Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management

Unlock your leadership potential with the HBI Nonprofit Executive Leadership Circle! Registration is now open. Join fellow nonprofit leaders to enhance your skills and impact. https://bit.ly/4dU8qEf

Spaces available for BOTH Executive and HR Directors!

Ready to lead? Share your nonprofit leadership goals below!

Ready to elevate your nonprofit impact? Join us at the Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit for expert insights and networking.

Register now at uwm.edu/hbi!

Elevate your nonprofit leadership with the HBI Nonprofit Executive Leadership Circle! Spaces available for BOTH Executive and HR Directors! Join a community of changemakers driving impact in Wisconsin. Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4dU8qEf

What leadership challenges are you facing? Share below!

Rising Together: Renewal Through Community

The Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit 2026 is almost here, and we are excited to share that we have lined up an incredible group of speakers, panelists, and community leaders from across Wisconsin and beyond.

Our “Speakers at a Glance” schedule gives you a preview of the day’s sessions, conversations, and networking opportunities.

This year’s summit will focus on what it takes to rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and create real solutions through coalition building and shared leadership. Whether you are an executive director, fundraiser, program staff member, consultant, or community partner, this conference is designed to leave you encouraged, equipped, and connected.

📅 June 17, 2026
📍 UWM School of Continuing Education – Milwaukee
🕗 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

We are also excited to share:
✔️ Parking is included in your registration fee
✔️ Limited scholarships are available

If cost is a barrier, please email [email protected] with a note about what attending the conference would mean to you.

We believe community matters now more than ever, and we would love for you to join us as we rise together.

🎟️ Register today: https://uwm.edu/sce/conferences/wisconsin-nonprofit-summit-2026/

EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS MAY 22!!

2025 changed the landscape for nonprofit leaders.
* Funding looks different.
* Staffing is harder to sustain.
* Burnout is real—and the path forward isn’t always clear.
Many of us are being asked to lead through uncertainty without a roadmap.

That’s why this year’s Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit centers on Rising Together: Renewal Through Community—creating space to reconnect, share what’s working (and what’s not), and move forward with intention.

🗓 June 17, 2026 | Milwaukee
🎟 Secure your spot today: https://uwm.edu/sce/conferences/wisconsin-nonprofit-summit-2026/

Join us in stepping out of the day-to-day and into a conversation about what’s next—together.

Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit 2026
Rising Together: Renewal Through Community

Early Bird pricing extended through May 22 ($110)

A focused, one‑day gathering for nonprofit leaders navigating change, rebuilding trust, and strengthening connection.

UWM School of Continuing Education, Milwaukee June 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Tracks for Executive Directors, Fundraisers, Program Staff & Consultants

Join leaders, funders, and changemakers from across Wisconsin and move forward—together.

Registration for the Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit is now open! Join nonprofit leaders, experts, and changemakers to learn, network, and grow. Secure your spot today at https://bit.ly/4dkpnaD. What topics are you most excited to explore? Share below!

The 2026 Wisconsin Nonprofit Compensation and Benefits Survey is now live! Share your insights to help strengthen our sector.

Link to website: uwm.edu/hbi and take the survey: https://milwaukee.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_799HG5HVUNJYAfk

Last chance to submit your speaker proposal for the Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit 2026! Deadline is March 31. What topic would you want to hear about? Share your ideas below! https://bit.ly/4m0dOcx

Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit 2026 — Proposal deadline: March 31

Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all speaker registrations are now complimentary.

Rising Together: Renewal Through Community
June 17 | UWM School of Continuing Education

The Helen Bader Institute at UW–Milwaukee invites dynamic, Wisconsin‑focused breakout session proposals that spark collaboration and real-world change across leadership, fundraising, programming, and consulting. This is a great opportunity to share your boldest ideas, influence nonprofit practice across the state, and connect with sector leaders.

Submit your proposal by March 31 → https://bit.ly/3OOMYYl