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Our 2024 speakers
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Xavier Ramey
CEO, Justice Informed
Ai-jen Poo
President & Executive Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance & Caring Across Generations
Brian Wallach and Sandra Abrevaya
Co-Founders, I AM ALS
Xavier Ramey is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Justice Informed, a Chicago-based organizational design and social impact consulting firm focused on innovative solutions for DEI, philanthropy, and collective action-focused community engagement. Known for bringing his “invitation-based approach” to urgent social and organizational issues, Xavier leads with an urgent call to rigorous strategies for transformation and equity in our society
Ai-jen Poo is a next-generation labor leader, award-winning organizer, author, and a leading voice in the women’s movement. She is the president of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, executive director of Caring Across Generations and a trustee of the Ford Foundation. Poo is a nationally recognized expert on the care economy and is the author of the celebrated book The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America.
In 2017, Brian and Sandra were given a terminal diagnosis, ALS, and told that Brian may have as little as six months to live. Having met during the Obama campaign in 2008 and worked in the White House, they responded by building the most powerful patient and caregiver-led movement since the fight against HIV. In 2019, they co-founded I AM ALS, which has been able to pass two laws and increase federal funding for ALS by over $600 million. In 2021, they co-founded Synapticure, which is the first national virtual clinic for neurodegenerative diseases. Through Synapticure, they have been able to remake the healthcare system and bring care closer to research, accelerating the development of new treatments.
Location
Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the iconic city of Chicago, where history, culture, and innovation converge to create an unforgettable Collaborative experience.
Guide
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Schedule
Two unforgettable days
Day one
Wed, May 15th
8am - 6pm
Day two
Thurs, May 16th
8am - 6pm
Venues
Three inspiring venues
Ignite your creativity in our unique venues set in the heart of Chicago's West Loop.
City Hall
838 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60642
Recess
838 W Kinzie St
Chicago, IL 60642
Morgan MFG
401 N Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60642
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Frequently Asked Questions
Collaborative 2024 by Classy will take place in Chicago, IL, on May 15 & 16, 2024. You can register now for the event!
Nonprofit leaders share similar goals and face challenges that quickly evolve with the ever-changing giving landscape. However, opportunities to meaningfully engage as a community are rare. It is vital for nonprofits to come together with industry experts and each other to build a community where the best ideas come to life. Collaborative is that community – an event where innovative leaders gather to learn, share, and gain tools to raise more for their missions.
Anyone in the nonprofit or social enterprise space looking to come together with the brightest minds and best fundraisers in the industry, learn more about emerging trends in fundraising and technology, maximize their use of Classy platform features, or gain expert insights on how to raise more for their missions.
Tickets are currently $599 through April 3, 2024. Register here to claim your spot.
With a focus on fundraising and technology, you’ll walk away with proven strategies from industry experts and new connections with other changemakers, strengthened through unique, interactive learning experiences. Our team is diligently working on an incredible agenda for 2024, and we can’t wait to share it with you soon.
View our lineup of 2023 speakers here.
Collaborative by Classy is an approved Continuing Education Provider for the Certified Fund Raising Executive program. Please reach out to [email protected] for more information on CFRE credits.
Becoming a sponsor of the Collaborative can be extremely beneficial to both your organization and the nonprofits that attend. We aim to connect professionals to each other and to services that will benefit and advance their missions. If you are interested in sponsoring the Collaborative, please reach out to our team at [email protected].
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