Events

Succession Planning as Good Governance: Starting Early and Exiting Well

Every chief executive tenure ends. What separates organizations that emerge stronger from those that spend years recovering is rarely the quality of the successor — it is the quality of the governance that preceded the decision. Yet in the most recent BoardSource national index, only 29% of nonprofits reported having a written succession plan, even…

Donor Advised Funds: Engaging Donors in the Full Range of Their Generosity

AQORD and Methodist Ministries Network are pleased to partner on this offering that provides a deeper dive on Elyse Kauffman’s highly rated “Unlocking Revenue through Planned Giving” presentation at The Gathering. Whether or not you were able to participate in The Gathering, those in fundraising roles, shaping fundraising strategy, and stewarding donor relationships are encouraged to attend this timely session.  While Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) have been part of charitable…

Cultural Assessments: Informing Strategic Positioning

Organizational culture shapes strategy more than many leaders realize. This session explores how cultural assessment data can reveal strengths, surface risks, and directly inform strategic positioning and decision-making. This panel discussion will feature Tonya Keim, Chief of Staff at Bluestem Communities and Nikki Rineer, Senior Consultant at AQORD Consulting. Tonya Keim serves on the Executive…

Developing a Technology Strategy and Roadmap for Long-Term Success

Technology decisions have a lasting impact on every department within an organization, yet many communities make investments without a clear long-term strategy. During this webinar, learn how to develop a technology strategy and roadmap to align tech investments with organizational goals, improve decision-making, and create a clear path for future innovation. Technology assessments and strategic…