May 19-20, 2026 • Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA)
A regional conference for nonprofit professionals.
Dedicated to the well-being of our communities, Community Giving Foundation and First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP) are thrilled to partner together to host Elevate2, a regional nonprofit conference. Elevate2 creates a platform for learning, networking, and sharing experiences among nonprofit organizations so that together, we can elevate your work to address the challenges facing our communities more effectively.
Two Days of Learning & Collaboration
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Columbia, Lower-Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, and Union Counties are invited to attend the Elevate2 Conference on May 19-20, 2026, at Bucknell University. Due to location size, this conference is limited to 1-2 people from each 501(c)(3) organization, as total attendance is capped at 200. While an initial fee of $250 per ticket will be collected at registration, guests that attend both days of the conference will be reimbursed.
The inaugural Elevate2 Conference welcomed over 200 attendees from 146 nonprofits eager to enhance their skills, share experiences, and forge meaningful connections. Check out our highlight video from 2024!
2026 Featured Speaker
Nathan Chappell
Nathan is a thought leader, public speaker, author, and AI inventor recognized globally as an expert on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. He serves as Chief AI Officer at Virtuous Software where he supports AI integration to help nonprofit organizations amplify their missions. In 2018, Nathan founded Fundraising.AI, a global advocacy organization for responsible and beneficial AI in the nonprofit sector. He is the author of two books, Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good and The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges. With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan’s work has been featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, Forbes, Fast Company, and more. His podcast, Fundraising AI, is among the top nonprofit technology podcasts worldwide.
2026 Featured Speaker
Lisa Gerber
Lisa empowers purpose-driven leaders to create lasting change through the art of strategic storytelling. Her training, facilitation, and mentoring programs have helped global and local nonprofits develop influential communicators who can engage their teams and stakeholders. Lisa is the author of two books, The Power of Story: Connect with Purpose; Unlock Your Influence and From So What? To So Funded: How Nonprofits Use Story to Create Impact and Change the World. When not helping leaders unlock their storytelling potential, Lisa can be found skiing, trail running, or mountain biking in the mountains of Idaho with her husband and dogs—where she does her best creative work.
