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The 12th annual Nonprofit OpCon focuses on streamlining processes and operations for nonprofits in New York. How do we make things easier and more pleasant for executive leadership, operations, IT, risk, finance, HR and more? There are new industry standards to consider, and new guidelines around applying for public funds to learn. Bring your organization into the 21st century and abandon old practices that are depleting your valuable resources! It’s a new day in the nonprofit industry; join us as we explore these insights and strategies.

Attend the Event

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11, 2026

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Hebrew Union College

1 West 4th Street

New York, NY 10012

Hebrew Union College

1 West 4th Street

New York, NY 10012

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Agenda

8:30 AM EDT

30 MINS
8:30 AM EDT 30 MINS

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM EDT

5 MINS
9:00 AM EDT 5 MINS

Opening Remarks

9:05 AM EDT

30 MINS
9:05 AM EDT 30 MINS

Streamlining Nonprofit Operations: Risk, Costs, and Resilience

Jeremy Christopher Kohomban (Moderator)
Jeremy Christopher Kohomban (Moderator)
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Children's Village
Caura Richardson
Caura Richardson
Director
New York State’s Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services
Nicole Frisina
Nicole Frisina
Manager
Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)
Andrea Kantor
Andrea Kantor
Managing Director
Webster Bank
Jon Harper
Jon Harper
Chief Operating Officer
Irish Arts Center
TBD
TBD
-
BTQ Financial

Nonprofits must maximize impact with limited resources. They also must navigate rising costs, operational risks, and increasing demands for accountability. This panel explores how strategic planning can streamline operations, improve financial management, manager risk, and align investments with mission-driven goals. Panelists will share practical insights on increasing efficiency, leveraging data, and building sustainable, resilient organizations.

Jeremy Christopher Kohomban (Moderator)
Jeremy Christopher Kohomban (Moderator)
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Children's Village
Caura Richardson
Caura Richardson
Director
New York State’s Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services
Nicole Frisina
Nicole Frisina
Manager
Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)
Andrea Kantor
Andrea Kantor
Managing Director
Webster Bank
Jon Harper
Jon Harper
Chief Operating Officer
Irish Arts Center
TBD
TBD
-
BTQ Financial

Nonprofits must maximize impact with limited resources. They also must navigate rising costs, operational risks, and increasing demands for accountability. This panel explores how strategic planning can streamline operations, improve financial management, manager risk, and align investments with mission-driven goals. Panelists will share practical insights on increasing efficiency, leveraging data, and building sustainable, resilient organizations.

Jeremy Christopher Kohomban (Moderator)
Caura Richardson
+4
4 more speakers

Nonprofits must maximize impact with limited resources. They also must navigate rising costs, operational risks, and increasing demands for accountability. This panel explores how strategic planning can streamline operations, improve financial management, manager risk, and align investments with mission-driven goals. Panelists will share practical insights on increasing efficiency, leveraging data, and building sustainable, resilient organizations.

Jeremy Christopher Kohomban (Moderator)
Jeremy Christopher Kohomban (Moderator)
President and Chief Executive Officer
The Children's Village
Caura Richardson
Caura Richardson
Director
New York State’s Office of Faith and Nonprofit Development Services
Nicole Frisina
Nicole Frisina
Manager
Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC)
Andrea Kantor
Andrea Kantor
Managing Director
Webster Bank
Jon Harper
Jon Harper
Chief Operating Officer
Irish Arts Center
TBD
TBD
-
BTQ Financial

Nonprofits must maximize impact with limited resources. They also must navigate rising costs, operational risks, and increasing demands for accountability. This panel explores how strategic planning can streamline operations, improve financial management, manager risk, and align investments with mission-driven goals. Panelists will share practical insights on increasing efficiency, leveraging data, and building sustainable, resilient organizations.

Jeremy Christopher Kohomban (Moderator)
Caura Richardson
+4
4 more speakers

9:45 AM EDT

40 MINS
9:45 AM EDT 40 MINS

Attracting and Retaining Talent in the Nonprofit Sector

Marcella McKoy (Moderator)
Marcella McKoy (Moderator)
Director, Team Experience & Engagement
Graham Windham
Alia Crawford Noel
Alia Crawford Noel
Vice President, Employee Benefits
USI Insurance Services
Elise Dowell
Elise Dowell
CEO
JCC Mid-Westchester
Shereen Santalesa
Shereen Santalesa
Director, Human Resources
Primary Care Development Corp.

