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June 2, 2026

2026 Not-for-Profit Symposium (Online)

topic
2026 Not-for-Profit Symposium (Online)
Date and Time
June 2, 2026 | 9:00 am
length
3 hours
location
Webinar
cost
Free

Not for profit leaders are navigating a year shaped by regulatory change, financial pressure, and rising expectations from boards, funders, and communities. YHB’s Not-for-Profit Symposium is designed as a focused forum to step back and gain clarity on the issues most likely to affect mission driven organizations in 2026.

This half day symposium brings together nonprofit leaders and professionals for practical discussion on financial, operational, and regulatory developments that matter now. Speakers will be announced soon and will include experienced practitioners and sector specialists.

What to Expect

Timely, Relevant Insight: A clear look at regulatory updates, financial trends, and emerging risks and opportunities shaping the nonprofit landscape in the year ahead.

Practical Perspective from the Field: Guided discussion led by professionals who work closely with nonprofit organizations and understand the real world implications for leadership teams and boards.

Actionable Takeaways: Concrete ideas and considerations to support governance, financial stewardship, and long term sustainability that you can bring back to your organization immediately.

This symposium qualifies for 3 hours of CPE.

 

Register now

This is the webinar version of our symposium. To register for our in-person event, please check your email for an invite.

Speaker(s):

The Real Cost of Turnover in Nonprofits and What Leaders Can Do About It

Rachel Schaefer | YHB – Employee Development

This session examines the real cost of turnover and what nonprofit leaders can do to address it without significantly increasing payroll. We will explore how hiring practices influence long term retention, how stay interviews can surface concerns before employees leave, and how recognition, communication, and personality strengths shape engagement across teams. The discussion will also highlight practical ways organizations can use emerging tools such as AI to support managers, establish meaningful incentives that cost little or nothing, and connect donors and leadership to the importance of sustaining talent.

Building a Donor Growth Engine: Turning Marketing Activity into Impact

Dan Kennedy | Dan Kennedy Marketing
In this interactive workshop, participants will complete a short self-assessment to evaluate their organization’s current approach to marketing and donor engagement. We will explore a practical framework for building a donor growth engine that aligns strategy, systems, and staffing. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of where their approach may be breaking down and practical next steps for turning scattered marketing activity into intentional growth.

What AI and Cyber Risk Mean for Not-for-Profit Leaders

Bryan Newlin | YHB – Risk Advisory

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how not-for-profit organizations operate, from fundraising and donor engagement to program delivery and financial management. At the same time, it is introducing new cybersecurity risks that many organizations are not fully prepared to address. In this session, Bryan Newlin will cut through the noise and focus on what matters most for not-for-profit leaders. He will explore how AI is being used across the sector, where it can create meaningful efficiencies and impact, and where it may introduce new vulnerabilities across systems, data, and stakeholder interactions.

How to Make Financials More Understandable for Your Board

Claire Manspile & Chris Frye | YHB – Assurance

This session will provide practical tips for translating complex financial information into clear, meaningful insights. We’ll cover simple ways to improve how you present financials, highlight what matters most to your board, and turn numbers into a story that supports better discussions and decisions.