The 2026 Conference for North Carolina Nonprofits will bring together nonprofit leaders, advocates, and changemakers from across the state to explore how we can continue to navigate change, nurture meaningful connections, and advance opportunity in our communities. In the midst of ‘change being the only constant’, nonprofits must build the muscles to not only be resilient but to be bold, clear, and united in purpose. This conference is about more than responding to change – it’s about shaping what comes next, together. 

It’s been almost 10 years since we’ve hosted our conference in the Charlotte region. We’re looking forward to being back there on OCTOBER 20-21, 2026 at the Embassy Suites in Concord and partnering with Explore Cabarrus to add some local flavor! 

REGISTRATION OPENS IN JUNE 2026
 

Check out highlights and photos from last year's event.

Parchment with the middle torn back to reveal the graphic for the 2026 Conference for NC's Nonprofits and a reminder to save the date for October 20-21, 2026.

 

LEAD A SESSION

Bring your lessons learned, compelling stories, new ideas, and practical tools to help nonprofits stay resilient, navigate changes, and build strong connections that keep us moving forward. We're looking for topics that inspire social change, address leadership challenges, navigate financial management in challenging and changing times, and/or offer innovative approaches for our sector.

Review the guidelines and submit a proposal 
by the deadline of June 5, 2026.

Submit Session Proposal

INVEST IN NONPROFITS

Sponsoring the 2026 Conference not only gets your name in front of hundreds of nonprofit leaders from across the state but is also an investment in these mission-driven leaders coming together to learn, connect and recharge for the work that makes a difference in our North Carolina communities. Contact us to learn more.

Explore Sponsorship Opportunities 

 

HEADS UP! Scam emails about our conference
We’ve been alerted of scam emails claiming that hotel reservations for our annual conference are almost full and promoting a link to reserve now. These messages may look legitimate but are not from the Center. If you receive a similar email:

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  • Report as spam
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