Thank you for your interest in speaking or presenting at Compass Pro Bono's annual nonprofit leadership Summit. Please submit this form by: October 31, 2025Compass Pro Bono’s annual nonprofit leadership summit is a one-day interactive conference for Executive Directors and Board Members. The Summit provides insights on pressing issues and opportunities confronting social impact leaders along with structured peer learning and networking.
Expert panelists and speakers share experience and best practices on topics relevant to both board members and Executive Directors/CEOs including governance, strategy, fundraising, local issues, and more. Past sessions have included:
- Leadership Succession Planning
- Carlyn Madden, Good Insight
- Andrew Blaisdell, FXG Partners
- Finance and Risk Management
- Carole Melvin, Your Part-Time Controller
- Sally Sloan, Horizons Greater Washington CFO
- Kevin Toruno, Identity Inc Board Treasurer
- Board Governance and Inclusion
- Tom Monahan, President & CEO, DeVry University
- Kyle Moore, Child & Family Network Centers Board Chair
- AI in Fundraising
- Mike Burger & Kevin Chaplin, Headquarters for AI
Participants attend in-person in Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC (with a Zoom option available as well). In-person sites are connected virtually with panelists and speakers in each location. Over 250 nonprofit leaders attend each year. Topics for Compass Pro Bono’s annual nonprofit leadership summit should be relevant for both Board Members and Executive Directors.
Since the summit’s genesis in 2016, we have brought in speakers from our network of experts. This year, for the first time, we’re opening up our process to seek ideas and perspectives we might not have encountered otherwise.
Speaking opportunities may be available through summit sponsorship packages as well. If you’re interested in sponsoring the summit, reach out to Wendy Gualtieri (
wgualtieri@compassprobono.org).
