Nonprofit Summit

Bringing together constituents from all backgrounds to address barriers and advance goals of equity.

panel discussion at baltimore nonprofit summit
Funding Black Futures discussion with Donn Worgs, Towson University, Jamye Wooten, Cllctivly, and Danielle Torain, Open Society Institute, at the 2023 Nonprofit Summit.
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Concurrent session discussion on investment and banking.
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Poetry reading by Amuche Nwafor, ¼ªÏéÂ齫 Voices Alumni.
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Attendees network during lunch at the 2023 Nonprofit Summit.

The Baltimore Nonprofit Summit, hosted biennially, brings together organizations and stakeholders in an effort to strengthen and support community-based organizations in Greater Baltimore—with an emphasis on Black and Minority-led organizations. Workshops with tangible takeaways are led by ¼ªÏéÂ齫 faculty and staff, local stakeholders, nonprofit peers, and organizations committed to advancing the work of area nonprofits.

Attendees have the opportunity to address current challenges in the nonprofit field, such as leadership burnout and developing a sustainable business plan grounded in social entrepreneurship; explore methods for conducting program evaluation and market research; and forge connections with nonprofit peers and ¼ªÏéÂ齫 students, faculty, and staff to increase collaboration, and internship and employment opportunities.

The Baltimore Nonprofit Summit is sponsored by the Office of Partnerships & Outreach. Thank you to our partner, .

2025 Baltimore Nonprofit Summit

Friday, May 9, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., ¼ªÏéÂ齫 University Union

8–8:30 a.m.: Breakfast and check-In

8:30–8:35 a.m.: Welcome from ¼ªÏéÂ齫

8:35–9:15 a.m.: Opening plenary–Leadership challenges NPOs are facing now

9:15–9:30 a.m.: Performance

9:45–11 a.m.: Concurrent Sessions I

  • Story Mapping: Learn the basics of story map development and how you can utilize story mapping to highlight your organization’s reach and impact.
  • Program Evaluation: Gain the skills to assess and evaluate your programs and projects while preserving your organization’s principles.
  • Operational Finance and Accounting 101: Set your organization up for financial success.
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Explore sustainable business plans through inclusive models of social entrepreneurship.
  • Starting and Sustaining an Internship Program: Learn ways to develop an internship program that works for your organization’s time and resources.
  • Market Research: Utilize ¼ªÏéÂ齫 resources to conduct market research, increasing your understanding of your organization’s target audience and improving programming and outreach to match their needs.

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Lunch chats

12:30–1:45 p.m.: Concurrent Sessions II

  • Grantwriting 360°: Receive wraparound support with grant research, submission, and tracking. 
  • Leveraging Technology Options: Unpack tips and tricks to advance your technology use. Explore the platforms that exist and how technology can be utilized to meet your organization’s needs. 
  • Change Management: Establish methods for addressing change in your organization’s external environment, internal conditions, and the needs of the population to minimize change fatigue. 
  • Workplace Wellness and Self-Care: Take a moment to recenter yourself and establish methods for maintaining wellness in the field.
  • Market Research: Utilize ¼ªÏéÂ齫 resources to conduct market research, increasing your understanding of your organization’s target audience and improving programming and outreach to match their needs. *This session is held twice and requires a short walk to the Liberal Arts building.

2–3:30 p.m.: Networking event and closing—Mingle and build connections with peer nonprofits, local stakeholders, and ¼ªÏéÂ齫 faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

Note: Attendees are recommended to bring a laptop for use during the concurrent sessions.