Registration will open early February!
The Changemakers Conference is all about Lancaster collaborating for Good. This event have shown that our network of leaders are not only generous but deeply curious, eager to understand the needs of our neighborhoods and communities. We are committed to discovering how our nonprofits and businesses can drive meaningful change.
Join fellow nonprofit and business leaders on March 17 for a day of learning, connection and collaboration. This year’s conference will feature an inspiring keynote, informative breakout sessions, a nonprofit and business fair, and more!
Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration & Networking
8:30 – 9:45 AM: Opening & Keynote Presentation
10:00 – 10:45 AM: Breakout Session
11:00 – 11:45 AM: Breakout Session
11:45 – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Collaborative Activity
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Non-Profit & Business Fair
Session #1: Collaborating for Good: Stories of Successful Cross-Sector Partnerships
What does a successful partnership really look like? Hear real stories from organizations that have built strong, impactful collaborations across sectors. Panelists will share how their partnerships began, what they learned along the way, and the impact they’ve made together.
Session #2: Fundraising in Flux: An Open Conversation on Today’s Realities
Fundraising is changing — and many nonprofits are feeling it. Join an open, guided conversation with nonprofit leaders and fundraisers to unpack today’s fundraising realities, from donor retention and peer-to-peer models to foundation relationships and uncertain government funding. Come ready to share what you’re seeing, hear from others in the field, and leave with greater clarity around what’s changing and how organizations are adapting.
Session #3: Businesses Doing Good & Doing Well
Community engagement can be a win-win. In this session, business leaders share how they align community involvement with company values, employee engagement, and business goals. Learn creative, practical ways businesses are building meaningful partnerships that benefit both their organizations and the community they serve.
When registering, attendees will have the option of choosing two breakout sessions.
Christine Miles, MS. Ed.
Topic: Transforming Conversations for Connection and Impact
True changemakers know relationships are the heartbeat of influence—but today’s leaders face a hidden crisis: a lack of genuine understanding that quietly erodes trust and unity. In this engaging keynote, Christine shows how listening to understand—asking better questions and creating space for people’s full stories—changes everything. That’s when real insight surfaces, misunderstandings dissolve, and collaboration thrives. Through powerful stories, interactive moments, and practical demonstrations, participants will learn how deeper listening builds trust and turns everyday conversations into catalysts for lasting change.
A Big Thank You To Our 2026 Presenting Sponsor
