Sobrato Speaker Series
Our annual Sobrato Speaker Series provides an opportunity for nonprofit and philanthropic leaders to come together and explore ways to strengthen local programs and services to best address the complex challenges facing our region. Series content has focused on the building blocks key to creating impact, including strong leadership, sound financial systems, and effective program strategy and evaluation.
Visit our YouTube channel for videos of past sessions or our Resource Guide for additional resources on these topics. Sign up to receive announcements of future events. Our Speaker Series events are open to all.
Past Speaker Series Events
Jun 2019 | The Power of Feedback: Listening to Those You Serve
Oct 2018 | Stronger Together: The Case for Strategic Collaboration
Mar 2018 | Risky Business: A Framework & Toolkit for Managing Risk in the Social Sector
Jun 2017 | Toxic Inequality: Difficult Conversations Toward Greater Equity & Mobility
May 2017 | Learning for Impact: Tools, Concepts and Practical Guidance for Silicon Valley organizations
Sep 2016 | Thinking Beyond the Annual Budget
May 2016 | How do we Nurture & Develop Great Talent in our Nonprofits?
May 2015 | Part 1: Business Models for Sustainability and Scale
Part 2: Business Models for Sustainability and Scale
Apr 2015 | Part 1: Collective Impact for Driving Systems Change
Part 2: Collective Impact for Driving Systems Change
Feb 2015 | Part 1: Performance Management
Part 2: Performance Management
Jun 2014 | Part 1: Leadership and Culture
Part 2: Leadership and Culture
Part 3: Leadership and Culture
May 2014 | Creating Strategic Conversations that Accelerate Change
Apr 2014 | Part 1: Deepening Your Case for Support
Part 2: Deepening Your Case for Support
Mar 2014 | Part 1: The Importance of Business Plans and Models
Part 2: The Importance of Business Plans and Models
Feb 2014 | Part 1: Building Blocks for Creating Greater Impact: An Introduction
Part 2: Building Blocks for Creating Greater Impact: An Introduction