Leadership Tracks

The 2026 Leadership Summit features two dedicated tracks designed to support both organizational growth and individual leadership development. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your affiliate or enhance your personal leadership skills, these sessions will provide valuable insights, strategies, and networking opportunities.

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Track 1 – The Skills to Build Your Affiliate

Focus on the Future: Growing Tomorrow's Leaders
This track will provide practical strategies for strengthening and sustaining affiliates through effective leadership, governance, and engagement.

Key Topics & Sessions:

  • Marketing, Recruitment, and Retention – Strategies to attract and keep individuals engaged.
  • Governance & Nonprofit Management – Best practices for leading and managing a nonprofit organization.
  • Building Strong Nonprofit Boards – How to develop and support an effective board.

Track 2 – The Skills That Build a Leader

What Every Leader Needs to Know
This track will focus on the essential skills that make an effective leader, from communication to emotional intelligence.

Key Topics & Sessions:

  • Effective Communication – How to convey ideas clearly and build strong relationships.
  • Advocacy – The role of advocacy in leadership and how to use your voice effectively.
  • Time & Project Management – Tools for staying organized and leading efficiently.
  • Leadership Styles – Understanding different leadership approaches and how to adapt.
  • Emotional Intelligence – Developing self-awareness and interpersonal skills to lead with impact.