May 2026

Leadership Council Upcoming Events

IT Roundtable

Friday, May 15

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. 

Topic: Getting Clarity on Your Cloud Environment

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

Thanks to our longtime sponsor, NextStep Networking!

New! Quarterly Nonprofit HR Forum

Wednesday, May 20

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

As part of our workforce initiative A Force for Good, we are pleased to launch a new quarterly Nonprofit HR Forum for you to meet with your peers for presentations and discussions on high-level issues affecting our nonprofit workforce. These in-person meetings will be open to nonprofit staff with HR responsibilities in their role.

Topic: Designing Nonprofit Workplaces Where Neurodivergent Talent Can Thrive

Speaker: Samantha Kelly, Founder, Beyond Neurodiversity

We are very grateful to our friends at Clark Schaefer Strategic HR for helping us launch this new offering.

New! Quarterly Nonprofit Executive Forum

Thursday, May 21

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

Join us for our new quarterly Nonprofit Executive Forum 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. Have topic ideas? Submit them here.

Topic: Turning Data into Insights

Speaker: Kevin Finn, President/CEO, Strategies to End Homelessness

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

PBPO Quarterly Employment Webinar Series

Wednesday, June 10

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us to hear from the experts at KMK Law on important issues faced by nonprofit employers. Each 1-hour session gives an overview of the latest legal developments, practical solutions, and a chance for you to ask your questions live.

Topic coming soon.

UST Workforce Solutions for Nonprofits Webinar

Wednesday, June 10

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

On June 10, UST is hosting 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 and discover how you can streamline internal processes, ensure compliance, and create operational efficiencies—all while mitigating risk and unnecessary expenses.

Register to learn how to:

• Save money on unemployment expenses
• Effectively manage unemployment claims, protests, and hearings
• Partner with UST to address your nonprofit's unique needs

Not a Leadership Council member? No problem! You are welcome to join us to learn about UST's services. Can't attend the live session? Register anyway, and you'll receive a recording of the live event to watch at your convenience.

BOLD

Board Orientation + Leadership Development

Cohort 26

Thursdays, Sept. 10 - Oct. 1, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (4 in-person sessions)

New in 2026! BOLD has been streamlined to 4 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.