Welcome!
We’re humbled and excited that you’re interested in presenting at United for Impact, United Way Emerald Coast’s 2nd Annual Non-Profit Conference presented by United Fidelity Bank and hosted by Beachside Community Church. This one-day event is dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and strengthening the non-profit sector across our region. Last year’s inaugural event welcomed over 150 passionate attendees, and in 2025, we aim to grow both our reach and impact even further.
Let’s elevate our impact - united.
Event Details:
The conference is on Thursday, October 2nd at Beachside Community Church (200 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL).
How You Can Help:
We’re looking for engaging presenters to lead sessions on topics that help non-profits thrive. These may include, but are not limited to:
- Capacity Building
- Fundraising (grant writing, mini campaigns, donor fatigue)
- Data and Impact Measurement
- Volunteer Engagement
- Corporate Partnerships
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Social Media
- Crisis Communication
Whether you're a seasoned non-profit leader, consultant, or changemaker with fresh insights to share, we want to hear from you! You may submit more than one session proposal; however, please note it is unlikely that more than one presentation by the same speaker will be selected.
Presentation Format:
Sessions are 45 minutes long and will be held in person. We encourage presentations around 35 minutes with time for Q&A. Workshops should be interactive and practical, focusing on real-world strategies, actionable items, and tools to take back. AV support is provided, and we ask that slides be submitted at least 48 hours before the event. Panel discussions and co-presenters are welcome.
We are still finalizing our agenda. The tentative time slots are listed, but please note they may shift by up to 15 minutes earlier or later: 10:15-11am, 11:15-noon, 1:30-2:15, and 2:30-3:15pm.
Who’s In the Audience?
We anticipate over 150 attendees at the conference. During the breakout sessions, we plan to offer 2–3 concurrent options. Attendees will select the session that best aligns with their interests, with each session expected to draw between 20 and 50 participants.
Our audience represents a broad cross-section of the nonprofit sector, with professionals at all levels of experience and responsibility. Attendees may include executive directors of large organizations, front-line case managers, some may be rocking their agencies' social media, volunteer management, fundraising, or everything and anything in between.
Selection Process:
A committee will review and select the sessions. All applicants will be notified of their acceptance status no later than August 29, 2025.
Deadline to apply:
August 22, 2025 at 5pm
Still have questions? Let’s chat! Please contact our Director of Impact, Jenn Williamson, at jennifer@united-way.org or 850-920-2299.
