Mission Forward: A Nonprofit Leadership Series
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Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 24, 2026 Thursday Aug 27, 2026
Session 1:Wednesday, June 24, 2026 from 12 - 1:30 PM
Session 2: Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 12 - 1:30 PM
Session 3: Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 12 - 1:30 PM
Location
Ocean City Chamber of Conference
Conference Room (Upstairs)
12320 Ocean Gateway
Ocean City, MD 21842
Fees/Admission
Members: Free
Non-Members: $25
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Contact Information
Amy Thompson
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Description
The Mission Forward: A Nonprofit Leadership Series is designed for nonprofit professionals at every level, from team members to executive leaders. If you work for a smaller nonprofit, you may find that all three sessions are relevant to your role.
Each session will be held at the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce Conference Room from 12:00–1:30 p.m.
Thanks to our generous Presenting Sponsors — Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore and United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, lunch will be provided at no cost for the first 20 registered attendees at each session.
How to Participate:
Review the session descriptions below and register for any, or all, that interests you. To allow more organizations to participate, we ask that no more than two people from each nonprofit organization attend a given session.
Session 1: How to Avoid Burnout: Just Keep Swimming
Wednesday, June 24
Nonprofit work is meaningful—but it can also be exhausting. This session explores practical strategies for creating "micro-breaks" in a world where the to-do list is never complete and priorities are constantly shifting. Through real-world examples, lessons learned, and group discussion, participants will explore ways to navigate today's challenges with greater resilience.
Session Outcomes
Participants will leave with practical, everyday strategies to reduce overwhelm, protect their energy, and sustain their effectiveness over the long term.
Session 2: Volunteer Management: The Art and Science of Herding Cats
Thursday, July 23
This session explores the art and science of creating an environment that attracts, inspires, and motivates volunteers. By examining questions such as "What's in it for them?" and "Why should they engage?", participants will learn how to better understand volunteer motivations and align them with organizational needs. We'll discuss different volunteer types, what drives them, and how to build stronger relationships that support your mission.
Session Outcomes
Participants will learn how to create a more volunteer-friendly culture, strengthen volunteer engagement and retention, and develop practical strategies for building meaningful volunteer relationships that increase organizational impact.
Session 3: Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business
Thursday, August 27
This workshop distills key principles from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program into a practical framework for nonprofit leaders. Participants will learn how to think like growth-oriented CEOs, strengthen financial and operational discipline, and develop strategies that increase organizational sustainability and mission impact.
Session Outcomes
Participants will:
- Adopt a CEO growth mindset focused on sustainability, scale, and impact.
- Define a clear growth strategy across programs, funding, and partnerships.
- Use financial statements as strategic leadership tools.
- Align people, processes, and performance metrics to support growth.
- Leave with a practical 12-month growth roadmap and actionable next steps.
