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Strategic Insights Conference
Strategic Insights in Nonprofit Management Conference
The third annual Strategic Insights in Nonprofit Management Conference was held on 20 March 2026 at UVA Darden's Goodwin Family Grounds in Charlottesville, Virginia, hosted by the Golub Capital Board Fellows Program and the Institute for Business in Society in partnership with the Net Impact Club.
Participants engaged with Darden faculty, gained high-level insights and built connections with nonprofit peers while focusing on strengthening leadership and impact across the nonprofit sector.
Participation was offered free of charge to all nonprofit leaders whether an executive director, staff person, or board member.
8:30 am - Check-in with welcome coffee and tea
9:00 am - Opening Remarks
9:15 am - Nonprofit Budgeting with Meghan Murray
Explore the financials of a nonprofit in Chapel Hill, NC as a case study. We will review sources and uses of income to determine what strategic direction the organization should follow.
- Networking coffee break -
10:35 am - AI Tools for Nonprofit Organizations with Chuck Howard
Learn practical ways to harness AI to improve nonprofit operations.
11:20 am - Darden Board Fellows Presentations
Hear from Darden MBA students working on capacity-building projects with local nonprofits through the Golub Capital Board Fellows program.
11:45 am - Networking Lunch -
12:45 pm - Decision Making and Uncertainty with Bobby Parmar
Learn common pitfalls and best practices for leading under uncertain conditions, as well as tactics for making effective decisions. Insights based on leading research and latest book Radical Doubt: Turning Uncertainty Into Surefire Success.
- Break -
2:10 pm - Skillful Change and Transitions with Lili Powell
Now is a time of uncertainty, change, and transition in the world of nonprofits. How do you lead others while you are reeling too? Essential skills to lead mindfully through change and transition drawing on the work of William Bridges’ Transition Model.
3:15 pm - Closing Remarks
3:30 – 5:00 pm – Networking Reception in Cafe 67