Regional Impact Summits

Idaho Nonprofit Impact Summits

Every March, nonprofit learning tours the state to dive into our most requested topics: leadership development, and nonprofit fundraising.

In three regions of the state, Idaho's nonprofit professionals will come together to learn, network, and develop critical skills over two days of intensive workshops. As a community, you'll have the chance to collaborate with your peers while engaging in comprehensive discussions and meaningful networking.

EAST IDAHO
Idaho Falls

March 2—3
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NORTH IDAHO
Coeur d'Alene

March 10—11
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SOUTH CENTRAL IDAHO
Wood River Valley

March 16—17
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Schedule

Day One: Leadership

Three workshops
Partnership panel discussion
Happy hour with community partners

Day Two: Fundraising

Three workshops

Full speaker line up coming soon

Pricing

	Registration Pricing		Late Registration Pricing
	Ends January 29		Closes one week before event
	Member	Non-Member	Member	Non-Member
1-Day Pass	$50	$100	$75	$150
2-Day Pass	$100	$200	$150	$250
Org Pass	$200		$300
3 Attendees (Buy 2-get 1)	Members only		Members only

Idaho Falls Day 1: MARCH 2

Kevin Bailey & ICF Staff

Welcome
Welcome to the conference. Arrive, get coffee and get settled. ICF will make an introduction at 9:00AM, and then the festivities will begin.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Brian Epperson

Winning the Hearts & Minds of Your Community

Successful non-profit leadership requires more than operational excellence; it demands a profound connection with the people you serve. This session explores actionable frameworks to bridge the gap between logical strategy and emotional resonance. Discover how to cultivate authentic trust, inspire collective action, and transform passive supporters into lifelong champions. Learn to align community passion with organizational goals to drive measurable, outstanding results and create a lasting, mission-driven impact.

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Tim Adams

Strategic Planning: An introductory look at building a roadmap for your nonprofit
This workshop is focused on sharing a simple approach to creating your organizational strategic plan or as I like to call it, “A road map for the future”. I will share some of the common speed bumps that can slowdown or even halt your plan. I will also share a simple process to help you start your road map. Although this is focused on smaller nonprofits with limited staff and financial resources, the structure is scalable to any size nonprofit.

11:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Lunch

Lunch will be served, offering a chance to pause, refuel, and connect with others.

12:30 PM- 1:15PM

Moderated by Scott Smith

Lessons Learned: Tips for nonprofit leaders navigating change

A panel of local nonprofit professionals share their experience leading their organization – and community – through unstable circumstances.

Panelists:

John Radford, CEO, Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
Johanna Bringhurst, Associate Director, Idaho Humanities Council
Gina Judd, Executive Director, Friends of the Children

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Break

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Moderated by Kevin Bailey

Partnership Panel: Building Relationships with Local Government

How can nonprofits and local government collaborate to create lasting, positive change in Idaho's communities? This panel brings together local elected officials and nonprofit leaders to explore innovative ways to build partnerships that drive meaningful outcomes.
This is a great opportunity for nonprofit staff to interact with local elected officials and strengthen public-nonprofit collaboration. Nonprofits are crucial to helping create vibrant communities where all can thrive.
Attendees will gain insights into fostering productive relationships between nonprofits and local government that lead to improved community outcomes and quality of life.

Panelists:

Molly Beseris, Executive Director, Four County Alliance Southeast Idaho
Kim Westergard, Mayor of Shelley
Sean Coletti, Former Mayor of Ammon

3:00 PM - 4:00PM

Idaho Falls Day 2: MARCH 3

Coffee & Connections

Welcome back to the conference.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Hannah Cortez

Developing a Grant Strategy for Success

With foundation giving declining and competition for grants increasing, it's crucial for your organization to adopt a strategic approach to grant seeking. In this training session we cover best practices like mission alignment, program assessment, and budget analysis, so you can develop a holistic and actionable grant strategy that enhances your organization's impact.

9:15AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Kent Fogg

Dream Big for Idaho: Transfer of Wealth

Idaho is on the brink of a $30.6 billion transfer of wealth in the next decade — and nonprofits have a unique opportunity to benefit. Explore what this means for your county and how nonprofits can leverage this information to grow planned giving.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch will be served, offering a chance to pause, refuel, and connect with others.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Moderated by Betsy Ellsworth

Better Storytelling: Pitching Nonprofit Stories to Local Media

Want your nonprofit’s stories to grab headlines and inspire action? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you reframe your storytelling for media impact. Learn what local journalists look for, and practice crafting a pitch that gets noticed. Walk away with ethical storytelling guidelines, a proven pitch formula, and the confidence to share stories that truly resonate.

Panelists:

Nate Sunderland, Managing Editor – East Idaho News
Linda Larsen, News Anchor & Reporter - Local News 8
Jeff Roper, News Anchor & Weather Forecaster - Local News 8

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Closing

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Happy Hour

Join your colleagues for drinks, snacks, and happy hour networking. More details to come

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Coeur d'Alene Day 1: MARCH 10

Kent Fogg & ICF Staff

Welcome
Welcome to the conference. Arrive, get coffee and get settled. ICF will make an introduction at 9:00AM, and then the festivities will begin.

