Audience

Our participants include professionals across the Bay Area nonprofit sector, with roles spanning program and outreach, fundraising, marketing, advocacy, operations, and leadership. Proposals should be designed for mixed-experience groups and clearly indicate the intended audience (by role, function, or issue area) and any prerequisites. We anticipate 400+ nonprofit practitioners in attendance.

What We're Looking For

We invite speakers and facilitators to submit proposals for sessions that:

• Address urgent nonprofit challenges (compliance, fundraising, leadership, operations, advocacy)
• Provide practical tools and strategies nonprofits can apply immediately
• Center equity, resilience, and accessibility
• Accommodate different learning styles (visual, auditory, experiential)
• Foster peer-to-peer learning and connectivity

Session Length & Format

We welcome sessions of 30, 45, or 60 minutes in any of the following formats:

• Interactive Workshops or skill-building sessions
• Panel Discussions (with diverse perspectives)
• Peer Learning Circles: Facilitated conversations where participants share experiences, challenges, and solutions
• Designed to build relationships and strengthen networks across the sector

Proposal Requirements

Your proposal should include:

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on: 

• Relevance: How does the topic address current and pressing nonprofit sector needs; showcase real-world lessons; align with our audience needs by role or issue area?
• Practicality: Are there clear, actionable takeaways and resources?
• Engagement: Does the session include interactive elements and accommodate diverse learning styles?
• Equity & Inclusion: Does the content reflect and advance racial justice, accessibility, and community voice?
• Facilitation Quality: For peer learning circles, does the plan foster meaningful dialogue and networking?