your team new ideas, new relationships, and practical tools to navigate those changes.

Start planning your 2027 professional development calendar now, and bookmark this list. We’ll continue updating it as organizers announce additional 2027 dates, locations, speakers, and registration information.