FAR upcoming events

November Nonprofit Discussion: Caring for Our People: Navigating 2027 Cost of Living Adjustments & Thoughtful Staff Conversations (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

November Nonprofit Discussion:
Caring for Our People: Navigating 2027 Cost of Living Adjustments & Thoughtful Staff Conversations

Join your nonprofit colleagues for this interactive discussion, facilitated as a peer-to-peer sharing opportunity.

At the heart of every mission is the dedicated team making it happen every day. As we look ahead to 2027 budget planning, finding meaningful ways to appreciate and sustain our staff through Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) is top of mind for all of us, even as we navigate real funding constraints, varying overhead realities, and board expectations.

Whether your organization is operating with a nimble team or supporting a large, multi-state workforce, each of us is working to balance compassion for our colleagues with fiscal responsibility.

Join us for an open, collaborative roundtable where we will share real experiences, compare notes, and learn from one another. Together, we’ll explore:

How We Decide: The data, benchmarks, and community realities guiding our 2027 adjustment planning across small, mid-sized, large, and enterprise organizations.

How We Connect: Ways to communicate transparently, kindly, and honestly with our teams, especially when adjustments don’t match inflation or when fiscal belt-tightening means making difficult trade-offs.

There are no formal slide presentations or lectures. Instead, four peer colleagues will share brief, candid reflections from their organization’s journey to kick off the conversation, opening up the floor for a supportive discussion where everyone is invited to ask questions, share what is working, and seek advice.

Questions We’ll Explore Together:

The Approach: What benchmarks, local realities, or internal policies are guiding your organization’s compensation conversations for 2027?

The Practical Reality: Given your current funding environment, what is your team hoping to offer, and what creative balances are you navigating?

The Human Conversation: How transparent is your communication with staff? How do you create trust and appreciation when talking about compensation, especially during years when budget realities don't match our hopes for our staff?

Host: Jasmine Garcia

Location: A Virtual Discussion

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

* Please note: Attendee contact information will be distributed after the meeting. If you have any objections to sharing your information with the other attendees, please note it in your registration or notify Antonella Cossio at events@far-roundtable.org.

** This event is for nonprofit members only. Contact events@far-roundtable.org if:
– You are a nonprofit member and have staff you want to join
– You work for a nonprofit, but are not a FAR nonprofit member and would like to attend this event

FAR Holiday Party (08 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 20:30:00 GMT

FAR Holiday Party

We are thrilled to invite you to FAR’s Holiday Party. It’s a great opportunity for networking with industry colleagues and catching up with close friends. Plus, we’ll have hors d’oeuvres, holiday beverages, and merriment!

Where: Bernstein Private Wealth Management | 800 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 1100 Washington DC 20006

When: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Dress Code: Business Casual
Metro: Farragut West Metro Station

Early Bird Rate
Available Through November 13
$30 Members / $60 Nonmembers

Regular Rate
Available Beginning November 14
$60 Members / $85 Nonmembers

Photography & Recording Release:

By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and video/audio recordings may be taken during the event. These images and recordings may include your likeness and may be used by FAR for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes across various platforms, including print, digital, and social media. By completing your registration, you grant FAR the right to use, reproduce, and publish such materials without further notice or compensation. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this policy, please contact us in advance of the event.

FAR Webinar: Fraud Counterattack: How to Protect Your Business from Financial Threats (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Location: Online
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Protect your business from the evolving financial threats by joining treasury and risk management experts from First Citizens, Pinnacle, and Eagle Bank on December 15th for an interactive, high-impact fraud prevention webinar. This session will dive into cutting-edge AI-enabled scams, signature manipulation, and email compromise tactics, while offering critical, actionable guidance on layered banking defenses. You will walk away with an essential roadmap for the crucial first hour following fraud detection, including how to coordinate seamlessly with banks, law enforcement, and legal counsel to maximize your recovery potential and safeguard your organization's assets.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize today’s evolving fraud landscape and emerging threats
Understand business exposure, response responsibilities, and recovery considerations
Identify effective, layered fraud prevention practices
Recognizing warning signs and prepare for emerging threats

Panelists:

Brandon Cole, First Citizens Bank
Tavin Robinson, EagleBank

Continuing Education Credits: This 60-minute program will be eligible for the following credits:

CPE: 1.2 (Business Management & Organization - Group Internet Based)
CAE: 1.00 (Organizational Strategy: A.3 -Analyze the impact of key trends, including the competitive and financial environment, on the organization's planning and performance.)
SHRM: 1.00 (Analytical Aptitude: Data Analysis and Decision Making)

FAR is a CAE Registered Provider. The program listed above 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.

