Name: Nonprofit + Corporate Citizenship Symposium & Awards
Start: 2026-03-01
End: 2026-12-31

2026 March

Nonprofit + Corporate Citizenship Symposium & Awards

Thursday, March 26
The Biltmore Hotel
9:30 am - 2:30 PM

The Los Angeles Business Journal hosted the 2026 Nonprofit + Corporate Citizenship Symposium & Awards, a half-day celebration of leadership, innovation, and impact in Los Angeles.

We started the morning with thought-provoking panels featuring top nonprofit and corporate leaders, including Managing & Fundraising in Evolving Times, sharing strategies to navigate today’s challenges; Corporate Responsibility: Supporting Our Nonprofits, exploring how businesses drive social impact; and Collaboration in Action: Building Stronger Communities Together, showcasing partnerships making a real difference.

Then, celebrated the afternoon awards luncheon, honoring organizations and individuals shaping our region through nonprofit leadership and corporate citizenship. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring day!

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HALF-DAY EVENT AGENDA:

MORNING PANEL DISCUSSIONS
9:30am: Check-in+Doors open
10:10am: Welcome Remarks + Speaker Sessions
10:20am: Managing & Fundraising in Evolving Times
10:50am: Collaboration in Action: Building Stronger Communities Together
11:20am: Social Impact Alliances
11:50am: Closing Remarks

AWARDS PROGRAM
11:45am: Registration/Networking
12:45pm: Opening Remarks + Awards Luncheon
2:30pm: Closing Remarks
(subject to minor changes)

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2026 NOMINEES!

PANELISTS & TOPICS:

Managing & Fundraising In Evolving Times:

Bryan Murray
Vice President, Property & Casualty
Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers
Moderator

Ken Craft
Founder & CEO
The Original Pantry, By Hope the Mission

M. Jane Haven Ph.D
Executive Director
Taking The Reins

Sarah Krasin
Managing Partner
CCS Fundraising

Zach Wigal
Founder
Gamers Outreach

Collaboration In Action:

Milton Dellossier
SVP Community Engagement
City National Bank
Moderator

Veronica Corona
Business Consultant Chairman of the Board
California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Lizbeth Nevarez
Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader
GHJ

Pastor Martin Porter
Founder & CEO
Logos Faith Development

Beth Ryan
Executive Director & Founder
Stepping Forward LA

Social Impact Alliances:

Josh Schimmels
Publisher & CEO
Los Angeles Business Journal
Moderator

Roger Castle
Chief Development Officer
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Jacquelyn Clites
Regional Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
American Red Cross

Lauren Plichta
President & CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles

Sheri Strahl, MPH, MBA
President & CEO
ALS Network

Join us to gain insight, connect with peers, and celebrate the leaders shaping LA’s communities!

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