Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium Agenda at a Glance
2021 Schedule
For more information on the various sessions, please visit the Session Descriptions Page.*Session titles are subject to change*
8:30am - 9:00am | Morning Virtual Coffee Shop
9:00am - 9:15am | Welcome
- Presentation by The San Diego Children's Choir
- Welcome from Dr. Lyn Corbett, Director of Governance and Community Programs, The Nonprofit Institute
New Administrations, New Priorities: What Does the Shifting Political Landscape Mean for Nonprofits and Philanthropy?
- Mayor Todd Gloria
- Supervisor Nathan Fletcher
9:15am - 10:00am | Governance as a Movement: Implications of New Local and National Leadership for Nonprofit Sector
- Ben Kershaw, Director Public Policy and Government Relations, Independent Sector
- Sam Carter , Founding Principal of Resilient Cities Catalyst (RCC)
- Dr. Emily Young, Executive Director, The Nonprofit Institute (Moderator)
10:00am - 10:15am | Coffee Break
10:15 am - 11:00am | Breakout Sessions
- Panel Discussion: Governance and Adaptive Leadership for the Current Moment: Stories of Resilience and Transformation
- The Financial Rollercoaster: Let me off!
- Adaptive Board Leadership
- Are We Covered? - Legal Compliance Considerations for 2021
- Building an Anti Racist Organization: What Boards Need to Know
11:00am - 11:15am | Coffee Break
11:15am - 12:00pm | Breakout Sessions
- The Critical Role of the Board Chair-CEO Relationship
- Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
- The Difference Between Governance and Management: Essential Roles of Boards
- Creating Effective Fundraising Committees that Raise More Money, Deepen Board Interaction and Create a Joyful Fundraising Team
- What Boards Need to Know about the Shifting Foundation Landscape
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Virtual Networking Lunch
- Hosted by Tony Young, President & Co-Founder, RISE San Diego
*If you have any questions, please contact The Nonprofit Institute at nonprofit@sandiego.edu.