8:30 AM- 9:00 AM

Chany Ockert

It's Not Too Late to Develop Your 2026 Fund Development Plan

According to a 2014 study of small nonprofits, the number 1 indicator of fund development success is having a fundraising plan. In this hands-on session, attendees will learn the elements of a strong fundraising plan, consider their capacity to accomplish various tasks, and create a framework for their 2026 plan. Attendees will explore the top 3 donor motivations for giving to their organization, the messaging that resonates with those motivations, and the best fundraising methods. Attendees will also plan their pipeline for occasional donations, annual giving, and major gifts and their stewardship activities for those donors. Attendees will leave the session with a draft 2026 fund development calendar, a generosity map, and a plan framework.

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Moderated by
Emma Hoagland

Trinity Nicholson, Panhandle Special Needs
Morgan Wilson, Chief Development Officer, Idaho Foodbank
Rosa Mettler, Executive Director, Canopy Village

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

LUNCH
Lunch will be served, offering a chance to pause, refuel, and connect with others.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Chany Ockert

Expected to Fundraise: Involving Board Members in Fund Development

Board members are often expected to fundraise, yet asking for donations may be outside their comfort zone. This workshop outlines the role of Board members in fund development, discusses effective Board governance as it related to fundraising, and gives practical ways to help Board members succeed in fund development efforts.

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Break

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Moderated by Kent Fogg

Amy Evans, VP Programs, Idaho Youth Ranch / City Council, City of Coeur d'Alene
Kiki Miller, City Council, City of Coeur d'Alene
Scott Ferguson, CEO, St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho

3:00 PM - 4:00PM

Happy Hour

Join your colleagues for drinks, snacks, and happy hour networking. Capone's Pub at 9520 N Government Wy, Hayden, ID.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Coeur d'Alene Day 2: MARCH 11

Coffee, Connections and Welcome

Welcome back to the conference.

8:30 AM - 9:00AM

Luke Malek

A Board Member's Guide to Fair and Compliant CEO Compensation

The honor of board service comes with significant responsibilities, and few are as challenging as setting CEO compensation. Get it right, and you strengthen your organization’s reputation, ensure legal compliance, and retain strong leadership. Get it wrong, and the risk is public criticism, regulatory red flags, or losing the people driving your mission forward. This workshop is designed for board members who are looking for practical tools to make informed decisions about CEO compensation.

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Break 

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

How Well is Your Form 990 Telling Your Nonprofit's Story?

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch
Lunch will be served, offering a chance to pause, refuel, and connect with others.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Moderated by Laura O'Hora & Betsy Ellsworth

Better Storytelling: Pitching Nonprofit Stories to Local Media

Want your nonprofit’s stories to grab headlines and inspire action? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you reframe your storytelling for media impact. Learn what local journalists look for, and practice crafting a pitch that gets noticed. Walk away with ethical storytelling guidelines, a proven pitch formula, and the confidence to share stories that truly resonate.

Panelists:

Devin Weeks, Staff Writer - CDA Press
Eliza Billingham, Reporter - Spokane Public Radio
Marijke Fakasiieiki - The Fig Tree

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Closing

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Wood River Valley Day 1: MARCH 16

Kent Fogg & ICF Staff

Welcome
Welcome to the conference. Arrive, get coffee and get settled. ICF will make an introduction at 9:00AM, and then the festivities will begin.

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Moderated by
Courtney Hamilton

Alison Van Hook, Program Director, The Spur Foundation
Aaron Bronson, Executive Director, The Space

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Tim Adams

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Lunch
Lunch will be served, offering a chance to pause, refuel, and connect with others.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

Kent Fogg

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Break 

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Moderated by Kent Fogg

Partnership Panel: Building Relationships with Local Government

How can nonprofits and local government collaborate to create lasting, positive change in Idaho's communities? This panel brings together local elected officials and nonprofit leaders to explore innovative ways to build partnerships that drive meaningful outcomes.
This is a great opportunity for nonprofit staff to interact with local elected officials and strengthen public-nonprofit collaboration. Nonprofits are crucial to helping create vibrant communities where all can thrive.

Attendees will gain insights into fostering productive relationships between nonprofits and local government that lead to improved community outcomes and quality of life.

Panelists:

Tricia Swartling, Executive Director, The Advocates
Lisa Horowitz, City Administrator, City of Hailey
Muffy Davis, Blaine County Commissioner

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Happy Hour

Join your colleagues for drinks, snacks, and happy hour networking. More details to come

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Wood River Valley Day 2: MARCH 17

Coffee, Connections and Welcome

Welcome back to the conference.

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Allison Bruce

The Top 5 Hiring Mistakes Nonprofits Make—And How to Fix Them

Hiring the right people is one of the most important—and most challenging—responsibilities nonprofit leaders face. Limited resources, urgent needs, and small teams often lead to rushed decisions, unclear expectations, and missed opportunities to attract strong candidates.

In this practical session, TalentSpark will share the five most common hiring mistakes nonprofits make and strategies to avoid them. Attendees will learn how to define the ideal candidate profile, align the hiring team, take a more proactive approach to recruiting, and create a clear game plan for each search.

Participants will leave with actionable tools, interview frameworks, and a more structured approach to hiring that leads to higher-quality hires and less time spent recruiting.

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Laura Hull

Grantwriting: Chaos to Clarity

Even experienced grant teams lose time chasing old narratives, data points, and attachments. This workshop focuses on creating a single, master grant template that brings everything together in one place. Participants will center on building a living document that captures core language, metrics, and supporting materials used across funders. The result is less reinventing, more consistency, and faster, clearer grant writing every time.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM