Grace Collaborative
2026

Wednesday, June 17th - Friday, June 19th

First registrant: $295
Additional registrant(s): $75

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Grace Collaborative is an opportunity for seasoned nonprofit leaders & teams, and those just starting, to learn & grow—together!

Are you a nonprofit leader seeking to improve your team culture, fundraising, marketing, or programming efforts?! You do not want to miss our sixth annual Grace Collaborative event featuring sessions from local industry experts!

Leaders in the nonprofit space are natural helpers. During this 3-day conference, you will connect and collaborate with other incredible 'helpers' like you! Whether starting a nonprofit organization or leading a growing one, you will be refreshed and more equipped to serve your communities effectively.

Lean in with Saving Grace and friends, as we share best practices in the areas of Programming, Fundraising, Staff and Board Development, “Businesstry:” Mixing Business & Ministry, Community Relations, and more!

Date: June 17th - June 19th
Time: Wednesday: 9 am - 4 pm | Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm | Friday: 9 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Grace Point Church | 1201 McCollum Rd | Bentonville, AR 72712

Registration fee includes materials, daily lunch, and Grace Collaborative Swag. Space is limited, so register today!

For more information on scholarship opportunities, email Wendi@savinggracenwa.org.

2026 Keynote Speakers

Erik Dees
Milestone Leadership

Kent Shaffer
Saving Grace NWA

Becky Shaffer
Saving Grace NWA

Jesse Lane
 Branches Lab

Keynote Topics

2025 Breakout Session Speakers

  • Nichole Hamilton

    nh Design Co

  • Stephanie Riffle

    Saving Grace Board of Directors

  • AnnaStazia Baker

    MSW Candidate UofA

  • Brad Edwards

    JBU Giving Panel

  • Jim Evans

    Executive Director-Havenwood


  • David Lange

    Delta Wealth Advisors

  • Rosemary Flaaten

    Center For Healthy Relationships, JBU

  • Teresa Dunlap

    Former ED of Memphis Pregnancy Center

  • Kerry Castillo

    Play Beautiful

  • Wendi Snider-Seidel

    Program Development

Breakout Session Details- Coming Soon

2025 Event Schedule

Grace Collaborative 2025 | 1201 McCollum Rd | Bentonville, AR 72712

Wednesday, June 18th

Doors Open, Registration
Welcome/Introductions
Keynote Session 1
Together on this Journey!
Kent & Becky Shaffer
Breakout Sessions 1
Lunch (Networking Lunch)
Breakout Sessions 2
Keynote Session 2
A Trauma Informed Organization
with Ray Wagoner
Reflection & Closing

8:30 am
9:15 am
10:00 am


11:15 am
12:30 pm 1:30 pm
2:45 pm


3:50 pm

Thursday, June 19th

Doors Open
Welcome Back
Keynote Session 3
How to Build a Digital System that Reaches More & Raises More
with Ben Richards
Better Together Time (Networking Lunch/Expo)
Breakout Sessions 3
Breakout Sessions 4
Breakout Sessions 5
Reflection & Closing

8:30 am
9:00 am
9:15 am


10:30 am - 12 pm
12:00 pm
1:15 pm
2:30 pm
3:40 pm

Friday, June 20th

Doors Open
Welcome Back
Keynote Session 4
Serving From a Place of Rest
with Julie Gehrki & Board
Breakout Sessions 6
Lunch /Breakout Session for ED’s. *by invitation only
Breakout Sessions 7
Keynote Session 5
The Journey and Purpose of Work
with Whitney Kinne
Better Together on This Journey
with Kent & Becky Shaffer

8:30 am
9:00 am
9:15 am


10:30 am
11:45 am
12:45 pm
2:00 pm


3:15 pm

View 2025 breakout sessions HERE!

Are you ready to learn & grow TOGETHER?

  • 6 states

  • 16 cities

  • 20+ nonprofits

  • 80+ difference makers

"I am so thankful for how Saving Grace has been a resource to me in starting Flourish Homes. Becky and the team have been gracious to share resources, advice and encouragement. It is so valuable to have Grace Collaborative, where we can bring like-hearted ministries to brainstorm and encourage one another. Together we learn ways to better serve our [clients] and have upright, well run nonprofit ministries."

Beth Reinwald, Founder of Flourish Homes

Lodging Near Conference

La Quinta Inn & Suites

1001 SE Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712

Wingate by Wyndham

7400 SW Old Farm Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712

Sponsorship Opportunities

Empower and mobilize nonprofit leaders making an impact in Northwest Arkansas & across the United States. Your generosity keeps this event at an affordable cost for nonprofits & provides a high quality experience.

Sponsor Agreement

QUESTIONS? Email event@savinggracenwa.org