How to Lead Winning Teams

Unlike many successful coaches, she had more than a lucky streak but was ‘winning’ at basketball until her retirement. So, who better to provide inspiration and strategy about what it takes to lead winning teams than longtime basketball coach at Stanford University, Tara VanDerveer – who on January 21, 2024, became the head coach with […]

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Funder Perspectives: Trends and Priorities

The social sector is wrestling with a myriad of questions—from uncertainties related to the U.S. elections to returning equity challenges and the evolution of funding models.  Donors and nonprofit leaders alike are navigating these tensions while trying to build more effective and trusting partnerships with one another. In this session, we’ll hear what’s top of […]

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Issue Politics in 2024

In this engaging panel discussion, leaders of organizations that promote policy change in vital areas – gun safety, climate action, and reproductive rights – will share their secrets for sustained and effective civic engagement in an unpredictable election cycle. Attendees will learn proven techniques for mobilizing support and driving meaningful change. Moderator Keecha Harris, president […]

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How to Recruit and Retain a New Generation of Nonprofit Leaders

Having a plan for mentoring talented team members into key leadership roles is more important than ever given the looming leadership deficit, with studies indicating that 75% of current nonprofit leaders plan to leave their positions within the next five to ten years while only 30% of these organizations say that have a strategy in […]

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Navigating DEI Backlash

The quest for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is under threat and nonprofit and philanthropic sectors are at heightened risk for lawsuits challenging DEI measures. This session will probe what nonprofit leadership can do to retain gains, address challenges proactively and reassure their broad constituencies including staff, grantees, and others in their ecosystems that their commitment […]

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What’s Next for Nonprofits? Futurecasting Key Issues in 2024

Step into the future with us as we preview trends in the social sector. There is little certainty in the world right now, and leaders can’t optimize for change or strategic innovation if they don’t know what obstacles and opportunities lie ahead. In this compelling kick-off session, Trista Harris, renowned philanthropic futurist and president of […]

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