Grace Collaborative
2025

Wednesday, June 18th - Friday, June 20th

First registrant: $259
Additional registrant(s): $69

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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 fourth 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 18th - June 20th
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 bag. Space is limited, so register today!

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

Keynote Speakers

Mike Williams
Williams Group

Kent Shaffer
Saving Grace NWA

Whitney Kinne
Aligned Development Group

Scott Harris
Mission Increase

Becky Shaffer
Saving Grace NWA

Rosemary Flatten
The CHR

Breakout Session Speakers

  • Julie Gumm

  • Dianna Lyon-Wagner

  • Adrienne Woods

    SG Board President
    Partner Attorney
    Dible & Woods

  • Jules Glanzer

    Senior Consultant
    The Timothy Group

  • Christina Roling

    Branch Operations Manger
    Farm Credit of Westrn Arkansas

  • Norlee Flaaten

    Continuing Education Specialist
    Center for Healthy Relationships

  • Amy Smithwick

    Graduate Fellow
    Center for Healthy Relationships

  • Wendi Snider-Seidel

    Program Director
    Saving Grace NWA

  • Toby Dible

    Partner Attorney
    Dible & Woods

  • Kali Campbell

    Grant Writer
    Campbell Creative

  • Jordin Collier

    Marketing Manager
    Beautiful Lives Boutique


  • Jessica Myers

    Socia Media Coordinator & Organizational Photographer
    Beautiful Lives Boutique

  • Jenna Lockhart

    Online E-Commerce Lead
    Beautiful Lives Boutique

Event Schedule

Grace Collaborative 2024 | 1201 McCollum Rd | Bentonville, AR 72712

Wednesday, June 19th

Doors Open, Registration
Welcome
Keynote Session 1
Unreasonable Determination -
Finding & Cultivating it

Kent & Becky Shaffer

Breakout Sessions 1
Lunch
Breakout Sessions 2
Keynote Session 2
Building a Development Network
with Rosemary Flaaten
Closing

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



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


4:00 pm

Thursday, June 20th

Doors Open
Welcome Back
Keynote Session 3
Fundraising Together
with Mike Williams
Better Together Time
Networking Lunch/Expo
Breakout Session for ED’s
*by invitation only
Breakout Sessions 3
Breakout Sessions 4
Breakout Sessions 5
Closing
Horsing Around Event (Optional)

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


10:30 am - 12:00 pm
11:00 am

12:00 pm
1:15 pm
2:30 pm
3:45 pm
6:00 pm

Friday, June 21st

Doors Open
Welcome Back
Keynote Session 4
Serving From a Place of Rest
with Whitney Kinne
Breakout Sessions 6
Lunch
Breakout Sessions 7
Keynote Session 5
Christian Ministries and Congregations Serving One Another - It’s Worth It!
with Scott Harris
Closing

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


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



3:00 pm

View 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