2025-26 Nonprofit Lightning Talk Series
All events are open to the public
Register for one or several of the Nonprofit Lightning Talks in the 2025-26 series, brought to you by the University of Michigan Golub Capital Nonprofit Board Fellows Program. This series is open to everyone and aims to equip our community with concrete examples and actionable tools within each of the content areas of nonprofit governance covered by the series. Additional details will be sent to registrants closer to the lightning talk dates.
Wisdom for Change: How Nonprofits Can Thrive in the Face of ChallengeMichele May will share guidance and inspiration to bring to your board service, career, and leadership journey.
October 10, 2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Learn moreAssess Your ImpactSue Ann Savas offers real-world insights on theory of change and measuring your impact, including strategies for balancing impact with revenue.
November 10, 2025
5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Learn moreTrust-Based PhilanthropyJoin Tanya Upthegrove Gregory to learn about the Ruth Mott Foundation's experiences and perspectives.
January 13, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Learn moreFinancial Oversight: The Board’s RoleJoin Vance Jackson, Jr for a talk on financial oversight, diversification, financial policies and more.
February 13, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Room TBA, at Ross
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