Crowe Not-for-Profit and Government Summit 2026

Focused Leadership in a Shifting Landscape

This year’s Crowe Not-for-Profit and Government Summit offers strategies to help not-for-profit or government organizations lead through uncertain times.

View and explore the key issues we covered during our 2026 summit.

Keynote – Leading during times of uncertainty

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

After watching this session, viewers 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

Cybersecurity session

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 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 watching this session, viewers 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

Government breakout 

Government leaders continually balance evolving priorities amid funding challenges and shifting political, legal, and regulatory landscapes. In this session, our government specialists 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 also get a practical update on recent Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) changes to prepare their organizations for ahead.@

After attending this session, viewers should:

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

Healthcare breakout

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 watching this session, viewers 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

Higher education breakout

In this panel discussion, we 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 watching this session, viewers 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

Private foundations breakout

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

After watching this session, viewers should 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 institutions
Evaluate tax challenges that could arise from alternative investment portfolios

Public charities, professional associations, and other NFPs breakout

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

After watching this session, viewers 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

Note: Only attendees of the live webinar are eligible for CPE or CLE credit for qualifying webinars. If you view the webinar recording on this page you might not be eligible for CPE or CLE. For questions about CPE, contact [email protected].

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