# Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit (NIO Summit)

- Dates: 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: Fort Worth, TX, United States
- Address: 500 NE 23rd St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
- Organizer: Nonprofit Innovation and Optimization Summit
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Nonprofit Innovation & Optimization Summit is a conference for nonprofit fundraisers and marketers focused on digital fundraising performance. It offers practical insights, real-world examples, and data-backed strategies to improve fundraising programs. The event includes workshops, sessions, and networking opportunities for nonprofit professionals.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.niosummit.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.niosummit.com/2026-registration-page-nonprofits/)
- [Agenda](https://www.niosummit.com/agenda-2026)

## Topics

- Business Services
- Fundraising

## Speakers

- Amy Harrison, Write With Influence
- Wil Reynolds, Seer Interactive
- Olivia Zhang, Cancer Kids First
- Joe Pulizzi, The Tilt
- Ben Smithee, NextAfter
- Lucia van den Brink, The Initial
- James Poulter, ThreePoint Labs
- Matt Pearl, Pearl impact Media
- Sarah Fargusson, Cornershop Creative
- Cherian Koshy, Engage
- Phil Nottingham, Organic Video
- Kyle Hill, NextAfter
- Brian Villalobos, Host
- Chrystal Frost, Cast
- Joseph Meisner, Cast

## Sponsors and partners

- AVID
- FUNDRAISE UP

## Ticket pricing

USD 1295 to 1495

## Where to stay

- **Aloft Fort Worth Downtown**: 160 m from the venue, 200 Throckmorton Street
- **AC Hotel by Marriott Fort Worth Downtown**: 160 m from the venue, 101 West 5th Street, Fort Worth, 76102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dfwac-ac-hotel-fort-worth-downtown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 682-291-0700
- **Etta's Place**: 170 m from the venue
- **The Sinclair, Autograph Collection**: 180 m from the venue
- **The Ashton Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 610 Main Street, Fort Worth, 76102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.theashtonhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-817-332-0100
- **Fort Worth Elks Lodge 124**: 210 m from the venue
- **Courtyard Fort Worth Downtown/Blackstone**: 240 m from the venue, 601 Main Street, Fort Worth, 76102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/dfwms)
  - Phone: +1 817-885-8700
- **Kimpton Harper Hotel**: 240 m from the venue, 714 Main Street, Fort Worth

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