Keynote Speakers
Julie Gehrki & Board Panel
Building a High Impact Board
High performing boards can be a differentiator in organizational performance. But what is a high performing board? Why your board is important – what is their role? Join this fireside chat with nonprofit and philanthropic leaders to learn more about the types of nonprofit board that exist, how to determine what you need from your board, recruiting and onboarding strong board members, keeping board engagement high, and evaluating your board’s performance. This conversation will provide practical insights you can apply no matter where you are in the board development process. Come with questions!
Julie has asked Ross Phillips, with the Rogers Lowell Chamber of Commerce to help facilitate this discussion.
Ben Richards
How to Build a Digital System that Reaches More & Raises More
Tired of hearing crickets on social media and wasting your time chasing the latest digital trends? In this keynote, you’ll learn how to cut through the noise, reach more people, and raise more money – without burning out your team or wasting hours on posts no one sees! It’s time to build a digital system that consistently drives real results for your mission.
Whitney Kinne
Aligned and Anchored: Reclaiming Purpose in the Work You Love
The work you do matters. And it can take a lot out of you. When every day is full of meetings, mission, and meeting others' needs, it’s easy to lose sight of your own purpose, clarity, and capacity. This closing keynote is your reminder. Join Whitney Kinne for an engaging and restorative session designed for leaders who give a lot, and rarely take time to pause. Through heartfelt stories, reflective prompts, and practical encouragement, Whitney will guide you back to what grounds you. You’ll leave feeling reconnected to your “why,” more hopeful about what’s ahead, and reminded that you don’t have to burn out to make a difference. Come ready to breathe, reflect, and remember: you’re allowed to lead in a way that’s both effective and life-giving.
Ray Wagoner
A Trauma-Informed Organization
Organizations dedicated to helping individuals heal and thrive inevitably encounter stories filled with hardships and pain. Those who have experienced trauma are seeking your support, and in the process, you, as the helper, may experience a nuanced form of trauma yourself. When individuals are affected by trauma, organizations are impacted as well. This session will identify the signs of secondary trauma and offer practical advice for fostering post-traumatic growth.
Take a Chance
Every journey begins with a decision to take a chance. We will share a few chances we’ve taken that have gone well and some that haven’t so much. We are all on a journey to take the next chance for something better, whether for ourselves personally, or the businstries where we serve. “So what would YOU do with a chance? You take it….because it might just be the start of something incredible.” —Kobi Yamada
Better Together,
Kent & Becky