Meeting/Event Information

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As women business owners, we wear a lot of hats—CEO, mentor, marketer, accountant, fire-putter-outer. But what if your greatest influence didn’t come in spite of all you’re juggling, but because of it?

Here’s the truth:
• You don’t need a million-dollar business to make a million-dollar impact.
• You don’t have to wait until “someday” to give back.
• You already have everything you need—your time, talent, voice, and lived experience.

In this session designed for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, we’ll explore how to weave social impact into your everyday life and business in a way that’s authentic, aligned, and wildly fulfilling. From lending your leadership to local causes, to leveraging your brand for community change, you’ll walk away with real, actionable ways to give back—without burning out or overcommitting.

Key Takeaways:
• Identify causes that align with your brand, values, and personal passions
• Learn creative, time-smart ways to support nonprofits through time, talent, treasure—or all three
• Explore how giving back builds credibility, visibility, and meaningful community connections

Why It Matters (for You):
• Deepen your impact beyond the bottom line
• Grow your leadership and visibility in the community
• Build a values-driven brand people trust and rally behind
• Gain clarity, connection, and purpose outside of the hustle

Why It Matters (for the World):
Charitable organizations are craving committed leaders with lived experience, problem-solving skills, and heart. Sound familiar? That’s you. And your community needs you—now.

Breakfast provided.

8:30am Check-In/Networking/Breakfast
9:00am Presentation

PRESENTER

Danielle Locke

Danielle Locke is the Founder & CEO of Locke Step Partners, where she serves as a Philanthropic Partner to purpose driven organizations and donors alike. With over $40M raised for Northeast Ohio nonprofits, Danielle knows what it takes to lead major campaigns and build resilient fundraising programs. From public funding to funding fundamentals, Danielle and her team specialize in helping mid-size nonprofits achieve big dreams. Danielle also partners with donors to realize their philanthropic goals, catalyze change and create meaningful legacies. Together they clarify priorities and design giving strategies that are powerful, authentic and aligned. Danielle is also the host of the Fundraising Unfiltered podcast, where she cuts the jargon and brings real talk, practical strategies and humor to nonprofit leaders.

Locke Step Partners amplifies community impact by building stronger organizations and empowering donors to give with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Danielle Locke is the Founder & CEO of Locke Step Partners, where she partners with nonprofits to scale fundraising and guides donors to give with purpose. With $40M+ raised, she helps mid-size nonprofits lead bold campaigns and build resilient funding programs. Danielle is also the host of the Fundraising Unfiltered podcast.