NNSC Member Connection

September All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, September 10, 2026

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

September Featured Moderator

Why Join the Conversation

Join the September Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

Registration Now Open

NNSC Members: Complimentary as a member benefit.
Non-Members: $50 per person.
Select the “Register” button on the left to reserve your spot.

Why Attend?

Nonprofit clients are increasingly bringing leadership assessment into their hiring processes, sometimes on their own initiative and sometimes without much warning. Whether or not you use assessment in your own practice, the ability to speak knowledgeably about how it works, what it can and cannot tell a search committee, and how it fits alongside your own findings has become part of the job.

This session offers a practical, non-promotional look at leadership assessment in the context of nonprofit executive search. David Donnay of SKS Consulting Group will be joined by a search firm partner who has integrated assessment into live engagements, and together they will walk through what a strong assessment partnership actually looks like: how the data is collected, translated into insights, and presented, how it can sharpen a client’s understanding of a candidate’s strengths and risks, and how it supports the consultant’s advisory role rather than competing with it. The conversation will draw on real case examples, including situations where assessment confirmed what the search process already surfaced and situations where it complicated the picture, along with guidance on navigating those harder client conversations. The session closes by looking at what happens after the hire, where assessment data can inform onboarding and early leadership development, and a substantial portion of the hour is reserved for open discussion with attendees.

Meet Your Presenters

You’ll Learn

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for search consultants, firm principals and owners, recruiters, researchers, and project managers who advise nonprofit clients on leadership hires. Whether you use assessment regularly, have reservations about it, or simply want to be prepared the next time a client raises it, you will leave with a clearer understanding of how it works and how to talk about it with confidence.

Members Only

2026 Virtual Annual Business Meeting

Thursday, November 5, 2026

NNSC members are invited to come together virtually for the organization's Annual Business Meeting, an important opportunity to hear updates, participate in NNSC governance, and help shape the year ahead.

What to Expect

The Annual Business Meeting is the formal yearly gathering of the NNSC membership. Members will receive updates on the organization's work, finances, leadership, and priorities for the coming year.

The meeting will also provide members with the opportunity to consider and vote on the proposed slate of candidates for open Board of Directors positions.

Meeting Agenda at a Glance

NNSC Business and Leadership Updates

Why Your Participation Matters

NNSC is a member-led professional community. Your participation helps ensure that the membership can conduct official business, elect its leaders, and remain informed about the organization's direction and stewardship.

Newly elected Directors will begin their terms at the conclusion of the Annual Business Meeting.

Stay for the November All Member Zoom

The Annual Business Meeting will be followed by NNSC's November All Member Zoom. Separate Zoom links will be provided for the business meeting and the member discussion.

Register to Participate

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

NNSC Member Connection

November All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, November 5, 2026

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

November Featured Moderator

Why Join the Conversation

Join the November Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

NNSC Member Connection

February All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, February 11, 2027

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

February Featured Moderator

Why Join the Conversation

Join the February Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

Save the Date

2027 NNSC Annual Conference

March 2 – 5, 2027 | Chicago, Illinois

We are heading back to Chicago, and this one is worth clearing your calendar for.

Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, March 2
Opening Welcome Reception & Dine-Around dinner groups

Wednesday – Thursday, March 3 – 4
Full days of conference programming

Friday, March 5
Half-day programming, wrapping midday

Room Block Now Open

Omni Chicago Hotel

676 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Special negotiated NNSC rate: $169 per night, plus tax

Reserve your room through the official NNSC hotel block to receive the discounted conference rate.

Book Your Room

NNSC Member Connection

April All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, April 8, 2027

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

April Featured Moderator

Why Join the Conversation

Join the April Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.

NNSC Member Connection

June All Member Zoom Meeting

Thursday, June 10, 2027

A relaxed space to connect, exchange ideas, and stay engaged with the NNSC community.

What to Expect

Every other month, NNSC members come together for an informal All Member Zoom Meeting, a welcoming space to connect with colleagues, exchange updates, and explore timely topics impacting our field.

These virtual gatherings are moderated by rotating NNSC members and offer a valuable opportunity to stay informed, build relationships, and share insights in a relaxed, peer-driven setting.

Whether you are looking to learn, contribute, or simply stay connected, we invite you to join the conversation.

June Featured Moderator

Why Join the Conversation

Join the June Conversation

To register, select the Register button in the right-hand column of this page.