OMAHA, Neb. – “Connecting Community with Opportunity” is the theme of the 17th annual Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands to be held Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Embassy Suites La Vista Hotel and Conference Center. Hosted by the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM), the all-day Summit annually brings together more than 300 nonprofit executives, employees, board members and volunteers from Nebraska and Iowa.

“The Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands is an opportunity for our nonprofit community to come together to foster collaboration, connect with other nonprofit organizations and collectively drive positive change,” said NAM CEO Anne Hindery. “The Summit this year will explore nonprofit connections that we all can leverage to continue to support those in need across the Midlands.”

Tiffany Turner-Allen, the Executive Director of Nonprofit Prince George’s County in Maryland, will host a keynote presentation on workshop entitled “The Black Experience, The American Experiment: Uncovering Truth & Healing for Impact in the Nonprofit Sector.” As a Black woman with more than a decade of experience in both national and local nonprofits, Turner-Allen brings a fresh perspective and innovative approach to racial equity work. Her discussion will provide suggestions for strategic solutions to the challenges of this ever-changing landscape.

The Summit also will feature presentations, breakout sessions and workshops on a variety of topics such as “Connecting Community with the Transfer of Wealth Opportunity,” presented by Nebraska Community Foundation; “Neurodiversity: Understanding and Inclusion,” presented by Autism Action Partnership; and “From Grant Review to Grant Writer: Develop Your Skills from the Other Side of the Table,” presented by Omaha Community Foundation.

NAM also will present its annual Catalyst Award at the Summit, which recognizes an organization that has made an impact in the nonprofit community. Recent winners include Girl’s Inc. and Kids Can Community Center.

Attendees who register for the Nonprofit Summit of the Midlands before Sept. 15 receive reduced admission.

About Nonprofit Association of the Midlands

Participants can register for the Summit by visiting https://namsummit.swoogo.com/2023/.

Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) strengthens the collective voice, leadership, and capacity of nonprofits to enrich the quality of community life throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa. With NAM’s growing base of nonprofits, the organization is committed to: enhancing public recognition of the importance and role of the nonprofit sector; providing access to high-quality assistance and information on effective nonprofit management and practices; advocating on issues that affect the capacity of all nonprofits to address their communities’ needs; and fostering communication and cooperation among nonprofits. NAM also is recognized as the State Association for Nebraska by the National Council of Nonprofits, the nation’s largest network of nonprofits.