Social Impact Sector Summit: Unstoppable

Event Description:

In a time of uncertainty and urgency, we recognize the weight organizations carry—and the strength it takes to keep going. The CNM Social Impact Summit is more than a gathering; it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what drives us.

This year’s theme, Unstoppable, honors both the grief and tenacity of the social impact sector—leaders and teams who continue to rise in the face of burnout, heartbreak, and change. Whether you’re deep in direct service or shaping systems behind the scenes, this summit offers space to ask hard questions, build community, and gain tools to lead with clarity and care.

Join changemakers from across Southern California for a day rooted in wellness, purpose, and possibility. Because even in the most challenging times, our collective commitment—to equity, justice, and community—remains #Unstoppable.

Summit Sessions Include:

• Rebuilding Business Models: Tools to Strengthen and Evolve Your Fundraising Strategy
• Philanthropy in Action: Aligning Commitments with Urgent Community Needs
• Leading Through Change: Managing Mergers, Layoffs, and Executive Transitions
• Data to Inform Decision Making: Key Insights from the State of the Nonprofit Sector Report
• Redefining Success: First-Generation Leaders Share New Narratives
• Wellness in Action: Breathwork, Movement, and Storytelling for Collective Care
• Network with Purpose: Dedicated Spaces to Discuss the Sector’s Most Pressing Issues

About This Year’s Theme: “Time to Thrive: Nurturing Growth in Nonprofit Innovation”

So many forces—federal executive orders, ICE raids, and LA wildfires—have tested the limits of our sector, yet nonprofits have responded not with retreat, but with resolve, because they are the heartbeat of our region’s safety net: rising to meet every crisis, anchoring communities through uncertainty, and ensuring no one stands alone. Unstoppable reflects the unity, strength, and unwavering determination of our community.

The CNM Social Impact Summit is a one-day experience to reinvigorate that spirit, bringing together trusted resources, peer connection, and tools for change. It’s a space to recharge your mission, reflect with others who understand the work, and act with renewed clarity. Join changemakers from across Los Angeles to explore bold ideas and real strategies for building a just, inclusive, and resilient future.

Additional Questions?

Interested in showcasing at our Impact Marketplace? Questions about registration or scholarships? Please contact us at [email protected]

Host or Publisher Center for Nonprofit Management