The 2026 National Small Nonprofit Summit

April 14-15, 2026 | In-Person at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC
Designed by small nonprofit professionals, for small nonprofit professionals.

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Making Progress, Choosing Action

The nonprofit sector continues to be asked to respond faster and do more with less. How do we build the plan, people power, financial resources, and community to meet this current moment and move beyond it? Spur Local's annual National Small Nonprofit Summit creates space for nonprofit professionals to explore this question together.Over two days, connect with other professionals and dive deeper into organizational planning, management, fundraising, and community building. Across interactive panels, small-group breakouts, and plenary presentations, we’ll focus on actionable takeaways that are accessible and effective for organizations with small teams or limited budgets.As a result of these practical sessions and honest conversations, you will leave with deeper relationships and ways to turn urgency into clarity and ideas into action. Register to join us today.

Expert Speakers

Hear from the Spur Local team and guest speakers in keynote sessions, panels, and presentations.

Peer Connections

Meet other small nonprofit professionals in peer sessions and networking happy hours.

Actionable Insights

Participate in hands-on workshops and leave with takeaways you can implement immediately.

Effective Ideas

100% focused on realistic solutions that fit small nonprofits with lean budgets and nimble teams.

Presenting Sponsor

Ticket

$20

Early bird tickets are available till March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm.Each ticket provides access to both days of the in-person conference.Existing Spur Local nonprofit partners can access the conference for free.

+ Membership

$100

Tickets are available till April 3, 2026 at 5pm.This ticket adds a membership to Spur Local's digital resource library.Existing Spur Local nonprofit partners already receive this membership benefit.

+ Consulting

$250

Tickets are available till April 3, 2026 at 5pm.This ticket adds an hour-long one-on-one consulting session with a Spur Local team member.Existing Spur Local nonprofit partners do not currently receive this consulting benefit.

Day 1 Schedule

More details on the schedule coming soon!10:00 am Introduction and Keynote
This opening session will set the stage for the two-day conference.10:55am Planning: Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
Breakout A: Growing with Intention: Knowing When to Invest in Your Work
Breakout B: Facing Limited Resources: How to Cutback Purposefully and Successfully
Breakout C: Deciding What is Ahead: Scenario Planning in 202612:00pm Lunch Break1:05pm Data Debrief: 2026 ED Engagement Survey Data1:50pm Panel: Staff Wellbeing in Challenging Times: Managing Engagement2:45pm People: Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
Breakout A: From Doer to Manager: Supporting New Organizational Leaders
Breakout B: Sustaining Leadership: For Both You and Others
Breakout C: Preparing for Key Staff Transitions

Day 2 Schedule

More details on the schedule coming soon!10:00am Plenary: Nonprofit Funding Trends10:55am Money: Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
Breakout A: Engaging and Cultivating Your Major Donors
Breakout B: Strengthening Grassroots Support
Breakout C: Using Events to Deepen Your Donor Relationships12:00pm Lunch Break1:05pm Panel: Leading Through Difficult Decisions1:55pm Community: Breakout Sessions (Choose One)
Breakout A: We Can't Move Forward Alone: Building Impactful Partnerships
Breakout B: Centering Our People: Incorporating Feedback into Strategy
Breakout C: Community Organizing: Developing Leadership Among Community Members3:25pm Closing Remarks4:15pm Happy Hour

About Spur Local

Spur Local (formerly the Catalogue for Philanthropy) is a small nonprofit based in the Greater Washington region. Since 2003, we have been dedicated to raising awareness for, and capacity of, small and local nonprofits. We have raised more than $65 million for our network of 500 small, local nonprofit partners and trained over 25,000 nonprofit staff.