Description

KNN's FREE Regional Forum provides you with an opportunity to:

• discuss the latest issues and opportunities facing the sector, including federal, state, and local public policy issues
• recap key outcomes from the 2026 state legislative session and what they mean for nonprofits 
• get the scoop on KNN’s latest More Than Charity data - including a new interactive tool to help you share local/regional data and use this resource to tell your organization's story
• learn about KNN’s latest resources and member benefits 
• connect with other nonprofit leaders 
• let us hear from you: what’s impacting your organization and our nonprofit sector?

Bonus Session: What Every Nonprofit Board Member Needs to Know
Following the Regional Forum, KNN CEO Danielle Clore will provide an important refresher on the core roles and responsibilities of charitable nonprofit boards of directors. This is a great opportunity to bring your board members to the Regional Forum and stick around for content that will ensure they have the information they need to effectively champion your mission, support organizational leadership, and meet their legal oversight responsibilities.

Agenda:

• 8:30 am CT - Check-in & networking 
• 9:00 am -10:45 am CT - Updates on federal, state, and local public policy impacts on nonprofits; data and resources; and discussion
• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT - Board Governance Bonus Session

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