Mohawk Valley Nonprofit Symposium: A Day of Skills, Strategy, and Connection

Thursday, November 13 | Delta Hotels by Marriott, Utica | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration opens at 7:30 AM

The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce invites nonprofit professionals, board members, and community leaders to the Mohawk Valley Nonprofit Symposium, a full-day conference designed to inspire, educate, and connect the people who power our region’s nonprofits.

Whether you’re an executive director, development professional, program staff member, or board leader, this symposium is built for you. Expect a full day of hands-on learning, insightful sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities that will strengthen your organization from the inside out.

💡 2025 Symposium Sessions Include:

Non-Profit Financial Power Play: Metrics, Budget, and Decision Making for Sustainable Growth
with Justin Miller, Universal Bookkeeper
Return on Impact: How to Use Your Social Media for Good
with Francesca Orsomarso, FMN Creative
Discover how to transform your social media presence into a digital ecosystem that turns casual supporters into committed donors.
Mission-Value-Mission: Organizing Growth to Support Your Strategic Plan
with David Casullo and Katie Drake, Daneli Partners
Learn how to align mission, values, and measurable outcomes to amplify your impact and ensure long-term sustainability.
Beyond Mohawk Valley Gives: Transforming a One-Day Event into Year-Round Impact
with The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Revive and Thrive: Restoring Financial Support Beyond Federal Funding
with Osa Philanthropy
Follow the Funding: The Path to Stronger Donor Relationships
with Osa Philanthropy
Leveraging AI in the Nonprofit Space
with Amit Tandon (Rekursor AI) and Jenna Sullivan (Daneli Partners)
Explore how AI can enhance—not replace—the human side of mission-driven work, with ethical and practical insights for today’s nonprofit leaders.
Governance, Employment & Cybersecurity: Managing Legal Risk in the Nonprofit Sector
with Bond, Schoeneck & King Attorneys Thomas Clifford, Shannon Knapp, and Travis Talerico