For anyone who wants to volunteer, give back, find a nonprofit job or internship, or simply discover the good happening in their own backyard.
October 8th, 2026
9am-6pm
Alliant Energy Center Expo Hall, Madison, WI
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What is the Good Exchange?
Imagine walking into a room and finding rows of booths — each one a local nonprofit doing meaningful work right here in Dane County. You can meet the people behind the mission, ask questions, make connections, and walk away knowing exactly how to get involved, give back, or partner up.
That's The Good Exchange.
Whether you're looking to volunteer, find opportunities for your kids, join a board of directors, serve on a committee, explore internships, or even build a career in the nonprofit field, this is the room where that journey starts. And if you simply want to know what resources exist in your community, you'll leave with more answers than you expected.
That's The Good Exchange.
There's nothing else like it in our area. No more hunting down organizations one by one. No more missed connections between businesses that want to do good and nonprofits that need support. Just one day, one room, and every reason to show up.
Who should attend?
The Good Exchange is for you if you want to...
Volunteer with a local nonprofit
Find volunteer opportunities for yourself or your kids
Join a board of directors or committee
Find a job or internships in the nonprofit sector
Discover what community resources exist in Dane County
Connect your business with causes that matter
Why Attend The Good Exchange?
Meet the Makers of Change
Get face-to-face with the nonprofits and organizations shaping Dane County — all under one roof.
Find Your People
Whether you're a business looking to partner, a volunteer looking for a cause, or an org looking to collaborate, your next relationship starts here.
Discover New Resources
Dane County has an incredible network of organizations doing incredible work. The Good Exchange makes it visible.
Hyperlocal, on Purpose
This isn't a national conference. This is your community — the people and organizations living and working right alongside you.
Become an Exhibitor
The Good Exchange is built for nonprofits and community organizations. Exhibiting is your chance to put your mission in front of local businesses, community members, and fellow organizations — all in one day.
With a high-energy, trade-show-style floor and an audience that came here specifically to connect, this is one of the most targeted opportunities of the year to grow your reach in Dane County.
Exhibitor spots are limited. Apply early!
Exhibitor Investment: $400
Thanks to the generous support of Park Bank, the exhibitor fee has been reduced from $500 to $400.
Sponsor The Good Exchange
The Good Exchange wouldn't exist without partners who believe in the power of community. Sponsoring this event puts your organization in front of hundreds of local nonprofit leaders, business owners, and community-minded attendees — all in one room, on one day.
This is more than a logo on a banner. It's a public declaration that your business shows up for Dane County.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at multiple levels.
FAQs
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The Good Exchange will be held at the Alliant Energy Center Expo Hall on October 8th, 2026 from 9am-6pm.
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Nonprofits, local businesses, community organizations, volunteers, donors — anyone who wants to connect with the good being done in Dane County.
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The Good Exchange is FREE to attend AND includes FREE parking!
For nonprofits who are looking to be an exhibitor, there is a small fee to help us cover costs. -
Click here to fill out out the nonprofit exhibitor application form, and our team will be in touch with everything else you need to know.