Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park
Friday, March 30, 2012
Early Registration has been extended to Monday, March 26th
Special Morning Presentation by Google for Nonprofits
The Volunteer Center’s Resource Center for Nonprofits is proud to present The 2012 Nonprofit Conference: Insight & Inspiration. Expect to be energized, challenged and affirmed during this day with your peers and a range of expert presenters in nonprofit management. Our goal is that you’ll leave the conference with insights and action steps to take back to your workplace.
Please review the Conference information that follows. A registration form is located at the end of the Conference description.
Marketplace
The Nonprofit Marketplace provides you with the opportunity to meet with businesses that offer a variety of goods and services to nonprofits all under one roof. Browse through a wealth of information and resources targeted to meet your needs. Win prizes by entering raffles at the Marketplace tables.
Schedule for the Day:
Registration, continental breakfast and Marketplace: 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.
Morning Presentation: 8:45 – 10:00 a.m.
Breaktime in Marketplace: 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Breakout Session 1: 10:30 - 11:40 a.m.
Lunch and Lunch Presentation: 11:50 - 1:30 p.m.
Breakout Session 2: 1:40 - 2:50 p.m.
Dessert in the Marketplace: 2:50 - 3:20 p.m.
Breakout Session 3: 3:20 - 4:30 p.m.
Morning Presentation
Tools for Innovation – presented by Karin Tuxen-Bettman, Tanya Birch, and Raleigh Seamster from Google for Nonprofits
It's not easy to sift through all the online tools out there today, but depending on your needs, focusing on one or two tools can help a lot. In this presentation, you’ll learn how Google technology and the Internet can help your nonprofit work smarter, including how to: 1) collaborate and communicate with your colleagues and board members; 2) get insight into new and innovative ways of improving fundraising efforts; and 3) inspire people so that they volunteer, donate, or get involved.
Our goal is that after this talk, you can pick one tool that you’d like to integrate into your work immediately!
Session 1 - Choose from the following breakout sessions when you register!
Going Viral on YouTube
In this session, you will learn about the value of using YouTube videos for your nonprofit. We’ll give you tips about how to make a great video that will inspire people, as well as tips on how to make it go viral on YouTube, the #2 search engine on the web!
Presenters: Karin Tuxen-Bettman, Google Earth Outreach; Tanya Birch, Google Earth Outreach; and Raleigh Seamster, Google Earth Outreach
“I’m too busy to be inspiring” — Vision, Inspiration and Major Gifts
Donors want to make an impact. Can they do that with your organization? Is your case statement boring? Have you become so busy that now you’re just asking for money rather than sharing the compelling story of your work? Understanding how to talk and listen to donors is key to securing a major gift. We’ll review how a donor thinks, what inspires a major donor to give, and ways to make your case more compelling and inspiring. Bring a copy of your brochure or materials to this workshop.
Presenter: Pat Callahan, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County
Recruit your Dream Board
Where do you find savvy, dedicated people to govern your organization? How do you develop them into effective board members? Come learn some smart strategies to help you recruit and retain truly outstanding board members.
Presenter: Diane Brown, Consultant, The Non-Profit Assistance Group
“Where’s My Trophy?” A Look at How Boomers and Millenials Communicate (or don’t) in the Workplace
As Baby Boomers leave the workforce, our leadership pool must be filled with Millennials—people born between 1980 and 1995. Communication and feedback between these two groups is critical for successful work together. Learn from a Boomer and a Millennial how to go beyond the basics of inter-generational workplaces and satisfy the needs of both unique groups. Maximize talents by helping Boomers share their wisdom and allowing Millennials to build their own path.
Presenters: Rita Sever, MA; Consultant, Coach, Trainer; Supervision Matters and Casi Jewett, MA, PHR, Human Resources Generalist, Summit Engineering
Lunch Presentation: 11:50-1:30 pm
Ignite Your Lunch!
Just how powerful is your story? Can it set your table on fire? Share in the astonishing fun of Nonprofit Ignite! *
We throw down the gauntlet to three of Sonoma County’s best and brightest to tell their stories of nonprofit heroics. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll hold your breath to see how these impassioned speakers master the challenge: Enlighten us, but make it quick!
Then Beware: Fun Ahead! The challenge will turn back to you to craft your own story in fresh words and contagious passion. Dessert will never taste the same!
Our Adventurous Storytellers are: Davin Cardenas, Graton Day Labor Center; Katrina Thurman, West County Community Services; Ann Hancock, Climate Protection Campaign; Susan Starbird, Starbird Creative. Our Mistress of Ceremonies will be Diane Brown, The Non-Profit Assistance Group
* The idea behind the global Ignite! phenomenon - that was started right here in Sonoma County by O’Reilly Media - is the power of the human voice crafting a story in 5 minutes with 20 PowerPoint slides. Take a sneak peek at www.ingniteshow.com.
A Special Thanks to the Progressive Consultants Group for planning and organizing Nonprofit Ignite!
