February 2026

Leadership Council Upcoming Events

Meeting the Moment: Practical Resilience for Nonprofits

Wednesday, February 18

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join Pro Bono Partnership of Ohio and OCDCA for a free high‑impact virtual seminar to help nonprofit leaders strengthen organizational stability and lead with confidence in uncertain times.

Sign up to gain practical and actionable tools and learn:

• Financial Stability in Uncertain Times: Concrete steps to steady your budget and plan for what is ahead
• Board Readiness: An interactive conversation on strengthening governance and compliance
• Personal and Team Resilience: Five strategies that build clarity, capacity, and effectiveness

New! Quarterly Nonprofit Executive Forum

Thursday, February 19

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Topic: Financial Sustainability in a Volatile Environment

We are pleased to launch a new quarterly Nonprofit Executive Forum for you to meet with your peers for presentations and discussions on high-level issues affecting our sector. These in-person meetings will be exclusive to CEOs and executive directors and open to members and nonmembers.

We are very grateful to our friends at UHY (formerly Flynn & Co, CPAs), for helping us launch this new offering.

First Friday Legislative Update

Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations

Friday, March 6

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

It only takes 45 minutes to be current with the latest Ohio and National Nonprofit Legislative news! Join OANO for the First Friday Legislative Call, featuring timely updates on state and federal policy developments impacting Ohio’s nonprofit sector. Join the call on March 6 using this link.

IT Roundtable

Friday, March 20

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

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!

BOLD

Board Orientation + Leadership Development

Cohort 25

Thursdays, April 30 - May 21

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

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (3 in-person sessions)

New in 2026! BOLD has been streamlined to 4 sessions, including 3 in-person sessions for more networking!

Are you looking to get more involved in your community this year and find meaningful ways to use your skills and talents to help those in need? Our BOLD program is the perfect place to start.

Designed for aspiring or novice board members, our core BOLD program 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. Register today!

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

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.