Governance Summit: Building the Foundation for Long-Term Impact
In today’s rapidly changing nonprofit environment, strong governance is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Organizations face increasing complexity, heightened stakeholder expectations, financial uncertainty, and growing demands for accountability.
Join Partner Cherylyn Harley Lebon, fellow nonprofit executives, board members and sector leaders for an engaging and practical Governance Summit focused on what strong governance looks like in practice—not just in theory.
Together, we will explore:
- why governance is fundamental to organizational effectiveness and sustainability;
- the characteristics of high-performing boards and executive leadership teams;
- how alignment between management and the board strengthens decision-making, strategy, and impact;
- the common gaps between governance theory and day-to-day reality;
- governance challenges facing nonprofits in today’s evolving landscape
This interactive Summit is designed to move beyond concepts and into action. Through expert insights, facilitated discussion, and peer learning, attendees will gain actionable takeaways they can immediately apply within their organizations.
Who should attend:
- Nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors;
- Senior Leadership Teams;
- Board Chairs and Officers;
- Current and Emerging Board Members;
- Foundation and Philanthropic Leaders interested in governance excellence
What youʼll leave with:
- a clearer understanding of governance best practices;
- practical tools to strengthen board-management alignment;
- strategies to improve organizational effectiveness and resilience;
- new perspectives on navigating governance challenges;
- a network of peers committed to advancing nonprofit leadership and impact
This summit will be at Cohen Seglias’ Washington DC office:
Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
900 7th St NW
9th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
