Create Good 2026

Create Good is an annual conference built for nonprofit communicators who are tired of fluff, allergic to buzzwords, and hungry for ideas that work. It’s a powerhouse of nonprofit communications experts, people doing the work right now, testing ideas in real time, and showing up with wins, lessons, frameworks, and spicy truths you can put to use right away.

This year's keynote line-up includes Vu Le, writer, speaker, nonprofit truth-teller, and the brilliant force behind Nonprofit AF.

The conference includes an optional pre-conference field trip to the NC Museum of Art on March 24 from 10 am-3 pm. It begins with a private tour made just for communicators, digging into how NCMA mixes intention, storytelling, and collaboration to create experiences that actually hit. Head behind the scenes with their comms crew for some honest talk about brand standards, cross-team chaos, and keeping things sharp—even when everyone’s juggling a million things. Then refuel over a hosted lunch, trade stories with fellow do-good rebels, and wrap with a hands-on visual storytelling sesh that taps into your inner artist.

Early Bird tickets are available through 5:00 pm EST on 1/9/26.

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Durham Arts Council
120 Morris St, Durham, NC 27701
Cost:
Early Bird Ticket: $295. Regular Ticket: $402. One-Day Ticket: $215. Pre-Conference Field Trip: $108.