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Office Hours, Workshops & Panels

HR Strategy: Smarter Structures, Stronger Organizations

Jun 2, 2026 · 9:00 AM

A live panel discussion designed to help leaders build sustainable capacity in a
changing labor and funding environment.

As organizations adapt to financial pressure, growth, and changing workforce expectations, leaders are rethinking how work gets done.

This session will explore:

  • Outsourcing and managed service solutions
  • Fractional leadership and advisory roles
  • Full-time vs. part-time staffing models
  • Oversight of critical functions (finance, accounting, HR, operations)
  • Advantages and trade-offs of various structures
  • How to socialize staffing shifts with boards and teams to ensure alignment and trust

Designed to help leaders make informed, strategic decisions about capacity—without compromising mission or culture.

*Light refreshments will be provided. The program will include a presentation followed by time for networking and peer discussion.

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for:

  • Executive Directors and CEOs
  • Senior nonprofit leadership teams
  • Board officers and governance leaders
  • Social impact professionals and sector partners

About the Impact Network

The Impact Network is a new leadership and peer-learning community serving nonprofit executives and social-impact leaders across the Chicago region. Through workshops and convenings throughout the year, the Network brings leaders together to explore emerging issues shaping the sector—from technology and staffing to fundraising strategy and governance.

The Impact Network is guided by a coalition of organizations committed to strengthening nonprofit leadership across the region: Aries Consulting, First Bank Chicago, NextGroup LLC, and Hands On Suburban Chicago

For questions about the event or partnership opportunities: impactnetwork.northshore@gmail.com

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