Advanced Learning at KeyCon
Even seasoned pros need a power-up. The Keystone Nonprofit Conference is built for nonprofit professionals at every stage—whether you’re just putting on your cape or leading with years of experience. While these advanced learning tracks are open to everyone, they’re especially designed for those seeking higher-level learning and strategy. Explore the sessions below and unlock your next level of impact.
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Innovation for Social Change: How Wildly Successful Nonprofits Inspire and Deliver Results
with Leah Kral, Two Larks Consulting
Philanthropy has sparked major breakthroughs—but good intentions alone don’t guarantee impact. This interactive session explores how innovative nonprofits achieve real results through creativity, experimentation, and strategic risk-taking, offering practical tools and lessons to embed innovation into your organization’s DNA.
Major Gifts Training: The Tools You Need for Success
with Jeff Bagel, CFRE, eAdvancement Consulting
Join Jeff Bagel, CFRE for an engaging and interactive workshop designed for fundraisers looking to elevate their major gift strategies. Whether you're a seasoned development professional or new to the world of high-level donor engagement, this session will provide you with the tools, insights, and strategies to successfully identify, cultivate, and steward major donors.
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How Leaders Can Maximize the Strategic Power of Grant Funding
with Matt Carter, Grants Plus
Grant seeking can be a powerful driver of growth—when guided by visionary leadership and a clear, organization-wide strategy. This high-impact session is designed for nonprofit leaders ready to move from reactive to results-driven, offering practical insights on funder alignment, team structure, readiness, best practices, and the emerging role of AI in grant development.
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Visibility & Voice: Social media Strategy for Changemakers
with Kiersten Hill, Firespring
​Take control of your nonprofit’s social media with this hands-on boot camp designed to boost your confidence and simplify your strategy. You'll leave with practical tools, a completed content plan, and a workbook full of templates to help you engage, grow, and connect with your audience more effectively.
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​When Mission Isn't Enough: Aligning People to Purpose in Hard Times
with Amanda Kochirka & Elizabeth Cipolla, Decision Associates
In today’s fast-paced nonprofit world, misalignment and burnout can derail your mission—gut instinct alone isn’t enough. This half-day session provides a practical, behavior-based approach to strengthen teams, improve communication, and boost retention with actionable strategies you can use immediately—no HR department or costly tools required.