Nonprofit Optimization Conference 2026

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET
(See the program guide below for the full agenda)
MetLife Building (Yosemite Room)
200 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10166

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face mounting pressure to control costs, elevate employee well-being, and build workforces that can withstand uncertainty. Join and for a day of workshops and networking. Learn creative solutions to enhance benefits, cut costs, and tackle nonprofit budget challenges.

This dynamic event brings together industry thought leaders and USI specialists for a full day of immersive panel discussions and high-impact collaboration through a series of expert-led workshops.

Whether you are looking to optimize your benefits strategy, navigate complex compliance demands, or strengthen your organization’s financial foundation, this conference delivers actionable intelligence across every dimension of your business.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with peers, gain fresh perspectives, and leave with a clear roadmap for smarter, more resilient organizational strategies.

Enjoy a continental breakfast, lunch, and a networking happy hour while connecting with peers who understand your mission and challenges.

Why attend?

• Gain practical strategies to enhance benefits while reducing costs
• Learn from industry leaders and expert-led sessions,
• Network with fellow nonprofit professionals.

SHRM credit will be provided to attendees

Secure your seat today—let’s shape the future of nonprofit success together. Stay Relentless!

Food and beverage sponsored by .

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Ticket Structure

• Nonprofit New York Members: $75
• Non-Member: $95

Member Pricing: Nonprofit New York members receive discounted pricing. Please enter the access code provided in your member email to view member tickets. If you cannot locate the code or are unsure of your membership status, contact for assistance before purchasing your ticket.

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Address Details: 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166, Yosemite Room

Grand Central Station to the MetLife building:

1. If starting out in Grand Central Station, follow the signs to the main concourse (Look for the iconic celestial dome above you) and then follow the signs leading to the escalator to the MetLife building.

MetLife building lobby to the mezzanine:

1. There will be an escalator directly in front of you on the right-hand side when you first walk into the MetLife building from Grand Central, Take that escalator up one floor.

2. There will be another escalator directly on your right-hand side when get to the second floor. Take that escalator up one floor as well. (There will be a MetLife security guard standing right beside the escalator and can help with any questions or confusion)

3. You are now in the MetLife lobby! Please pick up your visitor badge from the security desk in the lobby before heading to the auditorium (2N.206 Yosemite).

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Info: Connecting Mission to Total Rewards Strategy, Navigating Budget Constraints without Undercutting Value, and other key subjects that resonate strongly with C-Suite level executives and board-facing leaders.

Info: An inside view of USI’s most powerful proprietary tools, each designed to help organizations reduce cost, improve care, strengthen compliance, and enhance retirement outcomes. This session gives nonprofit leaders an inside view of USI’s most powerful
proprietary tools, each designed to help organizations reduce cost, improve care, strengthen
compliance, and enhance retirement outcomes—without adding administrative burden to
alreadystretched teams.

Info: A discussion on the Tax Advantage/401K integrated solutions that employers should be reviewing as a part of their employee benefits.

Info: Nonprofits today face data risk, board scrutiny, volunteer liability, rising litigation, and reputational exposure. This session includes a demonstration on thought leadership and actionable risk
mitigation.

Info: This session focuses on strategies for improving the mental, physical, and financial health of employees. Learn how benefit awareness and utilization not only drive employee well-being, but loyalty and trust. Understand how MetLife’s Benefits Communication Platform, Upwise® Benefit Engagement Platform and PlanSmart® financial education workshops help employees with the resources they need to make smarter financial and benefit decisions, during open enrollment and beyond. Discover how high-tech and high-touch programs meet employees where they are and turn their financial knowledge into action.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue, New York, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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