6th Annual Thrive Conference
"Uniting Nonprofits Rooted in Resolve"
April 23, 2026
This event is being hosted by the Inland Empire Community Collaborative (IECC). This two-1/2 day virtual conference will focus on:
– Leading with purpose
– Fundraising strategies post COVID-19
– Communication and media to inspire impact
– Building inclusive communities
If your nonprofit organization is interested in learning more about how to be sustainable and adaptable, please plan on joining us at this timely resource event!
Single Registration
(1)
$75
Team Registration
(4-10)
$225
Large Groups
(10+)
$ –
Registration includes: Two 1/2 day virtual conferences, access to all digital conference material and recordings, Zumba Break before lunch, and online raffle.
For more information, please email Susan Gomez or call (909)693-7642.
The 2020 Agenda
OCT
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| 8:45 – 9:00 | Networking and Whova login support |
| 9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome: Orientation of the Day
David McCoy, President, IECC |
| Full Conference Room | |
| 9:10 – 10:00 | Plenary: Leaders of Color, Social Equity Keynote Speaker: Kad Smith, Project Director, CompassPoint |
| Zoom Room Sessions | |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Room A. CompassPoint: Addressing White Supremacy in Our Organizations
Kad Smith, Project Director, CompassPoint Room B. Fiscal Loans Forgiveness & Fiscal Compliance Stephen Bennett, Principal, Caravanserai Project Room C. IE Rise: Inland Empire Road Map for an Inclusive and Sustainable Economy Karthick Ramakrishnan, Professor and Director, University of California – Riverside (UCR), Center for Social Innovation Room D. Esri: GIS for Racial Equality Sophia Garcia, GIS Analyst, Dolores Huerta Foundation |
| 11:00-11:05 | Zumba Transition Break |
| Full Conference Room | |
| 11:05 – 12:00 | “Digital Fundraising”
Special Guest Speaker: George Weiner, CEO (Whaler), Whole Whale |
| 12:00 – 12:15 | Closing for the Day – Raffle
Douglas Perkins, IECC |
| 12:15 –12:30 | Networking |
