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Experience ImpactED '25, our national conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, where foundation leaders from across the nation will convene. Sharpen your philanthropic, fundraising, leadership, and operational skills. Anticipate unparalleled education, networking opportunities, and a vibrant idea exchange. We can't wait to see you there!
View the full schedule here
Meet our Keynote Speakers
Brian Crimmins
Chief Operating Officer of Chaminade High School [NY]
Strategic Advisor to Changing Our World
As Chief Operating Officer of Chaminade High School (NY), Brian reports to President and collaborates with the Board of Advisors and other key administrators, all working towards the continued advancement of Chaminade’s mission statement and core beliefs. He oversees the Offices of Advancement, Alumni and Parent Relations, Campus Facilities, Communications and Marketing, the Treasurer, and finance and investments. He also advises other areas within the school, including admissions, athletics, financial aid, and scholarships.
Brian has extensive experience designing, building and managing the implementation of strategic initiatives that enable nonprofits and corporations to achieve their philanthropic goals. During his time at Changing Our World, Brian worked extensively with nonprofit organizations on improving internal management, capacity building and installing an array of innovative fundraising programs for mission-critical organizations across all sectors including relief and development, healthcare, human services, education and faith-based. Brian is often called upon to speak at conferences and workshops regarding the philanthropic landscape and current trends in philanthropy, mentoring students from Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, speaking at workshops at Boston College, as well as national nonprofit conferences.
Brian co-authored the best-selling book, The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, released November 2022. It has received awards and accolades since its release, including from the NonProfit Pro - "Just like “In Search of Excellence” is for the business world, “The Generosity Crisis” is a required reading for our generation of professionals in the nonprofit sector."
He holds a Bachelor of Science from St. John’s University and an MBA in Marketing Management from St. John’s Tobin School of Business. Brian alsograduated the Omnicom Advanced Management Program, a partnership between Harvard Business School and Babson College. He lives on Long Island with his wife and their four children.
Click here to order a copy of The Generosity Crisis
Sarah Ohanesian
Founder of SO Productive
Sarah is the textbooks Type-A-corporate-ladder-climber who realized it's nearly impossible to exist in the professional world unscathed by the brushes of burnout.
After 15 years working for the same company, starting as an intern and rising to Chief Marketing Officer, she saw burnout, disengagement, and lack of purpose as huge problems affecting not only herself but her colleagues as well. Just like being blonde and 5'1", her identity was rooted in being busy. It was everything.
Sarah started to realize that high-performing individuals were hitting all the marks on paper, but in reality, they were stressed out, unfulfilled, and so stinkin' busy. She knew she had to do something about it. And if there's anything a high achiever is good at, it's creating more work for themselves. So she started a business, SO Productive.. then co-founded another, Super Productive.
Using her COAT productivity system, she helps reduce turnover and disengagement by empowering teams to think about a neuro-inclusive approach to productivity. Meaning, businesses don't just need productivity, they need productivity fit for every brain type and everyone on the team.
Education Sessions
Over three days, ImpactED '25 will feature 15+ hours of engaging educational sessions covering topics like resource development, programming, collaboration, marketing, board development, and organizational leadership. Attendees will also enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities to connect with peers and leaders in education from across the nation.
Hotel Information and Sleep Room Accommodation
ImpactED '25 will be held at the Marriott Knoxville Downtown. To make a reservation click here or call 888.236.2427. Reservations have to be made by February 21, 2025.
Registration Fees
Early Bird Rates [ends on January 31, 2025]
NAEF Member - $350
Nonmember - $450
Standard Rates [February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025]
NAEF Member - $450
Nonmember - $525
Too Close for Comfort Rates [March 1, 2025 - March 21, 2025]
NAEF Member - $525
Nonmember - $625
Sponsorship Opportunities
Click here to view the sponsorship opportunities.
Dolly Wood Offer
NAEF is working with Dollywood to offer a discount ticket option for those who are attending the conference and would like to visit Dollywood Theme Park. Due to the timing of the 2025 ticket release from Dollywood, prices and registration will not be available until January. To accommodate travel schedules, tickets will be available for dates in March 2025 before or after the conference. More information, including how to access the discount code will be provided to members and registered attendees in January. Stay tuned for more details!
Dollywood was recently rated the #1 Theme Park in the US and is approximately 45 minutes from the Downtown Knoxville Marriott. For more information about the park click here.
