Nonprofit Arts Leadership Summit

Vanguard Culture’s Nonprofit Arts Leadership Summit includes three dynamic components: Nonprofit 101, featuring essential tools for those new to the nonprofit world (and a valuable refresher for seasoned leaders); Meet the Funders, a candid conversation with the people who fund San Diego’s creative workforce; and our annual Executive Director Roundtable, bringing together the region’s top arts leaders to explore new ways to collaborate despite challenging financial and socio-political times. Designed for creatives across all disciplines including film, theatre, dance, visual arts, fashion, music, and more.
$25.00 includes museum/exhibition access, morning coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Lunch available for purchase at The Kitchen @ MCASD
August 27, 2026 from 8am-4pm
$25 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego (700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037)
8am: morning coffee/tea/hot chocolate.
9am - 11am: Nonprofit 101 with Jay Sarno & San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
11am - 1pm: Meet the Funders with City of San Diego, Prebys Foundation, County of San Diego, & the California Arts Council
1pm Lunch available for purchase at The Kitchen @ MCASD or bring your own.
2pm Executive Director Roundtable with Lisane Basquiat & Susanna Peredo Swap
Want to make a greater impact? Become a sponsor for this event. Contact [email protected] for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
This event is made possible thanks to generous support from:
Jack Lampl; Gerry & Susan Slavet; City of San Diego's Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Burnham Center for Community Advancement, and The Prebys Foundation