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Request for Proposals - 2026 Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits
Session Information
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1.
Which of the following are you submitting?
*A maximum of two sessions total from any one presenter or consulting group will be accepted.
(Required.)
75-minute concurrent session
25-minute lightning session (see description in
RFP Guidelines
)
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2.
I have read and understand the
RFP Guidelines
.
(Required.)
Yes
No
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3.
Session Title
(Catchy, attention-grabbing, relevant titles stand out to participants and can increase session attendance)
(Required.)
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4.
Session Description
(250 words or less)
(Required.)
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5.
Do you have prior experience presenting this session or related material?
(Required.)
Yes
No
6.
If yes, please name one event or conference and location at which you have presented this topic in the last two years and any notes on ratings, feedback, or audience size.
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7.
Tell us why you are especially qualified to present on this topic and/or what makes you the ideal messenger for this content?
(Required.)
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8.
Please explain how your session addresses the latest trends and/or innovations within the nonprofit sector and perhaps offers a new perspective and/or approach in relation to today's nonprofit landscape.
(Required.)
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9.
Please provide
at least one
learning outcome if submitting a 25-minute lightning session, and
at least two
learning outcomes if submitting a 75-minute session that you will be able to see and/or hear participants being able to do as a result of attending this session. Refer to
Bloom's Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs
for guidance.
(Required.)
1.
2.
3.
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10.
We encourage you to have at least one interactive activity per learning outcome as referenced in question #9. Please indicate what engagement activities you plan to use. Some suggestions include small breakout groups, story-telling, technology apps like
Mentimeter
, etc.
Note: PowerPoint should not be your exclusive engagement tool.
(Required.)
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11.
What practical, take-home resource(s) will be provided to participants as part of your presentation (worksheet, template, checklist, framework, resource list)?
(Required.)
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12.
Research shows that adult learners get the most out of sessions when they have connected to the topic or material being presented in an emotional way. We call this the emotional hook. Sometimes it is a question that is posed at the very beginning that captures their attention and pulls them in by allowing them to relate to the topic at hand in a novel way.
Please describe your emotional hook and how you plan to ensure participants connect to your presentation on a personal level.
(Required.)
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13.
Who is your target audience? (Check all that apply)
(Required.)
Administrative staff
Board member
Communications/Marketing staff
Executive Directors/CEOs
Finance staff
Fundraising/Development staff
Human Resource staff
Information Technology staff
Program staff
Public policy/advocacy staff
Volunteer management staff
Volunteers
Other (please specify)
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14.
How much prior knowledge is needed to make your session applicable to participants?
(Required.)
Limited background knowledge: Suitable for entry level staff or volunteers, prior knowledge of subject is not necessary for success.
Moderate background knowledge: Suitable for those who have an average/medium amount of familiarity with the subject and common terms, and would need a minimal amount of refresher on basic information for success.
Advanced background knowledge: Suitable for those who have a significant background in the subject topic, have a high level of experience with common terms and would need no refresher on basic information for success.
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15.
Which of these twelve nonprofit principles applies most broadly to your presentation?
(Required.)
Advocacy and Civic Engagement
Board Governance
Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity
Financial Management
Fundraising
Human Resources
Information and Technology
Legal Compliance & Transparency
Partnerships & Collaboration
Program Design, Management, & Evaluation
Strategic Communication
Strategic Planning
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16.
I have read the North Carolina Center
for
Nonprofits'
mission, vision, values and equity
statement.
(Required.)
Yes
No
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17.
What is your connection to North Carolina and its nonprofit sector?
Note: Not having an explicit connection to North Carolina’s nonprofits will not automatically exclude your session from consideration, but priority is given to session presenters who do indicate strong relationships.
(Required.)
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18.
In what ways is your presentation inclusive and accessible to all audience members?
(Required.)
19.
How did you hear about this conference and request for proposals?
20.
Is there anything else you’d like to add about your session for the selection committee’s consideration?
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