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AGENDA
Thursday, November 30, 2006

8:00 am – 8:45 am

Pre-Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast
pre-conference registrants only
Atrium Level

8:45 am - 11:45 am

Pre-Conference #1

Starting a Social Enterprise, the Basics
John Couleur - Social Venture/Social Entrepreneurship Consultant
Remington A/B/C

Pre-Conference #2

Making Your Nonprofit Indispensable – Successful Fundraising Programs That Attract and Retain Donor Loyalty
Tim Seiler - Director, The Fund Raising School, Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
Russell A/B/C

Pre-Conference #3

Best Practices for Meeting and Event Management: Strategies, Tactics and Logistics
Michelle Fulcher – Consultant, An Organized Affair
Borian A/B

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Conference Registration Opens
Lobby Level
12:00 pm – 1:45 pm

Opening General Session & Luncheon

Keynote Address: Emily Gantz McKay, President & CEO – Mosaica, Washington, D.C., former Executive Vice President, the National Council for La Raza speaking on components of successful sustainability strategies
Regency Ballroom – Lobby Level

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Focus Group Sessions

Three facilitated focus group sessions for dialogue on the challenges of sustainability issues
Remington A/B/C
Russell A/B/C
Borian A/B
Atrium Level

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Ice Cream Social

Networking with Conference Attendees and Exhibitors
Atrium Level

 

AGENDA
Friday, December 1, 2006

8:00 am – 8:45 am

Continental Breakfast

Distribution of Thursday Focus Group Summaries
Regency Ballroom

9:00 am – 9:45 am

Friday Opening Session

Keynote Address: David S. Chernow - President & Chief Executive Officer, JA Worldwide™ – Colorado Springs, CO
Regency Ballroom

10:00 am – 11:00 am Breakout Workshops I*
11:15 am – 12:15 pm Breakout Workshops II*
10:00 am – 12:15 pm

*Tentative Breakout Workshop topics:

What's Black and White and Read All Over? – Writing an Effective Case Statement

Tell Me Your Story – How to Use Media and Public Relations to Promote Your Organization

GIS – A Powerful Tool for Decision-Making and Service Delivery

Social Entrepreneurship

Financial Sustainability

Staff Development – Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Staff

Financial Responsibilities of the Board

Successfully Integrating Volunteers

The Essential Business Plan

The Capital Campaign Process

Online Fundraising Techniques

Dynamic Relationships with Donors and Prospects

And More! ( Watch for Updates! )
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm Luncheon

“Executive Director of the Year” Awards
Presented by the Organization of Nonprofit Executives

Lillian Johnson – Board Chair, ONE, and Executive Director, Community Legal Services
Regency Ballroom

2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Research that Matters

Arizona State University Center for Nonprofit Leadership & Management Scope of the Sector Report and Distribution of Summaries
Regency Ballroom

2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Closing Address

"Sustainability: Today and Tomorrow" by Paul J. Luna - President, Helios Education Foundation and immediate past President, Valley of the Sun United Way

Followed by special video treat!

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