Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management

Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit 2026

Rising Together: Renewal Through Community

June 17, 2026 · UWM School of Continuing Education ·
161 W Wisconsin Ave #6000, Milwaukee, WI 53203

A one-day gathering for nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, consultants, funders,
and public partners from across Wisconsin.

Why this summit

When communities move together, real change follows. Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit 2026 brings
nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, consultants, funders, and public partners into one room
to tackle what’s next for our sector.

Centered on Rising Together: Renewal Through Community, the summit focuses on
rebuilding trust, deepening relationships, and co-creating solutions rooted in local wisdom.

Who it’s for

  • Executive & emerging leaders
  • Program & operations staff
  • Fundraisers & communicators
  • Consultants & capacity-builders
  • Board members & volunteers
  • Funders & public partners

If you care about Wisconsin communities and the nonprofits that serve them, this day is for you.

What you’ll experience

Spend the day in sessions that blend strategy and practice, then stick around for conversations that
spark new ideas and partnerships. You’ll leave with concrete tools, renewed energy, and a stronger
network for the work ahead.

  • Practical sessions across four tracks: Executive Leadership, Fundraising, Programming, and Consultants.
  • Tools, templates, and real-world examples you can put to work right away.
  • Space to connect with peers, share what’s working, and surface new collaborations.
  • Conversations that center equity, community voice, and Wisconsin’s diverse nonprofit landscape.

At a glance

Date
June 17, 2026
Location
UWM School of Continuing Education
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Format
Full-day, in-person summit with multiple tracks and breakout sessions
Host
Helen Bader Institute for Nonprofit Management at UW–Milwaukee