Nonprofit Board Governance Symposium

Friday, February 20, 2026. 9 AM - 4 PM

Hurst Conference Center

Early Bird Tickets $125. Bring your whole board! Group discount of $100 each for 5 or more tickets.

Elevate your nonprofit's impact at the Nonprofit Governance Symposium, the premier training experience for board members and the executives who empower them. Discover the strategies and skills to transform your organization into a thriving powerhouse. This capacity-building day of workshops dives deep into Strategic Leadership, Financial Oversight, Board Composition & Roles, and Resource Development, equipping you with the tools to achieve exceptional governance and long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your nonprofit’s full potential.

Opening Keynote

Board Roles and Responsibilities.

Dr. Colton Strawser, Ph.D. 

Session 1

1. When the Unexpected Happens: Emergency Leadership Transition Planning for Nonprofit Boards. Jeff Aulgur
2. This Is All New to Me! A Beginner's Guide to Effective Board Governance. Vicente Delgado Jr.
3. Financial Risk Management and Best Practices. Kim Crawford
4. Fundraising Is a Team Sport: Engaging Your Board Without the Fear Factor. Michelle Crim

Lunch Panel

So, You Want an Attorney, an Accountant, and a Banker on Your Board?

Kim Crawford, Jeff Salavarria, Jonathan Blum 

Session 2

1. Leading with Purpose: Strengthening Governance Through Community Voice and Representation. Dr. Olga Hickman, George Rodriguez, Denisse Gutierrez
2. Building Boards that Bring It! Tanya Frey
3. Effective Onboarding and Communication of Key Financial Information for Boards. Eric Wilson
4. Governance with Grit: Turning Duties into Dollars. Valerie Gotcher

Session 3

1. Exploring Possibilities: The Board's Role in Strategic Nonprofit Collaborations. Heather Flabiano and Dan Prater
2. From Reports to Results: Building Board Engagement Dashboards that Drive Action. Lisa Marshall
3. Evaluating C-Suites. Keith Ackerman
4. Upleveling Your Recruitment Game. Eddrick Martin