United Way NEXT Events
Looking to connect with United Way professionals, retirees, and alumni? You're in the right place! Each year we curate dozens of virtual events with you in mind. We even organized them by month for you too 💙
Don't see what you are looking for? Email us or apply to be a guest speaker today! And did you know you can watch the recordings of our past events here too?!
February United Way NEXT Events
Final 35th Anniversary Social Hour with Cynthia Round & Jason Bethke
February 12, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
How Thoughtful Design and Collaboration Can Improve Donor Engagement and Conversion
February 19, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
I've Got the Appointment, What's Next? Donor Cultivation that Leads to the Ask
February 25, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
Shoutout to our 2026 virtual event sponsors! It's thanks to their continued support that we can provide a wide-range of programs and events to our members. These events wouldn't be possible without the help of FrontStream! and Interim Executives Academy!
March United Way NEXT Events
Building Bridges: A Framework for Courageous Conversations on DEI
March 11, 2026
3 - 4:15 pm ET
Consultant Collaborative New & Prospective Member Orientation
March 19, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
From Transactional to Transformative: Evidence-Backed Strategies to Build and Sustain Individual Giving
March 25, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
The Power of the Pivot: How to Rewrite Your Story Without Losing Yourself
March 31, 2026
1 - 2:00 pm ET
Shoutout to our 2026 virtual event sponsors! It's thanks to their continued support that we can provide a wide-range of programs and events to our members. These events wouldn't be possible without the help of FrontStream! and Interim Executives Academy!
Q2 United Way NEXT Events
UW NEXT New & Prospective Member Orientation
April 9, 2026
12 - 1:00 pm ET
UW NEXT Social Hour with Keith Barsuhn, Tricia Smith, Rob Reifsnyder, & Amber Kelleher
April 30, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
Leveraging Volunteers for Success with Planned Giving
April 22, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
United Way NEXT Partner Spotlight Event
April 28, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
Consulting & the Thriving United Way Framework with Lexi Savage
(Consultant Collaborative Event)
May 12, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
United Way Worldwide Town Hall with John Farden
May 21, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
AI and Privacy for Humans IRL (In Real Life) with Andy Abrams
April 30, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
Beyond the Slides: Designing & Delivering Accessible Presentations
June 10, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
United Way NEXT Partner Spotlight Event
June 16, 2026
TBD
Developing Your Board for Fundraising Success (Planned Giving)
June 24, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
Creating an Engagement Strategy that Wins with Alicia Adamson
June 30, 2026
12 - 1:00 pm ET
Shoutout to our 2026 virtual event sponsors! It's thanks to their continued support that we can provide a wide-range of programs and events to our members. These events wouldn't be possible without the help of FrontStream! and Interim Executives Academy!
Q3 United Way NEXT Events
Finding Purpose through Your Most Powerful Question with Teresa Bartels
July 9, 2026
12 - 1:00 pm ET
Legacy Is a Verb: Designing the Next Chapter of Your… with Elena Fracchia
July 28, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
When the Needs of My Community Feel Too Much: Trauma… with Kate Drayton
July 15, 2026
1 - 2:00 pm ET
Volunteering Via VITA with Lissa Clayborn & Valerie Gillcrese
July 23, 2026
12 - 1:00 pm ET
Leveraging AI as a Consultant
(Consultant Collaborative Event)
August 11, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
Fostering Inclusive Leadership: Practical Tools to Advance DEIB with Lindsay Fox
August 19, 2026
3 - 4:15 pm ET
United Way NEXT Partner Spotlight Event
August 27, 2026
1 - 2:00 pm ET
Consultant Collaborative New & Prospective Member Orientation
September 10, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
Nonprofit Hiring in the Current Market: Strategies for Attracting Top Talent
September 17, 2026
12 - 1:00 pm ET
Civic Engagement Session
September 23, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
Shoutout to our 2026 virtual event sponsors! It's thanks to their continued support that we can provide a wide-range of programs and events to our members. These events wouldn't be possible without the help of FrontStream! and Interim Executives Academy!
Q4 United Way NEXT Events
UW NEXT New & Prospective Member Orientation
October 8, 2026
12 - 1:00 pm ET
NEXT Chapter Chats: Supporting You in Your NEXT Adventure
October 28, 2026
12 - 1:00 pm ET
United Way Worldwide Town Hall
October 15, 2026
TBD
United Way NEXT Partner Spotlight Event
October 22, 2026
TBD
2026 Networking Social Hour
(Consultant Collaborative Event)
November 10, 2026
2 - 3:00 pm ET
You Can’t Potluck Your Way to a Great Culture with Lisa Kogan-Praska
November 18, 2026
3 - 4:15 pm ET
United Way NEXT Partner Spotlight Event
December 9, 2026
TBD
UW NEXT Social Hour with Ann Fox & Kiran Handa Gaudioso
December 17, 2026
3 - 4:00 pm ET
Shoutout to our 2026 virtual event sponsors! It's thanks to their continued support that we can provide a wide-range of programs and events to our members. These events wouldn't be possible without the help of FrontStream! and Interim Executives Academy!