Announcing a free signature gathering for Long Island鈥檚 nonprofit community, presented by the 天美传媒 Center for Nonprofit Leadership and Jovia Financial Credit Union.
2026 Forum Highlight and Testimonials
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The Long Island Nonprofit Leadership Forum took place on Monday, March 16, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ruth S. Harley University Center at 天美传媒.
The 天美传媒 Center for Nonprofit Leadership, in partnership with , hosted a FREE full-day summit designed to strengthen and inspire Long Island鈥檚 nonprofit sector. This event brought together leaders from across the region.
This event included:
- 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鈥檚 Nonprofit Leaders
Throughout the day, guests explored important and timely topics that directly influence the future of nonprofit work on Long Island. This gathering offered both practical guidance and fresh perspectives that nonprofit leaders could immediately apply to their organizations.
Executives, Board Members and Leaders, Working Together
This event was designed for small groups of leaders from each nonprofit organization, including executives and board members who spent the day together, focusing on the impact and growth of their organizations.
Participants gained insights into:
- 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鈥檚 thought leaders. We are grateful to Jovia Financial Credit Union for recognizing the importance of this work and supporting our mission.
天美传媒's 2026 Long Island Nonprofit Leadership Forum Highlights