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title: Sequence Partners with Event Leadership Institute on Non-Profit Leadership Roundtable
description: Sequence CEO Adam Sloyer moderated the weekly leadership council and we’re pleased to share a summary of organizational trends discussed to-date.
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# [Sequence Partners with Event Leadership Institute on Non-Profit Leadership Roundtable](https://www.sequence-events.com/blog/summary-of-the-eli-x-sequence-non-profit-conference)

 Written by [TeamSEQ](https://www.sequence-events.com/blog/author/teamseq) | May 14, 2020 2:51:04 PM

The [Event Leadership Institute](https://eventleadershipinstitute.com/) has convened a select number of senior leaders from non-profit organizations across the US and Canada to discuss the challenges and solutions amid the disruption caused by COVID-19. Sequence CEO Adam Sloyer was asked to moderate the weekly leadership council and so we’re pleased to share a brief summary of organizational trends discussed to-date.

 

**G****eneral Trends / Thoughts**

- Within the leadership council, five organizations had signature galas planned for the spring. One organization transitioned to a spring virtual gala, two organizations cancelled their galas with no plans to reschedule this year, and two are looking to reschedule for the fall.
- Between pre-existing fall events and those that were rescheduled, the group has seven galas planned for the fall. Two of those have confirmed virtual, two are planning for live, one is planning virtual and live simultaneously, and two are still undecided.
- One concern from the majority of the group is the prospect of donor fatigue, driven by an over-scheduled fall and amplified by continued economic fall-out.  
- Also discussed at length are the optics of live events in Q3 and/or Q4, even if they are legally permitted by that time. The perceived notion of putting attendees in an at-risk environment is a significant concern, and especially so for organizations whose missions focus on health and well-being.
- A key buzzword from the discussion was ‘reimagining’. More specifically, infusing new creativity and imagination into how organizations are engaging donors, communicating with key stakeholders, and planning for future events. This includes the possibility of incorporating more peer-to-peer fundraisers, or other events outside of the traditional galas.
- As it relates to virtual events, the council found mutual agreement on:

 

*Thank you to the participating organizations: American Red Cross, BC Cancer Foundation, Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Family Equality, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon, Skowhegan, and Women In Need (WIN).*

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