To make the NTC more accessible, we offer both scholarships and volunteer opportunities that provide free or reduced-cost registration. This year, we are offering 50 in-person and 50 virtual scholarships.
You can apply for a scholarship, a volunteer position, or both. Scholarships are available for either the in-person or virtual experiences, while volunteer opportunities are available only in-person. Please note that scholarships cover conference registration only and do not include travel or accommodation support. Volunteers are required to commit to eight hours of service.
If you’d like to be considered for both an in-person scholarship and a volunteer position, just submit one application. If you aren’t awarded a scholarship, you’ll automatically be considered for a volunteer spot.
Remember, you must be signed in to your free NTEN account to apply. Please input the same email address as your account in the form.
Additional scholarships through DMFA
The Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association is offering NTC registration scholarships through its Professional Development Fund.
These scholarships are available to DMFA members and those eligible for membership: nonprofit professionals who work in fundraising roles. If you work in fundraising at a registered nonprofit, you can apply directly through DMFA rather than using NTEN’s scholarship application form.
Scholarship recipients will also receive a complimentary DMFA membership.
Apply for a NTC scholarship for either in-person or virtual registration. These scholarships cover registration only, not other expenses.
Cost shouldn’t keep you from learning nonprofit technology best practices. Thanks to generous donations from NTEN’s community and NTC sponsors, scholarships help more people attend the conference.
If you’re not selected for a scholarship, you'll have the opportunity to volunteer, or register for the NTC at the early rate.
If you're interested in the in-person NTC experience, you can also apply to volunteer in the same application, but make sure you understand the requirements before applying to volunteer.
Volunteering is a great way to connect with other attendees and help make the NTC a success. In thanks for service, volunteers receive a deeply discounted registration rate of $100.
Volunteering is a commitment. If selected, here’s what you need to know and do:
- Volunteers are needed for the in-person part of the conference only.
- You’re responsible for your travel costs to and from the venue.
- You must volunteer for eight hours during the NTC. Most shifts are one to four hours long.
- You’ll tell us your preferred shifts and roles, though we may need to assign you to different ones.
- Shifts will conflict with sessions, meals, and other activities. Shifts are first-come, first-served.
- Roles include helping people find their way, badge pickup, putting up signage, and more.
Not all who apply are selected to volunteer. If you’re not selected, you'll have the opportunity to register for the NTC at the early rate.
You can also apply for a scholarship in the same application.
Thanks to our sponsors
Thank you to Adam and Carey Hecktman, and the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association, helping make NTC more accessible to more attendees!
Application
Applications are reviewed in stages, aligned with NTC registration phases. You can apply in any round that’s open, but we encourage early applications to support you having access to the lowest possible travel and lodging rates.
Each round has its own application deadline. Once a round closes, our team reviews all applications from that period. You’ll receive an email notification after the review—whether you’re accepted or not—with next steps if selected.
Round 1
- Application period: October 13, 2026 – January 4, 2027
- Applications due: January 4, 2027
- Notifications sent: January 11, 2027
Round 2
- Application period: January 5 – February 15, 2027
- Applications due: February 15, 2027
- Notifications sent: February 23, 2027
