Do More, Risk Less: The 2025 Debrief and 2026 Playbook for Nonprofits

2025 handed nonprofits a crash course in doing more with less, proving impact under tighter scrutiny, and protecting mission critical people, data, and dollars.

In this complimentary, fast paced, forward-looking session, we’ll reflect on the year’s biggest themes, trends, and lessons — then translate them into an actionable 2026 game plan.

Anchored around four things nonprofits keep asking for — increasing efficiency, compliance that actually adds value (not just a checkbox), safeguarding your greatest assets, and navigating change with foresight — you’ll leave with practical tools, examples you can adapt tomorrow, and a simple framework to keep your board, leadership, and staff aligned on what matters most.

At the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

• Recall key lessons nonprofits learned during 2025
• Identify ways to address ongoing challenges and opportunities in 2026
• Discuss what changes your organization can make to increase resiliency amid uncertainty

Who should attend

This session is designed for CEOs, CFOs, controllers, finance directors, financial managers, board members, trustees, business managers, audit committee members, and other decision makers in nonprofit organizations.

Questions?

Contact CLA’s meetings, events, and experience team at CLAevents@CLAconnect.com.