Conferences

NBK Consulting

AUGUST CONFERENCE

Fueling Mission, Funding Impact: Reignite your purpose. Reimagine your plan. Reconnect with your donors.

A One Day Conference for Small to Mid-Size Kentucky Nonprofits

  • Date:  TBD
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
  • Location: CentreWorks, Danville, KY
  • Price:  $50
AGENDA

9:30 – 10:00 AM | Check-In / Coffee & Pastry

10:00 – 10:15 AM | Welcome & Introductions

10:15 – 11:15 AM | Session 1: Purpose-Driven Work: Reconnecting to the ‘Why’

11:30 – 12:15 PM | Session 2: Mix It Up: Balancing Revenue Streams for Stability and Growth

12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch: Purchase a boxed lunch or walk out onto Main Street and have lunch at one of the many downtown cafes.

1:15 – 2:00 PM | Session 3: Data-Informed, Donor-Centered: Using Insights to Shape Your Strategy

2:15 – 3:00 PM | Session 4: Roadmap to Results: Building a Development Plan That Works

3:15 – 3:45 PM | Session 5: Navigating the Realities Facing Nonprofits Today

3:45 – 4:00 PM | Closing 

SESSIONS
Session 1: Purpose-Driven Work: Reconnecting to the ‘Why’

Reignite your team’s passion by revisiting the heart of your mission and reflect on the deeper why behind your work—and how it shows up in daily decisions, storytelling, and culture.

Session 2: Mix It Up: Balancing Revenue Streams for Stability and Growth

Break down the pros and cons of events, grants, individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and monthly giving—and how to build a sustainable blend that fits your mission and capacity.

Session 3: Data-Informed, Donor-Centered: Using Insights to Shape Your Strategy

Learn how to use donor data, giving trends, and community feedback to inform your development plan. Includes practical tools for segmentation, benchmarking, and storytelling that resonates.

Session 4: Roadmap to Results: Building a Development Plan That Works

A step-by-step workshop on how to craft a clear, actionable, and mission-aligned fundraising plan. Covers setting goals, revenue projections, strategy mix (grants, major gifts, events, etc.), and how to measure success.

Session 5: Mission Under Pressure: Navigating the Realities Facing Nonprofits Today

Kentucky Nonprofit Network reflects on urgency and challenges facing Kentucky nonprofits.

SPRING CONFERENCE

Creativity, Passion, & Growing with Purpose: Rediscover your why. Bring creativity to your work. Energize your people.

A One Day Conference for Small to Mid-Size Kentucky Nonprofits

  • Date:  TBD
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 
  • Location: CentreWorks, Danville, KY
  • Price:  $50
AGENDA

9:30 – 10:00 AM | Check-In / Coffee & Pastry

10:00 – 10:15 AM | Welcome & Introductions

10:15 – 11:15 AM | Session 1: Start with Why: Reconnecting to Your Personal and Organizational Mission

11:30 – 12:15 PM | Session 2: Creativity as a Catalyst: Fueling Innovation, Joy, and Impact

12:15 – 1:15 PM | Lunch: Purchase a boxed lunch or walk out onto Main Street and have lunch at one of the many downtown cafes.

1:15 – 2:00 PM | Session 3

Your Brain on Art: The Science Behind Creativity & Connection

2:15 – 3:00 PM | Session 4: Relevance in a Rapidly Changing World: What’s Next for Nonprofits?

3:15 – 3:45 PM | Session 5: Creativity: From Inspiration to Action

3:45 – 4:00 PM | Closing 

SESSIONS
Session 1: Start with Why: Reconnecting to Your Personal and Organizational Mission

Inspired by Simon Sinek’s golden circle, this session helps individuals and teams reflect on the deeper why behind their work—and how it shows up in daily decisions, storytelling, and culture.

Session 2: Creativity as a Catalyst: Fueling Innovation, Joy, and Impact in the Nonprofit World

Explore why creativity isn’t optional—it’s vital for innovation, relevance, and solving big problems. Real stories of nonprofits using creativity to transform their work.

Session 3: Your Brain on Art: The Science Behind Creativity and Connection

Discover the powerful connection between the arts and brain function. This session draws on neuroscience to explain why engaging with art isn’t just inspiring—it’s transformative for individuals and organizations alike.

Session 4: Relevance in a Rapidly Changing World: What’s Next for Nonprofits?

Explore national and regional trends in philanthropy, technology, and community engagement.  Understand how evolving donor habits and preferences are reshaping the sector.

Session 5: Creativity Activity: From Inspiration to Action

Through a guided creative exercise, you’ll apply the day’s takeaways, spark new thinking, and explore how creativity can show up in your everyday nonprofit work—no artistic experience needed, just an open mind.