Learn@Lunch
Expand your knowledge and expertise over your lunch hour! Join TSAE for engaging lunchtime sessions filled with valuable insights and best practices from experienced professionals in the association industry.
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, our Learn@Lunch series offers a wide range of topics designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and achieve success in your career.
October 29, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square
1400 Plaza Pl
Southlake, TX 76092
About the Program
Advanced Issues in Nonprofit Governance
Explore the challenges nonprofits face in governance—and the strategies that can help address them.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify common nonprofit governance issues
• Explore remedies for governance challenges
• Discuss governance best practices
• Learn techniques for more effective board meetings
About the Speaker
Jonathan Blum is a nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations attorney in Holland & Knight’s Dallas office and chair of the firm’s Tax-Exempt Organizations and Philanthropy Practice Group. He advises charities, foundations, trade associations, advocacy groups and educational organizations on governance, tax compliance, fundraising, corporate transactions and advocacy.
Blum brings experience from both private practice and in-house roles, including nearly seven years as counsel for tax-exempt organizations. He frequently speaks on nonprofit governance, fundraising, tax compliance and sector developments and previously served as an adjunct professor at SMU Dedman School of Law.
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About Learn@Lunch
Learn@Lunch is a quick and easy way to get education and networking with little interruption to your workweek. Enjoy a delicious lunch, meet with your peers and learn about some of today's hottest association topics from a speaker or in an idea-sharing setting while you eat. (Includes 1 CAE hour)
Cancellation Policy
The cancellation deadline is 14 days prior to the event. No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline. Cancellations received in writing to the TSAE office at info@tsae.org before 14 days in advance, will receive a refund, minus a 20% processing fee. Registration transfers are available from TSAE member to member at no charge. Transfers from a TSAE member to non-member will pay the difference in registration fees. Member account credit to use for future events is not available.
TSAE is a CAE Registered Provider. This program meets the requirements for fulfilling the professional development requirements to earn or maintain the Certified Association Executive credential. Every program that we offer that has been approved for CAE credit will clearly identify the number of CAE credits granted for full participation. We will maintain records of your participation in accordance with CAE policies. For more information about the CAE credential or Registered Provider program, please visit www.asaecenter.org/cae.