NVLF helps universities build a stronger community of supporters — alumni, donors and other allies — for military-connected students
LEADERSHIP FORUM
Registration for the 2026 NVLF Leadership Forum is now open.
Join us June 17–18, 2026, at the Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center on the campus of The Ohio State University.
Click here to learn more, register, and book your room at the Blackwell.
This isn’t just a conference; it’s a working session designed for leaders like you, bringing together peers who understand your role and share your challenges and opportunities.
The NVLF’s Leadership Forum is an annual gathering that brings together campus teams—including military-veteran directors, development officers, marketing experts, and career resource leaders—to enhance support for military-veteran students.
Through a combination of expert presentations and collaborative brainstorming sessions, participants develop actionable plans to elevate the support provided to military-affiliated students across their campuses. The forum serves as a distinctive platform that unites campus teams with the shared goal of amplifying both internal and external awareness and assistance for military-connected students.
Click here to read about the 2025 Leadership Forum.
ADVANCEMENT AWARDS
The NVLF awards seed funding for events and activities that increase the visibility of military students on campus while also bringing leaders and supporters from the military, government, and corporate sectors to the campus.