What is the Nonprofit Impact Summit?
The Nonprofit Impact Summit (NIS) is a transformative event dedicated to empowering nonprofits.
Focused on equipping organizations with the tools and knowledge to run effectively, this summit aims to enable nonprofits to excel and grow.
Participants engage in insightful sessions led by industry experts, covering topics such as fundraising strategies, volunteer management, and organizational sustainability.
By fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and offering practical solutions, the summit empowers nonprofits to make a lasting impact in their communities.
2025 Nonprofit Impact Summit
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the 2nd Annual Nonprofit Impact Summit—your partnership powers lasting impact. Want to join them? Become a sponsor today and help us amplify purpose together.
About Q Impacts
At Q Impacts, we are driven by the belief that fundraising is not just about financial contributions; it is about creating a lasting impact that transform lives and communities. We are dedicated to equipping nonprofits with the tools, strategies, and resources necessary to make a profound difference in the world.
Join us on this journey of inspiration, innovation, and impact. Together, let's create a future where nonprofits thrive, communities flourish, and positive change becomes a reality.
Summit Agenda
9:00 a.m. | Unlocking Impact Through Strategic Collaboration
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10:15 a.m. | Breakout Sessions 1
Jo Newell
Founder + CEO
Monday Strategies
Abraham Morris
Children, Youth, and Families Division Manager, City of Orlando
Desmond Meade
CEO of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition
Prita Chhabra
Site Director
Public Allies Central Florida
Funding the Future: Navigating Federal Dollars in Uncertain Times
From Survival -to- Synergy with your Board
Designing Donor Experiences That Inspires
Jasmine Burney-Clark
Founder & Senior Advisor of Equal Ground
Tina Nugent
President
Q Impacts
Mariah Monique
Founder & CEO
The Sponsorship Catalyst
Brandon Johnson
Manager, Public Policy and Government Affairs, FL Nonprofit Alliance
Darryl Gordon
Project Manager, Office of Graduate Students at UCF
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Chauniqua Major
Founder & CEO
Whatever's Good PR + Markei
Alexander Reid
Partner, Bakerhosteler
Amanda Livermore
Founding President & CEO of Cristo Rey Orlando High School
Anna Eskamani
State House Representative
Derrick Chubbs MPA
President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
11:15 a.m. | Breakout Sessions 2
Thriving while working Full-Time and Leading a Nonprofit
Rebecca Desir
Founder & Executive Director
Black Health Commission
Mary Lee Downey
CEO and Founder of Hope Partnerships, Inc.
Lashea Reaves
Executive Director
8 Cents in a Jar
Derrick Chubbs
MPA
President & CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank
Malcolm Jones
Chair
Black Architects of Orlando
Amanda Livermore
Founding President & CEO of Cristo Rey Orlando High School
Elizabeth Peeples
Owner and CEO of You Are Life Consulting LLC
Roshana Agarrat
Program Director
Children's Home Society
Hard Conversations Every Nonprofit Leader Must Face
Mastering the Art of Volunteer Management
12:00 p.m. | Avoiding Burnout Panel
Fueling the Mission Without Burning Out the Team
Adrian Kierulf-Velez
Community Relations Manager, Fairwinds Credit Union
Mary Brannigan
Regional Vice President for FAIRWINDS Credit Union
Dieudonne Pierre
Impact Manager
City Year
Valerie Carmel
Licensed Therapist
Valerie Carmel Therapy, LLC
1:00 p.m. | Breakout Session 3
Helping Funders Say Yes: Grant Proposals and Reporting
Queen Massaline
Senior Community Engagement Coordinator, Orlando Utilities Commission
Dave Morris
Founder and CEO of StartNow Credit Coaching
Despina McLaughlin
Director of Communications & PR
Dr. Phillips Center
Kate Martin
Chief Grants Officer
Dr. Phillips Charities
Amanda Livermore
Paquin PR
Cherry Christal
CEO of the Board Pro
Mikhail Scott
Director of Outreach
Indelible Solutions
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Chauniqua Major
Founder & CEO
Whatever's Good PR + Marketing
Mike Scott
Contracts Coordinator
City of Orlando
Mariah Monique
Founder & CEO
The Sponsorship Catalyst
Storytelling that Moves People
2:30 p.m. | Breakout Session 4
Smart Strategies for Development & Recruitment
Next-Level Leadership: Mentorship That Moves You Forward
Terry Prather
Board Chair for Dr. Phillips Charities
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Derrick Chubbs MPA
President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Mary Lee Downey
CEO and Founder of Hope Partnership, Inc.
Babette Hankey
CEO
Aspire Health Partners
Tina Nugent
Q Impact
Unlocking the Power of Planned Giving
Arianna Theofan
Business Development Lead
TOPdesk
Ally or Illusion? Navigating Trust in the Age of Algorithms
Robert Wahlers
President of Peak Philanthropic
Mastering Strategic Planning for a Transformative Year
Daniel Sims
Founder and CEO of Daniel Sims Consulting Group
3:30 p.m. | Funded or Forgotten
Funded or Forgotten: Why Great Missions Get Overlooked
Terry Prather
Board Chair for Dr. Phillips Charities
Ron Nesbit
Executive Vice President at McCoy Credit Union
Dawn Ofodile
AVP, Regional Community Engagement, Vyster Credit Union
Waymon Armstrong
President & CEO
Engineering & Computer Simulations
Abraham Morris
Children, Youth, and Families Division Manager, City of Orlando
5:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks
