Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts is Houston’s annual one-day conference hosted by The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Houston Chapter. Filled with stellar keynote speakers, excellent and educational breakout sessions, and networking with nonprofit colleagues and friends from across the city, we look forward to holding this event every year! Our 2026 conference will be held on June 16, 2026.

2026 Philanthropy in Action Conference

The DFW Philanthropy in Action Conference is a leading regional professional development conference for fundraising professionals. The conference attracts over 500 attendees and provides two days of training from local and national presenters, all of which qualify for CFRE credits. With more than 40 exhibitors and sponsors, the conference offers an excellent opportunity to learn from peers and network with other fundraisers from North Texas and surrounding areas.

West Texas Rural Philanthropy Days 2026

Rooted in Reality: Cultivating Growth by Building Relationships and Community, celebrates the real work of rural nonprofits and the partnerships that make lasting impact possible. Join peers, partners, and funders for an energizing conference built to help you strengthen your organization, expand your network, and return home with ideas you can use right away.

Reimagined with participant feedback in mind, this year’s event creates more space for meaningful connection, practical learning, and direct access to the people and resources that can help your mission thrive.

  • Build Meaningful Relationships: Connect with nonprofit peers, community leaders, and grantmakers through intentional networking and facilitated conversations.
  • Meet Potential Funders: Explore dedicated opportunities to connect with foundation and government partners interested in supporting rural communities.
  • Strengthen Your Skills: Choose from professional development sessions on fundraising, financial literacy, advocacy, technology, and more.

Whether you are looking to grow your fundraising, strengthen operations, or deepen your community partnerships, you’ll find ideas, inspiration, and practical tools to move your work forward.

Featured Conference Experiences

  • Breakout Sessions: Learn from experts and peers through 20+ sessions on legislative updates, operational funding, financial literacy, and more.
  • Inspiring Keynotes: Kick off the conference with Millicent Boykin of OneStar Foundation and join the Thursday luncheon built for shared learning and peer conversation.
  • More Time for Connection: A reimagined schedule creates space for meaningful conversations with philanthropic partners and fellow leaders.
  • Memorable Community Events: Gather at the Museum of the Big Bend for our Welcome Reception and celebrate 60 years of the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation at the Granada Theatre.

GEO 2026 National Conference: Transforming Philanthropic Culture and Practice

GEO’s 2026 National Conference, held in partnership with Philanthropy Massachusetts, focuses on Transforming Philanthropic Culture and Practice — exploring effective grantmaking in service of nonprofits and alongside communities leading equity-informed social change. In a moment that calls for steady, grounded philanthropic leadership, the conference offers actionable tools, bold ideas and deep peer connections to help grantmakers strengthen practice inside and outside their organizations.

2026 Education Conference for Philanthropy

Join the AFP TX Coastal Bend Chapter for our annual Education Conference—an energizing two days of learning, connection, and inspiration for nonprofit and fundraising professionals across Texas! Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser, nonprofit leader, board member, or just getting started in the sector, this conference is designed to help you grow your impact. You’ll gain practical insights, fresh strategies, and meaningful connections to elevate your work and strengthen your organization.

What to expect:

  • Engaging sessions led by experienced professionals
  • Actionable takeaways you can implement right away
  • Opportunities to network with peers and community leaders
  • Professional development to support your career growth

This year’s keynote speakers are:

From fundraising best practices to innovative approaches shaping the nonprofit sector, this conference equips you with the tools and inspiration to make a difference—no matter your role or experience level.

Texas Volunteer Management Conference 2026

Bridges Beyond Boundaries

This year, we’re focused on bridging silos across sectors, communities, and capabilities to drive stronger collaboration and meaningful impact.
TVMC 2026 will bring together leaders and practitioners who are ready to:

  • Build connections that move ideas into action
  • Learn from diverse perspectives across industries
  • Strengthen the systems that support volunteer engagement

Where connection becomes momentum.
Where boundaries become breakthroughs.

3CMA Regional Conference

In an era of rapid change and heightened scrutiny, government communicators are called to do more than deliver messages. We are called to manage brands, tell our community’s story, and strengthen the foundation of public trust.

Join us in Decatur, GA on May 28 for the 3CMA Regional Conference, Playing the Long Game: Strategy, Trust & Public Engagement. Together, we’ll step back from the day-to-day demands and focus on the strategic work that drives lasting impact.

Whether you’re a seasoned communicator or early in your career, this conference will offer fresh perspectives, practical insights, and valuable peer connections to help you think bigger, plan smarter, and engage more meaningfully with your community.

Uniting for Good: A Virtual Gathering | NYLC Service-Learning Symposium

Looking to make an impact in your community? Join us for Uniting for Good: A Virtual Gathering

One day. Limitless impact. The NYLC Service-Learning Symposium brings together youth and adults ready to transform their communities through the power of service-learning. Whether you’re an educator looking to deepen your practice, a young person eager to lead change, or a community partner seeking to engage youth meaningfully, this dynamic one-day event provides the inspiration, tools, and connections you need to make a real difference.

