Join us for a dynamic, full-day seminar designed specifically for nonprofit professionals seeking to strengthen their organizations and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. This event will feature thought leaders with vast industry knowledge delving into pressing issues and emerging opportunities that nonprofits currently face. From navigating the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to building resilient succession plans, enhancing internal controls, and staying current with regulatory and legislative developments, this seminar will equip you with practical strategies and forward-thinking insights. You'll also gain valuable guidance on IT best practices, fraud prevention, and effective board governance—essential components for driving mission success and maintaining organizational sustainability.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the impact of AI and the AI technology currently available.
- Evaluate risks in AI and understand mitigation approaches.
- Identify different AI systems and use cases for them.
- List ideas for the future of AI.
- Outline key trends shaping the economy in the second half of 2025 and the impact on nonprofit organizations.
- Describe effective recruiting strategies across urban and rural settings and examine how mission-driven organizations can use their purpose to attract talent.
- Explain risks and compliance areas for small business organizations.
- Relate what needs to be considered to protect your organization.
- Discuss the impact of various operational areas to help ensure an efficient and effective organization.
- Identify the legal and core responsibilities of nonprofit board service.
- Differentiate between governance and management.
- Demonstrate strong risk management through policies and procedures.
- Describe the major steps involved in developing the board structure.
- Summarize the current nonprofit cyber landscape and describe best practices for strengthening your security posture.
- State the importance of incident response preparedness and how to implement a practical approach.
- Describe the latest tax updates affecting nonprofits.
- Discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will impact nonprofits.
- Recognize the latest IRS focus areas and audit initiatives.
Presenter(s)
Amy Bibby, Beau Bridges, Neely Duncan, Jeremy Naess, Ben Owings, Dan Prater, Zach Swartz