2026 Annual Nonprofit Leadership and Governance Symposium

Nonprofits in Focus

See the social impact sector with new clarity at the 2026 Nonprofit Leadership and Governance Symposium.

In a time of rapid change, where we focus matters. This year’s symposium theme invites you to zoom in on the pressing issues facing our organizations and zoom out to capture the broader landscape shaping the future of our sector.

Over two days sessions will tackle the issues defining the next chapter of nonprofit leadership, including:

• AI Ethics in Action — Harness innovation while protecting trust and mission
• Boards That Lead — Move from oversight to strategic governance and financial fluency
• Fundraising That Delivers — Build revenue models designed for impact and resilience
• Policy That Shapes Practice — Understand how local and state decisions influence nonprofit stability

You’ll also gain fresh insights from our latest State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy report, illuminating where the sector stands and where it is headed.

Expect inspiring keynote voices, interactive sessions, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers who are shaping the region’s future. Celebrate excellence across the sector with the winners of the Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance, the TRUST Award of Excellence in Philanthropy, the Libby Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership, and the Liz Shear Governance Fellowship.

Together, we will widen the lens, sharpen our perspective, and strengthen collaborative efforts across the sector.

Join us to help define the next chapter of nonprofit leadership in our region.

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Host or Publisher The Nonprofit Institute, School of Leadership and Education Sciences, University of San Diego