There are many great national and international conferences for nonprofit professionals who work in communications, data management, fundraising, grant-writing, marketing, and social media.
Update your calendar because there are twelves of the best and largest events happening across the US (especially in DC and New Orleans):
Cause Camp
March 26-27, Lincoln NE
Cause Camp is an annual two-day nonprofit conference hosted by Nonprofit Hub in Lincoln, Nebraska and virtually, throughout the world. Cause Camp is dedicated to showing nonprofits how to be more remarkable in the areas of marketing, fundraising, leadership, innovation and more.
Nonprofit Technology Conference
April 11-13, New Orleans, LA
The Nonprofit Technology Conference features over 100 educational sessions, an exhibit hall highlighting the latest nonprofit products and services, and networking events each day.
International Fundraising Conference – Association of Fundraising Professionals
April 15-17, New Orleans, LA
The AFP International Fundraising Conference is held each spring and brings more than 3,500 fundraising professionals together to discuss, teach, and learn about important trends and issues related to fundraising and philanthropy.
Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit
April 18-20, Washington DC
The most impactful nonprofits are those that prioritize talent and understand how to unlock the potential of their people. If you want to count your organization among them, then the Nonprofit Talent & Culture Summit is the event for you.
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
April 30-May 2, San Francisco, CA
The event allows grantmakers of all backgrounds to come together, explore the most relevant topics in the field and problem solve with like-minded peers. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from diverse voices in a variety of formats and engage with the perspectives, stories, and experiences of grantmakers on the same journey to improve.
Center for Nonprofit Management 501(c)onference
June 14-15, San Diego, CA
The 501(c)onference brings together nearly 400 nonprofit, philanthropic, and civic leaders to share knowledge and connect with others. The event provided an opportunity to share success stories, new approaches to new hazards, and ways to draw strength from diverse viewpoints. Uniting around common goals, the object was to transform dialogue into meaningful change.
MCON
June 21-22, Washington DC
MCON gathers leaders, activists and social entrepreneurs from all generations and from all over the country to better understand today’s social movements and how to turn interest into action.
Nonprofit Marketing Conference – American Marketing Association
July 16-18, Washington DC
Help your organization become greater than you thought possible. Gain insight and expertise from some of the top minds in the nonprofit community. Learn the latest best practices and technologies that can make the most effective use of your time and money.
Netroots Nation
August 2-4, New Orleans, LA
Our attendees are online organizers, grassroots activists, and independent media makers. Some are professionals who work at advocacy organizations, progressive companies or labor unions, while others do activism in their spare time.
Dreamforce
September 25-28, San Francisco, CA
Dreamforce is the largest software conference in the world. Hosted by Salesforce, attendees will learn from industry visionaries, product experts, Trailblazers, and world-renowned speakers and leaders who can help transform your business, your career, and your life.
Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP) International Conference!
October 3-5, St. Louis, MO
We welcome donor relations and stewardship professionals from around the world to learn, network, and share with each other their extensive knowledge and expertise within the donor relations industry.
Nonprofit Storytelling Conference
October 15-17, Orlando, FL
This conference is for anyone who communicates with donors and needs to raise money. If you want to learn to connect with donors better and tell powerful stories than this conference is for you.