2026 Prosperity Indiana Summit
Join us as Prosperity Indiana celebrates 40 years of strengthening Hoosier communities. This year’s Summit will bring together 250 – 300 community economic development professionals to engage in applicable learning, shared problem solving, and foster peer connections across Indiana’s rural, urban, and suburban communities.
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Guided by the theme Building the Communities of Indiana’s Future, sessions will focus on economic opportunity, housing, and organizational sustainability, equipping attendees with practical strategies, tools, and insights they can utilize in their work and communities. Be a part of shaping the next 40 years of community economic development in Indiana! |
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Summit Keynote
Diane Yentel President & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits Diane Yentel is president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, the largest network of nonprofit organizations in North America, where she leads an exceptional team of 18 NCN staff. Since joining in January 2025, Diane has been a leading national voice, thought leader, and advocate for the nonprofit sector. Under Diane's leadership, NCN has filed and won two landmark lawsuits to ensure over $1 trillion dollars in federal funding continues to support nonprofits in their crucial work to meet community needs, and launched a major national narrative campaign to build public support for the vital work of nonprofits throughout the county. Diane has spent the entirety of her nearly 30-year career working for, with, and in support of nonprofits. PRior to joining NCN, Diane was President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) for 9 years, leading multiple national campaigns to historic success. Diane has also held leadership roles at Enterprise Community Partners and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and worked to advance equitable public policies with Oxfam America, the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, and in prior role at NLIHC. Diane also served 3 years as a community development Peace Corps volunteer in rural Zambia. In 2025, Diane was named Influencer of the Year by The Nonprofit Times, and one of Washington DC's Most Powerful Women by the Washingtonian. 2026 Features This year's Summit will feature practical strategies, emerging approaches, and proven practices that strengthen housing stability and economic mobility across Indiana. Through breakout sessions and peer learning, attendees will explore solutions related to economic opportunity, housing, and organizational sustainability.
2025 Highlights We look forward to seeing you at: Indianapolis Marriott North | 3645 River Crossing Parkway |Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 |
Contact membership@prosperityindiana.org for assistance. |