Senior Director of Partnership Development-South
LIFELINE CHRISTIAN MISSION

5 Voices: Discover Your Voice….For the Sake of Your Team

Hollie Gregory — Lifeline Christian Mission / Lifeline Charlotte Senior Director of Partnership Development-South

A presentation-plus-interaction session focused on communication and team dynamics. The premise is that everyone has a natural communication “voice,” and when you don’t understand yours or your teammates’, communication breaks down. Attendees would take a free assessment beforehand and leave with a shared language for their teams.

CEO/Engineer of Impact
W.E.G Consulting & Training

AI Social Media Lab: Create, Schedule, and Automate a Month of Content Using AI

Wilmenia Gripper — W.E.G Consulting & Training CEO/Engineer of Impact

A live, hands-on demonstration walking nonprofits through an AI-powered workflow for planning and scheduling an entire month of social media content. Attendees leave with a repeatable framework using readily available tools. Gripper has extensive facilitation experience on AI and tech topics for nonprofits.

Sr. Manager of Regional Philanthropy, CabCo
UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHARLOTTE

From Participation to Partnership: Engaging Communities for Lasting Impact

An interactive presentation and discussion on authentic community engagement, drawing on local examples from Cabarrus County. Focuses on the difference between informing vs. truly engaging communities, building trust across diverse stakeholders, and increasing shared ownership in programs. Austin has facilitated for boards, city/county officials, and community members.

Only available at the 9:00 AM session.

Technology Lead
APPARO

Technology Advisor
APPARO

AI Governance for Small Nonprofits: A Practical ‘Good Enough’ Approach

A practical session helping small and midsize nonprofits move from informal AI use toward simple, sustainable governance. Attendees will get a plain-language framework and a basic AI use policy template they can take home. Apparo has previously presented this content at webinars and conferences.

Director of Capacity Building Services
GREATER CABARRUS FOUNDATION

Building a Stronger Nonprofit: An Organizational Capacity Checkup

Strong nonprofits are built on more than great missions; they’re built on healthy organizational capacity. In this interactive workshop, participants will use a guided Capacity Checkup to reflect on the core areas that contribute to organizational health, identify strengths and opportunities, and leave with practical next steps to strengthen their organization.

Senior Associate
moss+ross

Partner
moss+ross

Four Components of Successful Fundraising

Presentation + interactive format, including building a size-of-gift chart, crafting a nonprofit case for support, and engaging volunteers/leadership in fundraising.

Executive Director
IMPACT PARTNERS