In a competitive talent market, nonprofits must find new ways to attract, engage, and retain skilled professionals. This panel explores strategies for building strong workplace cultures, offering meaningful growth opportunities, and aligning compensation and benefits with mission-driven work. Panelists will share practical insights on creating environments where talent can thrive and stay.

Marcella McKoy (Moderator)
Marcella McKoy (Moderator)
Director, Team Experience & Engagement
Graham Windham
Alia Crawford Noel
Alia Crawford Noel
Vice President, Employee Benefits
USI Insurance Services
Elise Dowell
Elise Dowell
CEO
JCC Mid-Westchester
Shereen Santalesa
Shereen Santalesa
Director, Human Resources
Primary Care Development Corp.

In a competitive talent market, nonprofits must find new ways to attract, engage, and retain skilled professionals. This panel explores strategies for building strong workplace cultures, offering meaningful growth opportunities, and aligning compensation and benefits with mission-driven work. Panelists will share practical insights on creating environments where talent can thrive and stay.

Marcella McKoy (Moderator)
Alia Crawford Noel
+2
2 more speakers

In a competitive talent market, nonprofits must find new ways to attract, engage, and retain skilled professionals. This panel explores strategies for building strong workplace cultures, offering meaningful growth opportunities, and aligning compensation and benefits with mission-driven work. Panelists will share practical insights on creating environments where talent can thrive and stay.

Marcella McKoy (Moderator)
Marcella McKoy (Moderator)
Director, Team Experience & Engagement
Graham Windham
Alia Crawford Noel
Alia Crawford Noel
Vice President, Employee Benefits
USI Insurance Services
Elise Dowell
Elise Dowell
CEO
JCC Mid-Westchester
Shereen Santalesa
Shereen Santalesa
Director, Human Resources
Primary Care Development Corp.

In a competitive talent market, nonprofits must find new ways to attract, engage, and retain skilled professionals. This panel explores strategies for building strong workplace cultures, offering meaningful growth opportunities, and aligning compensation and benefits with mission-driven work. Panelists will share practical insights on creating environments where talent can thrive and stay.

Marcella McKoy (Moderator)
Alia Crawford Noel
+2
2 more speakers

10:25 AM EDT

15 MINS
10:25 AM EDT 15 MINS
OPEN Impact Real Estate

Refreshment Break Sponsored by OPEN Impact Real Estate

OPEN Impact Real Estate

10:40 AM EDT

38 MINS
10:40 AM EDT 38 MINS

Nonprofits and the Future of Work: Rethinking Space and Real Estate

Alexandros Hatzakis (Moderator)
Alexandros Hatzakis (Moderator)
COO & Associate Executive Director
FPWA
Stephen Powers
Stephen Powers
Co-Founder
OPEN Impact Real Estate
Seth Pinsky
Seth Pinsky
CEO
The 92nd Street Y (92NY)
Lissa Southerland
Lissa Southerland
Chief Operating Officer
Rising Ground

As work models evolve, nonprofits are reimagining how they use space to support their teams and missions. This panel explores strategies for adapting real estate footprints, embracing hybrid work, and optimizing space for collaboration, cost efficiency, and community impact. Panelists will share insights on making flexible, forward-looking decisions in a changing workplace landscape.

Alexandros Hatzakis (Moderator)
Alexandros Hatzakis (Moderator)
COO & Associate Executive Director
FPWA
Stephen Powers
Stephen Powers
Co-Founder
OPEN Impact Real Estate
Seth Pinsky
Seth Pinsky
CEO
The 92nd Street Y (92NY)
Lissa Southerland
Lissa Southerland
Chief Operating Officer
Rising Ground

As work models evolve, nonprofits are reimagining how they use space to support their teams and missions. This panel explores strategies for adapting real estate footprints, embracing hybrid work, and optimizing space for collaboration, cost efficiency, and community impact. Panelists will share insights on making flexible, forward-looking decisions in a changing workplace landscape.

Alexandros Hatzakis (Moderator)
Stephen Powers
+2
2 more speakers

As work models evolve, nonprofits are reimagining how they use space to support their teams and missions. This panel explores strategies for adapting real estate footprints, embracing hybrid work, and optimizing space for collaboration, cost efficiency, and community impact. Panelists will share insights on making flexible, forward-looking decisions in a changing workplace landscape.

