MISSION POSSIBLE: Strategies for Nonprofit Success

Are you ready to unlock new strategies, strengthen your impact, and connect with top leaders who understand your nonprofit’s mission?

Whether you’re looking to boost fundraising, grow your volunteer base, strengthen your board, or tell your story more effectively, this summit is for YOU.

MISSION POSSIBLE: Strategies for Nonprofit Success
Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Real-World Nonprofit Challenges

The Above Board Chamber of Florida is honored to present our first annual Mission Possible Summit, a full-day event designed to empower nonprofit professionals with expert-led sessions on topics that truly matter. In a time when funding cuts are hitting hard, we’re bringing together 12 of Southwest Florida’s top business leaders to share tools, strategies, and real-world solutions that will help your organization grow and thrive.

Why You Should Attend:

• Learn from 15 powerful speakers sharing proven strategies
• Enjoy a full day of education, networking, and inspiration
• Includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack
• Surprise live entertainment and prizes after each session!

Cost:

• Nonprofits: $25 per person
• Businesses: $50 per person

We’re working hard to keep this summit affordable so more organizations can benefit. Your registration includes all sessions, meals, entertainment, and more.

? Our Expert Presenters

• Kristen Coury – Founder, CEO & Producing Artistic Director, Gulfshore Playhouse (Smart Stewardship Tips for Major Gift Growth)
• Dr. Dawn Belamarich, President/CEO – The Collaboratory (The Power of Partnership: Fueling Collective Impact)  
• Justin Fitzgerald, Director of Community Engagement & Jamie Wilson, Faculty Development & Partnership Coordinator, both at FGCU (Partner with FGCU to Grow Your Volunteer Support Team)
• Trish Leonard – Owner/ President, TLC Marketing (The Magic of Branding in Nonprofit Events) mmm
• Alanna Morey, CFP®, APMA®, is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director with Siena Wealth Advisory Group. (Financial Clarity for Nonprofits: Make Sense, Make Impact)
• Marc Misiurewicz, CEO – Empreinte Consulting & Chelsea Seibel, CFP® – Manning & Napier (Relationship Building with Donors & Foundation Trustees)
• Amanda Scheibner, Chief Learning Officer– Writing.io (Inclusive Community Building with the Power of AI)
• Mike Haley – Owner, M & M Multimedia (Video Storytelling for the Digital Age)
• Jeannine Joy, President & CEO at United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades (Building a High-Impact Board of Directors)
• Tiffani Mensch MA, President and CEO of United Way of Collier and the Keys (Grants and Funding That Strengthen Communities)
• Cindi Withorn, Senior Director of Marketing and PR – Collier Community Foundation (Marketing Through the Power of Storytelling)
• Niccole Neebling – Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing, Hilton Naples (How Venue Choice Impacts Nonprofit Events)
• Julie Boudreaux, LCSW, Director, Lee County Human and Veteran Services (Understanding the CDBG Grant)

Live Musical Performance at Lunch

• Vicki Thomas Tracy, Chief Operating Officer – Gulf Coast International Properties

? Thank You to Our Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor:

• Hilton Naples – Niccole Neebling, Director of Sales, Catering & Marketing

Gold Sponsor:

• Minette L. La Croix, CPA, PA – Mindy La Croix, CPA, CFP, CAM

AV Sponsor:

• AVMedia, Kathy Rees, Regional Director of Sales and Operations

Silver Sponsors:

• The Collaboratory – Dr. Dawn Belamarich, President and CEO
• TLC Marketing – Trish Leonard, IOM, Owner
• Alanna Morey, CFP^®, APMA^TM  & Joseph De Sena, CFP^®, MBA – Siena Wealth Advisory Group
• Gulf Coast International Properties – Vicki Thomas Tracy, Chief Operating Officer
• Empreinte Consulting, LLC – Marc Misiurewicz, CEO 
• Manning & Napier – Chelsea Seibel, Certified Financial Planner™ | Financial Consultant
• Writing.io – Amanda Scheibner, Chief Learning Officer
• M & M Multimedia – Mike Haley, President
• ABdesignerd – April Bordeaux, CEO, Founder, and Chief Designer
• Catalyst Wealth Group – Thrivent – Melissa Kadrmas, Financial Advisor
• LCM Engineering – Tree Tietsort, President
• WGCU PBS & NPR – Corey Lewis, General Manager

Many of our nonprofit friends have asked how they can help with the event—thank you! We’d love for you to bring a door prize. Just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly! You can call us at 239-910-7426 or email us at Jeanne@aboveboardchamber.com

If anyone is traveling from out of the county and want to stay over the night before this event, the Hilton Naples has a wonderful discount for you! Please go to this link to sign up https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=APFNHHF&corporateCode=2972182