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Bloomerang's Inaugural Conference, GiveCon, Honors Nonprofit Excellence and Advances Fundraising Innovation

The sold-out event conference gathers hundreds of nonprofits from across the country and celebrates five unique organizations with Givie Awards.

Givie Awards

Bloomerang, the industry’s leading fundraising, donor, and volunteer management platform, is thrilled to announce the sold-out success of its inaugural conference, GiveCon. Taking place from February 23 to 26 at the Regency Grand Cypress Hotel in Orlando, Florida, the event promises to inspire attendees through interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and hands-on experience with the latest in fundraising innovations and the Bloomerang Giving Platform, giving attendees a competitive edge in achieving their fundraising goals.

“Nonprofits today are facing challenges from economic uncertainty to evolving donor expectations. GiveCon is our response to these challenges and the shifts within the nonprofit sector,” said Dennis Fois, chief executive officer at Bloomerang. “It’s a testament to our commitment to empower nonprofits with the tools, resources, and connections they need to not only survive but thrive in this environment. We’re proud to offer a space where nonprofit professionals can come together to learn, collaborate, and find inspiration to drive even greater impact in their communities.”

GiveCon’s sold-out status underscores the growing enthusiasm within the nonprofit sector for innovative learning experiences. Across three tracks, attendees will have access to 48 CFRE-accredited sessions carefully curated to address today’s most pressing challenges in donor engagement, campaign strategy, and volunteer management. The conference will conclude with a keynote address from Simon Scriver, TEDx speaker and co-founder of Fundraising Everywhere.

Adding to the excitement, GiveCon will debut the Givie Awards, a celebration of excellence in donor stewardship, fundraising, and campaign innovation within nonprofit organizations. These awards honor outstanding nonprofit professionals and their impactful work, reflecting Bloomerang’s ethos of recognizing and uplifting changemakers.

This year’s Givie Awards winners include:

  • Brother Wolf Animal Rescue for the Game-Changing Campaign Award which recognizes an organization that displays innovative strategies in an above and beyond campaign.
  • Pensacola Habitat for Humanity for the Heart of Service Campaign Award which celebrates the creative use of volunteer acquisition, retention, and stewardship to foster a culture of service.
  • Meghan Walsh, Founder and Board Chair of Roots Ethiopia, for the Fundraiser of the Year which recognizes an individual who displays exceptional skill and innovation in the nonprofit sector, living the values of their mission through their unwavering dedication
  • Kids Cooking For Life for the Good Neighbor Campaign Award which goes to an organization whose creative strategy translates to an unwavering commitment to community betterment.
  • Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia and BDI Agency for the Dynamic Duo Award which is awarded to an organization that has creatively engaged a strategic partner to execute their initiative.

Each winner will receive a $1,000 donation to their organization in honor of their inspiring showcase of how innovative tools and collaboration can drive meaningful impact.

“The Givies celebrate and recognize the unwavering dedication and creativity of nonprofit leaders,” remarked Ann Fellman, Bloomerang’s chief marketing officer. “It’s a privilege to highlight their achievements and inspire others in the sector.”

Beyond gaining insights from some of the brightest minds in the sector, attendees will forge lasting connections, build actionable plans, and return to their organizations armed with new tools to amplify their missions.

With exhibitors ranging from donor prospecting providers to grant databases, the exhibit hall also offers a showcase of technologies and partners that redefine the nonprofit experience. Attendees will leave with practical skills, personalized advice, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event in future years. To receive the latest updates about GiveCon 2025, visit our website or sign up for notifications by emailing [email protected].

Kristen Hay
Kristen Hay is the Senior Marketing Manager at Bloomerang. From 2018 - 2020, she served as the Director of Communications for the Public Relations Society of America's local Hoosier chapter. Prior to that, she served on several committees and in committee chair roles.