Storytelling is the heartbeat of connection. And we strive to tell it rawly, transparently and kindly...because story opens the doors to the empathy required to create an uprising. Join Jon & Becky as they share why storytelling is absolutely essential to bringing others to know and love your mission. They walk through some simple Do's and Don'ts, and finish by sharing a deeply personal story of hope.

Throw out the gimmicks and get rich quick fundraising schemes! Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they share their second core belief to revolutionize fundraising: Play the long game. Through the lens of a decade of work in healthcare philanthropy, they share practical tips, guidance and stories of how they witnessed this belief come to life and result in multi-million dollar commitments.

Meet Brigette. She describes herself as “values obsessed.” With intimate storytelling and engaging activities, Brigette cuts straight through the small talk to deep conversation about values. She inspires audiences to think differently about what matters most in their lives, in their families and at work. Learn 3 Steps to Define your Values leading to richer relationships professionally and personally.

Meet Diana Hartley. This self-professed “creative rebel,” is working to disrupt how philanthropy is taught, perceived, experienced and imparted to her college-level students in the nonprofit organizational studies minor at the University of Oklahoma. She’s laser focused on the question of “how do we leverage the hunger of these new professionals into meaningful contributions on the front lines of our missions and teams?” Her slant on risk taking (it’s a positive thing, folks!) is emboldening a brave new creative world to emerge among her bright young minds.