2026 Virtual Nonprofit Symposium: Embracing Change, Advancing Mission
October 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Join Grassi Nonprofit Advisors for our annual Nonprofit Symposium on Tuesday, October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This signature event is designed to help nonprofit leaders navigate today’s most pressing challenges while preparing for the future. This half-day virtual event will bring together nonprofit executives, finance leaders, board members, and industry experts for an engaging discussion on the trends, risks, and opportunities shaping the sector.
Throughout the morning, attendees will gain practical insights from Grassi specialists and respected industry leaders on topics ranging from sector-wide developments and strategic planning to financial leadership and Artificial Intelligence. Sessions will focus on helping organizations strengthen operations, improve decision-making, and create sustainable strategies that support long-term mission success.
What You’ll Learn
- The latest developments and trends impacting the nonprofit sector
- Strategies for aligning financial planning with organizational mission and goals
- How nonprofit finance leaders are evolving into strategic business partners
- Practical ways to leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Lessons learned from nonprofit CFOs navigating growth, uncertainty, and operational change
- Approaches for building resilient, future-ready organizations
Whether you’re a nonprofit executive, CFO, finance professional, board member, or operational leader, this symposium will deliver actionable insights to help your organization strengthen its impact and achieve sustainable success.
Featured speakers
- James Sheehan, Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Charities Bureau
- Megan Allen, CEO of the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON)