West Virginia Press Association
BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. — The West Virginia Nonprofit Association (WVNPA) is thrilled to announce that Diane Yentel, CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), will address the state’s nonprofit community during the 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Summit, themed “Our Nonprofit Future: Resilient, Resourceful, Ready.” The two-day summit will take place October 28–29, 2025 at the Bridgeport Conference Center in Bridgeport, WV.
Yentel’s address, “Leading the Charge: Defending Nonprofits on the National Stage,” will take place during the WVNPA Members Meeting on October 28. She will share the State of the Nonprofit Sector Report and deliver critical updates from NCN on federal policy, funding challenges, and opportunities for nonprofits to strengthen advocacy at every level.
“Nonprofits in West Virginia are powerful examples of how local organizations strengthen communities and improve lives every day,” said Yentel. “I’m looking forward to joining the West Virginia Nonprofit Association’s Leadership Summit to collaborate with fellow leaders and explore bold ways to meet this moment together.”
Why Yentel’s Address Matters
As the CEO of NCN, Yentel leads the nation’s largest network of nonprofits, advocating for the sector’s interests in Washington, D.C. Her expertise in navigating federal policy, protecting nonprofit independence, and amplifying the voice of community organizations nationwide makes her a vital voice for West Virginia’s nonprofit leaders at this pivotal time. With ongoing funding challenges, increased demand for services, and shifting regulatory landscapes, her insights will guide leaders in preparing for both the risks and opportunities that lie ahead.
About the 2025 Leadership Summit
This year’s Summit will gather nonprofit executives, board members, funders, and community partners from across the Mountain State to strengthen connections, share resources, and build strategies for the future. Alongside Yentel’s keynote, the program includes:
● Workshops and Panels on advocacy, organizational lifecycles, financial resilience, and storytelling for impact.
● Networking Opportunities to foster regional collaboration and partnerships.
● Membership Meeting & State of the Sector Updates, highlighting WVNPA’s initiatives and statewide nonprofit priorities.
● Featured Sessions with Jennifer Bonnett and the Nonprofit Lifecycles Institute, exploring strategies to strengthen governance, sustainability, and capacity at every stage of growth.
The WVNPA Leadership Summit is the premier annual gathering of nonprofit leaders in West Virginia, offering a space to reimagine the future of the sector with courage, collaboration, and innovation.
Event Details
● What: WVNPA 2025 Nonprofit Leadership Summit – Our Nonprofit Future: Resilient, Resourceful, Ready
● When: October 28–29, 2025
● Where: Bridgeport Conference Center, Bridgeport, WV
For registration information visit: https://wvnpa.org/our-nonprofit-future-resilient-resourceful-ready/
For the agenda visit: https://wvnpa.org/2025-nonprofit-leadership-summit-agenda/
Media Contact:
Rosemary Ketchum
Executive Director, WVNPA
[email protected] | (304) 650-8727
