Crowe Not-for-Profit and Government Summit 2026

Focused Leadership in a Shifting Landscape

Location: Webinar
Start date:

1/29/2026 1:00 PM Eastern

End date:

1/29/2026 4:45 PM Eastern

Industries: Public Sector

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Event details

Focused Leadership in a Shifting Landscape

Your not-for-profit or government organization is tasked with leading through uncertain times and serving your constituents. Join us at this year’s virtual Crowe Not-for-Profit and Government Summit for an insightful exploration of what you can control as you face key issues and challenges. We’ll kick off with a keynote address from author and professor Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope on confidently and competently controlling for risks amid uncertainty, followed by a panel on cybersecurity lessons from the public sector, and then break out into a series of sessions tailored to your specific organization type, from public charities and higher education to healthcare, government, and private foundations.

This event is designed to foster collaboration, share cutting-edge strategies, and provide actionable insights. Whether you want to gain knowledge, connect with peers, or explore innovative tools, there’s something valuable for everyone.

Summit agenda

Keynote: Leading During Times of Uncertainty

1-2 p.m. Eastern

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope

Join keynote speaker Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope – author, professor, forensic accounting expert, and award-winning filmmaker – for an engaging session on leading with confidence amid uncertainty. Drawing on her research and real-world insights, Dr. Kelly Richmond Pope will share practical, empowering strategies to reduce organizational risk, strengthen fraud prevention, and focus on what leaders can control. This session offers attendees a renewed sense of confidence and actionable tools to build stronger, more resilient organizations across the public sector.

After attending this session, participants should be able to:

  • Identify key factors that contribute to fraud risk within public sector and not-for-profit organizations and recognize early warning signs
  • Apply practical strategies to strengthen internal controls and organizational culture, which can reduce vulnerability and increase transparency
  • Develop a proactive leadership mindset that focuses on controlling the controllable – empowering teams to navigate uncertainty with confidence and integrity

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Specialized knowledge

This session is recommended for 1.0 hour of CPE credit.

Cybersecurity and Incident Response: Lessons From Across the Public Sector

2:05-3:05 p.m. Eastern

Presenters:

  • Serge Jorgensen, Crowe LLP
  • Jake Simpson, Crowe LLP
  • Mike Del Giudice, Crowe LLP

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, affecting organizations across every corner of the public sector – from higher education and healthcare to foundations and government. In this panel discussion, industry leaders and security specialists will share real-world incident experiences and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Attendees will gain actionable insights and practical strategies to strengthen their cybersecurity posture and improve their organization’s readiness to respond when incidents occur.

After attending this session, participants should be able to:

  • Identify common vulnerabilities and effective response practices based on real-world cybersecurity incidents across public sector organizations
  • Apply lessons learned from peers and specialists to strengthen their organization’s cybersecurity governance, detection, and response capabilities
  • Enhance organizational resilience and minimize the impact of future cyberthreats

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Information technology

This session is recommended for 1.0 hour of CPE credit.

Public charities, professional associations and other NFPs breakout

3:15-4:45 p.m. Eastern

Presenters:

  • Rebecca Solano, Crowe LLP
  • Ann Solzak, Crowe LLP
  • Elizabeth Sav, Crowe LLP
  • Mallory Fairless, Crowe LLP
  • Steve Lenivy, Crowe LLP

This session will provide the latest information on audit and tax issues and best practices in tax compliance and administration, unique to the tax-exempt sector. The conversation will include looking at the practices independently and discussing how they connect. The session also will cover key considerations under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for exempt organizations.

After attending this session, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize trends, recent legislation, and guidance affecting the not-for-profit sector and apply insights for future growth opportunities
  • Identify audit and tax regulatory and reporting obligations to assess organizational effects
  • Address challenges and learn best practices related to issues most prominent to the not-for-profit community

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Specialized knowledge

This session is recommended for 1.5 hours of CPE credit.

Higher education breakout

3:15-4:45 p.m. Eastern

Presenters:

  • Jenny Burke, Crowe LLP
  • Pete Ugo, Crowe LLP
  • Angie Lewis, Crowe LLP
  • Angie Gebert, Crowe LLP
  • James Weaver, Crowe LLP
  • Mariana Farinha de Olivera Santos, Crowe LLP

In this panel discussion, participants will explore higher education risks and industry trends, address top issues, discuss audit and tax regulatory updates, explore transformative changes happening in the sector, and identify opportunities and best practices for navigating the evolving higher education landscape.

