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IMPACT: Give Back. Learn Why.

Come Curious. Leave Inspired.

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.

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Who should attend?

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

Full-Day Conference Experience:
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

7:30 – 8:15 AM – VIP Experience

Location: Ballroom

8:30 – 9:30 AM – Opening Keynote with Bert Jacobs

Location: Ballroom

8:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Nonprofit Showcase (Open All Day)

Location: Hallway to Ballroom

9:45 – 10:45 AM – Morning Educational Sessions

Location: Session Rooms

  • Creating IMPACT: A Culture That Gives Back

    Explore how to build a culture of giving within your organization, empowering employees at all levels to get involved and make a difference.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – IMPACT in Action (Panel)

Hear from nonprofit and business leaders on how collaboration and shared resources drive stronger outcomes and community-wide success.

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Lunch and Educational Session

Location: Tentative, Monroe St.

  • Driving IMPACT: Closing the Gap in Children’s Healthcare

    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.

1:15 – 2:15 PM – Afternoon Educational Sessions

Location: Ballroom & Session Rooms

Location: Ballroom

  • Accelerating IMPACT: Board Leadership Certification (ASP)

    Gain a clear understanding of board roles, responsibilities, and governance best practices to lead more effectively and support organizational growth.

Location: Session Rooms

  • Making IMPACT Visible: Stories That Drive Support

    Discover how to turn your mission into clear, compelling messaging using storytelling and marketing strategies that resonate with donors and stakeholders.

  • IMPACT Starts Early: Raising the Next Generation of Givers

    Strategies for engaging the next generation and fostering a culture of generosity and leadership.

2:30 – 3:30 PM – Late Afternoon Educational Sessions

Location: Session Rooms

  • Deepening IMPACT: Donor Stewardship That Lasts

    Strengthen donor relationships through personalized stewardship to build trust and support long-term giving.

  • Advancing IMPACT: Ethical AI in Action

    Learn how your organization can responsibly use AI tools to support decision-making, improve efficiency, and expand reach — without compromising ethics or trust.

  • Scaling IMPACT: Building Systems That Support Growth

    Learn how operational structure, accountability, and financial focus create organizations capable of long-term growth and greater community impact.

3:30 – 4:00 PM – Cocktails and Networking

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What to Expect

Make an IMPACT Beyond the Event

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.

2025 Recap

Take a look back at last year’s IMPACT event and the energy that brought our community together.

Watch the 2025 Recap Video

Speakers

Bert Jacobs

Keynote Speaker

Aly Sterling

Panel Moderator

Adam Levine

Panelist

Sponsors

A heartfelt thank you to the organizations that make IMPACT possible.

Title Sponsor

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.

Learn More

Keynote Speaker Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Session Sponsors

Coat Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

Participating Restaurants

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.

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Stay Connected

Don’t forget to follow Care for Kids on social media to stay updated on our coat drive and other initiatives!