This isn’t a conference where you sit and listen. It’s a symposium where you engage, create, and prepare to act. Join us for a day that will energize your work and expand what you believe is possible when young people and adults partner to serve their communities.

2026 Together at the Table: Hunger and Poverty Summit

Join us this November for the Baylor Hunger Collaborative’s 2026 Together at the Table: Hunger and Poverty Summit!

This year’s theme, Bridging Division. Advancing Solutions., recognizes ending hunger doesn’t require us to see eye to eye—it requires us to move forward together. Together at the Table will examine what it means to work across differences, build unlikely partnerships, and focus on what matters most: ensuring everyone has access to the healthy food they need to flourish.

We are excited to bring together the brightest minds and boldest innovators working to increase food security in communities and across the nation

City and County Governance Symposium

For the fourth consecutive year, the Bush School’s Public Service and Administration Department and the City and County Governance Program will host an opportunity for students, faculty, and local government leaders to engage in dialogue about current topics and trends in the profession.

This year’s event will focus on the dynamic relationships between nonprofits and local governments. The event will feature guest speakers and panelists from entities across Texas, offering their expertise and earned wisdom on how both groups can effectively serve a shared constituency.

Please contact Darrek Ferrell – dferrell@tamu.edu for more information.

Points of Light Conference 2026

Join us at the Points of Light Conference 2026 in Washington, D.C.—where purpose-driven companies, nonprofit leaders and civic innovators come together to advance social impact, employee engagement and volunteer leadership. In an ever-evolving landscape, mission-driven professionals face complex challenges in meeting the needs of stakeholders and communities. This nonprofit leadership conference equips you with the tools, insights and connections to navigate change and lead with purpose.

Texas Emergency Management Conference

The Texas Emergency Management Conference attracts over 4,000 attendees, including elected officials, first responders, emergency managers, private sector partners, non-governmental organizations, voluntary organizations active in disaster, and other decision makers from across the Lone Star State. This multi-day educational event provides an unparalleled opportunity to foster collaboration among professionals, showcase innovative technology, and share insights that advance emergency management in Texas.

Philanthropy Southwest’s 78th Annual Conference

This year’s theme is Shared Horizons. Philanthropy Southwest is an organization born out of a desire to connect and drive impact in our region – knowing we can do more together than we can individually. At the heart of our Annual Conference is the belief that the most impactful learning is driven by the collective knowledge and expertise of our members.

TNOYS Annual Conference

This conference is a strong fit for professionals serving youth and families who want practical strategies to improve outcomes across systems. Guided by the theme Leveling Up Our Impact, participants will explore new skills, partnerships, and approaches for addressing challenges facing young people, including those with lived experience in foster care, homelessness, juvenile justice, and related systems. The format includes pre-conference institutes and a multi-day training event with more than 40 sessions. It is intended for youth-serving professionals, advocates, and leaders working across service systems.

Rural Empowerment Conference

This conference brings together leaders, educators, students, and community changemakers to focus on innovation, partnership, and long-term investment in rural communities. Participants can expect inspiring content, networking, and team-building opportunities that support stronger collaboration and local impact. The format is a multi-day gathering designed to celebrate rural progress while deepening relationships across Texas. It is intended for people working to strengthen rural communities through education, leadership, and cross-sector engagement.

Texas Demographic Conference

This conference will be of interest to nonprofit professionals, planners, researchers, and civic leaders who rely on demographic data to understand Texas communities and plan effectively for the future. Participants will gain insight into statewide and regional demographic change, along with updates on new data products, programs, and services. The format includes a networking reception followed by a conference featuring expert presentations and discussion. It is designed for data users and decision-makers who want to apply population trends and public information in their work.

Texas Health Faith Summit

This summit offers practical learning for faith and community leaders working to promote health and well-being within their congregations and communities. Participants will explore topics including maternal health, non-medical drivers of health, mental health, and support for people across generations and abilities. The format includes keynote remarks, fellowship, resources, and breakout sessions, including Spanish-language options. It is intended for faith community nurses, clergy, chaplains, social workers, health promoters, and community health workers.

Collaborative Community Summit

This day-long convening is relevant for nonprofit professionals and community partners seeking more effective ways to collaborate across the social sector. Participants will explore approaches grounded in joy, belonging, trust, and inclusion while building practical strategies for partnership and shared problem-solving. The format includes community-building activities, speakers, workshops, and peer learning designed to move ideas into practice. It is intended for nonprofit leaders, funders, board members, government partners, and others committed to collaborative work.

ARCIT Annual Conference

This conference brings together Texas leaders to examine issues affecting rural communities and the partnerships needed to address them. Participants will hear perspectives from business, economic development, and local government leaders and gain insight into challenges and opportunities facing rural cities and counties. The format includes a conference program focused on discussion and connection, with an additional golf tournament as part of the broader event experience. It is especially relevant for civic, community, and nonprofit leaders working in or alongside rural Texas communities.