Elevate your nonprofit's impact at the Nonprofit Governance Symposium, the premier training experience for board members and the executives who empower them. This capacity-building day of workshops dives deep into Strategic Leadership, Financial Oversight, Board Composition & Roles, and Resource Development, equipping you with the tools to achieve exceptional governance and long-term success. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your nonprofit’s full potential.

9 - 9:30 AM Check-in/Continental Breakfast

9:35 - 10:35 AM Panel: Navigating Boardroom Challenges

10:45 - 11:55 AM Session 1

Room 1 Colton Strawser, Ph.D., Colton Strawser Consulting. Crafting Successful Strategies
Room 2 Larrynnee Pierre & Chad Giles, CLA. Board Governance Basics
Room 3 Kim Crawford, SFC. Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements and 990s
Room 4 Barbara Clark-Galupi, Creative Impact. Nonprofit Board Service: What They Won't Tell You But I Will
Room 5 Christina Hanger, Social Venture Partners Dallas. Planning Your Year: How a Board Calendar Supports the Work of the Board
Room 6 Michelle Crim, Dynamic Development Strategies. Understanding Funding Roles and Responsibilities

12 - 1:20 PM Networking Lunch

1:30 - 2:40 PM Session 2

Room 1 Alicia McGlinchey, Social Venture Partners Dallas. Why Are We Here? How Nonprofit Boards and CEOs Can Collaborate Effectively
Room 2 Larrynnee Pierre & Chad Giles, CLA. Board Governance Basics
Room 3 Eric Wilson, Your Part-Time Controller. Embracing Data as a Resource to Maximize Your Organization’s Health and Productivity
Room 4 Laura Hutyra, M.Gale. The Board's Role in a Culture of Philanthropy
Room 5 Matt Jones, Forvis Mazars. Beginning with the Board: A roadmap to effective board development and alignment
Room 6 Jonathan Blum & Nyk McKissic, Holland & Knight. Nonprofit Governance and Fiduciary Duties

2:50 - 4 PM Session 3

Room 1 Colton Strawser, Ph.D., Colton Strawser Consulting. Setting & Managing Board Expectations
Room 2 Keith Ackerman, Colton Strawser Consulting. Evaluating C-Suites
Room 3 Missy Gale, M.Gale. Succession Planning: Engaging your team in the future of your nonprofit
Room 4 Executive Committee Roundtable Discussion
Room 5 Heather Flabiano, Forvis Mazars. Achieving the Mission through Alignment of Strategic Plan and Organizational Resources
Room 6 Jonathan Blum & Nyk McKissic, Holland & Knight. Advanced Issues in Nonprofit Governance

The Symposium will conclude with a Networking Cocktail Reception with from 4-5:30 PM with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.

Discount tickets available for a group of 5 so you can bring your board members. Need a ticket package for a larger group? Email us at hello@ntxnonprofits.org.