Benefiting Boys and Girls Clubs, Susie’s Coats for Kids, and the YMCA.
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.
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
Location: Ballroom
Location: Hallway to Ballroom
Location: Session Rooms
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: Tentative, Monroe St.
Take an inside look at how the Ronald McDonald House Charities Care Mobile delivers healthcare directly to underserved children, improving access and outcomes in the communities it serves.
Location: Ballroom & Session Rooms
Location: Ballroom
Gain a clear understanding of board roles, responsibilities, and governance best practices to lead more effectively and support organizational growth.
Location: Session Rooms
Discover how to turn your mission into clear, compelling messaging using storytelling and marketing strategies that resonate with donors and stakeholders.
Strategies for engaging the next generation and fostering a culture of generosity and leadership.
Location: Session Rooms
Strengthen donor relationships through personalized stewardship to build trust and support long-term giving.
Learn how your organization can responsibly use AI tools to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and expand reach — without compromising ethics or trust.
Learn how operational structure, accountability, and financial focus create organizations capable of long-term growth and greater community impact.
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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 nonprofit leaders, donors and business community members. Topics include donor stewardship, board leadership, giving vehicles, AI ethics, nonprofit marketing and raising the next generation of philanthropists.
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.
Meet 50+ family and children-focused nonprofits serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Open all day — come back throughout.
Real leaders. Real stories. A conversation about what collaboration actually looks like, followed by cocktails and networking.
Built into the day from start to finish.
Full-Day Access: $60
Includes access to all sessions, keynote speaker and networking opportunities
Nonprofit Booth Participants:
Complimentary (up to 2 attendees per organization)
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.
Take a look back at last year’s IMPACT event and the energy that brought our community together.
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!
