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The nonprofit conference for innovative leaders

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Learn proven strategies from some of the world’s leading nonprofits:

Event overview

Uniting the most inventive minds in the social sector

Collaborative brings together forward-thinking nonprofit professionals and social sector experts. Together, we will uncover the ideas and strategies necessary to propel our sector forward.

Event overview

Spark your curiosity

Challenge your thinking, explore the future of fundraising, and stay on the cutting edge of technology – all while leaving with new ideas and proven strategies to raise more for your mission.

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Join the community

Connect with inspiring leaders and build a network of the most innovative minds in the sector through interactive learning and networking experiences.

My brain is still buzzing from the incredible experience at Collaborative by Classy & GoFundMe! When they said they were bringing the most innovative nonprofit minds to Chicago, they certainly did not disappoint.

Ashley Mesch, Director

Walk MS

Nobody in the space is doing this today. I haven’t seen innovation like this from anyone, let alone opening up a dialogue with the entire executive team, well done!

Kathy Kempff, CEO

Nuclavis

I love having the opportunity to hear from and connect with other organizations, large and small. While we all have different focus areas, the problems we face are similar, and Collaborative offers a unique space to work through those challenges together.

Amanda Knight, Development Director

The Association of Frontotemporal Degeneration

The interactive workshops and networking opportunities provided a rich and engaging environment, fostering meaningful connections and leaving me inspired and energized to implement new ideas in my own work.

James Murphy, Development Manager

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

I love that Collaborative isn’t your typical conference. The speakers are engaging, the venues are unique, and there were many useful takeaways. I leave energized to take on the important work we’re all doing.

Laura Cooke, Director of Leadership Annual Giving

KC Scholars

2025 speakers

Luvvie Ajayi Jones

CEO and Chief Creative, Officer of Awe Luv Media, Founder of The Book Academy

David Allison

Speaker, Author, and Founder + CEO, The Valuegraphics Research Company

Tim Cadogan

Chief Executive Officer, GoFundMe

Dr. Sarah Jaquette Ray

Author and Professor, Cal Poly Humboldt

What to expect

Interactive learning

Mainstage sessions that inspire disruptive thinking, hands-on workshops that provide tactical tools, and curated conversations that create meaningful discussion.

What to expect

Lasting connections

Take relationship building outside of the conference walls with unique and intimate networking experiences that allow you to explore the vibrant city of Chicago while building your Collaborative community.

What to expect

Get the most out of Classy from GoFundMe’s fundraising platform

Meet with GoFundMe and Classy from GoFundMe product experts to gain personalized fundraising strategies and product knowledge that help you actively engage your community, establish donor trust, and maximize your fundraising tools.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors

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Exclusive Airline Partner

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Pedicab

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Lanyard

Exclusive Airline Partner

Network

Platinum

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Gold

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Charity Run

Event App

Pedicab

Early Registration

Partner Summit

Lanyard

Frequently Asked Questions

Nonprofit leaders share similar goals and face challenges that quickly evolve with the ever-changing giving landscape. However, opportunities to meaningfully engage as a community are rare. It is vital for nonprofits to come together with industry experts and each other to build a community where the best ideas come to life. Collaborative is that community – an event where innovative leaders gather to learn, share, and gain tools to raise more for their missions.

Anyone in the nonprofit or social enterprise space looking to come together with the brightest minds and best fundraisers in the industry, learn more about emerging trends in fundraising and technology, maximize their use of Classy from GoFundMe platform features, or gain expert insights on how to raise more for their missions.

With a focus on fundraising and technology, you’ll walk away with proven strategies from industry experts and new connections with other changemakers, strengthened through unique, interactive learning experiences. Our team is diligently working on an incredible agenda for 2025, and we can’t wait to share it with you soon.

​​Collaborative is an approved Continuing Education Provider for the Certified Fund Raising Executive program. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information on CFRE credits.

Becoming a sponsor of the Collaborative can be extremely beneficial to both your organization and the nonprofits that attend. We aim to connect professionals to each other and to services that will benefit and advance their missions. If you are interested in sponsoring the Collaborative, please reach out to our team at [email protected].

You can view our Declaration to Diversity and Inclusion here.

Please contact us at [email protected], and we will do our best to assist.

Please contact us at [email protected].