As a CAE Registered Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 1 credit toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.

Note: Applicants may use any program that meets eligibility requirements in the specific timeframe toward the exam application or renewal. No specific individual courses are required as part of the applications – the selection of eligible education is up to the applicant based on his/her needs.

FAR is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. It is Group-Internet Based delivery method. Sponsor ID: 109395. Please click here for more details on the administrative policies for FAR's NASBA License.

FAR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

Photography & Recording Release:
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and video/audio recordings may be taken during the event. These images and recordings may include your likeness and may be used by FAR for promotional, marketing, and archival purposes across various platforms, including print, digital, and social media. By completing your registration, you grant FAR the right to use, reproduce, and publish such materials without further notice or compensation. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this policy, please contact us in advance of the event.

FAR January Luncheon: Paid Leave in the DMV (13 Jan 2027)

Wed, 13 Jan 2027 16:30:00 GMT

FAR January Luncheon: Paid Leave in the DMV

A practical and forward-looking overview of the rapidly evolving paid leave landscape across the DMV region (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia). Designed for anyone tasked with an HR Function, business leaders, and operations teams, the session examines key paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave requirements, with a particular focus on DC Paid Family Leave, Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, and Virginia's newly enacted paid leave legislation.

Participants will learn how to:

Understand the major paid leave laws currently in effect, and those coming soon, across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Explain the structure, eligibility requirements, benefits, and implementation timeline of Maryland's FAMLI program.
Identify employer and employee contribution obligations under Maryland's and Virginia's paid family and medical leave programs.
Recognize how paid leave programs interact with existing employer-provided leave policies and other employment laws such as FMLA and ADA.
Evaluate the advantages and compliance requirements associated with private leave plans versus state-administered programs.
Prepare organizational policies, payroll practices, HR systems, and employee communications for upcoming leave law changes and implementation deadlines.

When: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Networking 11:30 am
Lunch 12:00 pm
Presentation 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Where: GRF | 4550 Montgomery Ave, Bethesda, MD - 10th Floor

Parking: There are nearby parking garages as well as limited metered street parking.

Metro: Bethesda

FAR members, please make sure to log in to the FAR website to receive FAR member registration options.

About the Presenters:

Joseph Greener

Joseph Greener helps clients stay current and compliant with an ever-changing legal landscape by providing workplace training and drafting employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements. He is a frequent presenter and trainer on sexual harassment, EEO, and IE&D. In his experience as an employment litigator, Joe defends clients in administrative proceedings and federal court on matters involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and USERRA. He also consults with clients on inclusion, equity and diversity matters. Joe also was a law clerk for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia where he worked on decisions on discovery motions as well as reports and recommendations on dispositive motions. While attending law school, he worked in both the Department of Justice’s Civil Division’s Office of Vaccine Litigation and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims Office of Special Masters. Joe served as the marketing editor of the Wake Forest Journal of Business and Intellectual Property

Continuing Education Credits: This 60-minute program will be eligible for the following credits:

CPE: 1.2 (Business Management & Organization - Group Live)
CAE: 1.00 (Operations)
SHRM: 1.00 (Total Rewards)

FAR is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. It is Group-Live delivery method. Sponsor ID: 109395. Please click here for more details on the administrative policies for FAR's NASBA License.

FAR is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

Member Guest Policy:
Nonprofit and Resource Members are welcome to bring guests at no additional cost. To qualify, the guest must be employed by a nonprofit organization. FAR will verify nonprofit employment after registration, and the Member may be contacted if there are any issues with verification. If the guest does not meet the eligibility criteria, cancellation may be required.