INDIANAPOLIS – Registration for the Indiana Nonprofit Summit, formerly the Indiana Governor’s Conference on Service and Nonprofit Capacity Building, is now open. Once a year, the organization hosts a gathering of nonprofit professionals for an inspiring two-day event. Hosted by SAVI Community Information System, Serve Indiana and the Attorney General’s Office, this annual conference is more than just a social function. It is an opportunity for organizations to improve their operations, build lasting relationships with others in the nonprofit sector and renew the spirit of their organization’s mission.

The 2014 conference will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8:30 a.m. and Thursday, Oct. 2 until 4:30 p.m. (EST) at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Campus Center. This is the first year that single day registration is available. Day one gives attendees the opportunity to connect with local practitioners, researchers and thought leaders to discuss trends and brainstorm solutions related to the state’s most pressing areas of need. Organizations are encouraged to partner with one another to create viable solutions to solve these needs. On day two, participants will attend a series of skill-building workshops on topics designed to help staff members effectively implement best practices in their organization.

CEO, author and active community member Paul Schmitz will be this year’s keynote speaker. Schmitz will be sharing his perspective on leadership, social innovation and discussing his new book, “Everyone Leads: Building Leadership from the Community Up.” As a private volunteer, Schmitz co-chaired the 2008 Obama presidential campaign’s civic engagement policy group, was a member of the Obama-Biden Transition Team and was appointed by President Barack Obama to the White House Council on Community Solutions. Schmitz was also selected by The Rockefeller Foundation as a Next Generation Leadership Fellow and has been recognized by The Nonprofit Times as one of the 50 most influential nonprofit leaders in the country.

Organizations and individuals can register for the 2014 Indiana Nonprofit Summit here. Early bird registration rates are available until September 14.