After attending this session, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize trends affecting the higher education sector and apply insights for future growth opportunities
  • Identify audit and tax regulatory and reporting obligations to assess institutional effects
  • Address key challenges and risks faced by institutions in the current business environment and walk away with best practices and procedures to take back to their institution

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Specialized knowledge

This session is recommended for 1.5 hours of CPE credit.

Healthcare breakout

3:15-4:45 p.m. Eastern

Presenters:

  • Amanda Roberts, Crowe LLP
  • Tomas Birriel, Crowe LLP
  • Brittney Kocaj, Crowe LLP
  • Jan Smith, Crowe LLP

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve amid regulatory changes, economic pressures, and shifting patient demands, finance leaders are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. This session brings together Crowe healthcare specialists to provide the latest insights and updates you need to stay ahead.

After attending this session, participants should be able to:

  • Evaluate recent audit and accounting updates affecting healthcare organizations and their effect on financial reporting and compliance
  • Identify emerging industry trends influencing strategic and operational decisions within healthcare finance
  • Assess current challenges and opportunities shaping the healthcare financial landscape
  • Apply recent tax developments and considerations to strengthen planning, forecasting, and organizational strategy

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Specialized knowledge

This session is recommended for 1.5 hours of CPE credit.

Government breakout

3:15-4:45 p.m. Eastern

Presenters:

  • Genevieve Carter, Crowe LLP
  • Paula McCabe, Crowe LLP
  • Angie Steeno, Crowe LLP
  • Tony Boras, Crowe LLP
  • Alan Skelton, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)

Government leaders continually balance evolving priorities amid funding challenges and shifting political, legal, and regulatory landscapes. In this session, our government specialists will share actionable insights to help finance, internal audit, and IT professionals focus on what they can control, strengthen operational resilience, and address today’s most pressing issues. Attendees will also receive a practical update on recent Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) changes to prepare their organizations for what’s ahead.

After attending this session, participants should be able to:

  • Evaluate key strategies for managing change and uncertainty within government operations while maintaining service to constituents
  • Apply practical, data-driven solutions to current challenges
  • Interpret and implement recent GASB updates to promote continued compliance and enhance financial reporting transparency

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Accounting governmental (0.5), Specialized knowledge (1.0)

This session is recommended for 1.5 hours of CPE credit.

Private foundations breakout

3:15-4:45 p.m. Eastern

Presenters:

  • Diane Kirmaci, Crowe LLP
  • Brian Zygmunt, Crowe LLP

Stay current on the key developments shaping the foundation sector. This session will deliver timely updates and practical insights for both private and community foundations. We’ll cover recent tax and legislative changes, examine emerging accounting standards, and discuss regulatory considerations impacting complex grantmaking activities. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how these developments affect operations, reporting, and compliance across the foundation landscape.

After attending this session, participants will be able to:

  • Interpret emerging trends and risks from recent legislation and regulatory activity that might impact grant-making foundations
  • Identify audit and regulatory and reporting obligations to assess any effects on your organization
  • Evaluate tax challenges that could arise from alternative investment portfolios

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Specialized knowledge

This session is recommended for 1.5 hours of CPE credit.

Continuing professional education

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Basic

Advance preparation: None

Delivery method: Webinar (group internet based)

Field of study: Varies by session

This event is recommended for up to 3.5 hours of CPE credit.

Note: All participants MUST be logged into the webinar INDIVIDUALLY to receive CPE credit. CPE credit will only be granted in the name of the individual logged into the LIVE presentation. Crowe is unable to grant CPE credit for groups viewing the webinar or for viewing on-demand recordings of the webinar.

There is no registration fee for participating in this webinar; therefore, there is no cancellation fee.

Additional CPE information

Who should attend

CEOs, CFOs, COOs, finance directors, tax managers, accountants, controllers, comptrollers, internal auditors, board and trustee members, general counsel, system directors, technology and cybersecurity professionals, and administrators in government, healthcare, higher education, private foundations, public charities, associations, and other not-for-profit organizations

Additional information

For additional information, please contact Crowe Events.

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