2027 Ohio YMCAs Leadership Conference Call for Presenters Survey

What we need: The Ohio Alliance is seeking presenters for workshops at our 2027 Ohio YMCAs Leadership Conference. The conference will include two rounds of six workshops (one round each day), and each workshop will be 1 hour and 15 minutes long.

Who will attend the conference: YMCA Leadership Staff (and volunteers) from 42 associations, 164 branches, and 455 early learning and school-aged child care sites across Ohio. We expect about 350 attendees.
What is the purpose of the conference: This conference inspires Y staff and volunteers to rise above the demands of the day, strengthen their leadership, and create meaningful, lasting impact in the communities they serve.
When is the conference: April 7-8, 2027
Where is the conference: Hyatt Regency, Downtown Columbus, OH

Additional Details:

A presenter’s services will be considered a donation and are subject to tax deduction. The Alliance will provide a receipt for your records upon the conclusion of the conference.
Presenters are responsible for providing any handouts or materials.
We will provide a projector and screen for all presenters.
All workshop proposals are due by 5:00 PM EST on December 1, 2026.
Selected presenters will be notified no later than December 15, 2026.

Questions? Contact Ruth Knous (rknous@ohioymcas.org)

1.Presenter Name(Required.)

2.Presenter Preferred Pronouns(Required.)

3.Presenter’s YMCA Affiliation or Company(Required.)

4.Presenter Email(Required.)

5.Presenter Phone Number(Required.)

6.On Which Day Would You Prefer to Present(Required.)

Wednesday, April 7th

Thursday, April 8th

No Preference

7.Presenter’s Short Biography (will be used to introduce you before your workshop)(Required.)

8.Workshop Title(Required.)

9.Audience (select all that are applicable)(Required.)

C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO, etc.)

Directors

Mid-management

Other

10.Workshops will be organized into the categories of the YMCA’s Cause-Driven Leadership Competency Model. Please choose the category into which your workshop fits.(Required.)

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community (Change Leadership, Engaging Community, Philanthropy, Volunteerism)

Building Relationships: connect people to the Y’s mission by developing meaningful and respectful relationships, partnerships, and collaborations, enabling Ys to co-create solutions to pressing social needs. (Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Belonging)

Leading Operations: ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community (Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management)

Developing & Inspiring People: support the holistic development of self and other so that everyone can embrace the Y’s mission, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact. (Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity)

11.Please provide a 3-5 sentence workshop summary.(Required.)

12.Please describe the workshop’s relevance to YMCA leaders.(Required.)

13.What are the learning objectives of the workshop?(Required.)

14.How will your session be interactive or engaging for participants?(Required.)

2027 Ohio YMCAs Leadership Conference Call for Presenters

Conference Theme: Rise Above: From Daily Demands to Lasting Impact