In Person Sessions

Welcome!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th is a Day of Community Connections

Annually at the end of each year, the incredible nonprofit finance and accounting community gathers to reconnect:   the Washington DC Convention Center will once again be our home this December. This one-day program features 8 CPE hours, offers ample time to network and explore resources, and ends with one of our favorite festive networking receptions on the annual calendar.

The event is being held on the FIRST FLOOR of the Allen Y. Lew Building (formerly known as the Mt. Vernon Place building.)

7am: Registration Open – enjoy coffee & breakfast in the sponsor lounges.

8a – a full day of CONCURRENT SESSIONS (see specific sessions below)

11:30am-1pm – mix and mingle at a long lunch break with our sponsors.

5:15 – 7:00 pm:  Networking Reception

 

TRANSPORTATION: 

Rideshares drop off right in front of building at 801 Allen Y Lew Pl., NW

The closest Metro is Mt. Vernon Sq (7th St/Convention Center) on the yellow and green lines.

 

Please complete the Evaluation here (AFTER attending the full day):  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WT55MKJ

December 12th In Person Sessions
Pragmatic AI – Bridging Theory and Practice
December 12, 2023
8:00 am
This session covers: Overview of recent advancements and current state of AI Demystify generative AI, showcasing well known applications and highlight the merits of select apps Emphasize the importance of risks including ethical and share responsible AI frameworks for achieving...
Cybersecurity – An Evolving Landscape in a Post-Pandemic World
December 12, 2023
8:00 am
Cyber crime experienced an explosion during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Just as the cyber criminals continue to evolve, the business’ control environment is under pressure to keep up. Attendees will learn cyber security trends and predictions, lessons learned from the...
Investing for Impact: A Guide to Not-for-Profit Investment Policies
December 12, 2023
8:00 am
Are your funds being used to their fullest potential? According to a 2020 study conducted by the MIT Sloan School of Management, only 11.2% of not-for-profits have investment accounts, leaving nearly 90% of organizations to suffer a loss in the...
GAAP Update and Other Accounting Topics
December 12, 2023
9:10 am
This session will provide a brief overview of new accounting requirements that could impact nonprofits. It will also revisit some older topics and provide a reminder of the accounting requirements.
How to Engage, Communicate and Get More Out of Your Nonprofit Board Members
December 12, 2023
9:10 am
Serving on a nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors can be a rewarding and often life-changing experience. Senior management for nonprofit organizations needs to be more active helping their Board members to learn how to be more effective during their Board...
Outsourcing. . . to do or not to do, that’s the question!
December 12, 2023
9:10 am
Operating in a hybrid or fully remote environment brings challenges to maintaining effective and efficient operations especially when the strain of finding and maintaining finance resources has never been greater. Bring your questions and let our moderator and experienced Association...
Curating Benefits to Attract and Retain Employees
December 12, 2023
10:15 am
In a competitive environment, it’s a good idea to regularly revisit your benefits to ensure you’re doing all you can to attract top talent, and keep your current workforce content too. From the more traditional benefits like health and retirement...
Frauditing – Best practices in Detecting, preventing and deterring fraud in your nonprofit organization
December 12, 2023
10:15 am
Two CFOs and Audit Partner will discuss their recent dealings of fraud in nonprofit organizations. The session will provide stories and examples of frauds that have happened and give the audience a chance to ask questions and share their thoughts....
Navigating Change – Nonprofit CEO Panel
December 12, 2023
10:15 am
Change is inevitable and inevitably tricky. GWSCPA Board Alum and Strategic Change Ambassador Amy C. Horner, CPA, MBA, will moderate a panel of Nonprofit CEOs as they share success stories (and not-so-success stories) and provide advice from their varied experiences...
DEI –Where are we Now and What’s Next?
December 12, 2023
1:00 pm
Many organizations committed to increased DEI efforts in the last couple of years, but where are we now?  Join our esteemed panel as they share how they developed and implemented DEI action plans at their organizations, how it’s impacting their...
AI Benefits for Nonprofits
December 12, 2023
1:00 pm
Artificial Intelligence is here! AI has been a hot topic in 2023. However, most people still have no idea how to use AI for their organization. This session will cover: 1 – General Overview of current “AI” -ChapGPT -Dall.e -Other...
Economic Outlook: Non-Profit Portfolio Positioning in Higher Rate, Higher Volatility Markets
December 12, 2023
1:00 pm
Investment markets have changed dramatically in the past few years with significantly higher yields, exceptionally narrow market leadership, and heightened geopolitical risks. Learn from two of the nation’s top institutional consultants how non-profits are shifting their operating and investment portfolios...
Behind the Headlines
December 12, 2023
2:30 pm
The goings-on at NFP organizations frequently provide fodder for journalists and bloggers. Let’s dig into some of this year’s stories and see what we find interesting, amusing, or troublesome.
Hot Issues in Employment Law
December 12, 2023
2:30 pm
For over 20 years, Attorney Jeffrey Pargament has provided an employment law update to GWSCPA. This year the focus will be on new employee rights and protections, legal issues pertaining to remote work; unionization trends; and how to minimize employment...
The OMB Compliance Supplement: What is it and why we need to care?
December 12, 2023
2:30 pm
Come take a deep dive into one of the most important, required resources used in a Single Audit and learn what it is and what is new. What it is important to both auditors and auditees.
Ask the Nonprofit Attorney: Everything You Need to Know
December 12, 2023
4:00 pm
From one of the country’s most experienced and notable nonprofit attorneys, come armed with your questions and curiosity as we explore the most pressing legal issues facing nonprofit organizations these days. In a Q&A-driven format, ask our speaker about topics...
Staying Future Focused: Major Trends Expected to Impact Associations
December 12, 2023
4:00 pm
What does the future hold for membership-based organizations? A survey of association executives reveals that workforce shifts, economic disruptions, regulatory and legislative developments, sustainability commitments and digital transformation will all have a major influence on the association sector over the...
System Selections Best Practices
December 12, 2023
4:00 pm
As organizations look to streamline processes and increase their impact, legacy software applications present a number of challenges, creating significant risk and inefficiency. To scale your impact, manage labor challenges, improve stakeholder visibility, streamline processes, and proactively manage sunsetting software...

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