Collaborative 2026

Collaborative 2026 brought together some of the brightest minds in the social sector for two days of learning, connection, and innovation. Through expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and hands-on workshops, attendees explored the latest fundraising trends, supporter engagement strategies, and emerging opportunities shaping the future of philanthropy.

With more than 510 attendees, 66 speakers, 3 stages, and 29 sessions and workshops, the creative team transformed the venue into an immersive brand experience that showcased the full breadth of GoFundMe Pro's platform and community.

 

Focus: Event Branding

Deliverables: Environmental Signage, Print, Digital, Social Media

Client: GoFundMe Pro

 
 

The Nonprofit Conference for Innovative Leaders

Nearly 600 nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, partners, and changemakers gathered to exchange ideas, build meaningful connections, and explore the future of generosity.

Featuring 66 speakers from GoFundMe and across the nonprofit sector, along with support from 90 partners, Collaborative fostered conversations around supporter engagement, innovation, and turning moments of inspiration into action.

 
 
 

Connections that Matter

Attendees were encouraged to build lasting relationships, share knowledge, and discover new opportunities for collaboration that extend far beyond the conference itself.

 
 
 
 

Innovation Lab

The Innovation Lab provided attendees with hands-on access to GoFundMe Pro's latest tools and product innovations. This interactive experience drove engagement with new beta features and generated immediate customer sign-ups directly at the event.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

More than just a Conference

Collaborative is one of GoFundMe Pro's most ambitious cross-functional initiatives, bringing together teams across the organization to deliver a unified customer experience. The event generated more than $9M in influenced pipeline, demonstrating the impact of thoughtful design, strategic storytelling, and collaborative execution.

 
 
 
 

Team Roles

  • Jannah Maling, Designer II

  • Sarah Augsbach, Designer II

  • Robin Hilkey, Lead Designer

  • Charlie Fingal, Lead Designer

  • Jon Rein, Lead Copywriter

  • Brian Freitag, Video Editor

  • Irene Haswell, Associate Creative Director

  • Dave Carlson, Senior Director, Marketing & Creative Studio

  • Brooke Burkhardt, Manager, Events

  • Emilee Goo, Lead Creative Program Manager

  • Rafael Avcioglu, Event Photographer

 
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