Nonprofit Leadership Summit: People and Culture
Date/Time
1/30/2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Eastern
Event Type(s)
Education
Event Description
2026 Nonprofit Leadership Summit: People and Culture
January 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stetson University Lynn Business Center | DeLand, FL
Free to Attend | Registration Required
Registration Deadline: January 5 | Space is Limited
Nonprofit work is, at its core, human work. This year’s Nonprofit Leadership Summit will focus on People and Culture—exploring how nonprofit leaders can build healthy, inclusive, mission-driven environments where staff, volunteers, and community members feel valued and empowered.
The summit will bring together nonprofit professionals from across Volusia County and surrounding regions for a full day of connection, learning, and skill-building.
2026 Workshop Lineup
January 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stetson University Lynn Business Center | DeLand, FL
Free to Attend | Registration Required
Registration Deadline: January 5 | Space is Limited
Nonprofit work is, at its core, human work. This year’s Nonprofit Leadership Summit will focus on People and Culture—exploring how nonprofit leaders can build healthy, inclusive, mission-driven environments where staff, volunteers, and community members feel valued and empowered.
The summit will bring together nonprofit professionals from across Volusia County and surrounding regions for a full day of connection, learning, and skill-building.
2026 Workshop Lineup
- Succession Planning
Facilitator: Dr. Randall Croom, Professor of Management, Stetson University School of Business
Learn how to plan for organizational continuity, support leadership transitions, and build systems that protect your mission in times of change. - Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Nonprofit Organization
Facilitator: Heather McLean, Vice President, Volusia Pride
Explore practical strategies for fostering belonging, identifying barriers, and developing equitable organizational cultures. - Navigating Difficult Conversations in Mission-Driven Spaces
Facilitator: Caitlin Swann, Associate Director, Center for Dialogue and Democracy, Stetson University
Gain tools for addressing conflict, building trust, and communicating across differences with compassion and clarity. - Panel Discussion: The Volunteer Experience Across Generations
Hear from volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds about what motivates service, what keeps them engaged, and how organizations can strengthen the volunteer journey.
Location
Setting: In-Person
Stetson University Lynn Business Center
345 N Woodland Blvd
DeLand, Fl 32724
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Stetson University Lynn Business Center
345 N Woodland Blvd
DeLand, Fl 32724
Click here for Google Maps
Contact Person
Ann-Marie Willacker
(phone: 3868228713)
(phone: 3868228713)
Details
2026 Nonprofit Leadership Summit: People and Culture
January 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stetson University Lynn Business Center | DeLand, FL
Free to Attend | Registration Required
Registration Deadline: January 5 | Space is Limited
Nonprofit work is, at its core, human work. This year’s Nonprofit Leadership Summit will focus on People and Culture—exploring how nonprofit leaders can build healthy, inclusive, mission-driven environments where staff, volunteers, and community members feel valued and empowered.
The summit will bring together nonprofit professionals from across Volusia County and surrounding regions for a full day of connection, learning, and skill-building.
2026 Workshop Lineup
January 30, 2026 • 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Stetson University Lynn Business Center | DeLand, FL
Free to Attend | Registration Required
Registration Deadline: January 5 | Space is Limited
Nonprofit work is, at its core, human work. This year’s Nonprofit Leadership Summit will focus on People and Culture—exploring how nonprofit leaders can build healthy, inclusive, mission-driven environments where staff, volunteers, and community members feel valued and empowered.
The summit will bring together nonprofit professionals from across Volusia County and surrounding regions for a full day of connection, learning, and skill-building.
2026 Workshop Lineup
- Succession Planning
Facilitator: Dr. Randall Croom, Professor of Management, Stetson University School of Business
Learn how to plan for organizational continuity, support leadership transitions, and build systems that protect your mission in times of change. - Creating an Inclusive and Diverse Nonprofit Organization
Facilitator: Heather McLean, Vice President, Volusia Pride
Explore practical strategies for fostering belonging, identifying barriers, and developing equitable organizational cultures. - Navigating Difficult Conversations in Mission-Driven Spaces
Facilitator: Caitlin Swann, Associate Director, Center for Dialogue and Democracy, Stetson University
Gain tools for addressing conflict, building trust, and communicating across differences with compassion and clarity. - Panel Discussion: The Volunteer Experience Across Generations
Hear from volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds about what motivates service, what keeps them engaged, and how organizations can strengthen the volunteer journey.
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