2026 The Gathering Conference: Many Gifts, One Spirit

HJ Sims is proud to be attending, exhibiting, sponsoring, and speaking at the 2026 The Gathering Conference: Many Gifts, One Spirit.

Aaron Rulnick, Managing Principal, will be presenting on the topic below:

Date: Tuesday, March 24th
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Proving Community Benefit: Protecting Tax Status Through Storytelling and Measurable Impact / Governance & Strategic Planning

Description:

  • Anticipate and proactively address emerging threats to nonprofit tax status.
  • Apply effective methods to gather, categorize, and assign value to community benefit data.
  • Integrate impact data into reports, websites, and marketing to demonstrate value and strengthen public trust.

Attending: Aaron Rulnick, Jim Bodine, Lynn Daly

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2026 LeadingAge MN Institute & Expo

HJ Sims is proud to be attending, speaking, and exhibiting at the 2026 LeadingAge MN Institute & Expo.

Attendees: Lynn Daly

Lynn Daly, Executive Vice President will be speaking on Feb 11 at 8:30am-9:30am.

Session description:

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 101 – Board Governance: Best Practices to Maximize Governance Effectiveness (All Settings; Peer Genius) • Understand how boards impact the organization’s ability to achieve strategic and financial goals. • Explore best practices for board governance. • Learn from case studies how things can go right and wrong and the implications of both.

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The 23rd Annual HJ Sims Late Winter Conference

Financing Methods and Operating Strategies for Charter Schools and Senior Living

Planning is underway for the 2026 HJ Sims Late Winter Conference, and it’s already shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. Join us for an energizing program featuring dynamic speakers, timely insights, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.

We’re thrilled to host our 23rd annual conference at the stunning Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida. Nestled along the waterfront with sweeping views of Sanibel and Captiva Islands in the upscale Punta Rassa community, this premier destination offers the perfect setting for learning, collaboration, and inspiration.

For conference attendance, follow our Safety Protocol.

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Registration is now open! Visit our conference website to explore the full agenda, reserve your hotel accommodations, review event logistics, and access everything you need to plan your experience. We look forward to welcoming you to an exceptional conference in an unbeatable setting.

For more information, please contact Kat Dymond.

2025 NFMA Advanced Seminar on High Yield Bonds

HJ Sims is proud to be attending and speaking at the 2025 NFMA Advanced Seminar on High Yield Bonds.

Aaron Rulnick, Executive Vice President, HJ Sims will be participating in a panel discussion:

Date: January 23, 2026

Topic: Construction Risk in Senior Living and Beyond

Description: The aging population is creating a demand for new senior living projects. At the same time, the construction industry is currently facing a variety of pressures including tariffs, the impact of immigration policy on labor, challenges obtaining entitlements, and high interest rates. This panel will focus on how to assess construction risk, potential strategies to minimize downside risk, and the outlook for new development in the senior living sector.

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