Early this year, Newport ONE welcomed animal welfare leaders from across the country to Chicago for the 2026 Newport ONE Animal Welfare Summit—bringing together nonprofit professionals for two days of learning, collaboration, and conversations focused on building stronger, more sustainable fundraising programs.
Now in its third year, the Summit is designed to give animal welfare leaders the opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, learn from industry experts and peers, and explore practical strategies they can take back to their organizations.
This year’s conversations covered everything from the importance of data hygiene, reporting and attribution to channel integration, digital fundraising, donor stewardship, the use of AI and emerging technology. Attendees also got an inside look at the production side of fundraising and, perhaps most importantly, had time to share challenges, successes and ideas with others who understand the unique demands of animal welfare fundraising.
That spirit of partnership is at the heart of the Newport ONE experience. In fact, partners rated their overall Newport ONE experience 9.1 out of 10, with one partner describing Newport ONE as “truly a partner and not just another vendor.”
Another shared, “The team at Newport One is an extension of my own. They bring new ideas to the table and challenge us in a supportive way.”
We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in Chicago and helped make this year’s Summit such a meaningful experience. The animal welfare community is stronger when we learn from one another—and we’re proud to create a space where those connections can grow.
Thank you to our partners and colleagues for making the 2026 Newport ONE Animal Welfare Summit a success.