Speaking Engagements

June 17, 2025

Loudoun Chamber – Nonprofit Committee

“Risk Insights for Loudoun Nonprofits”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

June 16, 2025

Communities In Schools

“Executive Directors Conversation Networking Group”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

June 9, 2025

Camp Dogwood Summer Academy

“Risk and Safety Camp Training”

Location: Graves Mill, VA

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

May 27, 2025

NeighborWorks America

“Continuity Planning: Prepare to Lead Through Any Disruption”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

May 21, 2025

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics 2025 Nonprofit Sector Compliance Conference

“Fraud Risk: Protect Your Nonprofit’s Mission”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Rachel Sams

May 13, 2025

Michigan Nonprofit Association

“Protecting Your Nonprofit: Legal & Risk Management Strategies”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

May 8, 2025

NeighborWorks America

“Ready and Resilient: Disaster Preparedness for Nonprofits”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Rachel Sams

May 6, 2025

NeighborWorks America

“Bring a Fuzzy Future Into Focus: Practical Scenario Planning”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

May 3, 2025

USA Archery

“Conflicts of Interest” and “Good Governance Practices”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

May 1, 2025

United Way of Greater St. Louis

“Crisis Management and Crisis Communications”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

April 22, 2025

NeighborWorks America

“Streamline and Simplify: How to Sort Quickly and Effectively When Time is of the Essence”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

April 17, 2025

United Way of Greater St. Louis

“Business Continuity Planning: 5 Steps to Build Resilience”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

April 3, 2025

United Way of Greater St. Louis

“Streamline and Simplify: How to Prioritize During a Crisis”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

March 27, 2025

Elevate: 2025 Conversations Series

“Lessons from the Field: Leadership in Challenging Times”

Location: virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

March 13, 2025

Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA)

“The Risks Facing Charitable Nonprofits Today: What Leaders Need to Know”

Location: Washington, DC

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

March 6, 2025

Federal Grants Institute

“Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management,” and “Artificial Intelligence: Managing AI Risks”

Location: San Diego, CA

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

February 24, 2025

National Community Action Partnership

“Streamline and Simplify: How to Prioritize During Times of Crisis”

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

February 20, 2025

It’s a New World: How to Be the Servant Leader Your Mission Needs

This session will be presented 2:00 PM EST, February 20, 2025 at the Time to Focus: People, Risk, and Mission Success virtual conference. Click here to register.

You took on nonprofit leadership because you wanted to support the growth and well-being of people and communities. But do your actions communicate that? Many leaders continue to put the emphasis in the wrong place, on increasing staff productivity. Join Melanie Herman for this thought-provoking closing conference session to learn about the counter-intuitive ways every leader can inspire and support meaningful contributions by direct reports. Find out how you can become the servant leader your mission requires.

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman

February 20, 2025

How to Maximize the Benefits of Hybrid Work

This session will be presented 1:00 PM EST, February 20, 2025 at the Time to Focus: People, Risk, and Mission Success virtual conference. Click here to register.

For many nonprofits, a hybrid workplace, where some work happens in person and some remotely, is a great option. But leading hybrid work takes thought and care. Join NRMC Assistant Executive Director Elyzabeth Joy Holford to learn how to realize the benefits of hybrid work and navigate the challenges.

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Elyzabeth Joy Holford

February 19, 2025

Managing Difficult HR Situations

This session will be presented 1:00 PM EST, February 19, 2025 at the Time to Focus: People, Risk, and Mission Success virtual conference. Click here to register.

Conflict between teams. Performance management issues. Untimely, chaotic departures. The world of HR is full of thorny situations. Join NRMC Executive Director Melanie Lockwood Herman to unpack some challenging HR situations and learn a simple but effective framework to navigate HR risks this year.

Location: Virtual

Speaker: Melanie Lockwood Herman