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Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit

The Premier Fundraising Conference
For Growth-Driven Nonprofits

At the NIO Summit, you'll learn proven tactics, network with digital fundraising experts, and leave with a plan to grow your donor base.

September 22-24, 2026 | Fort Worth, TX

Why Should You Attend NIO Summit?

If you work in nonprofit fundraising and are responsible for results, you’ve likely found yourself guessing which tactics matter, which trends to follow, and where to focus your time and energy.

The Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit, or NIO Summit for short, was built for you. It helps fundraisers gain clarity on what’s actually working through real-world examples and data-backed insights, so you leave more confident in the decisions you’re making for your fundraising program.

NIO isn’t just a schedule of back-to-back sessions. It’s an experience designed for people who work in nonprofit fundraising and want practical insights they can use to improve their programs. You’ll spend time with peers who understand the realities of the work, connect with others who care about growth, and take part in a fun and engaging environment that’s worth the time away from your desk. Most importantly, you’ll leave with greater clarity about what to focus on next.

Who’s It For

Fundraisers and marketers responsible for digital fundraising performance
Directors and leaders making strategic decisions about growth, investment, and priorities
Nonprofit teams looking for clearer alignment and practical ways to improve growth-focused performance

What You’ll Learn

Proven fundraising tactics and strategies drawn from real nonprofit professionals
How timeless principles of fundraising and donor psychology apply in today’s digital landscape
Practical ideas and examples you can adapt and implement in your own fundraising program

Insights Backed By Real-World Testing

Real Work, Real People

Hear from fundraising professionals and industry experts sharing real insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping fundraising today.

Innovation Showcase

Explore emerging tools, tactics, and ideas shaping the nonprofit space, with a focus on what you can realistically apply in your own organization.

Optimization Station

Get live feedback on your website, donation page, email, or digital ads, with insights grounded in more than 7,000 real-world online experiments.

Interactive Learning in Action

Full-Day Workshops

Join us the day before the conference for an interactive workshop focused on growing and strengthening your recurring giving program.

Partner Showcase

Connect with featured partners offering tools, ideas, and support for nonprofit fundraising teams.

Hands-On Breakouts

Short sessions designed for discussion, application, and working through ideas with peers.

Connection, Energy & Fun

Evening Events

Enjoy two evening events filled with games, fun activities, and plenty of time to bond with your team and meet others working in the nonprofit space.

Games and Prizes

Play games, test your trivia skills, and win incredible prizes.

Swag Store

Earn tokens throughout the conference and trade them in for fun, fundraising-themed swag.

Live From NIO…

This year’s SNL-inspired theme adds fun, energy, and personality to the conference experience, featuring new skits and parodies of classic SNL sketches, each with a fundraising twist.

NIO Summit Workshops

Arrive early and go deeper.

On Tuesday, September 22, before the main conference begins, join the NextAfter team for one of two interactive workshop experiences designed to help you improve your fundraising program with practical insights, peer collaboration, and hands on application.

These optional workshops are available as an add on to your NIO Summit registration.

Speakers You Can’t Miss. Insights You Won’t Miss.

With hand-picked speakers covering a range of bleeding-edge fundraising topics, our single-track format ensures you don’t miss a single second.

reserve Your seat

Due to this year’s limited capacity, the pricing model for NIO 2026 is slightly different from years past. Be sure you choose the correct ticket type below and secure your seat today before they’re all gone!

Nonprofit Attendee Tickets

If you work at a nonprofit organization, this ticket gives you complete access to the entire conference experience.

All attendees receive the same access. We are releasing a limited number of tickets at each price level. When a level sells out, the price increases.

If you’re looking to buy a block of tickets and there aren’t enough available in the current price level, please email us at hello@nextafter.com, and we will take care of you.

$795

SOLD OUT

$995

SOLD OUT

$1,295

Access to all live sessions, workshops, and NIO Parties
Post-event recordings included

Less than

Tickets Available

These prices will go up on August 17 or once this level sells out.

$1,495

Tickets Available At This Price

For Profit Attendee Tickets

If you work for a for-profit company, this ticket gives you complete access to the entire conference experience and an opportunity to connect with nonprofit leaders and practitioners.

All attendees receive the same access. We are releasing a limited number of tickets at each price level. When a level sells out, the price increases.

If you’re looking to buy a block of tickets and there aren’t enough available in the current price level, please email us at hello@nextafter.com, and we will take care of you.

$895

SOLD OUT

$1,295

SOLD OUT

$1,495

Access to all live sessions, workshops, and NIO Parties
Post-event recordings included

Less than

Tickets Available

These prices will go up on August 17 or once this level sells out.

$1,995

Tickets Available At This Price

And remember, if for some reason, you can’t make the NIO Summit, we’ll refund 100% of your ticket, no questions asked, all the way up to a month before the event. You’ve got nothing to lose, except your spot at the best nonprofit event of the year!

~ Join Us in fort Worth ~

NIO Summit Live 2026 will be held at the historic River Ranch Stockyards in Fort Worth, TX

Where To Stay

Good news, we’ve locked in a special block of rooms just for NIO Summit attendees! They’re limited (and discounted!), so grab your room before they’re gone.

Want to Stay Updated On The Latest NIO Summit News?

Sign-up today and we'll send you updates on all things NIO 2026! Speaker releases, skit teasers, pricing updates, special announcements, and more. We've got you covered!

The Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit (NIO) is presented by NextAfter.

3723 Greenville Ave, PMB 57403, Dallas, TX 76015

Terms & Conditions

Why Should You Attend NIO Summit?

Who’s It For

What You’ll Learn

Insights Backed By Real-World Testing

Real Work, Real People

Innovation Showcase

Optimization Station

Interactive Learning in Action

Full-Day Workshops

Partner Showcase

Hands-On Breakouts

Connection, Energy & Fun

Evening Events

Games and Prizes

Swag Store

Live From NIO…

NIO Summit Workshops

Speakers You Can’t Miss. Insights You Won’t Miss.

reserve Your seat

$795

SOLD OUT

$995

SOLD OUT

$1,295

$1,495

$895

SOLD OUT

$1,295

SOLD OUT

$1,495

$1,995

~ Join Us in fort Worth ~

Where To Stay

Want to Stay Updated On The Latest NIO Summit News?Sign-up today and we'll send you updates on all things NIO 2026! Speaker releases, skit teasers, pricing updates, special announcements, and more. We've got you covered!

Want to Stay Updated On The Latest NIO Summit News?

Sign-up today and we'll send you updates on all things NIO 2026! Speaker releases, skit teasers, pricing updates, special announcements, and more. We've got you covered!