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Heartland Nonprofit
Summit 2026

The annual conference for nonprofit leaders across the Mountain and Plains states

August 13–14, 2026·Colorado Convention Center · Denver, CO·200 attendees

Executive

$349

Early registration

Member

$199

Early registration

Emerging Leader

$89

Early registration

About the Summit

The Heartland Nonprofit Summit brings together executive directors, development professionals, board members, and emerging leaders from nonprofits across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, and Kansas for two days of peer learning, practical workshops, and community building.

This year's theme — Resilience & Relevance — explores how organizations are adapting to shifting funding landscapes, growing community needs, and the leadership transitions reshaping the sector.

200+

Nonprofit leaders

Workshops

Content tracks

Three content tracks

Fundraising & Development

Major Gifts in the Digital AgeCorporate Partnership PlaybookGrant Writing That Actually WinsYear-End Campaign Strategy

Governance & Leadership

Board Recruitment & RenewalExecutive Succession PlanningBuilding a High-Impact Leadership TeamCrisis Communications for Nonprofits

Programs & Impact

Logic Models That Drive DecisionsCommunity-Centered Program DesignVolunteer Engagement at ScaleData Equity in Program Evaluation

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Keynote & Featured Speakers

Voices from the sector

Dr. Dana Morris

President & CEO · United Community Foundation

“The next decade of nonprofit sustainability: diversifying revenue when grants aren't enough”

Roland Kim

VP of Development · Heartland Children's Alliance

“Major donor stewardship in a post-pandemic landscape: what changed and what didn't”

Tamika Phillips

Executive Director · Denver Neighborhood Trust

“Community-centered governance: how to build a board that actually governs”

James Alvarez

Director of Impact · Catalyst Social Ventures

“Measuring what matters: moving from output metrics to genuine impact reporting”

Conference Schedule

Two days of learning and community

Day 1 — Wednesday, August 13

8:00 AMRegistration & Morning Coffee

9:00 AMOpening Keynote: Resilience & Relevance — Dr. Dana Morris

10:30 AMMorning Workshops (3 tracks)3 tracks

12:00 PMLunch & Networking (included)

1:30 PMAfternoon Workshops (3 tracks)3 tracks

3:30 PMBreak & Exhibit Hall

4:00 PMPanel: The Funding Landscape in 2026

6:00 PMOpening Reception — all attendees

Day 2 — Thursday, August 14

8:30 AMMorning Coffee & Peer Connections

9:00 AMKeynote: Measuring What Matters — James Alvarez

10:30 AMMorning Workshops (3 tracks)

12:00 PMLunch & Executive Roundtable (Executive tier)Executive

1:30 PMAfternoon Workshops (3 tracks)

3:00 PMEmerging Leaders Mentorship SessionEmerging

4:30 PMClosing Session & Sector Awards Ceremony

6:30 PMAwards Dinner (Executive tier)

Conference Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors

First Prairie Bank

Gold Sponsor · Booth 101

Midwest Community Trust

Gold Sponsor · Booth 103

Horizon Health Partners

Silver Sponsor · Booth 205

Alpine Insurance Group

Silver Sponsor · Booth 207

NextGen Technology Solutions

Bronze Sponsor · Booth 312

Rocky Mountain Print Co.

Bronze Sponsor · Booth 315

Hotel & Travel

Negotiated conference rates

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Hyatt Regency Denver

$189 / night

Code: HNS26

Book by: July 25, 2026

Conference rate available Thu–Sun. Complimentary shuttle to convention center.

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Denver Marriott City Center

$199 / night

Code: HNS2026

Book by: July 25, 2026

Includes complimentary WiFi. King and double queen available.

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