A strategic plan should be more than a document created and shelved. This session will guide participants through a practical, inclusive planning process and show how to translate strategic priorities into aligned work plans, budgets, accountability systems, and day-to-day decisions that sustain momentum and advance mission impact.

Move beyond passive participation to build boards that are clear on their role, invested in the work, and aligned with organizational priorities. Participants will explore real-world approaches to expectations, accountability, and shared ownership.

Leadership transition is inevitable. Organizational instability doesn’t have to be.

Whether planned or unexpected, leadership transitions can test an organization’s resilience. While succession planning often focuses on replacing a leader, this session explores the broader governance, leadership, and organizational practices that help nonprofits remain stable and mission-focused before, during, and after change.

Join a moderated conversation with nonprofit leaders who have navigated leadership transitions from both the executive and board perspectives. Through candid stories, practical lessons, and real-world examples, panelists will discuss how organizations can strengthen governance, clarify roles, preserve institutional knowledge, build leadership capacity, and reduce dependence on any one individual.

Participants will leave with practical ideas and conversation starters to help their own organizations begin preparing for the future—long before a transition is on the horizon.

Explore how to expand revenue strategically while staying grounded in mission, organizational capacity, and long-term financial sustainability. This session will unpack how development and fiscal perspectives come together in real decision-making—helping organizations assess opportunities, understand tradeoffs, and grow without overextending.

Create a more consistent and sustainable approach to fundraising by strengthening the internal structures that support it. Participants will explore how development, finance, and operations can work in alignment to improve planning, execution, and results.

How can corporate philanthropy help community-based organizations turn local knowledge into meaningful, sustainable impact? Drawing on examples from across New York City, Con Edison will share how funders can support collaboration, leverage additional resources, and help local organizations address hyperlocal priorities and community improvements.

Strengthen your organization by intentionally developing leaders at every level—from frontline supervisors to senior leadership. This session will explore practical approaches to professional development, internal pathways for growth, and how organizations can leverage existing tools and citywide resources to support and retain talent.

Strengthen the systems that support your staff—from onboarding and policies to roles and expectations. This session will focus on practical approaches that help teams operate more consistently, reduce friction, and support long-term sustainability.

Strengthen the systems that support coordination, accountability, and day-to-day execution across your organization. This session will focus on practical tools and workflows—like planning structures, project tracking, and documentation practices—that help organizations stay aligned and get work done more effectively.

Move beyond basic awareness to explore how AI can support real workflows, decision-making, and organizational capacity. This session will focus on practical applications and implementation considerations for nonprofit teams.

Turn information into action by building simple, useful tools that support clearer decision-making. Participants will explore how to translate data into insights that actually guide strategy and operations

Deepen your organization’s impact by incorporating advocacy into the work you’re already doing. This session will explore practical strategies and real examples of how organizations can integrate advocacy into programs, operations, and community engagement—without needing to lobby—to deepen long-term impact.