Alexandros Hatzakis (Moderator)
Alexandros Hatzakis (Moderator)
COO & Associate Executive Director
FPWA
Stephen Powers
Stephen Powers
Co-Founder
OPEN Impact Real Estate
Seth Pinsky
Seth Pinsky
CEO
The 92nd Street Y (92NY)
Lissa Southerland
Lissa Southerland
Chief Operating Officer
Rising Ground

As work models evolve, nonprofits are reimagining how they use space to support their teams and missions. This panel explores strategies for adapting real estate footprints, embracing hybrid work, and optimizing space for collaboration, cost efficiency, and community impact. Panelists will share insights on making flexible, forward-looking decisions in a changing workplace landscape.

Alexandros Hatzakis (Moderator)
Stephen Powers
+2
2 more speakers

11:20 AM EDT

40 MINS
11:20 AM EDT 40 MINS

Technology and AI in the Nonprofit Sector

Jennifer L. Williams (Moderator)
Jennifer L. Williams (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer
For All AI
Beatrice Calderon
Beatrice Calderon
Associate Director of Operations
The Opportunity Network
Cheryl López
Cheryl López
Director of Operations
City Bar Justice Center
Paul Norton
Paul Norton
Senior Director
BluePath Health

Emerging technologies and AI are reshaping how nonprofits operate and deliver impact. This panel explores how organizations can leverage digital tools and AI to improve efficiency, enhance fundraising, and better serve communities. Panelists will share practical insights on adoption, risks, and building a responsible, future-ready tech strategy.

Jennifer L. Williams (Moderator)
Jennifer L. Williams (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer
For All AI
Beatrice Calderon
Beatrice Calderon
Associate Director of Operations
The Opportunity Network
Cheryl López
Cheryl López
Director of Operations
City Bar Justice Center
Paul Norton
Paul Norton
Senior Director
BluePath Health

Emerging technologies and AI are reshaping how nonprofits operate and deliver impact. This panel explores how organizations can leverage digital tools and AI to improve efficiency, enhance fundraising, and better serve communities. Panelists will share practical insights on adoption, risks, and building a responsible, future-ready tech strategy.

Jennifer L. Williams (Moderator)
Beatrice Calderon
+2
2 more speakers

Emerging technologies and AI are reshaping how nonprofits operate and deliver impact. This panel explores how organizations can leverage digital tools and AI to improve efficiency, enhance fundraising, and better serve communities. Panelists will share practical insights on adoption, risks, and building a responsible, future-ready tech strategy.

Jennifer L. Williams (Moderator)
Jennifer L. Williams (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer
For All AI
Beatrice Calderon
Beatrice Calderon
Associate Director of Operations
The Opportunity Network
Cheryl López
Cheryl López
Director of Operations
City Bar Justice Center
Paul Norton
Paul Norton
Senior Director
BluePath Health

Emerging technologies and AI are reshaping how nonprofits operate and deliver impact. This panel explores how organizations can leverage digital tools and AI to improve efficiency, enhance fundraising, and better serve communities. Panelists will share practical insights on adoption, risks, and building a responsible, future-ready tech strategy.

Jennifer L. Williams (Moderator)
Beatrice Calderon
+2
2 more speakers

12:00 PM EDT

35 MINS
12:00 PM EDT 35 MINS
Incline

Special Presentation by Incline Pension

Incline

12:35 PM EDT

55 MINS
12:35 PM EDT 55 MINS

Lunch

1:30 PM EDT

40 MINS
1:30 PM EDT 40 MINS

Accounting and Financial Best Practices for Nonprofits

Amy West (Moderator)
Amy West (Moderator)
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
AHRC New York City
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Chief
Charities Bureau, Office of the New York Attorney General
John Eusanio
John Eusanio
Partner and Not-For-Profit Practice Leader
Citrin Cooperman
Dr. Rodrigo Valles Jr.
Dr. Rodrigo Valles Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Public Health Solutions

Strong financial management is essential for nonprofit sustainability and trust. This panel covers key accounting practices, compliance requirements, and strategies for budgeting, reporting, and financial oversight. Panelists will share practical insights to help organizations strengthen transparency, improve decision-making, and steward resources effectively.

Amy West (Moderator)
Amy West (Moderator)
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
AHRC New York City
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Chief
Charities Bureau, Office of the New York Attorney General
John Eusanio
John Eusanio
Partner and Not-For-Profit Practice Leader
Citrin Cooperman
Dr. Rodrigo Valles Jr.
Dr. Rodrigo Valles Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Public Health Solutions

Strong financial management is essential for nonprofit sustainability and trust. This panel covers key accounting practices, compliance requirements, and strategies for budgeting, reporting, and financial oversight. Panelists will share practical insights to help organizations strengthen transparency, improve decision-making, and steward resources effectively.

