This annual all-day conference brings together women leaders — and those who aspire to be leaders — in the nonprofit sector. issues. Topics covered at the networking breakfasts, keynotes and breakout workshops include empowerment, fundraising, capacity building, board development, hiring, collaboration and diversity, with the goal of fostering meaningful relationships that last beyond the event.

Seven of Philly's women cookbook authors — Tenaya Darlington, Amanda Feifer, Aliza Green, Joy Manning, Marisa McClellan, Jessica Nolen and Holly Ricciardi — will be holding court at Fante's in the Italian Market. Expect samples, demos and plenty of book signings. The entire store is perfect for gift shopping, so there's extra reason to attend.