Watch the keynotes from Collaborative live

Not attending Collaborative this year? You can still join two of the most impactful moments.

We’re offering limited virtual access to the opening keynote with Tim Cadogan, CEO of GoFundMe, and the closing keynote with Steve Froehlich, Chief Customer Growth Officer at GoFundMe. You’ll gain direct insight into the ideas, strategies, and mindset shaping the future of fundraising, and what that means for your organization.

Opening Keynote

Rewriting the playbook for generosity
May 6, 9:00 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. CT

Nonprofits are facing a pivotal moment: rising needs, shrinking resources, and rapidly shifting donor expectations are exposing the limits of traditional fundraising. In the kick-off to Collaborative 2026, GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan will reflect on the evolving landscape nonprofits are navigating and the opportunity it creates to grow impact in new ways. Grounded in partnership and shared learning, he’ll discuss how organizations can adapt, innovate, and engage a new generation of donors, together. This is an invitation to reimagine what’s possible, and to build a more connected, generous future in partnership with one another.

Closing Keynote

A cathedral mindset: Shift your view of fundraising
May 7, 3:15 P.M. to 3:45 P.M. CT

To close out Collaborative 2026, GoFundMe Chief Customer Growth Officer Steve Froehlich invites nonprofit leaders to reflect on the long-term impact of their work in a moment of rapid change. Introducing the idea of “cathedral thinking,” he’ll explore how faith, hope, and collective action can power ambitious, enduring solutions to society’s biggest challenges and highlight how organizations can work together to expand philanthropy, inspire new donors, and build lasting change. This is a call to carry the momentum forward – building boldly, collaborating deeply, and shaping a future that extends far beyond our own time.