Satell Institute 2026 Pittsburgh Nonprofit Conference

Description

Partners in Impact
Lessons from Funding Relationships that Work
March 3 | 8:00–11:00 AM
Hosted by the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Satell Institute’s Spring Nonprofit Conference convenes nonprofit and corporate leaders for a focused morning of candid conversation, shared learning, and collaboration around the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities facing the nonprofit sector.

Designed to move beyond surface-level discussion, this gathering creates space for honest dialogue and practical takeaways that strengthen nonprofit leadership and deepen effective cross-sector partnerships. Through guided conversation and peer-to-peer engagement, participants will explore what strong funding relationships look like in practice—and how Corporate Social Responsibility can align with nonprofit impact in ways that are strategic, sustainable, and responsive to real-world needs.

Agenda:

Breakfast & Warm-Up Conversations
A relaxed start to the morning designed to spark connection and introduce the theme. As you grab breakfast, use the prompt card given to you at check-in to guide informal conversation.

Welcome
Jacque Stevenson, Executive Director, Pirates Charities

The Satell Approach
Jason Riley, Market Leader, Satell Institute

Framing the Discussion
Albert Ciuksza, Conference Chair & Senior VP of Growth & Development, Solutions 21

Panel Discussion: “Partnerships that Move the Needle”
Facilitator:       Albert Ciuksza, Conference Chair, Solutions 21
Panelists:        Anna Hollis Kander, Executive Director, Amachi Pittsburgh
                        Lynne Ventress, Program Officer, Richard King Mellon Foundation
                        Bill Ward, CEO, Ward Transport & Logistics

Audience Q&A

Framing the Peer Discussions

5-minute refreshment break before beginning table discussions

Peer Idea-Sharing Roundtables
Moderated table discussions

Report-Out & Collective Takeaways

Closing and What Comes Next
Jim Newell, Chair of the Pittsburgh Executive Leadership Committee & CEO, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

Adjournment
Please be sure to fill out the post-conference survey.

As with all Satell Institute convenings, this event is intentionally designed as a no-ask experience. There will be no fundraising or solicitation. Instead, nonprofit, corporate, and philanthropic leaders come together in a trusted setting focused on listening, learning, and relationship-building.

Hosted in partnership with the Pittsburgh Pirates, this conference reflects the Satell Institute’s commitment to strengthening communities by convening leaders who believe that strong nonprofits and responsible business leadership are deeply connected.

Parking

Complimentary parking is available at the North Shore Garage (20 E. General Robinson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.) Please pull a parking ticket and bring to the registration table for validation.