Amy West (Moderator)
Karin Kunstler Goldman
+2
2 more speakers

Strong financial management is essential for nonprofit sustainability and trust. This panel covers key accounting practices, compliance requirements, and strategies for budgeting, reporting, and financial oversight. Panelists will share practical insights to help organizations strengthen transparency, improve decision-making, and steward resources effectively.

Amy West (Moderator)
Amy West (Moderator)
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
AHRC New York City
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Karin Kunstler Goldman
Assistant Attorney General, Deputy Chief
Charities Bureau, Office of the New York Attorney General
John Eusanio
John Eusanio
Partner and Not-For-Profit Practice Leader
Citrin Cooperman
Dr. Rodrigo Valles Jr.
Dr. Rodrigo Valles Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Public Health Solutions

Strong financial management is essential for nonprofit sustainability and trust. This panel covers key accounting practices, compliance requirements, and strategies for budgeting, reporting, and financial oversight. Panelists will share practical insights to help organizations strengthen transparency, improve decision-making, and steward resources effectively.

Amy West (Moderator)
Karin Kunstler Goldman
+2
2 more speakers

2:10 PM EDT

27 MINS
2:10 PM EDT 27 MINS

Leadership Strategies for Nonprofit Success

Ebony Young (Moderator)
Ebony Young (Moderator)
Deputy Borough President
Queens
Christy Hamilton
Christy Hamilton
Partner & COO
Carey & Co
Dawn Pinnock
Dawn Pinnock
President and Chief Executive Officer
Center for Urban Community Services
Elz Cuya Jones
Elz Cuya Jones
Executive Director
Broadway Advocacy Coalition

Effective leadership is critical to driving impact in today’s complex nonprofit landscape. This panel explores how leaders can build strong teams, navigate change, and align strategy with mission. Panelists will share practical insights on decision-making, organizational culture, and leading with resilience to achieve sustainable success.

Ebony Young (Moderator)
Ebony Young (Moderator)
Deputy Borough President
Queens
Christy Hamilton
Christy Hamilton
Partner & COO
Carey & Co
Dawn Pinnock
Dawn Pinnock
President and Chief Executive Officer
Center for Urban Community Services
Elz Cuya Jones
Elz Cuya Jones
Executive Director
Broadway Advocacy Coalition

Effective leadership is critical to driving impact in today’s complex nonprofit landscape. This panel explores how leaders can build strong teams, navigate change, and align strategy with mission. Panelists will share practical insights on decision-making, organizational culture, and leading with resilience to achieve sustainable success.

Ebony Young (Moderator)
Christy Hamilton
+2
2 more speakers

Effective leadership is critical to driving impact in today’s complex nonprofit landscape. This panel explores how leaders can build strong teams, navigate change, and align strategy with mission. Panelists will share practical insights on decision-making, organizational culture, and leading with resilience to achieve sustainable success.

Ebony Young (Moderator)
Ebony Young (Moderator)
Deputy Borough President
Queens
Christy Hamilton
Christy Hamilton
Partner & COO
Carey & Co
Dawn Pinnock
Dawn Pinnock
President and Chief Executive Officer
Center for Urban Community Services
Elz Cuya Jones
Elz Cuya Jones
Executive Director
Broadway Advocacy Coalition

Effective leadership is critical to driving impact in today’s complex nonprofit landscape. This panel explores how leaders can build strong teams, navigate change, and align strategy with mission. Panelists will share practical insights on decision-making, organizational culture, and leading with resilience to achieve sustainable success.

Ebony Young (Moderator)
Christy Hamilton
+2
2 more speakers

2:40 PM EDT

14 MINS
2:40 PM EDT 14 MINS

Refreshment Break

2:55 PM EDT

38 MINS
2:55 PM EDT 38 MINS

Strengthening Nonprofit Boards for Greater Impact

Nicole Ricci (Moderator)
Nicole Ricci (Moderator)
Board of Directors, President
NY Small Farma
Alexander K. Buchholz
Alexander K. Buchholz
Partner and Practice Co-Leader, Not-for-Profit Services
PKF O'Connor Davies
Hannah Moore
Hannah Moore
Chief Development Officer
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Jennifer Mitchell
Jennifer Mitchell
President & CEO
The Doe Fund

Effective boards are essential to nonprofit success. This panel explores how organizations can build engaged, strategic boards that provide strong governance, support leadership, and advance mission-driven goals. Panelists will share practical insights on board recruitment, roles and responsibilities, and fostering accountability to drive greater impact.

