September 2025

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Get your tickets for Securing the Future on Oct. 29!

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As I look at the calendar – Leadership Council’s and others’ – I’m excited about all the opportunities for our nonprofit community to network and learn together. I'm most excited about our expanded Securing the Future conference (see below). Did you know this is the 25th year and that STF was originally a project of Leadership Cincinnati Class 24? The connections between so many of our community institutions is part of what makes this region vibrant. I hope you'll join us – we have a great schedule planned.

I'm also looking forward to a new series on policy advocacy (see below). This area is more important than ever, yet misconceptions persist about what nonprofits are allowed to do. I also feel strongly that some of our missions obligate us to advocate for the communities we serve and the programs we provide. The 5-session series is structured so that you can attend individual sessions or all five (discounted). I will be learning alongside you for this one!

As always, please reach out if you have questions or suggestions for us,

Beth Benson

Executive Director

For the conference's 25^th year, Securing the Future has been expanded to a full day, packed with even more breakout sessions and actionable content! Don't miss this annual conference dedicated to building the strategic, leadership, and resource development skills of the board, staff, and donors of the Tristate region’s nonprofits.

Featured Speakers:

Suzanne Smith, Social Impact Architects

“Nonprofit 2.0: Navigating the Road Ahead”

Patrice Borders, AmplifyEI™

“Lead with Emotional Intelligence, Live with Intention”

For more information on our featured speakers, plus details on scheduled workshops, visit our conference page. Plus, there are just a few sponsorship openings left!

Thank you to all of our new and renewing members! Please extend a warm welcome to our brand-new Leadership Council members:

• Crescent Ridge Academy
• NorthKey Community Care

Registration for our last BOLD cohort of 2025 closes soon on October 2!

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! Don't miss out - sign up today!

BOLD 23: October 16 - November 20, 2025

Registration deadline: 10/2/2025

Space is limited. Save your spot now!

Reminder: LC members can recruit BOLD grads for open board positions.

Attention BOLD Grads: Are you looking for the right board for your skills and passion? Check out our BOLD Board Connections and find your perfect board match!

From Draft to Grant: Using AI as your Nonprofit Assistant

Join AI for Good for an engaging session that explores how artificial intelligence is transforming nonprofit fundraising and operations.

Date: Sept. 24, 2025

Adapting Strategies in Today’s Economic Environment

Join us for this workshop to learn about:

• Addressing inflation and funding gaps
• Sustainability through financial strategy
• Assessing and prioritizing risk
• Advancements in technology
• Workforce retention
• Engagement of your board of directors

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

Date: Sept. 25, 2025

UST Workforce Solutions Webinar

Join UST for a short webinar highlighting the exclusive benefits available to our members. 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

Date: Sept. 30, 2025 

Mission in Action: Amplifying Your Voice Through Advocacy

To empower nonprofit professionals as advocates, we are offering a comprehensive learning series designed to teach the skills, strategies, and processes of effective advocacy. 

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

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

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

Date: Oct. 7, 2025 

How to Save 15 Hours per Week with Smarter Grant Tracking - free workshop!

September 29, 2025 | 1PM ET

Don't miss this free educational webinar for Leadership Council members to learn how Instrumentl can help streamline your grant management and save you time. Say goodbye to your endless grant sleuthing and updating of manual spreadsheets. Get organized and get results with your grant process. Learn more and sign up today!

During the month of October, Instrumentl will be offering an exclusive 25% discount on annual plans to Leadership Council members. More info will be provided during the webinar.

Human Services Chamber of Hamilton County’s Candidate Forum

September 25, 2025

Candidates for Mayor, City Council, and School Board will share answers on how they plan to support our nonprofit sector. Sign up here.

Pay Equity Learning Series

Oct. 14, 21, 28, 2025

Join Ellequate, The Women’s Fund, and the Hamilton County Commission on Women and Girls for a bold, practical exploration of compensation that’s as strategic as it is fair. Hear from national experts and local leaders, and walk away with tools to help your organization align pay with impact, strengthen trust, and improve retention. Free to attend! Register here.

Thanks to these top-level sponsors who support Leadership Council’s work in 2025.  Click here to learn about becoming an annual or event sponsor in 2025.