The moment the ED leaves, the board panics and immediately yells, "START THE SEARCH!" (Usually before updating their bylaws.) Stop! Before you invite a bunch of strangers into your house, you need to clean it first. Tanya Frey of Terra Firma Consulting is here to give you the "skinny" on the pre-search chaos you absolutely must tame. Learn why rushing the process is the fastest way to hire someone who will be looking for an exit strategy in six months.

They have a gatekeeper, they have quirks, and they often hold the purse strings: Family Foundations. They're not like institutional funders, and you're probably making their relationship a lot harder than it needs to be. Jonathan Scoonover of 1010 Strategies and Daniel Watson (formerly of Restoration House) dive deep into the unique cultures and unwritten rules. Learn how to stop getting in your own way and start building a real, lasting relationship. (Snacks not guaranteed, but highly recommended.)

We're finally tackling that buzzword-heavy concept of intentional fellowship, and yes, we promise not to be too snarky about it. Join Jen Bailey from the Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund as we move beyond awkward trust falls and mandatory, micromanaged fun to build genuine community. Learn how to create authentic connection among stakeholders without requiring everyone to hold hands and sing "Kumbaya" (unless they really want to).