July 2025

Leadership Council Upcoming Events

IT Roundtable

Friday, July 18

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

Join us for an exclusive Cyber Risk Management Session, where industry experts from CyberSure, a cyber risk consulting company, will guide you through the critical aspects of cyber resilience, including risk management, insurance coverage, and evolving cyber hygiene practices.

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!

Building Better Nonprofit Meetings 2.0:

Tools for Effective Collaboration & Clear Communication

Wednesday, July 23

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Meetings can be powerful tools for collaboration and impact—when they’re designed with clarity, intention, and follow-through.

Join facilitators Rosie Santos and Lindsay Way of Perspective Guides to explore:

• Agenda building in action
• The art of crafting discussion items
• Task delineation for shared productivity

This interactive follow-up webinar builds on Building Better Nonprofit Meetings: Agenda Building 101 and takes a deeper dive into ensuring post-meeting accountability. Prior attendance of Building Better Nonprofit Meetings: Agenda Building 101 is not required.

BOLD Next Level

Thursday, Aug. 21

Noon - 4:30 p.m.

Doing good work in our community is getting tougher.

It’s time to take your nonprofit leadership to the next level.

In response to new risks facing nonprofits, Leadership Council announces BOLD Next Level, a special half-day master class exclusively for board members and staff who want to increase their skills and network with other board leaders dealing with new challenges.

Your registration also includes a one-to-one Zoom session with Jay Shatz to help take your board service to the next level. 

Enrollment is limited – secure your spot today!

Leaders Circles

Sept. 2025 - May 2026

Don't miss your chance to elevate your leadership with our Leaders Circles program! Envision a supportive network of nonprofit peers who coach, challenge, and uplift you on your leadership journey. That’s the essence of our 9-month Leaders Circles program.

In 2024-25, over 160 participants from 18 different Leaders Circles shared that this program was one of their best sources of support and professional development.

What past participants say...

"Learning from the experience of others with volunteers and in the nonprofit sphere has helped me become more comfortable as a young professional. I have appreciated this experience very much."

-Maya Mintu, Volunteer Coordinator, Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky

"Being part of a Leaders Circle has been a critical support to me as an Executive Director. It benefits me both professionally and personally - providing the right mix of feedback, encouragement and information sharing to help me grow through successes and challenges."

-Dimity Orlet, Executive Director, Pro Seniors 

Now, it’s your turn to experience the power of our Leaders Circles! 

Registration closes July 31 — secure your spot now!

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)

Whether you're a new or seasoned board member, BOLD will help you refine your skills, deepen your commitment, and elevate your ability to make a difference in our community. 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 6-week program is half in-person and half virtual, a perfect blend of convenience and opportunities for networking. Register today and turn your passion into action!

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

Save the Date!

Search Inside Yourself, Sept. 10-12

Securing the Future full-day conference, Oct. 29

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.