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Black Leaders Detroit presents

More Money.More Impact.

November 3–4, 2026Detroit, Michigan

Funding. Connections. Community. Built for Detroit nonprofits — and the people starting them.

Why Attend

A fund-development experience built for nonprofits.

A two-day fund-development experience for people starting nonprofits and the founders, executive directors, staff, board members, and funders helping them grow stronger organizations and greater community impact.

01Funding access

Meet the Funders.

Hear directly from grantmakers, foundations, lenders, and funding partners—and understand what they need to see before you ask.

02Nonprofit strategy

Strengthen the Mission.

Take part in focused sessions on operations, fundraising, communications, governance, and sustainable growth with ideas you can use immediately.

03Intentional connection

Build the Room.

Meet nonprofit leaders, experts, funders, board members, and decision-makers who understand Detroit and can help move your mission forward.

04Tangible outcomes

Leave With a Move.

Walk out with clearer funding pathways, stronger relationships, useful resources, and one concrete move for your organization.

“Come ready to strengthen your mission. You'll leave with funding connections, practical strategy, and people who will help your nonprofit move forward.”
Dwan DandridgeFounder & CEO, Black Leaders Detroit

Two Days

How It Unfolds.

Featured Voices

The Lineup.

Dwan Dandridge

Founder & CEO

Paul Jones

Speaker

David Merritt

Speaker

The Movement

More Than aNonprofit Summit.

More Money More Impact brings people launching nonprofits, nonprofit leaders, funders, experts, board members, and community partners together for one purpose: helping mission-driven organizations secure resources, strengthen operations, and deepen their impact.

This is a fund-development experience built for nonprofits — whether you're sketching your first mission statement or leading an established organization. You'll leave with clearer funding pathways, practical strategies, and relationships that outlast the day. Every session, panel, and conversation is designed around one question: what does your organization need to create greater impact?

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Grant Giveaway

2026 target metrics — final numbers will be published after the event.

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The Experience.

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Your Mission's Next Move
Starts Here.

More Money More Impact — November 3–4, 2026 — Detroit, MI

Best Price

Early Bird

$75

  • Full event access
  • Panels and workshops
  • Networking sessions
  • Community marketplace
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Regular Admission

$100

  • Full event access
  • Panels and workshops
  • Networking sessions
  • Community marketplace
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Venue

Join Us in Detroit.

The Venue

Developing Kids

24230 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48219

Parking

Parking guidance and arrival details for Developing Kids will be shared with your ticket confirmation.

Accessibility

Tell us what you need during registration and our team will make it happen.

Transportation

Rideshare drop-off is available at the venue on W McNichols Rd. DDOT bus routes serve the McNichols corridor.

Nearby Dining

Northwest Detroit restaurants and cafes are nearby for meals and meetings before or after the event.

Airport (DTW)

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 30 minutes away by car or rideshare.

More Money.More Opportunity.More Impact.

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Partners

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Impact Partners

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Patrice K. Aaron Foundation