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Call for Session Proposals
Nonprofit Convergence is a one-day, multi-track regional conference convened by SVCN to mark our 30th anniversary and respond to urgent, sector-wide needs across the greater Bay Area. This event will bring together nonprofit leaders, staff, and partners for a day of learning, collaboration, and community building.
The conference is grounded in six core pillars:
Our attendees include 400+ professionals across the Bay Area nonprofit sector, with roles spanning program and outreach, fundraising, marketing, advocacy, operations, and leadership. Speaking proposals should clearly indicate the intended audience (by career level, role, function, or issue area) and any prerequisites.
We welcome proposals that reflect diverse perspectives and practices. Please note any accessibility considerations, language needs, or community-centered approaches in your design. Specifically we are looking for proposals that:
We welcome sessions of 30, 45, or 60 minutes in any of the following formats:
Session proposals will be evaluated based on:
Nonprofit Convergence is committed to advancing racial equity and inclusion—not only in content, but in how we value the time and expertise of speakers and facilitators. We recognize that unpaid labor disproportionately impacts leaders from underrepresented communities and those whose speaking is not part of their salaried role. Benefits include:
Please submit your proposed session via the form below and include:
Questions? Contact Danna Elneil, DannaE@svcn.org
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