Nicole Ricci (Moderator)
Nicole Ricci (Moderator)
Board of Directors, President
NY Small Farma
Alexander K. Buchholz
Alexander K. Buchholz
Partner and Practice Co-Leader, Not-for-Profit Services
PKF O'Connor Davies
Hannah Moore
Hannah Moore
Chief Development Officer
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Jennifer Mitchell
Jennifer Mitchell
President & CEO
The Doe Fund

Effective boards are essential to nonprofit success. This panel explores how organizations can build engaged, strategic boards that provide strong governance, support leadership, and advance mission-driven goals. Panelists will share practical insights on board recruitment, roles and responsibilities, and fostering accountability to drive greater impact.

Nicole Ricci (Moderator)
Alexander K. Buchholz
+2
2 more speakers

Effective boards are essential to nonprofit success. This panel explores how organizations can build engaged, strategic boards that provide strong governance, support leadership, and advance mission-driven goals. Panelists will share practical insights on board recruitment, roles and responsibilities, and fostering accountability to drive greater impact.

Nicole Ricci (Moderator)
Nicole Ricci (Moderator)
Board of Directors, President
NY Small Farma
Alexander K. Buchholz
Alexander K. Buchholz
Partner and Practice Co-Leader, Not-for-Profit Services
PKF O'Connor Davies
Hannah Moore
Hannah Moore
Chief Development Officer
Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Jennifer Mitchell
Jennifer Mitchell
President & CEO
The Doe Fund

Effective boards are essential to nonprofit success. This panel explores how organizations can build engaged, strategic boards that provide strong governance, support leadership, and advance mission-driven goals. Panelists will share practical insights on board recruitment, roles and responsibilities, and fostering accountability to drive greater impact.

Nicole Ricci (Moderator)
Alexander K. Buchholz
+2
2 more speakers

3:35 PM EDT

39 MINS
3:35 PM EDT 39 MINS

Telling Your Story: Marketing That Moves the Mission

Michael Max Knobbe (Moderator)
Michael Max Knobbe (Moderator)
Executive Director
BronxNet
Jason Platzner
Jason Platzner
Assistant Director of Communications
Birch Family Services, Inc.
Yolanda Robano-Gross
Yolanda Robano-Gross
Chief Executive Officer
Options for Community Living, Inc.
Carol Goldstein
Carol Goldstein
Vice President, Marketing and Digital Experience
Per Scholas

Compelling storytelling is key to advancing a nonprofit’s mission and engaging supporters. This panel explores how organizations can use marketing and communications to amplify impact, build trust, and inspire action. Panelists will share practical strategies for crafting authentic narratives, leveraging digital channels, and connecting with diverse audiences.

Michael Max Knobbe (Moderator)
Michael Max Knobbe (Moderator)
Executive Director
BronxNet
Jason Platzner
Jason Platzner
Assistant Director of Communications
Birch Family Services, Inc.
Yolanda Robano-Gross
Yolanda Robano-Gross
Chief Executive Officer
Options for Community Living, Inc.
Carol Goldstein
Carol Goldstein
Vice President, Marketing and Digital Experience
Per Scholas

Compelling storytelling is key to advancing a nonprofit’s mission and engaging supporters. This panel explores how organizations can use marketing and communications to amplify impact, build trust, and inspire action. Panelists will share practical strategies for crafting authentic narratives, leveraging digital channels, and connecting with diverse audiences.

Michael Max Knobbe (Moderator)
Jason Platzner
+2
2 more speakers

Compelling storytelling is key to advancing a nonprofit’s mission and engaging supporters. This panel explores how organizations can use marketing and communications to amplify impact, build trust, and inspire action. Panelists will share practical strategies for crafting authentic narratives, leveraging digital channels, and connecting with diverse audiences.

Michael Max Knobbe (Moderator)
Michael Max Knobbe (Moderator)
Executive Director
BronxNet
Jason Platzner
Jason Platzner
Assistant Director of Communications
Birch Family Services, Inc.
Yolanda Robano-Gross
Yolanda Robano-Gross
Chief Executive Officer
Options for Community Living, Inc.
Carol Goldstein
Carol Goldstein
Vice President, Marketing and Digital Experience
Per Scholas

Compelling storytelling is key to advancing a nonprofit’s mission and engaging supporters. This panel explores how organizations can use marketing and communications to amplify impact, build trust, and inspire action. Panelists will share practical strategies for crafting authentic narratives, leveraging digital channels, and connecting with diverse audiences.

Michael Max Knobbe (Moderator)
Jason Platzner
+2
2 more speakers

Underwriters