(check out how much fun we had in 2024! https://youtu.be/q89QbADgz1s)
October 14-16 Nonprofit Bootcamp in Lisbon – $399 (9:30am to 3:30pm)
Purchase 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 (Fundamentals) 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
- Finding Major Donors on a Budget
- 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 an optional no host dinner gathering and no host sunset sailing cruise (WED evening) and a hosted dinner THUR evening) – thank you to Nova Home Loans!.
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 (also 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 bootcamp day, Essentials Track Fundamentals) / October 13, 2026 – $99 ( 9:30am to 3:30pm)
Purchase Essentials Track here: Registration is closed
Building Strong Foundations
- Nonprofit Entity Formation & Compliance 101
- Board Formation & Roles
- Building Powerful Budgets: Funding Your Mission with Strategy and Clarity
- Fundraising & Grants 101: Events, Sponsorships, and Strategic Grant Success
- Donor Prospecting & Stewardship
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.
Thank you to our sponsors!
