Empowering Nonprofits to Lead with Confidence: 24th Annual Nonprofit Conference

Dannible & McKee, LLP, a leading certified public accounting and consulting firm, is pleased to announce its 24th Annual Nonprofit Conference, taking place virtually on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This complimentary event will feature an inspiring line-up of seven expert presenters, along with keynote speaker Frank Ridzi, PhD, MPA, Vice President for Community Investment at the Central New York Community Foundation.

In her keynote session, “From Mission to Metrics: Building a Stronger Case for Impact,” Ridzi will offer practical strategies to help nonprofit leaders connect mission-driven work with meaningful metrics that resonate with funders, boards and the communities they serve. Attendees will learn how to identify key performance indicators, strengthen impact storytelling and align data with strategic goals—walking away with tools to not only measure what matters but to communicate it with confidence.

As the nonprofit sector continues to evolve, this virtual conference provides timely insight into today’s most pressing financial, operational and regulatory challenges. Participants will gain actionable strategies to strengthen their organizations’ operations, enhance leadership effectiveness and ensure compliance in an increasingly complex nonprofit environment. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are available for eligible participants.

The conference will feature presentations by Dannible & McKee’s experienced audit, tax and accounting professionals, covering a wide range of timely topics, including:

• “Let’s Take the Dysfunction Out of Your Functional Statement!”
  Learn how to translate financial data into a clear, compelling narrative. This session will guide attendees through allocating natural expense categories to the appropriate functional classifications and selecting allocation methodologies that accurately reflect organizational activities.
• “The Top Questions You Want to Ask Your CPA About Your Tax-Exempt Organization”
  Get clear answers and practical guidance to the most common—and most important—questions nonprofits ask about maintaining tax-exempt status and staying on solid financial footing.
• “Audit Survival Guide — From Panic to Prepared”
  Learn how to avoid common audit pitfalls and move from last-minute scrambling to proactive planning. This session will cover documentation best practices, auditor communication strategies and year-round readiness tips.

The Annual Nonprofit Conference is open to nonprofit leaders, board members and professionals across the business community. Registration is complimentary and available online at dmcpas.com/events.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are available for eligible participants. Additional information regarding credits is available on the registration page.