REGISTER for the Heartland Nonprofit Conference

HEARTLAND NONPROFIT CONFERENCE

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Mission and Method: Strategies for Greater Nonprofit Impact

Nonprofit leaders are navigating a rapidly changing landscape — shifting donor expectations, new funding tools, and increasing demand for impact. This one-day mini conference is designed to help you respond with confidence, clarity, and practical strategies you can put to work right away. The conference brings together nonprofit professionals for a focused day of learning centered on fundraising, donor engagement, legacy giving, and available grant and tax credit opportunities. Whether you are new to development work or looking to strengthen an existing program, this conference offers timely insights and real-world guidance.

Conference Details

Date: July 29
Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Location: Bob and Pat Schmidt Community Center2510 Canterbury Drive, Hays, Kansas
Lunch is included.
Stick around from 2:30-3 p.m. to hear about Give Fest 2026 and how to get signed up.

What You’ll Learn
Participants will hear from experienced professionals and funders on topics including:

  • Meeting donors where they are and building meaningful relationships
  • Practical fundraising tips for those new to development
  • Cultivating an abundant mindset around philanthropy
  • Understanding transfer of wealth opportunities and identifying potential legacy donors
  • Current grant opportunities and how to access them
  • What tax credits are, why they matter, and how to apply

Featured Speakers

Mitzi Richards 
A longtime fundraiser with the KState Foundation and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, Mitzi brings deep experience in donor engagement, development strategy, and nonprofit sustainability.

Representatives from the Dane G. Hansen Foundation will share insights on legacy giving, transfer of wealth opportunities, and available grant funding.

The Kansas Department of Commerce will provide an overview of grant opportunities and tax credits, including how nonprofits can access and apply for these resources.

Registration Information
Cost:

  • $15 for Heartland-area nonprofit leaders (Ellis, Rooks, and Trego counties)
  • $20 for nonprofit leaders outside the Heartland service area

Capacity is limited.

👉 Register here:
Mission and Method Conference Registration