The nonprofit conference for innovative leaders

Collaborative, presented by Classy from GoFundMe, will take place in Chicago, IL, on May 14-15, 2025.  You can register now for the event.

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.

Tickets are currently available at our general admission cost of $599. Register now to claim your spot before prices increase in April 2025.

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.

There are several parking options near the Collaborative venues. You can choose from a covered parking garage at 333 North Green Street (reserve your spot now) or an uncovered parking lot at 810 West Kinzie Street (reserve your spot now). Street parking is also available. If you prefer public transportation, the venues are just two blocks away from the Grand/Milwaukee Blue Line station.

Please contact us at [email protected].