Session 2 1:40 - 2:50 p.m.
Use the Magic of Storytelling to Advance Your Cause
More villains! More heroes! More donors? More press? If you’re inspired by Nonprofit Ignite! at lunch, then join us to learn how to use storytelling to vibrantly advance your cause. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a Storytelling Squire Coach to polish your tale and learn how to teach your board and staff these Magical Storytelling Secrets so they may venture forth on trusty steeds to delight friends and foes alike.
Presenters: Christopher Szecsey, Christophers Consulting; Diane Brown, The Non-Profit Assistance Group; Rita Sever, Supervision Matters; Robyn Bramhall, SPHR (Human Resources Management); Susan Starbird, Starbird Creative; Sylvia WynnLindeman, Practical Management Network
Google Fusion Tables: A Unique Way to Gain Insight into Your Fundraising Activities
In this session, you will learn how to create, manage, and visualize your datasets with Google Fusion Tables, an online lightweight database in the cloud. We will practice using the tool to gain insight into your fundraising activities, by uploading a dataset of donations to your nonprofit. You will map your data, and visualize it through charts, timelines, etc.
Presenters: Karin Tuxen-Bettman, Google Earth Outreach; Tanya Birch, Google Earth Outreach; and Raleigh Seamster, Google Earth Outreach
Best Practices for Reducing Fraud Risk
Fraud risk is at the forefront of many organization’s fears. A system of internal controls promotes efficiency, reduces risks of fraud and helps ensure the reliability of financial reporting and compliance with laws and regulations. Internal controls can also help to keep an organization on course towards sustainability goals, achievement of its mission, and can minimize surprises along the way. This session will cover some basic internal control techniques to minimize fraud risk involving the board of directors as well as staff.
Presenter: Sue Goranson, Owner, Susan E. Goranson, CPA
Go from Surviving to Thriving with Effective Volunteer Management
In world where nonprofits are extra lean, volunteers are the foundation on which missions are achieved and funds are raised, and they are essential for growth and stability. Learn how to fully utilize the talents and leadership of your volunteers, and take your organization from surviving to thriving! This high energy, interactive workshop will mine the wisdom of the group to tackle the most challenging issues around volunteer management. We'll share Insight on how to achieve success through volunteers, and you'll leave with a plan to put into action. Come with a challenge, and leave with a solution.
Presenter: Becky Lunders, Consultant and Trainer, teamWorks
Session 3: 3:20 - 4:30 p.m.
Create a Strong & Engaging Social Media Presence
How do you build a strong presence in social media for your organization? In this session, we’ll demonstrate how to create a social media strategy that builds your organization’s brand and your relationships with clientele and donors. We’ll talk about developing your online “voice,” relationship building, connecting with your target audience, the Do’s & Don’ts of engagement, and fundraising via social media. Also included is a brief exploration of the major platforms, How To’s of Facebook and Twitter, and creating sharable events.
Presenters: Donna Hays, Celeste Winders, Word Mice
Got Fundraising Challenges?? Ask the Experts!!
Hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Wine Country Chapter
Visit directly with an expert on any topic – direct mail, endowments, foundations, annual funds, major donors, capital campaigns, special events, planned giving, volunteer relations, finding board members, donor databases, press relations, or creating or enhancing your organization’s fundraising function. Take advantage of this FREE counsel and leave the session with your questions answered and with plans of action!
Presenters: Members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Wine Country Chapter
Leading a Life of Balance and Meaning
Though many of us enter the nonprofit sector to pursue meaningful work, it’s easy to lose sight of our original vision when the working hours are long and the challenges great. In this session we will look at how you can be effective in your work and take care of yourself.
Presenter: Jude Kaye, Consultant, Intention to Action Coaching and Consulting Services
Succession Planning: A Case Study Revisited
Succession planning in a nonprofit typically occurs when a vacancy of a top staff leadership position arises. When long-time Becoming Independent CEO, John McCue, decided it was time to retire from BI, he worked closely with the board and core leadership at BI to develop a succession strategy, and Cami Weaver, current CEO at BI and a mentee of John, was selected to succeed him. During this session, we’ll discuss the BI strategy four years after implementation, explore the experiences and share the “wish we knew” and other learning. Attend this session to learn the key concepts of succession planning through the eyes of practical experience. Topics will include: talent assessment and mapping; skills development; planning roles for board and staff; coaching and mentoring the team; barriers to succession and planning; and implementing the planning process.
Presenters: Scott Ormerod, Partner, Leap Solutions Group; Cami Weaver, CEO, Becoming Independent
"Members" are staff or volunteers from organizations who have paid their Volunteer Center membership fees. See a list of member organizations. Not a member organization? Get information on becoming one today and save 25% on your Conference registration!
Lunch is included in the registration fee and you can choose a vegetarian option when registering.
The Doubletree Hotel is wheelchair accessible. If you have a disability that requires auxiliary aids email Chris Cram at ccram@volunteernow.org with a description of your needs by 3/19/12.
