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Effective board management allows for nonprofits to make a bigger impact. Providing your board with key resources can increase your fundraising efforts, strategic planning, and other mission-based work — especially during a crisis.. New York Nonprofit Media will host Nonprofit BoardCon bringing together Executive Leadership and Board Members from nonprofits across New York to learn how collaboration between board and staff is essential now and looking toward the future.

Attend the Event

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

9:15 am - 4:50 pm

9:15 am - 4:50 pm

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place

2nd Floor Events Hall

New York, NY 10208

Museum of Jewish Heritage

36 Battery Place

2nd Floor Events Hall

New York, NY 10208

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Agenda

Times are subject to change.

9:15 AM EST Tuesday, January 20

9:20 AM EST Tuesday, January 20

The panel will cover the key legal and ethical duties of nonprofit board members—like fiduciary oversight, mission stewardship, and compliance—while highlighting practical governance skills. Participants will gain insight into effective board leadership, the questions to ask, and how to shape board culture and organizational impact from day one.

The panel will cover the key legal and ethical duties of nonprofit board members—like fiduciary oversight, mission stewardship, and compliance—while highlighting practical governance skills. Participants will gain insight into effective board leadership, the questions to ask, and how to shape board culture and organizational impact from day one.

Stella Billings (Moderator)
Stella Billings (Moderator)
Chief of Strategy and Board Engagement
Safe Horizon
Hannah K. Moore
Hannah K. Moore
Chief Development Officer
The Jewish Board
Steven Newmark
Steven Newmark
Chief Legal & Policy Officer
Global Healthy Living Foundation
John Eusanio
John Eusanio
Partner, Not-For-Profit and Government Practice Leader
Citrin Cooperman
TBD
TBD
TBD
BTQ Financial
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10:05 AM EST Tuesday, January 20

This panel offers a clear, practical overview of the financial knowledge every nonprofit leader needs. Panelists will cover how to read financial statements, understand budgets and cash flow, assess financial risk, facility planning, and property management, and meet key compliance requirements. They’ll also discuss how staff and board members can work together to strengthen oversight, support sustainability, and make informed financial decisions. Participants will leave more confident in evaluating organizational financial health and contributing to essential financial discussions.

This panel offers a clear, practical overview of the financial knowledge every nonprofit leader needs. Panelists will cover how to read financial statements, understand budgets and cash flow, assess financial risk, facility planning, and property management, and meet key compliance requirements. They’ll also discuss how staff and board members can work together to strengthen oversight, support sustainability, and make informed financial decisions. Participants will leave more confident in evaluating organizational financial health and contributing to essential financial discussions.

Ian J. Newton (Moderator)
Ian J. Newton (Moderator)
Director of Finance & Administration
Creative Art Works
Miranda Altman
Miranda Altman
Chief Operating Officer
Education Through Music
Luther Flurry
Luther Flurry
Chief Financial Officer
Chinese-American Planning Council, Inc.
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10:50 AM EST Tuesday, January 20

11:10 AM EST Tuesday, January 20

This session explores strategies for engaging board members across generations. Panelists will discuss communication styles, motivations, and best practices for fostering collaboration, leveraging diverse perspectives, and sustaining long-term engagement to strengthen board culture and organizational impact.

This session explores strategies for engaging board members across generations. Panelists will discuss communication styles, motivations, and best practices for fostering collaboration, leveraging diverse perspectives, and sustaining long-term engagement to strengthen board culture and organizational impact.

Marissa Y. Mack (Moderator)
Marissa Y. Mack (Moderator)
Director of the Commercial Banking Not-For-Profit Team
Webster Bank
Marcella McKoy
Marcella McKoy
Director of Team Experience & Engagement
Graham
Alison Overseth
Alison Overseth
Chief Executive Officer
Partnership for After School Education (PASE)
TBD
TBD
TBD
USI Insurance Services
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11:55 AM EST Tuesday, January 20

This session focuses on building a strong, collaborative relationship between the nonprofit board and executive director. Participants will learn strategies to improve communication, clarify roles, and work together effectively to advance the organization’s mission.

