Young Leaders Council Fall 2025 Impact Series

Join us for the Young Leaders Council (YLC) Fall 2025 Impact Series Governance & Leadership Conference hosted in partnership with the Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle Tennessee (CNEMT) and sponsored by Fifth Third Bank on Thursday, September 25th from 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Jack C. Massey Center at Belmont University. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for check-in and networking.

The event will offer a mix of informative breakout sessions, a dynamic panel discussion with seasoned board leaders, an overview of board governance, and a keynote address from leadership and motivational coach, Rebecca Babcock.

The YLC Impact Series is a continuing education initiative, hosted twice a year to provide opportunities to network and expand collective learning around topics related to nonprofit board leadership. The Fall Impact Series is open to all YLC alumni and community partners as well as any individual interested in learning more about leadership and board governance.

Tickets are $125 and include a light breakfast and lunch.

Agenda:

• 8:00 a.m. - Doors Open for Networking / Continental Breakfast

• 8:45 a.m. - Welcome & Opening Remarks

• 9:15 a.m. - Leading From Your Values - Rebecca Babcock (Rebecca Babcock Coaching)

• 10:00 a.m. - A Conversation with Board/Community Leaders moderated by Meagan Flippin, President of CNEMT

  Panelists Include:

- Michelle Gaskin Brown (Amazon)

- Aaron Dorn (Studio Bank)

- Jordan Kendig (HCA Healthcare)

- Joshua Livingston (J.P. Morgan)

- Meagan Flippin (Center for Nonprofit Excellence of Middle TN) - MODERATOR

• 11:00 a.m. - BREAK

• 11:15 a.m. - Breakout Session

  • Building Boards That Work - Noah Spiegel (Noah E. Spiegel Consulting)

    Discover a strategic model for recruiting, onboarding, and engaging the right board members, leaving you with practical tools to strengthen involvement, clarify expectations, and set both your board and mission up for success.

  • Cybersecurity in a Digital World: Protecting Data and Driving Impact - Tim Dively & Dan Resnick (CliftonLarsonAllen )

    Gain practical strategies to navigate today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape, protect against threats like ransomware and social engineering, and build a security-focused culture that leverages cloud solutions and advanced technologies for stronger data protection and efficiency.

  • Understanding Financial Statements from a Board Lens - Joshua Ireland (Jefferson Bridge Capital)

    Gain the confidence to read financial statements, spot key trends, and link the numbers to your nonprofit’s impact, regardless of your financial background.
    

• 12:00 p.m. - Lunch & Keynote Speaker - Rebecca Babcock (Rebecca Babcock Coaching)

• 1:00 p.m. - Event Concludes

Please contact Holly Clark at holly@youngleaderscouncil.org for assistance or more information.