The historic demographic shift that’s well underway is magnifying both opportunities and challenges for not-for-profit health and human services organizations.  This session explores how organizations can seize opportunities and address challenges through smart growth, beneficial partnerships, and innovative programs that cater to both residents and staff.  The traditional approach is no longer sufficient.  The sheer number of consumers who want or need care, along with their changing desires and expectations for how care and services are delivered are driving fundamental changes across the continuum.  In addition, participants will gain insights into innovative solutions addressing the challenges of the demographic wave. Organizations will learn how technology can be leveraged to alleviate workforce challenges in the short and long term. This session will provide actionable strategies to help future-proof your organization, optimize opportunities, and stay ahead of shifts in the health and human services landscape.

Medicare is an increasingly significant source of revenue for many MHS Association member organizations. It is also a source of significant challenges and frustration. A panel of professionals will discuss approaches and methods they use to navigate Medicare Advantage, Supplement insurance, and other programs.

Building and retaining a highly functioning board requires intention and attention, and good board members with diverse perspectives can be hard to find. Consider what diversity means for your board and what you can do to support a culture that welcomes, values, and leverages multiple viewpoints in your “boardroom.” Join your colleagues in discussing model practices for identifying, recruiting, and retaining high-quality members.

In today’s mission-driven landscape, attracting and keeping top talent is critical yet challenging. Join us for an enlightening session where we “magnify” what motivates the modern workforce beyond traditional compensation and benefits. This interactive workshop, featuring a panel of respected organizational leaders delves into the essential factors that inspire professionals to join, stay, and grow within health and human service nonprofits.

In the fast-evolving world of nonprofit health and human services, transitions are inevitable—and they’re also powerful opportunities. Whether it’s a leadership change, a new role, a merger, or welcoming a new team member, every transition unfolds in three stages: an ending, an in-between, and a fresh beginning. When managed well, this journey not only steadies the organization but also opens the door to innovation, growth, and renewed purpose.

Join us for an engaging, interactive workshop designed to empower you to navigate these stages with confidence and intention. Through real-world examples, collaborative exercises, and guided discussion, you’ll gain practical strategies to shepherd your team and organization through any transition. Together, we’ll explore how honoring each stage—letting go, embracing the unknown, and fostering new beginnings—can magnify your organization’s strength and resilience. Don’t miss this chance to gain fresh insights on how to turn the challenge of transition into an inspiring path forward for your mission.

This session introduces the importance of succession planning for nonprofit, faith-based organizations, emphasizing how it safeguards mission continuity, organizational stability, and community trust. Participants learned how strategic succession planning can help prepare for leadership transitions, mitigating disruptions and fostering confidence among stakeholders. The session also provided practical guidance on initiating or enhancing succession planning efforts, ensuring a framework for steady, long-term leadership that aligns with organizational values and goals.

How do we view our fundraising staff and the profession of fundraising? How we answer this question matters a lot. Come join this uplifting and practical session and be encouraged to embrace a more inspiring, more holistic, and more sustainable view of our fundraising staff, and their role in our organizations. We must solve the problem of fundraiser burnout and turnover. How we view the role, and how we equip our colleagues for this task are crucial in transforming this part of our organizations. Dave Warren will draw on a career of experience in this space and some excellent research about fundraising to try to answer these questions.

Discover how crises can become pivotal moments for growth and opportunities for trust-building and mission-driven transformation in your organization. With over 85 years of combined nonprofit leadership experience, our presenters will guide CEOs, Board Members, COOs, and Marketing and Development leaders through strategies to turn challenges into opportunities for trust, improvement, and connection. This workshop will empower you with practical tools to strengthen your organization’s resilience while staying rooted in your mission. Join us to learn how to lead with confidence and connection, even in the most challenging times.

Partnerships, affiliations, and mergers remain a hot topic for organizations in the nonprofit, faith-based sector.   Uncertain or changing reimbursement models, ongoing concerns regarding hiring and retaining top executive talent, competitive pressures, the cost of technology, and the ability to recruit experienced board members are reasons nonprofit ministries choose the path of partnerships and affiliation.  In this session, we will explore recent experiences from a panel of CEOs who have led their organizations through an affiliation process.  We will learn why they chose this strategy and the impact of their affiliation process on their future.

This workshop will explore how three member organizations are enhancing the delivery of care for individuals with dementia and other brain changes. Providers serving older adults and those experiencing intellectual or developmental disabilities will share new ways they are working to honor individuals through new ways of integrating them more fully into the communities where they live. Presenters will emphasize work in the areas of personal autonomy through technology and inclusive spaces, as well as expanding organizations’ expertise both internally and externally through education and research to be seen as leaders in their respective areas. Key topics will include community resources, home assessments for supportive technology, balancing autonomy with risk, research partnerships, and more.

Is your organization’s identity helping or hindering your mission? In this engaging workshop, discover how a thoughtfully executed rebranding can amplify your organization’s impact and position it for greater success. Learn from three dynamic leaders who have navigated the rebranding journey, transforming their organizations’ identities to align with evolving goals, audiences, and opportunities. Through real-world case studies and actionable insights, you’ll explore the strategies, challenges, and rewards of rebranding as a tool for growth. Whether you’re considering a rebrand or simply seeking to sharpen your organization’s identity, this session will inspire you to think boldly and strategically. Join us and magnify your potential!