Schedule Of Events

Agenda is Subject to Change*

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

7:30 am Registration Opens

8:45 am Welcome: NDANO Executive Director: Shawn McKenna

9 am Welcome Keynote: Holding Space Without Losing Yourself

Speakers:

Christy Miller, Souris Valley United Way
Jill McDonald, Domestic Violence Crisis Center

10 am Break

10:15 am Concurrent Sessions

From Fear to Funding: A Hands-On Bootcamp for Securing Transformative Major Gifts - Jake Kubik, Valuable Visits
Bush Fellowship and You - Malcom Chapman and Adora Land, Bush Foundation
Ask Us Anything: the Latest in Live Events - Patrick Kirby, Do Good Better Consulting & Jonathan Larsen, Larsen & Larsen Auction Company

11:15 am Networking with Exhibitors

Noon Lunch Keynote: Diversification of Funding Sources for Nonprofits

Speaker: Michele Girard, Ivanhoe Development

1:15 pm Concurrent Sessions

Marketing Without a Marketing Department: Simple Engagement Strategies Any Nonprofit Can Use - Emily Lindquist, Souris Valley United Way
Nonprofit Collaboration Panel - TBA
Why Fundraising Feels Harder than it Should - Matt Bitzagaio, DonorDock

2:15 pm Concurrent Sessions

Funding Diversification Bootcamp – Michele Girard, Ivanhoe Development
Grant writing using AI – Jen Lee, Legal Services of ND
Stay Interviews - Christy Dauer, ND Women’s Business Center

3:15 pm Networking with Exhibitors

3:45 pm Concurrent Sessions

Cyber Security and Data Protection - Zac Paulson, Advanced Business Methods
AI & Nonprofits: Ethical + Practical Strategies for Storytelling – Max Kringen, Tellwell Story Co.
Bank of Community Trust – Rob Keller, NDPIO

5 – 8 pm         Social – All NDANO Members and Nonprofit Friends Welcome!
                Event Location: Magic City Discovery Center
                Event Sponsor: DonorDock

Thursday, June 4, 2026

7:30 am Breakfast Begins

8 am Annual Meeting & Breakfast

8:45 am Morning Keynote: Latest in National Nonprofit News

Speaker: Diane Yentel, National Council of Nonprofits

9:45 am Break

10 am Concurrent Sessions

NCN Townhall- Diane Yentel, National Council of Nonprofits
When Governance Feels Off: Realigning Boards with the Leadership Alignment Method™-Melanie Gaebe, Shift Happens Consulting

11:15 am Stronger Together: Community Roundtable
The political landscape and nonprofit support are shifting under our feet. As a sector, what are our biggest needs? Challenges? Most ambitious ideas? Funders, what do you most want to know? Everyone can contribute to this interactive roundtable, with facilitated table conversations to share struggles, identify needs, and explore how we create a united voice for sector advocacy and growth.

12:30 pm Annual Awards Luncheon
Emcee: Patrick Kirby, NDANO President

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