(check out how much fun we had in 2025: https://youtu.be/q89QbADgz1s)
Purchase Nonprofit Bootcamp in Lisbon here: https://www.agilityllc.com/shop/
A three-day comprehensive program for emerging and scaling nonprofits — weaving together foundational sessions for organizational strategy, resource development, advocacy, and culture into a unified roadmap for impact.
October 14 – October 16, 2026 from 9:30am to 3:30pm (see below to add on the one-day Essentials Track (Beginner Level) on October 13th &/or a half-day Grant Writing session on October 12th.
At Avila Spaces: Av. da República 6 1º esq, 1050-191 Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal (Why Lisbon?) Because it’s inexpensive and easily accessible especially from the East Coast and the rest of the US and Canada)
- Engaging sessions
- Networking opportunities
- Tangible takeaways and actionable next steps
This boutique conference is for anyone thinking of starting a nonprofit or learning grant writing, for new and emerging nonprofits, and for long-running nonprofits looking to scale up and build capacity. Sessions will be led by expert consultants with nonprofit experience, and by nonprofit leaders as well. Don’t miss out on the chance to hear proven tactics for success!
We’ll have sessions with daily themes on:
Advanced Fundraising, Capital Campaigns & Revenue Innovation
- Designing High-Net-Worth Donor Journeys Using Data Analytics + AI & Predictive Giving Tools
- Endowments, Legacy Giving & Capital Campaigns
- Innovative Earned Revenue Models for Mission-Driven Organizations
Strategic Leadership, Governance & Executive Alignment
- Reframing Governance: Moving from Compliance to Strategy
- Strategic Planning that Works: Turning Vision into Action
- Succession Planning & Leadership Pipelines for Staff Teams
Organizational Culture, Communications & Resilience
- Narrative Strategy for Movement Building
- Navigating DEI in the Current Government & Funding Landscape
- Healing-Centered Leadership & Burnout Prevention
The main registration includes three conference days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) with coffee and traditional Portuguese pastries each morning. Lunch is no-host with the group or on your own to explore. There will be three optional no host dinner gatherings (TU, WED, & THUR).
Register now to secure your spot! This is a boutique conference — there is only room for 18 participants. We’ll follow up with all of the details. We’ll also arrange a a Zoom conversation (recorded) for those wanting information on fights, hotels/AirBnBs, transportation, and fun things to do while in Portugal. Don’t forget even an international work trip is a write off (talk to your accountant, of course).
Add on half-day Grant Writing session – $59 (October 12, 2026)
Purchase Grant Writing in Lisbon here: https://www.agilityllc.com/shop/
Grant Writing – Participants will gain foundational knowledge and practical skills to write competitive grant proposals and learn how to develop a strategy to find and secure sustainable funding.
This session will be held on Monday, October 12th, 2026 from 9:30am to 12:30pm (location in Lisbon TBD but will be in walking distance if not at Avila near Saldanha). This may be purchased as a stand-alone session.
This session will include:
- Understanding the Grant Landscape in the United States
- Getting Grant Ready & Components of a Standard Proposal
- Finding and Planning for Grant Opportunities
- Becoming a Grant Writer — including writing for one organization or working as a contractor
Add on bootcamp day, Essentials Track – $99 (October 13, 2026, 9:30am to 3:30pm)
Purchase Essentials Track here: https://www.agilityllc.com/shop/
Building Strong Foundations
- Building Powerful Budgets: Funding Your Mission with Strategy and Clarity
- Fundraising & Grants 101: Events, Sponsorships, and Strategic Grant Success
- Donor Prospecting & Stewardship
- Compliance 101: Let’s Talk All Things Legal!
Cancellation Policy: Conference registrations are refundable with 30 days advance notice – please contact us by email if you have to cancel. In the event that a registrant is unable to attend the conference after that point, a substitute registrant may be provided in lieu of the original registration, prior to the start of the conference. Registrants may also transfer their registration to a future event or receive a credit with the event organizer, Agility, LLC, to be used on future events or consulting services. All requests for refunds or transfers must be made in writing to the event organizer. Cash refunds will not be granted for any cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the conference.
Our conference facility has special agreements with 2 hotels:
Technological Hotel: Hotel EVOLUTION Lisboa | Reserve já o seu quarto em Lisboa (sanahotels.com)
Boutique Hotel: Luster – Luster Hotel (lusterhotels.pt)
Both from 150€ – 200€/night, depends on the time of the year. Please let us know if you’re interested in these and we can connect you to Avila Spaces for how to reserve at these rates.
Thank you to our sponsors!
LAW OFFICES OF JACK G. ORR, INC. PS
