Collaborative
The nonprofit conference for innovative leaders
May 14-15, 2025 in Chicago, IL.
Learn proven strategies from some of the world’s leading nonprofits:
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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
Tim became CEO of GoFundMe in March 2020 and is focused on accelerating the company’s mission to help people help each other. Since its launch, GoFundMe has enabled people to raise over $30 billion for themselves and their loved ones, their communities, and the non-profit organizations they care about.Tim brings a wide range of consumer and B2B experience, along with a long-standing commitment to service. Before joining GoFundMe, he was CEO of OpenX, which he built into one of the world’s largest ad exchanges. At Yahoo, he led the global advertising business and previously ran the consumer search division. He began his career at The Boston Consulting Group in London.
He holds a BSc from the London School of Economics, an MPhil from Oxford University, and an MBA from Stanford University. He has served as a Search & Rescue volunteer since 2010.Tim is a widely recognized voice in the media on giving and innovation, being recognized as a leading innovator in TIME’s 2025 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He has been profiled by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and The Financial Times.
Dr. Sarah Jaquette Ray is a professor and chair of environmental studies at Cal Poly Humboldt, where she teaches and researches on climate justice and emotions. Her most recent book is A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety: How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet, which is an existential toolkit for the climate generation. Ray speaks and is published widely on the role of emotions in climate work. Ray is also a certified mindfulness teacher through the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center and serves on the boards of the Climate Mental Health Network and the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center.
Location
Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the iconic city of Chicago, where history, culture, and innovation converge to create an unforgettable Collaborative experience.
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Schedule
Two unforgettable days
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Day one
Wed, May 14th
8am - 6pm
Day two
Thurs, May 15th
8am - 4pm
Venues
Three inspiring venues
Ignite your creativity in our unique venues set in the heart of Chicago's West Loop.
City Hall
838 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60642
Recess
838 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60642
Morgan MFG
401 N Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60642
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 last chance cost of $799. Register now to claim your spot.
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].
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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.
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