Center for Nonprofit Leadership – 2025 Celebration of the Sector

This year, we are honored to welcome Dr. Akilah Watkins, President & CEO of Independent Sector, as our keynote speaker. A national thought leader and fierce advocate for the social sector, Dr. Watkins is elevating the voices of our country’s 1.8 million nonprofits and philanthropies. Her powerful insights on leadership, democracy, and civil society remind us of the deep ties that unite us—across missions, communities, and lived experience.

The event is free to attend, but RSVP is a must.