September 2025

Leadership Council Upcoming Events

Search Inside Yourself: An Emotional Intelligence Workshop

Monday-Wednesday, September 16-18

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (virtual)

Unlock your full potential at work and in life!

Originally developed at Google, the world-renowned Search Inside Yourself program is designed to equip you with essential skills to navigate today's complex challenges.

The program uses an evidence-based approach to teach practical tools that can be applied immediately at work and in your personal life:

✅ Practical mindfulness

✅ Emotional intelligence

✅ Leadership tools

Join us from the convenience of your home or office for live virtual sessions on Sept. 16-18 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT. 

Last chance to sign up! Registration closes Sept. 𝟵.

Adapting Strategies in Today’s Economic Environment

Thursday, September 25

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Join us for this workshop to learn about:

• Addressing inflation and funding gaps (budgeting and forecasting)
• Sustainability through financial strategy (strategy/policies)
• Assessing and prioritizing risk (strategic, operational, reputational, and compliance risk)
• Advancements in technology
• Workforce retention
• Engagement of your board of directors

Speaker: Sherry Saddler, Director, Managed Services, Clark Schaefer Hackett

Thank you to our annual sponsor Clark Schaefer Hackett for presenting this workshop!

IT Roundtable

Friday, September 26

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Why We Fall for It: Real-World Lessons from Social Engineering Scams

Join us for a powerful session on the hidden dangers of social engineering, where cybercriminals exploit trust, urgency, and human psychology to breach even the most secure systems. This interactive roundtable breaks down real-life phishing scams, revealing how they work and why even savvy professionals can fall for them.

This members-only event is a bi-monthly, in-person gathering of local nonprofit staff with IT responsibilities who want to network, learn, and share all-things IT. Thanks to our longtime sponsor and host NextStep Networking!

Not a Leadership Council member? Join today and take advantage of this informative bi-monthly event!

UST Workforce Solutions Webinar

Tuesday, September 30

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join UST for a short webinar highlighting the exclusive benefits available to our members through our longtime partnership. Register today to learn more about a little-known tax exemption available exclusively to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, plus how you can:

✅ Save money on unemployment expenses

✅ Effectively manage unemployment claims, protests, and hearings

✅ Access HR resources that help to improve efficiencies and productivity

✅ Partner with UST to address your nonprofit's unique needs

Mission in Action: Amplifying Your Voice Through Advocacy

5-session series

Tuesdays, September 30 - November 25

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

To empower nonprofit professionals as advocates, we are offering a comprehensive learning series designed to teach the skills, strategies, and processes of effective advocacy. Facilitated by Gina Marsh, this series will equip participants with actionable tools to strengthen their organizations’ advocacy efforts.

The series will include the following in-person sessions every other Tuesday from Sept. 30 – Nov. 25. You may register individually or for the full series.

Sept. 30: Policy and Advocacy 101

Oct. 14: Developing an Advocacy Plan

Oct. 28: Advocacy Strategies and Tactics

Nov. 11: Local and State Government Basics

Nov. 25: Nonprofit Funding Sources

The Future of Work:

How to Thrive in the Midst of Workplace Changes

Tuesday, October 7

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Join us to explore workplace trends and predictions and how to prepare for these changes. We will discuss the following:

• Remote, hybrid, or in-person?
• Generational shifts
• The impact of AI
• Requirements for future leaders

Speaker: Terry Wilson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Training & Development Practice Manager, Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

This workshop is part of A Force for Good, a program of Leadership Council for Nonprofits.

Thank you to our A Force for Good sponsor Clark Schaefer Hackett Strategic HR for presenting this workshop!

BOLD

Board Orientation + Leadership Development

Cohort 23

Thursdays, October 16 - November 20

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (3 virtual sessions)

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (3 in-person sessions)

Designed for aspiring or novice board members, BOLD will help you turn your passion into action and elevate your impact in our community! Sign up for BOLD to refine your skills, deepen your commitment, and maximize your ability to make a difference. If you are not yet serving on a board, our BOLD Board Coordinator will work with you to find a board opening that aligns with your passion.

The program is half in-person and half virtual, a perfect blend of convenience and opportunities for networking. Register today!

Attention BOLD Grads: Check out our BOLD Board Connections and find your perfect board match!

Securing the Future Annual Conference

Wednesday, October 29

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mission: Possible

Resilience, Connection, and Courage in Uncertain Times

New this year: Securing the Future will be a full day, packed with even more breakout sessions and actionable content!

Become a sponsor: A range of sponsorship opportunities are available to fit your brand and marketing needs, with multiple new levels. Exclusive categories are selling fast! More info here.

Registration is open! Save with early bird pricing – ends September 8!

Need help choosing a Leadership Council program for yourself or your team? Check out our handy upcoming programs guide to learn more about our upcoming events, who should attend, plus all the pertinent details.