Keynote Speakers

A smiling man in a teal shirt and black jacket outdoors with trees and buildings in the background.

Erik Dees

Clarity Before Momentum: Defining Mission, Vision, and Values That Sustain Impact

Many nonprofits begin with deep passion but unclear foundations. True momentum begins with clarity. In this keynote, Erik Dees will explore how clearly defined mission, vision, and values shape culture, guide decision-making, and protect long-term sustainability. Leaders will gain practical insight into how everyday behaviors either reinforce or erode the foundation of their organization.

A young man with short dark hair and a slight beard, wearing a black jacket over a dark shirt, standing in front of a black wall with white abstract line art.

Jesse Lane

4 Shifts that Unlock Nonprofit Growth

Most nonprofit leaders believe their biggest obstacle is funding. But the organizations that grow sustainably share something else entirely: four counterintuitive mindset shifts that transform how they lead, collaborate, and execute. In this workshop, you'll discover what's quietly holding your organization back and walk away with the fundraising, marketing, and leadership tools to find breakthrough growth.

A woman with blonde curly hair, red glasses, and a black top smiling outdoors in front of a house.

Susan Goss

Circle Talk: Control the Controllable and Release the Rest

Have you ever wondered why your life feels out of control? For many, it is the result of trying to control situations and/or people that are out of their control. Join us as we learn what God says about releasing our burdens, situations, and people to Him, because we were never designed to carry His load.

Close-up of two smiling people, a man and a woman, with colorful balloon decorations in the background.

Kent & Becky Shaffer

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

A compelling vision transforms routine work into a shared, life-changing mission. This opening session is designed for all nonprofit stakeholders ready to ignite momentum to drive lasting impact and generational change in their communities. Drawing on the foundational truths that "where there is no vision, the people perish," and “where there is no community there is no ministry.

Learn how to break through fear and inaction, transforming passive alignment into passionate momentum. You will be challenged to dream big through bold faith and motivated to create actionable items to move your organization toward a God size vision.