[DURANT] Empower Texoma Symposium
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The Empower Texoma Symposium Series is a quarterly regional training initiative designed to support nonprofit organizations across the Texoma region. Each symposium rotates host locations among Fannin, Grayson, Bryan, and Marshall Counties to ensure accessibility throughout the area. The series was established to provide high-quality professional development opportunities focused on the unique challenges and operational needs commonly faced by nonprofits serving the Texoma community.
Struggling with board engagement, accountability, or fundraising? You’re not alone. Many nonprofits in Texoma are operating with boards that are either too hands-off, or too involved in the wrong ways. This session, From Strategy to Governance, breaks down 10 practical board practices that help you:
- Get board members actively engaged (without chasing them)
- Clarify roles between board and staff
- Build a board that actually supports fundraising
- Reduce burnout by sharing responsibility the right way
You’ll leave with clear, actionable steps you can implement immediately, not just theory. Designed specifically for small and mid-sized nonprofits in rural communities, this training addresses the real challenges you’re facing right now.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Member Ticket
Registration Ends 4/17/26 at 9:00 AM CDT
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$20.00 |
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Non-Member Ticket
Registration Ends 4/17/26 at 9:00 AM CDT
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$20.00 |
OKCNP Chief Programs Officer
Adam Soltani is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, holding a Master’s in Human Relations with a graduate certificate in Organizational Diversity and Development. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Central Oklahoma.
Soltani served as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Oklahoma) from 2012 to 2025, leading the organization’s advocacy, civil rights, and interfaith initiatives. During his tenure, he was instrumental in expanding CAIR Oklahoma’s impact, particularly in community engagement, refugee support, and civil rights advocacy.
Beyond his leadership at CAIR Oklahoma, Soltani has been an active figure in Oklahoma’s interfaith and civic communities. He chaired the Oklahoma Conference of Churches’ Religions United Committee (2012–2022) and has served on multiple boards and committees dedicated to religious education, interfaith collaboration, and social justice.
Soltani has been a sought-after speaker at Oklahoma universities and community forums, addressing topics such as civic engagement, advocacy, and social justice. His written commentary has been featured in the Oklahoma Gazette, Tulsa World, and The Oklahoman, and he has provided expert analysis for local, national, and international media outlets.
His leadership and advocacy have earned him multiple recognitions, including the Oklahoma Human Rights Award, the Interfaith Leadership Award, and the ACLU of Oklahoma’s Civil Libertarian of the Year Award. He has also been named among Oklahoma’s Most Influential Young Professionals, Most Admired CEOs, and top Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leaders. In 2024, The Journal Record featured him in its Power List for Nonprofit Leaders.
Soltani previously served as an Adjunct Instructor of Islamic Studies at Oklahoma State University, where he taught courses on world religions, Islam, and social justice until Spring 2025.
Originally from Kansas, Adam has called Oklahoma home for more than two decades and resides in Oklahoma City with his wife and two sons
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