Hybrid Program for Nonprofit Leaders and Finance Professionals

The 2026 Nonprofit Organizations Conference is a two-day, hybrid learning experience designed for nonprofit executives, finance teams, board members, and advisors navigating increasing regulatory, financial, and operational complexity.

Offered both in person in Richardson and online via live webcast, this conference delivers timely guidance, practical tools, and expert insight to help nonprofit organizations strengthen governance, ensure compliance, manage risk, and advance their mission with confidence.

What You’ll Learn at a Glance

This conference equips nonprofit professionals to:

• Stay compliant with evolving tax, legal, payroll, and reporting requirements

• Navigate economic uncertainty and funding challenges in Texas and beyond

• Strengthen governance, fiduciary oversight, and board effectiveness

• Apply responsible AI and technology practices within nonprofit operations

• Improve audit readiness, risk management, and internal controls

• Build sustainable funding, compensation, and talent strategies

Key Session Themes

Tax and Regulatory Compliance
Understand current IRS priorities, Form 990 requirements, Single Audit updates, and the application of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for nonprofit organizations.

Governance and Fiduciary Responsibility
Explore board governance best practices, fiduciary duties, ethical decision-making, and emerging risks including fraud and technology oversight.

Finance, Audit, and Risk Management
Gain practical insight into payroll compliance, internal controls, restricted funds management, risk assessment, and audit preparedness.

Responsible AI and Technology
Learn how nonprofits can adopt AI responsibly through policy development, training, and risk management while maintaining donor trust and compliance.

Funding, Development, and Sustainability
Hear directly from funders and nonprofit leaders on giving trends, donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsorships, capital campaigns, and long-term sustainability.

Leadership and Workforce Strategy
Address employment law updates, compensation strategies, communication across generations, and leadership effectiveness in today’s nonprofit environment.

Featured Sessions 

• Texas Economic Update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

• Tax and Legal Update for Nonprofit Organizations

• Responsible AI for Nonprofits: Policies, Training, and Risk Management

• Mastering Form 990: Common Issues and Smart Solutions

• Ethical Decision-Making and Fraud: Understanding the Interaction

• Funder Panel with Foundation Leaders

• CFO Panel on Financial Resilience and Risk

• Nonprofit Risk Management from Legal, Accounting, and Operational Perspectives

Who Should Attend

This conference is designed for:

• Nonprofit executive directors and senior leaders

• CFOs, controllers, and finance staff

• Board members and governance leaders

• CPAs and advisors serving nonprofit organizations

• Development, HR, and operations professionals

Why This Conference Matters Now

Nonprofit organizations face rising expectations around transparency, compliance, governance, and impact. This conference helps professionals move beyond theory with real-world guidance, expert perspectives, and actionable strategies that support stronger decision-making and career growth.

Attendees leave better prepared to protect their organizations, support their boards, and advance their careers in the nonprofit sector.