Buckle up! Join Cindy Wagman, founder of the Fractional Fundraiser Academy, as she maps out the exciting frontier of fractional nonprofit work. In this paradigm-shifting session, discover why fractional executives are disrupting traditional consulting models and transforming how nonprofits access top talent.

Get ready to explore:

• What is fractional and how it's different to other models (and why it's not just glorified part-time work)

• Why traditional consulting and in-house roles are failing both nonprofits and professionals

• The fractional difference: How this model creates unprecedented win-wins

Let's get on the same page so that we can really disrupt the sector and raise the tides of all of our "boats".

Launch your consulting career with confidence and clarity! This power-packed session is your roadmap to crushing it in your first year as a fractional executive. Learn from those who have traveled this path before you.

We'll unpack the essentials for a stellar start:

• Nailing your niche: Positioning yourself for maximum impact

• Client acquisition strategies that work (even without a track record)

• Managing your time and energy for sustainable success

• Avoiding common pitfalls that trip up new consultants

Get ready to transform your expertise into a thriving business and make your first year the launchpad for long-term success. Your future self will thank you!

Is it time to transform your solo venture into a powerhouse operation? In this session, learn how to build a dream team that amplifies your reach and skyrockets your revenue.

We'll dive deep into:

• Assessing when it's time to expand beyond a one-person show

• Strategies for hiring employees vs. engaging subcontractors

• Finding and vetting top talent that aligns with your vision

• Structuring roles and compensation to maximize profitability and impact

Discover how to evolve from a freelance consultant to a fractional force to be reckoned with. It's time to turn your squad goals into a thriving business reality!

According a 25-year Harvard study, 95% of your success can be attributed to who you surround with. Do you want to be around people who slow you down or help you grow? The business owners you choose build a network with can make or break your success in a game of entrepreneurship that is already a mental series of gymnastics flips and flops. You need to build your network wisely. But how? In this session, come learn from fellow nonprofit consultants who use their network as a tool to get things done in their business so you can do it too!

If you've ever looked at your bank balance and wondered 'can I use some of this?' or 'how much should I save for taxes?' or 'is there enough here?' then this session is for you. Let's take a look at our money and give it a purpose and meaning!

Let’s face it—making more money in your business isn’t just about the dollars. It’s about the freedom and flexibility you dreamed of when you decided to become your own boss. But achieving that dream takes more than hustle—it requires a game-changing financial strategy.

Join Carleen Dehaney, CPA and Fractional CFO, for an action-oriented session that will help you unlock your financial potential as a nonprofit fractional executive.

In this power-packed talk, you’ll learn about:

• Gross margin profitability: What it is, why it matters, and how nailing this number can put more cash in your pocket or back in your business.

• Scenario planning for success: Discover tools for making informed decisions that build resilience and long-term profitability.

If you’ve been dodging your numbers or feel stuck about how to grow sustainably, this is your chance to get crystal-clear on the strategies that drive real results. Don’t miss this opportunity to take control of your finances—and your future.

Take a few minutes to yourself or network in our chat.

Ready to transform your LinkedIn profile from a digital resume into a client-attracting powerhouse? It's time to harness the full potential of the world's largest professional network and watch your fractional business soar!

In this high-voltage session, you'll discover:

• Profile perfection: Crafting a headline and summary that magnetizes ideal clients

• Content strategy: Creating posts that showcase your expertise and drive engagement

• LinkedIn SEO: Optimizing your profile to appear in the right searches

Whether you're a LinkedIn lurker or a regular poster, this session will equip you with strategies to stand out in a sea of professionals. Get ready to power up your online presence, attract dream clients, and energize your fractional career.

Join Najmah Ahmad, founder of The Chisholm Group and host of the “Freed Black Girl” podcast, for an empowering conversation on dismantling the myths that hold us back. Najmah challenges the concept of imposter syndrome, reframing it as a byproduct of oppressive systems designed to make us doubt ourselves, our place and our worth.

Drawing from her own transformative journey—leaving a career in education policy, healing from generational trauma, and building a life rooted in alignment and abundance—Najmah will guide you through the process of reclaiming your inherent brilliance.

This session will focus on how to:

• Understand the origins of “imposter syndrome” and why it’s not your fault.

• Identify tools to break free from self-doubt and perfectionism.

• Begin cultivating a mindset of self-worth, resilience, and knowing you are enough.

It’s time to stop shrinking and start showing up as your full, powerful self. You’ve already earned your place—now let’s claim it together.

Ready to land your first fractional client? Skip the lengthy trial-and-error phase and fast-track your success! Join Cindy Wagman as she reveals her proven 6Cs framework that's helped dozens of fractional executives secure their first 12-month contracts within 90 days.

In this action-packed session, you'll discover:

• The 6Cs Framework: Your step-by-step roadmap from prospect to signed contract

• Common pitfalls that delay securing your first client (and how to avoid them)

• High-impact activities that accelerate your path to "yes"

Whether you're just starting out or stuck in the proposal phase, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to secure your first long-term contract. Your future clients are waiting!

Are you in overwhelm and/or at capacity in your business? Let’s get you more time by finding all the ways we can get you more time whether that is in the business or at home.

We will discuss how and when to hire a:

• local assistant

• micro-position

• house manager

• project manager

• other consultants 

Natalie has personally built a 7-figure business and hired for all of these positions and more. Plus, you will learn her 5-Star rating system and how to use it to make sure you are getting the level of support you need from each team member.

Tired of overdelivering, undercharging, and feeling resentful? It's time to unlock your boundary-setting superpower! Join mindset expert Kelly Ruta for a paradigm-shifting session that will transform how you show up in your business and your life.

In this permission-granting powerhouse session, you'll discover:

• The hidden cost of weak boundaries

• Why "good people" struggle to set boundaries (and how to break free from this pattern)

• High-performance boundary frameworks that protect your time, energy, and expertise

• The psychology of saying "no" without guilt or fear

• How to turn boundary-setting into a business advantage

Whether you're a chronic people-pleaser or ready to level-up your existing boundaries, this session will revolutionize how you protect your time and energy. Get ready to embrace the power of saying "no" so your "yes" means more. It's time to stop apologizing for having standards and start celebrating them!