NSLA has created a new leadership series and curated special sessions focused on your distinctive role as a non-profit executive leader.
Throughout the three-day conference, you’ll:
- Explore the policy landscape for youth and families;
- Tap into the trends and best practices in non-profit leadership and community system-building;
- Network directly with foundation and corporate leaders and;
- Discover scalable strategies to meet the wide array of summer and after-school learning needs of all children.
CEO Welcome Reception & Dinner
Monday, October 21, 6:30 pm & Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 pm
On Monday, October 21, join NSLA’s new CEO, Aaron Philip Dworkin and peer leaders for a welcoming reception, then on Tuesday, October 22, join us for dinner and a discussion about the future direction of the summer learning field.
Summer Learning Award Winners Breakfast
Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 – 8:30 am
Join illustrious past New York Life Foundation Excellence in Summer Learning Award winners and celebrate this year’s class of stellar summer programs.
Life/Lessons of a Non-Profit CEO
Tuesday, October 22, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Come hear from four experienced and acclaimed national and local non-profit leaders on how and why they became the CEO of their non-profit.
Research Roundtable
Tuesday, October 22, 10:45 am – 12:00 noon
Dive into the latest-breaking out-of-school time research examining social-emotional development, academics and overall youth well-being.
Leveraging Summer to Prepare Our Future Workforce
Tuesday, October 22, 1:45 pm – 3:00pm
Learn how summer internships and youth employment programs are evolving and preparing young people for new skills and careers in a changing economy.
Successful Philanthropic Partnerships
Tuesday, October 22, 3:15 – 4:30 pm
Explore the latest trends and insights from funders investing in youth and the summer learning field.
Public Policy Breakfast
Wednesday, October 23, 7:45 am – 9:15 am
Get equipped with the latest trends and relevant legislation, funding strategies and coalition building efforts at the Federal, State and City levels.
Partnering with Socially Conscious Companies
Wednesday, October 23, 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Get the inside track on how companies shape their corporate social responsibility priorities and how to position your organization as a worthy partner to enhance the goals of a corporate partner while advancing your mission to serve children and youth.