Announcing a free signature gathering for Long Island’s nonprofit community, presented by the Adelphi University Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Jovia Financial Credit Union.
| This event is fully booked. Registration is now closed. |
Mark your calendars for the Long Island Nonprofit Leadership Forum. Join us Monday, March 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ruth S. Harley University Center at Adelphi University.
The Adelphi Center for Nonprofit Leadership, in partnership with Jovia Financial Credit Union, is hosting a FREE full-day summit designed to strengthen and inspire Long Island’s nonprofit sector. This event brings together leaders from across the region.
This event includes:
- A thoughtful mix of dynamic speakers
- Engaging panel discussions
- Meaningful networking opportunities
- The chance to learn from peers who are making an impact in distinctive ways
Critical Learning for Today’s Nonprofit Leaders
Throughout the day, you will explore important and timely topics that directly influence the future of nonprofit work on Long Island. This gathering offers both practical guidance and fresh perspectives that nonprofit leaders can immediately apply to their organizations.
Executives, Board Members and Leaders, Working Together
This event is designed for small groups of leaders from each nonprofit organization, including executives and board members. We encourage you to register together and spend the day together, focusing on the impact and growth of your organization.
You will gain insights in:
- Supporting local communities
- Innovative approaches to funding
- Building effective partnerships between executives and boards
- Trends in nonprofit accreditation
- Strategies for improving employee retention and benefits
- Advancements in cybersecurity
- The qualities that define inspirational leadership
Agenda
Monday, March 16
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30am-9:00am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am-9:30am | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:35am-10:20am | Keynote: Mark & John Cronin of Abilities Rising |
| 10:25am-10:50am | Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award- Stanfort J. Perry of AHRC Nassau |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Panel Discussion: Challenges and Solutions for Supporting Communities |
| 12:00pm-12:45pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
| 2:15pm-3:00pm | Panel Discussion: The Golden Grantee- Partners that funders can fund |
| 3:05pm-3:50pm | Keynote: Marty Lyons of the Marty Lyons Foundation |
| 3:50pm-4:00pm | Closing Remarks |
We invite nonprofit executives, board members, and managers to attend to deepen their expertise, build connections, and engage today’s thought leaders. We are grateful to Jovia Financial Credit Union for recognizing the importance of this work and supporting our mission.