This session focuses on building a strong, collaborative relationship between the nonprofit board and executive director. Participants will learn strategies to improve communication, clarify roles, and work together effectively to advance the organization’s mission.

Lew Zuchman (Moderator)
Lew Zuchman (Moderator)
Executive Director
SCAN-Harbor, Inc.
Michael Presser
Michael Presser
President & CEO
Inside Broadway
Elise Dowell
Elise Dowell
CEO
JCC Mid-Westchester
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12:40 PM EST Tuesday, January 20

Jeffrey L. Reynolds,
Jeffrey L. Reynolds,
President/ CEO
Family & Children’s Association (FCA)
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1:35 PM EST Tuesday, January 20

This session provides an overview of effective nonprofit board service, covering fiduciary duties, mission stewardship, strategic oversight, and accountability. Participants will learn about collaborating with the executive director, meeting expectations, fundraising roles, and contributing to a strong board culture.

This session provides an overview of effective nonprofit board service, covering fiduciary duties, mission stewardship, strategic oversight, and accountability. Participants will learn about collaborating with the executive director, meeting expectations, fundraising roles, and contributing to a strong board culture.

Traci Lester (Moderator)
Traci Lester (Moderator)
Board Co-Chair
New York City Arts in Education Roundtable
Juanita O. Lewis
Juanita O. Lewis
Executive Director
Community Voices Heard
Marnie Berk
Marnie Berk
Director of Pro Bono Programs
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
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2:20 PM EST Tuesday, January 20

This session offers practical strategies to streamline nonprofit operations for greater efficiency and impact. Participants will learn how to optimize workflows, improve collaboration, reduce redundancies, leverage AI responsibly for strategic efficiency. and implement systems that support mission-driven results.

This session offers practical strategies to streamline nonprofit operations for greater efficiency and impact. Participants will learn how to optimize workflows, improve collaboration, reduce redundancies, leverage AI responsibly for strategic efficiency. and implement systems that support mission-driven results.

Amy West (Moderator)
Amy West (Moderator)
Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer
AHRC NYC
Kelly Carroll
Kelly Carroll
Executive Director
Atlantic Avenue BID
Alicia McGrath
Alicia McGrath
President and CEO
The Center for Family Support
TBD
TBD
TBD
Roundtable Technology
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3:05 PM EST Tuesday, January 20

3:20 PM EST Tuesday, January 20

Learn practical strategies to turn your nonprofit’s board meetings into productive, engaging, and
mission-driven sessions. This workshop will show you how to boost board participation, strengthen roles and accountability, and create a board culture that supports stronger organizational outcomes. Perfect for boards looking to improve effectiveness and elevate their overall impact.

Learn practical strategies to turn your nonprofit’s board meetings into productive, engaging, and
mission-driven sessions. This workshop will show you how to boost board participation, strengthen roles and accountability, and create a board culture that supports stronger organizational outcomes. Perfect for boards looking to improve effectiveness and elevate their overall impact.

Ron Abad (Moderator)
Ron Abad (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer
Community Housing Innovations, Inc
Stephen Powers
Stephen Powers
Co-Founder
OPEN Impact Real Estate
Caroline Slaten
Caroline Slaten
Vice President, Development
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art
Peter Gannon
Peter Gannon
President & CEO
United Way of the Greater Capital Region
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4:05 PM EST Tuesday, January 20

Jemar Ward (Moderator)
Jemar Ward (Moderator)
Chief People Officer
Public Health Solutions
Davina Angus
Davina Angus
Executive Director, Hunts Point Alliance for Children & Board Member
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Assistant Attorney General
New York State Attorney General's Charities Bureau
David Pearson
David Pearson
Chief Human Resources Officer
ExtensisHR
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4:50 PM EST Tuesday, January 20

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