In Person. Outdoors. 7.13.21

The Lights | West Fargo, ND

In Person. Outdoors. 7.13.21

The Lights | West Fargo, ND

About the Do Gooders Conference

Fundraising is hard. Finding trainings that are applicable in the real world and figuring out how to use them without unlimited staff and budget is even harder. So we set out to create a nonprofit conference that empowers those of us who fight “other duties as assigned” in order to do the one thing we love: telling stories and building relationships with donors.

Big Issues Deserve a Big Stage

In March of 2020, the world turned on it's collective head - and COVID-19 threw nonprofits for a loop. Uncertainty in uncharted territory had fundraising leaders needing help, direction, motivation and the tools to get through this global pandemic.

This year we have a speaker lineup addressing racial inequity, the role of nonprofits in government, rethinking the purpose giving days, fighting for higher income at organizations, community centric fundraising, and more!

Not only that, but we're excited to feature tons of local and regional musicians, food trucks, vendors, adult beverages, and a learning environment for nonprofit and fundraising topics you've never experienced before.

In Person Festival Feel. We've Got This

Yes, this pandemic is still a thing. But you know what? Our money says we're gonna be well on our way out of the COVID darkness by July. So we're gonna have an IN PERSON event! Outside, in case we still need to physically distance and at a MASSIVE venue to give us space.

Instead of boring table and chairs arranged in a classroom style setting - we're encouraging everyone to BYOLCOB - Bring Your Own Lawn Chair Or Blanket. We'll provide the sunscreen, education and entertainment - you soak in Vitamin D, fresh air and fresher tunes.

We'll be streaming LIVE all day too!

For our friends across the globe who can't travel to West Fargo, North Dakota - we've got you covered! Our video production team has teamed up wtih Every.org to provide you with a virtual experience that has even MORE content than we'll have in person!

From exclusive speaker interviews to Q&A sessions backstage - your virtual experience will be unforgettable.

One Day. One Unique Conference. One killer way to change your mindset to an “Oh hell yeah I can do this!” attitude.

Our inaugural event was a smashing success from the diversity of topics, fantastic speakers, wonderful food, inviting atmosphere and attending to the little details. Our goal was to put on an event for nonprofit leaders that defied the norms of your typical conference – and it was a blast.

But we’re just getting warmed up. And in a time of crisis, we think that these messages and ideas need to be heard sooner than later to help get nonprofits of all size through these bizarre times!

We’re excited to bring you an event that leaves you a better nonprofit fundraising, board member or executive. And have a heck of a lot of fun doing it.

Welcome to the Do Gooders Conference. A fundraising training with practical advice, tips and tricks you can use the very next day to make organizations philanthropically awesome.

This is Gonna ROCK!

Amazing speakers? Check.

Great Food and Drinks? Check.

Unique Music & Performances by Local and Regional Artists? Check.

Incredible In Person Venue? Check.

Equally as Engaging Virtual Experience? Check.

Relatable and Impactful Topics? DOUBLE CHECK.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

Speakers, Presenters & Panelists

Mariah Prussia

Courtney Backen

Mariah Prussia

Founder, MPX Fitness

Patrick Kirby

Courtney Backen

Mariah Prussia

Founder, Do Good Better Consulting

Courtney Backen

Development Strategist, Give MN

Susan Fochs

Missy Heilman

Courtney Backen

Founder, Operation Not Alone

Missy Heilman

Executive Director, BIO Girls

Rebecca Undem

Missy Heilman

Executive Director, Growing Small Towns

Nicole Poolman

Ruth Anna Buffalo

Del Rae Williams

Senator, ND Legislature

Del Rae Williams

Ruth Anna Buffalo

Del Rae Williams

Former Mayor, Moorhead MN

Ruth Anna Buffalo

Representative, ND Legislature

Shelly Carlson

Ruth Anna Buffalo

Mayor, Moorhead MN

Mandy George

Shelly Carlson

Mandy George

City Commissioner, West Fargo ND

Paul Hankel

Shelly Carlson

Mandy George

Event Emcee / Bespoke Marketing

Exclusive & Private Event Concert

Andrina Brogden

Attendees at this year's event are in for an extra special treat - a private concert with Minneapolis vocal royalty, and North Dakota native Andrina Brogden! She'll bring her powerful and soulful voice and energetic command of the stage to help end our event on a fantastic note!

Check Out Andrina here!

Additional Musicians, Artists & Performers

Jessica Vines

Lori Alane Thompson

Nathan Pehler

Lori Alane Thompson

Nathan Pehler

James Bergman

Shirley Leiphon

Nathan Pehler

Kwaician

Shirley Leiphon

Ruch Tha Rapper

Special Guests TBA!

