Nonprofit State of the Union 2026
Resilience Redefined: Nonprofits in a Time of Transformation
2 CPE credits are available for this webinar.
2025 challenged nonprofit leaders to do more with less, manage uncertainty, and make strategic decisions with limited visibility. As trusted advisors to nonprofit organizations, we’ve seen resilience evolve beyond simply “getting through tough times.” Today, resilience means being financially agile, operationally efficient, and mission-driven in a landscape shaped by economic shifts, new technologies, and rising stakeholder expectations.
As we look ahead, the right strategy for 2026 will be make-or-break for many organizations—those that plan, adapt, and invest wisely will be best positioned to sustain their missions and thrive in a changing environment.
This year’s Nonprofit State of the Union explores how organizations are transforming challenges into opportunities—with insights drawn from financial trends, compliance developments, and emerging best practices that can help leaders strengthen their fiscal health and organizational impact.
| Time | Session | Details |
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| 11:00 – 11:15 am | Welcome / Introduction Amy Boland and Melissa Musser |
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| 11:15 – 11:35 am | Governance, Compliance, and Risk Readiness Mac Lillard and Alex McNeill |
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| 11:35 – 11:55 am | Financial Resilience in an Unpredictable Economy Leslie Zeid and Mark Tessar |
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| 11:55 am – 12:15 pm | Technology and Transformation Heather Broberg and Leo Gutierrez |
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| 12:15 – 12:35 pm | Sustaining Impact and Donor Confidence Dick Locastro and Lisa Heller |
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| 12:35 – 12:55 pm | Fireside Chat: Talent, Culture, and Leadership Resilience Guest Speaker TBA |
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| 12:55 – 1:00 pm | Q&A |
Additional Program Details:
- Learning Objective: To provide tax-exempt organizations with a better understanding of areas to prioritize in the coming year.
- Instructional Delivery Methods: Group Internet-based
- Recommended CPE: 2 CPE
- Recommended Fields of Study: Specialized Knowledge
- Prerequisites: None Required
- Advance Preparation: None
- Program Level: Basic
- Course Registration Requirements: None
- Refund Policy: No fee is required to participate in this session.
- Cancellation Policy: In the event that the presentation is cancelled or rescheduled, participants will be contacted immediately with details.
- Complaint Resolution Policy: GRF CPAs & Advisors is committed to our participants’ 100% satisfaction and will make every reasonable effort to resolve complaints as quickly as possible. Please contact nmcelveen@grfcpa.com with any concerns.