National Conference 2025
September 12th & 13th, 2025
Pooks Hill Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, Maryland
At the NCCS Conference, you will learn new tools and strategies to help drive meaningful change in your communities. With a focus on collaboration, attendees can engage with industry experts on how to enhance your membership and donors through social media and by engaging local businesses.
Attend Conference in
4 Easy Steps
1. Register to attend.
2. Book your hotel.
3. Arrange your transportation.
4. Pack your bags!
We can’t wait to see you!
We heard you and we have lowered the price for Conference Registration!
About the Event
Thursday, September 11th:
Evening welcome reception at hotel.
DCA airport is the closest to the hotel.
19 miles from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
26 miles from Dulles International Airport (IAD)
35 miles from Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Friday, September 12th:
DC Tour in the morning.
Conference begins in the afternoon.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ben Carson
Ben Carson is a world-renowned neurosurgeon, but he didn’t start out that way. Coming from a childhood of extreme hardship, he understands the Christ Child mission as someone who knows both the receiving and giving end of charity. He and his wife started the Carson Scholars Fund, which strives to maximize the intellectual potential of every child, and they’ve established more than 300 reading rooms across the country.
Saturday, September 13th:
Conference full day concluding with Mass and dinner.
Other Details
D.C. Tour:
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Start the tour with mimosas at the Opportunity Shop, the award-winning two-story store run by our Washington DC chapter.
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Stop at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Catholic Church in the United States,
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Enjoy 2+ hours at the National Mall
Things to look forward to at the conference.
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Social Media Workshop: Learn new tricks!
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Bonus! One on One Time with a Social Media Professional
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New Literacy Ideas and Opportunities
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Update on Pasadena Chapter
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Spotlight on Programs
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Membership and Leadership Ideas
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Merrill Lynch: Tips to take care of your Chapter’s money
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Fundraising
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Christ Child Clothing Store: Check out the latest merchandise!
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Networking
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Raffle and MacBook Giveaway
Each registrant must complete a separate registration form.
Saturday evening events only must also fill out a separate form.
Hotel costs are not included in the registration fees.
Mail Registration
If you wish to mail registration and payment, click here to download registration PDF.
Online Registration
Online registration with payment is below.
Credit card fees will be applied.
Hotel Registration
Please note all registrants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations with the Pooks Hill Marriott.
Hotel costs are not included in the registration fees.
Use the NCCS Room Block for a special rate of $169 + tax (Thurs-Sat)
The rates will be available until August 13, 2025, or until group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Registration $350