Grace Collaborative
2025
Wednesday, June 18th - Friday, June 20th
First registrant: $259
Additional registrant(s): $69
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Grace Collaborative is an opportunity for seasoned nonprofit leaders & teams, and those just starting, to learn & grow—together!
Are you a nonprofit leader seeking to improve your team culture, fundraising, marketing, or programming efforts?! You do not want to miss our fifth annual Grace Collaborative event featuring sessions from local industry experts!
Leaders in the nonprofit space are natural helpers. During this 3-day conference, you will connect and collaborate with other incredible 'helpers' like you! Whether starting a nonprofit organization or leading a growing one, you will be refreshed and more equipped to serve your communities effectively.
Lean in with Saving Grace and friends, as we share best practices in the areas of Programming, Fundraising, Staff and Board Development, “Businesstry:” Mixing Business & Ministry, Community Relations, and more!
Date: June 18th - June 20th
Time: Wednesday: 9 am - 4 pm | Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm | Friday: 9 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Grace Point Church | 1201 McCollum Rd | Bentonville, AR 72712
Registration fee includes materials, daily lunch, and Grace Collaborative bag. Space is limited, so register today!
For more information on scholarship opportunities, email Wendi@savinggracenwa.org.
2025 Keynote Speakers
Julie Gehrki
Walmart Foundation
Kent Shaffer
Saving Grace NWA
Whitney Kinne
Aligned Development Group
Ray Wagoner
JBU
Becky Shaffer
Saving Grace NWA
Ben Richards
COO goodmakerU
2025 Breakout Session Speakers
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Adrienne Woods
Board President/Business & Family Law Attorney
Saving Grace NWA
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Christina Roling
Saving Grace NWA Mentor/Branch Operations Manager
Farm Credit
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Christina Varner
Board Treasurer
Cradle of Hope
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Courtney Cleverdon
Graduate Fellow
Center for Healthy Relationships
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Darrel Harvey
Director of Spiritual Formation & Content
Work Matters
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Dianna Lyon-Wagner
Compliance Director
My HR Pros
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Faith Ingraham
Program Coach
Saving Grace NWA
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Jenna Dickey
Business Coordinator
Hub of Hope
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Anna Sheridan
Business Manager
Saving Grace NWA
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Jim Evans
Executive Director
Havenwood
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Kyle Minckler
Implementation Specialist
Charity Tracker
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Lacey Enderby
Saving Grace NWA Mentor
Blackhills Energy
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Nathan Mayo
True Charity
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Nick Smith
Marketing Associate
FNBNWA
Event Schedule
Grace Collaborative 2025 | 1201 McCollum Rd | Bentonville, AR 72712
Wednesday, June 18th
Doors Open, Registration
Welcome/Introductions
Keynote Session 1
Together on this Journey!
Kent & Becky Shaffer
Breakout Sessions 1
Lunch (Networking Lunch)
Breakout Sessions 2
Keynote Session 2
A Trauma Informed Organization
with Ray Wagoner
Reflection & Closing
8:30 am
9:15 am
10:00 am
11:15 am
12:30 pm 1:30 pm
2:45 pm
3:50 pm
Thursday, June 19th
Doors Open
Welcome Back
Keynote Session 3
How to Build a Digital System that Reaches More & Raises More
with Ben Richards
Better Together Time (Networking Lunch/Expo)
Breakout Sessions 3
Breakout Sessions 4
Breakout Sessions 5
Reflection & Closing
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:15 am
10:30 am - 12 pm
12:00 pm
1:15 pm
2:30 pm
3:40 pm
Friday, June 20th
Doors Open
Welcome Back
Keynote Session 4
Serving From a Place of Rest
with Julie Gehrki & Board
Breakout Sessions 6
Lunch /Breakout Session for ED’s. *by invitation only
Breakout Sessions 7
Keynote Session 5
The Journey and Purpose of Work
with Whitney Kinne
Better Together on This Journey
with Kent & Becky Shaffer
8:30 am
9:00 am
9:15 am
10:30 am
11:45 am
12:45 pm
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
View 2024 breakout sessions HERE!
Are you ready to learn & grow TOGETHER?
6 states
16 cities
20+ nonprofits
80+ difference makers
"I am so thankful for how Saving Grace has been a resource to me in starting Flourish Homes. Becky and the team have been gracious to share resources, advice and encouragement. It is so valuable to have Grace Collaborative, where we can bring like-hearted ministries to brainstorm and encourage one another. Together we learn ways to better serve our [clients] and have upright, well run nonprofit ministries."
Beth Reinwald, Founder of Flourish Homes
Lodging Near Conference
La Quinta Inn & Suites
1001 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Wingate by Wyndham
7400 SW Old Farm Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Sponsorship Opportunities
Empower and mobilize nonprofit leaders making an impact in Northwest Arkansas & across the United States. Your generosity keeps this event at an affordable cost for nonprofits & provides a high quality experience.
Sponsor Agreement
QUESTIONS? Email event@savinggracenwa.org