10/15/2026
🤝 Leadership Principles for Nonprofit Leaders
Yesterday, nonprofit leaders from across Greater Philadelphia gathered at Radnor Valley Country Club for our Leadership Principles for Nonprofit Leaders event, an afternoon dedicated to connecting, strengthening, and elevating the organizations driving meaningful impact throughout our region.
Bernard Dagenais, President & CEO of The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, welcomed attendees and recognized the leaders shaping our region’s future. Christine Conti, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer at Philadelphia Foundation, highlighted partnership, community investment, and strengthening nonprofit leadership.
🔥 Our Fireside Chat featured Sharmain W. Matlock-Turner, CEO of The Urban Affairs Coalition, and Cynthia Figueroa, President & CEO of Jevs Human Services. Both Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania, they shared insights on leadership, partnership, and navigating uncertainty. They addressed federal policy shifts and nonprofit challenges, emphasizing collaboration, resource-sharing, and mutual support.
Their message was clear: Connect. Convene. Collaborate.
Youseff Tannous, Market President & Retail Leader at KeyBank, highlighted KeyBank’s commitment to community and strengthening nonprofits across Greater Philadelphia.
💡 Our panel, Diversifying & Demystifying Funding Streams, moderated by Marianne A. Fray, MBA, CAE, CAPM, IOM, President & CEO of Maternity Care Coalition, featured Stacey Woodland, EVP of Impact at United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey; Philip Fitzgerald, Chief Impact Officer at Philadelphia Foundation; and Olivia Walters, Corporate Responsibility Officer at KeyBank.
The discussion focused on funding strategies and key takeaways:
🔹 Visibility: Showcase leadership and impact.
🔹 Relationships: Build strong funder connections.
🔹 Equitable access: Ensure nonprofits have opportunities to share their work.
🔹 Storytelling: Inspire giving through compelling stories.
🔹 Accessibility: KeyBank’s year-round Expression of Interest form connects nonprofits with funding opportunities.
The afternoon featured peer-led discussions on nonprofit leadership, covering marketing, donor cultivation, AI, strategic & financial planning, talent recruitment & retention, and board development.
Leaders exchanged ideas and strategies, followed by a happy hour to continue connecting. 🍂🥂
A special thank you to Philadelphia Foundation for their continued support and partnership, KeyBank, our presenting sponsor, and everyone who made this event a success!
🌃 Join us November 5 for our Red Carpet Dinner featuring a fireside chat with David L. Cohen, former Comcast NBCUniversal executive and U.S. Ambassador to Canada. Enjoy dining and networking in Triple Crown Radnor’s garden at The Radnor Hotel. 🍽️
🎟️ Register here: https://my.mlcc.org/ap/Events/Register/yEFeKVjCeCoCR