WHEN:
September 25, 2026
WHERE:
Glass City Center
401 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH 43604
Join us for a day that brings people and purpose together.
IMPACT 2026 is Care for Kids’ giving back conference – where nonprofits, donors and business leaders gather to share ideas, challenge thinking and learn from one another. The conversations that start here carry forward.
This year expands into a full-day conference experience with a nationally recognized keynote speaker, a deeper session lineup and more space to connect with the people doing this work across our region.
Take a look back at last year’s IMPACT event and the energy that brought our community together.
Anyone ready to make a greater impact.
Nonprofit leaders, board members, individual donors, business partners and community advocates all have a place here. Come ready to learn, connect and leave with something to act on.
Event Schedule
Location: Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Location: Hallway to Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Location: 1st Floor
Location: Session Rooms, 2nd Floor
Explore how to build a culture of giving within your organization, empowering employees at all levels to get involved and make a difference.
Hear from nonprofit and business leaders on how collaboration and shared resources drive stronger outcomes and community-wide success.
Location: 1st Floor
Location: Ballroom & Session Rooms, 2nd Floor
Location: Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Gain a clear understanding of board roles, responsibilities, and governance best practices to lead more effectively and support organizational growth.
Location: Session Rooms, 2nd Floor
Use storytelling and marketing to turn your mission into messaging that builds trust and inspires action.
Learn how your organization can responsibly use AI tools to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and expand reach — without compromising ethics or trust.
Location: Ballroom & Session Rooms, 2nd Floor
Location: Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Gain a clear understanding of board roles, responsibilities, and governance best practices to lead more effectively and support organizational growth.
Location: Session Rooms, 2nd Floor
Strengthen donor relationships through personalized stewardship to build trust and support long-term giving.
Learn the financial, tax, and compliance fundamentals every nonprofit needs to build credibility, ensure compliance, and lay the foundation for sustainable growth and greater community impact.
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Jeremy Park CEO, cityCURRENT |
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Bert Jacobs Co-founder of Life is Good |
How purpose-driven leadership and a little optimism can create real, lasting impact.
Choose from sessions designed for Donor & Business Community and Nonprofit Organizations, joined by Sessions MC Clint Longenecker.
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Clint Longenecker Professor of Leadership Excellence Emeritus, College of Business and Innovation, The University of Toledo |
A leadership certificate program designed to equip current and aspiring board members with governance expertise, strategic insight and fiduciary confidence. Led by Aly Sterling Philanthropy.
Built into the day from start to finish.
Meet 50+ family and children-focused nonprofits serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Open all day — come back throughout.
Full-Day Access: $60
Includes access to all sessions, keynote speaker and networking opportunities
Nonprofit Booth Participants:
Complimentary (up to 2 attendees per organization)
Register
Registration closes 7/31
Ticket links coming soon
IMPACT kicks off the Care for Kids Coat Drive. Bring a coat or support the mission — 100% of event proceeds go toward purchasing coats for kids across our community and beyond.
IMPACT doesn’t end when the day does. It’s about the connections you make, the ideas you carry forward and the momentum that builds from there.
A heartfelt thank you to the organizations that make IMPACT possible.
Trompeter Family Foundation
We’re proud to announce the Trompeter Family Foundation as the Title Sponsor of IMPACT 2026: Give Back. Learn Why.
The Trompeter Family Foundation has a long-standing commitment to uplifting children, families, and community-based initiatives throughout Northwest Ohio. Their generous support of IMPACT 2026 helps power a day of collaboration, inspiration, and giving—uniting nonprofits, supporters, and change-makers under one shared mission: to build a stronger, more connected community.
Thank you, Trompeter Family Foundation, for your continued leadership and generosity.
Take a break during lunch and enjoy special discounts and incentives from participating downtown restaurants. Show your IMPACT badge and support local businesses while you recharge for the afternoon sessions.
Don’t forget to follow Care for Kids on social media to stay updated on our coat drive and other initiatives!
