Black Nonprofit Leaders Symposium:Planning on Purpose: Navigating Career Trajectory & Capacity

This year’s convening is designed to support the growth, sustainability, and leadership journeys of Black nonprofit professionals across South Carolina. Through engaging presentations, peer connection, and meaningful dialogue, attendees will explore how to strengthen their leadership capacity, build visibility, navigate career advancement, and prioritize wellness while leading impactful work. From emerging professionals to executive leadership, this symposium creates space for learning, collaboration, and community among Black nonprofit leaders statewide.

• Explore the capacity to lead: Chelsea Johnson, LISW-CP, Girl Get Up Society
• Establish a career plan: Charles Weathers, The Weathers Group
• Make your personal brand visible: Roshanda Pratt, The REP Network

Participants can look forward to:

• Networking and relationship-building with nonprofit leaders from across the state
• Interactive community-building activities and facilitated discussions
• Presentations on leadership capacity, career trajectory, and professional visibility
• The 2026 Joyce Ford Award Presentation

If you’re ready to invest in your leadership journey while connecting with peers who understand the unique experiences of Black nonprofit leadership, we encourage you to join us. There’s a seat for you at the table — whether you’re leading programs, shaping strategy, raising resources, or building community impact every day.

We look forward to seeing you in Columbia for an inspiring day of growth, connection, and purpose-driven leadership.

Hear from our speakers:

• Explore the capacity to lead: Chelsea Johnson, LISW-CP, Girl Get Up Society

• Establish a career plan: Charles Weathers, The Weathers Group

• Make your personal brand visible: Roshanda Pratt, The REP Network