The Collective's Fall Conference 2026: Full Schedule

Registration - $150 for Collective Members | $175 for Non-Members*

Hotel Accommodations:
A limited number of rooms are available at the Tru by Hilton in Midtown Cleveland
Room Rate: $119 - Select 1 King or 2 Doubles (includes complimentary breakfast)

Need assistance?
Email our Conference Hosts from Shoes and Clothes for Kids at [email protected]

*To become a member of the Collective & receive the lower registration rate, email Robert Moxley before completing your registration.

2026 Schedule Note: Tuesday & Wednesday are full days with a half-day on Thursday

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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3:15pm EDT

Reactive to Strategic: Building a High-Performing Grants Program

Tuesday October 20, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm EDT

A successful grants program depends on far more than strong writing. It requires clear organizational priorities, disciplined prospect decisions, meaningful funder relationships, reliable systems, and realistic expectations about how institutional funding develops. Drawing on Grants Plus’s experience with more than 9,000 grant submissions, Lauren Steiner will share 10 practical practices that distinguish high-performing grants programs. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of what contributes to a strong grants program, along with practical ideas they can apply within their own organizations.

Speakers

Lauren Steiner

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, GrantsPlus

In 2007, Lauren Steiner founded Grants Plus, which has since grown to become the nation’s leading grant consulting firm, helping nonprofits secure the funding they need to fulfill their missions and create lasting change. Lauren’s deep expertise in grant seeking has been built... Read More →

Tuesday October 20, 2026 3:15pm - 4:30pm EDT

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Lauren Steiner

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