Events

The 2026 Workshop Series.

Theme: Creating an operational strategy for success in 2026

Four morning convenings across the year, each running 9:00 – 11:00 AM with intentional time for networking alongside a formal program. Hosted by First Bank Chicago at their Northbrook location.

Upcoming

November 19, 2026 • 9:00 – 11:00 AM

Banking & Finance Best Practices for Nonprofit Leaders

Presented in partnership with First Bank Chicago.

A governance-informed overview of financial leadership, including board oversight, risk management, banking strategy, and executive financial accountability. Designed to strengthen partnership between staff leadership and board officers.

Format:
Keynote
Who it's for:
Executive Directors, Executive Committee, board officers, and treasurers
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Past Sessions

April 23, 2026

Artificial Intelligence: Next Practices for Nonprofits

Led by Mariana Dalto, Dalto AI Advisory

Key Themes

  • —A practical, values-driven approach to integrating AI into core nonprofit operations.
  • —Application, governance, risk considerations, and leadership oversight.
  • —Moving organizations from experimentation to intentional, mission-aligned adoption.

June 2, 2026

HR Strategy: Next Practices in Staffing & Capacity Models

NextGroup Panel

Key Themes

  • —Evolving workforce models: outsourcing, fractional leadership, and staffing structure decisions.
  • —Board alignment around new staffing and capacity models.
  • —Building sustainable capacity in a changing labor and funding environment.

September 22, 2026

Fundraising & Development: Building a Balanced Funding Portfolio

Expert Panel

Key Themes

  • —Diversified revenue strategy grounded in recent giving trends.
  • —Major gifts, donor-advised funds, and the development staffing infrastructure behind them.
  • —Multi-year fundraising roadmaps that align development investment with long-term financial sustainability.