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The 9th Annual Nonprofit Summit of NEA

Register now for the annual Nonprofit Summit during our Early Bird season and get $48 off.  The offer lasts until January 31, 2025!  Join us for the summit on May 20, 2025 in Jonesboro!

Change is Coming

The Nonprofit Summit of NEA is officially six months away!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Can you believe we are approaching 9 years of this event? Wow! 😲

We are excited to welcome back nonprofit and philanthropic leaders from the Arkansas, MidSouth, and Bootheel areas to this impactful gathering. Early registration opens soon, so make sure to follow this page for updates!

🗓️ Mark your calendars for May 20, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 2 PM, and join us in Jonesboro, AR, for the 9th Annual Nonprofit Summit of NEA at the A-State Cooper Alumni Center!

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Key Highlights

Date: May 20, 2025

Theme: Leveraging AI and Collaborations to Drive Nonprofit Growth

Speakers: Industry experts sharing their strategies for success

Early Bird Registration: November 1st - January 31st

Take advantage of our early bird registration, running from November 1st to January 31st, and secure your spot for this transformative event.

Leader Intensive Break Out SessionsNew!

Exciting News for the 2025 Nonprofit Summit! Get ready for our three (3) Leader Intensive Working Sessions at the Annual Nonprofit Summit of NEA, focusing on distinct phases of nonprofit development: Start-Up, Scale, and Soaring Levels. These sessions offer practical, targeted training and interactive discussions to help you accelerate your organization’s growth, leverage AI innovations, and foster impactful community collaborations. No matter your stage, this conference is designed with you in mind!

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The Start-Up Nonprofit Breakout Session

PERFECT FOR:

  • New nonprofits (less than 3 years old)
  • Organizations struggling to raise funds
  • Budgets under $20,000

FOCUS:
This session is all about building a strong foundation while exploring modern tools and strategies to grow your nonprofit. You’ll learn:

  • How to integrate AI tools for efficiency and engagement
  • Key strategies for organizational growth and sustainability
  • Building community collaborations to increase visibility and impact

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your foundation, this Start-Up session will equip you with actionable insights and innovative approaches to position your nonprofit for success in 2025 and beyond.

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The Scale-Up Nonprofit Breakout Session

IDEAL FOR:

  • Growing nonprofits (4–9 years)
  • Budgets ranging from $20,000–$100,000
  • Organizations expanding staff

FOCUS:
This session will teach you to:

  • Harness AI for organizational efficiency
  • Strengthen partnerships in this middle stage for greater impact
  • Engage donors and maximize funding opportunities

No matter your nonprofit’s size, this conference offers insights and connections to help you achieve your mission.

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The Soaring Nonprofit Breakout Session

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Experienced organizations (10+ years)
  • Nonprofits with multiple six-figure budgets
  • Organizations with full-time staff

FOCUS:
This session is tailored for organizations ready to expand their reach and deepen their impact. Topics include:

  • Utilizing AI tools to streamline operations, analyze data, and optimize decision-making
  • Strategies for site expansions and scaling initiatives to new areas
  • Using community collaborations to tackle complex challenges collectively

Whether you’re scaling initiatives or building a legacy, the Soaring session equips your organization with innovative strategies to lead at the highest level.

Register now and Save!

Save the date for Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, for the 9th Annual Nonprofit Summit at the A-State Cooper Alumni Center in Jonesboro. (Be sure to follow the page!) It promises to be another remarkable gathering of like-minds and hearts committed to making a difference and transforming communities.

Testimonials

I attended non profit summit a couple of weeks ago as the Executive Director of Veterans House Incorporated and I would like to send a shout out to Kharis Group Consulting and all the speakers an fellow non profit leaders. It was a great time and I grateful to have attended.

We’re still buzzing from the incredible energy and inspiration at last week’s 8th Annual Nonprofit Summit of Northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro! A huge thank you to everyone who made this experience unforgettable. The insights, collaboration, and community spirit were truly transformative.  (A special shoutout to Shunqetta Cunningham and the Kharis Group — your leadership brought this event to life. We’re proud to have been a part of it and can’t wait to share our journey with you!) #NPS2024 #KHARISGroup #NonprofitSummit2024

Thank you to Shunqetta & Kharis Group Consulting! The Nonprofit Summit today was needed and amazing! From the line up, both panels, the golden nuggets dropped, networking, lunch , breakout sessions, the amazing pitches and our door prizes. It was wonderful being around Leaders who truly get it, also encouraging others who desire to embark upon this nonprofit journey, as well as getting motivated by those who have been in the trenches for a minute or two. I LOVED the diversity in the room! Thank you Soror Michelle Sims owner of The Perfect Peace for my beautiful basket! I was the ONLY Delta in the room and I won the RED basket!

JBA had a great time at the Non Profit Summit hosted by the Kharis Group on March 8th. It was an opportunity to network with other organizations, learn about their goals, and engage in crucial conversations about coalition and collaboration. We sincerely thank the Kharis Group for facilitating connections and fostering relationships to support the growth of community-based organizations.

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