SUNY Brockport To Host Nonprofit Summit
Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member SUNY Brockport
The political and funding landscape for nonprofits is changing, making it important, if not critical, for organizations to adapt.
SUNY Brockport’s Department of Public Administration is hosting a summit to assist nonprofit leaders and administrators with the changing landscape. Registration is already underway for, “Future Ready Nonprofits: Conversation for Change” which will be held from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm on March 28, 2025, and will take place at Brockport Downtown, 161 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY.
Dr. Erin Halligan-Avery, Associate Professor of Public Administration said, “This event reflects our department's commitment to fostering strong, community-focused leaders who can adapt to shifting policies and challenges while driving meaningful impact."
There will be an opportunity to learn practical strategies, networking, and insights from expert keynote speakers Dr. Maggie Cousin and Dr. Myra Henry.
Dr. Maggie Cousin is the co-founder and principal consultant at MM Inclusion Solutions. She has over 15 years of experience driving organizational transformation across diverse sectors, including higher education, healthcare, non-profits, and corporate environments. Cousin excels at designing solutions that bridge vision with action, helping organizations navigate complexity and implement meaningful change.
"We’ll provide a simple framework to assess organizational readiness and clear action steps to make change stick. Everything we share is designed to be immediately useful—no fluff, just practical solutions to help organizations adapt to thrive,” said Cousin.
President & CEO of YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County, Dr. Myra Henry has over 25 years of experience as an administrative change agent. Her passion for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles within organizational systems. As the YWCA’s leader, Myra is intentional and thoughtful in her approach to advancing the agency’s mission to “Eliminate Racism and Empower Women.”
Don’t miss the opportunity to not only learn from the experts but also engage with other local nonprofit leaders. Doors open at 8 am and you can register here.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Erin Halligan-Avery ehalliganavery@brockport.edu.