Member Programs
We have regular meetings for CEO/ED members, and several Affinity Groups
HR, CFO, COO (& similar positions), and Compliance Officers are open to staff.
Our Newer ED and Smaller Org ED Groups are limited to CEO/EDs only.
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, 2022 programs are held via Zoom.
Upcoming 2022 Programs
Tuesday September 13, 8 to 10am Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast at Irondequoit Country Club
Previous 2022 Programs
Thursday January 13, 11am to 12 noon "Marijuana in the Workplace", presented by Dr. Daniel Ofstein and Andrew Rude of the Council on Alcoholism and Addictions of the Finger Lakes (CAAFL.org)
Monday January 24, 11:30am to 12:30pm Congressman Joe Morelle will join us for updates from Washington.
Thursday February 10, 11am to 12 noon Wade Norwood on Racism is a Public Health Issue.
Thursday March 10, 2 to 3pm Mayor Malik Evans and the City's commitment to collaboration with nonprofits
Wednesday March 23, 11 am to 12 noon Overview of the NYS Department of Health 1115 Waiver
Thursday April 14, 11 to 12 noon Recruitment & Retention Strategies
Thursday April 28, 10 to 11 am NYS Attorney General's Office presentation
Wednesday May 4, 10 to 11 am 1115 Waiver Discussion
Thursday May 26, 11am to 12 noon Impact of NYS Budget on Nonprofits
Wednesday June 21, 11am to 12 noon Planned Giving Strategies
Wednesday July 27, 2 to 3pm Fiduciary Responsibilities for Retirement Plans
Tuesday August 2, 5 to 7pm CEO/ED Summer Social (In-Person)
2021 Programs
DEI Part 1: Understanding Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace.
DEI Part 2. Several Council members shared what they are doing at their organization to integrate DEI initiatives, from both a staff and client/constituent perspective.
DEI Part 3: Incorporating DEI in Board Succession Plans. Bob Thompson, James Norman and Ed Doherty discussed the who, what, when, where, why and most of all, the importance of incorporating DEI in Board succession planning.
IT Compliance: What Can Nonprofits Do To Stay Compliant and Secure? Sponsored by CMIT Solutions of Monroe
Safe Space Training: Making your organization safer and more inclusive for all people, regardless of their gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation. A 2-part training.
Labor & Employment Laws: Legal updates for 2021 sponsored by Harter Secrest Emery
Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative (RMAPI): Updates with Aqua Porter
Nonprofit Finances: Recent changes in nonprofit financial regulations sponsored by Mengel Metzger Barr
Understanding & Dealing with Salary Compression: Kevin Beckford shared some tools and tactics
Congressman Joe Morelle: Updates from Washington
NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney: Jeremy represents the 56th District, which includes much of the City, along with Brighton, Clarkson, Gates, Greece, Hamlin and Parma.
Hot Topics in Risk Management: Staffing shortages, incidents and more, sponsored by USI Insurance Services
Rochester Nonprofit Board Diversity Report: Findings from the CCE Survey with Ed Doherty