GiveCon 2026
May 17 – 20, 2026
Hosted by: Bloomerang
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Conference Description
GiveCon 2026 is a four‑day nonprofit conference focused on fundraising, donor engagement, and practical strategies to grow mission‑driven organizations. It’s designed to help nonprofit leaders, development professionals, executive directors, and fundraising teams learn actionable skills and connect with peers.
Date
Sunday, May 17 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Location
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63102
Who should attend?
Development Directors & Fundraising Teams
Practical sessions and CFRE‑accredited workshops tackle donor acquisition, stewardship, and campaign optimization.
Database & CRM Managers
Platform-specific training from Bloomerang + Qgiv, with hands-on guidance to manage data and automate giving workflows.
Executive Directors & Board Leaders
High-level strategies for leadership, operations, volunteer engagement, and aligning fundraising with organizational goals .
Volunteer Coordinators & Program Staff
Sessions explore boosting volunteer participation and weaving volunteer impact into donor communications.
Nonprofit Tech & Operations Professionals
Learn best practices for integrating donor tech, evaluating software, and future-proofing your organization.
Consultants & Vendor Partners
Exhibit hall and networking events provide prime opportunities to connect with nonprofit buyers and showcase your services.
Why attend?
Practical, Actionable Learning
GiveCon emphasizes real-world strategies and tools you can use right away. Whether it’s crafting stronger donation appeals, automating donor outreach, or optimizing your tech stack, every session is built for practical application.
Hands-On Tech Training
With deep integration between Bloomerang and Qgiv, you’ll get platform-specific training, plus CRM, fundraising, and reporting best practices—ideal for maximizing your technology investment.
Leadership and Strategy Development
Sessions for executives and managers cover nonprofit growth, team leadership, strategic planning, and aligning fundraising with organizational goals—so you’re not just executing campaigns, you’re moving your mission forward.
Collaborate and Connect
Network with nonprofit peers, fundraisers, tech pros, and consultants in a more intimate, mission-focused setting. You’ll build relationships and gain insights from people who face similar challenges.
Earn CFRE Credit
GiveCon offers continuing education credits for Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certification—great for professional development and career growth.
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Attendees can expect
Comprehensive Sessions
The conference featured 60 sessions across three tracks, covering topics such as donor engagement, volunteer management, and fundraising campaign optimization.
Hands-On Workshops
Attendees participated in interactive workshops, including Bloomerang and Qgiv platform training, providing practical skills to enhance their organization's fundraising efforts.
CFRE Credits
The conference offered opportunities to earn Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credits, supporting attendees, professional development.
Networking Opportunities
Evening receptions and interactive sessions facilitated meaningful connections among nonprofit peers and industry experts.
One-on-One Consultations
Participants had the chance to schedule personalized meetings with Bloomerang and Qgiv team members to discuss strategies and provide feedback on the platforms.
Registration Costs
Final Wave GiveCon Registration: $1150
This package is for GiveCon only - May 17-20. It does NOT include a ticket for Pre-Con on May 17.
Final Wave Registration GiveCon copy + Precon Registration: $1350
Final Wave Registration GiveCon + PreCon Registration - This package is for GiveCon - May 17-20 AND includes registration for Pre-Con on May 17.
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