Ticket & Sponsorship Information

OK, You Probaby Want Ticket Information, Right!? Fine! Here ya Go

General Admission Ticket $150 (Limit 250)

In Person Conference Registration that includes food, drinks, happy-hour appetizers, gift bag, tickets to post event concert, printed program and access to recorded presentations.

VIP Ticket $350 (Limit 50)

In Person Conference Registration of general ticket and also includes, speaker & presenter meet & greets, VIP reserved seating, VIP reserved parking, upgraded “Fundraiser Survival Kit” swag bag, complimentary happy hour drinks and access to private lounge & bar, lifetime access to recorded presentations, and extra goodies we throw in for good measure!

Virtual Tickets $75 (Limit 250)

Virtual Conference Registration with access to the live digital event that includes speakers, local artists & musicians, exclusive access to interviews and Q&A’s with speakers and presenters, access to our virtual happy-hour concert and virtual social, Downloadable e-book with conference materials and 30 days of access to recorded material post event.

VIP Virtual Tickets $125 (Limit 50)

Virtual Conference Registration of general ticket and also includes, lifetime access to recorded presentations, and “Fundraiser Survival Kit” swag box delivered to your home or office filled with tons of goodies, and exclusive access to trainings from speakers & presenters.

But...but what about the 'Rona?

We are glass half full kinda folks, and are under the assumption that even if this pandemic is still around, and bothering us, an outside event, with all the COVID-19 safety protocols in place, will be a safe environment for all.

Of course, things happen. And if they do, we'll have a back-up plan to make sure everyone stays healthy, and awesome. We will be working with local and regional health authorities to make sure we are doing good...when it comes to safety.

But let's put our optimism hats on dang it! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

This year we're going HYBRID! Not only for attendees but sponsors too! Custom Sponsorships? You bet!

Event Sponsors & Supporters

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

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Pandemic Schmandemic. Our 2020 Conference ROCKED!

What our 2020 Do Gooders Conference attendees said:

"AMAZING DAY! It was good for the soul and the brain! <3"

"Thanks for all your efforts in putting together a great conference and changing to virtual on short notice. The mixture of speakers was great."

"Keep it up and bring more next year! Awesome job!"

"You got Vu frickin' Le AND Joan Garry to a conference in ND!!!"

"Amazing work! Great speakers, great information, spoke the truth about how things will look moving forward! Thank you all for your passion to invest in non-profits in our community!"

"The whole [event] was slightly unexpected. This was the first live, virtual conference I have attended."

"I thought it might be a long day, but it definitely kept my attention. It was great to hear from some big name speakers who probably wouldn't have been part of the in person event. The fluidity and excellent pacing of a virtual multi-speaker conference. Shows commitment and professionalism and AWESOMENESS."

"Each speaker did great and brought something different to the conference and it went off without a hitch!"

"The conference was amazing!"

"Excellent engagement and interaction, even in the virtual format."

"Local music/talent and just overall no glitches to the day! Production was amazing and so great to see live! We started running virtual programs 10 days after suspending programs. It takes a lot of talent. It was great to see how production of a large event is possible virtually!"

"The level of interaction in the chat post throughout the conference. My favorite part of conferences is networking, wandering around and meeting new people. I felt like I got to do that a little bit and even made a few new connections - so I got to network anyway!"

"[Amazing] that it happened earlier than what was scheduled on the calendar prior to Covid-19. I didn't expect the event planner and Mobile Pro guy to be up there giving us tips for virtual events. That was great and helpful and took some of the fear of the unknown out of this idea that we might have to do a virtual event."

"Everything went so smooth! New normal! This was the first Do Gooders conference that I have attended. So the entire event was unexpected. But the most unexpected thing was the technology and lack of issues."

Let's Do This...Again!

Our inaugural event was a smashing success from the diversity of topics, fantastic speakers, wonderful food & drink, inviting atmosphere and attending to the little details. Our goal was to put on an event for nonprofit leaders that defied the norms of your typical conference – and it was a blast..

Some of Our Favorite Memories!

We thought long and hard about curating topics that nonprofit and fundraising leaders cared about - and one of the best? Our 2019 Philanthropy panel. Seven of the most generous individuals in the region helped guide us through why they give, why they don't, and what tactics organizations should prepare when talking to high capacity donors.

Tactical Tips and Tricks

We know how frustrating it can be to leave a conference feeling like you're about to take over the nonprofit world - only to to get back to your computer and realize that nothing in your in-box has anything to do with what you were just inspired by. Been there.

Each speaker gave practical tips for you to use the very next day. We love to share. We love to learn. We're awesome like that.

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Do you have questions or comments about the event? Do you need special accommodations? Send us a message, and we'll get back to you ASAP!

Do Gooders Conference

205 Sheyenne Street #4, West Fargo, North Dakota 58078, United States

(952) 237-0836