Nonprofit Board Governance Symposium

Friday, 2/20/26  |  9 AM - 4 PM

Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Dr, Hurst TX 76054

Early Bird price $125. Email [email protected] for the discount rate of $100 for groups of 5 or more.

Strengthen your nonprofit’s leadership at the Nonprofit Governance Symposium! This training brings together board members and executives for powerful workshops on Strategic Leadership, Financial Oversight, Board Roles, and Resource Development. Gain practical tools to build stronger boards, enhance governance, and drive long-term success.

Agenda:

Continental Breakfast/Check-in 9 AM

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