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The generation shift and your nonprofit
February 1, 2008
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Concord Fee: Registration is $135. Join other nonprofit leaders for a day of learning and networking as we examine the many ways the aging of the Baby Boom population is affecting the nonprofit sector. Fast-paced workshops and stimulating panel discussions will help you navigate the many changes and challenges your nonprofit faces in the areas of leadership transition, fundraising, board development, cultural competency and volunteer recruitment.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Manuel Pastor
“Making Our Future: Demographic Change and the Leadership Challenge” Dr. Manuel Pastor is Professor of Geography and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California and Director of the Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) at USC’s Center for Sustainable Cities. Founding director of the Center for Justice, Tolerance, and Community at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Pastor holds an economics Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. Pastor speaks frequently on issues of demographic change, economic inequality, and community empowerment and has contributed opinion pieces to such outlets as the Los Angeles Times, the San Jose Mercury News, the Los Angeles Business Journal, and the Christian Science Monitor. He served as a member of the Commission on Regions appointed by California’s Speaker of the State Assembly, and in January 2002 was awarded a Civic Entrepreneur of the Year award from the California Center for Regional Leadership. Conference Schedule 8:00 – 8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 Welcome & Introductions by Ron Brown and Liz Callahan
8:45 – 9:30 Keynote Address by Dr. Manuel Pastor
9:30 – 10:15 Town Hall Meeting: What Generation Change Means for Our Community
10:15 – 10:30 Networking & Exhibitor Marketplace
10:30 – 12:00 Break-Out Session 1
12:00 – 1:15 Lunch & Roundtable Conversations in the Atrium
1:15 – 2:45 Break-Out Session 2
3:00 – 4:30 Break-Out Session 3 Who should attend? This conference is designed for executive directors, board members, development directors, senior managers and funders. Breakout Sessions  | Succession Planning with Tim Wolfred. Are you considering when and how to leave your leadership position? Is your agency facing a leadership transition? In this interactive session you will learn about proven best practices from Tim Wolfred’s 10+ years of experience consulting and researching succession planning and executive transitions.
Engaging Boomer Volunteers, panel moderated by Diane J. Johnson, PhD., Mmapeu Management Consulting, with Lorraine Meuleners, Volunteer Center of the East Bay, Joel Bashevkin, Taproot Foundation, and Jennifer Bennett, VolunteerMatch. You’ve heard about the tidal wave of potential post-retirement volunteers, but what does it mean for your organization? Our panelists help you understand how your organization can tap into this deep well of knowledge and experience.
Working with Younger Donors, panel moderated by C. Davis Fischer, The Foundation Center S.F., with Jane Lin, Tides Foundation, Dana Textoris, NARAL Pro-Choice California, Stephanie Yang, Philanthropist. Do younger donors give differently than older donors? Do you need to change your approach to reach major donors under 40? Hear from program officers and philanthropic advisors about how your organization can build relationships with next generation philanthropists. |
 | Building Bench Strength, panel moderated by Marla Cornelius, CompassPoint with Cynthia Chavez, LeaderSpring, Bethtina Woodridge, Public Allies Silicon Valley, and Nhi Cha, OASES. How do you ensure the strength and sustainability of your nonprofit? Part of the answer lies in the depth and quality of its leadership. Panelists will share the latest information on how you can develop a “leaderful” organization.
Working Across Cultural & Generational Differences with Miriam Abrams, Organizational Development Consultant & Roberto Almanzan, Contra Costa Crisis Center. In this interactive session Miriam and Roberto provide an overview of cultural competency tools and techniques. They will also share real-life examples to help you better understand how your organization can thrive in one of the most diverse regions in the nation.
How the Internet is Changing Fundraising and Outreach with Nick Allen, Donordigital.
Hear from the founder of one of the country’s largest online fundraising and advocacy firms about reaching donors online. Nick will talk about how your agency can improve how you communicate, advocate and fundraise in the virtual world. |
 | Life After ED-dom, panel moderated by Liz Callahan, The CBO Center with Chuck Greene, Centerforce, John R. Killacky, San Francisco Foundation, Pat Loomes, former ED of Girls, Inc. and Keith Archuleta, former ED of CASA of Contra Costa. Is there life after being an executive director? You bet there is! A panel of former executive directors will share their stories and help you consider your own options for utilizing your leadership skills in a new role. Recruiting Younger Board Members, panel moderated by Darian Rodriguez Heyman, Craigslist Foundation with Debbie Ng, Haas Board Fellows, Alice Cochran, Governance Consultant, and Jon Gilgoff, YNPN Advisory Board . How do you successfully integrate next generation leaders onto your board, especially if most current members are approaching or beyond the half century mark? A panel of governance experts will share steps you can take to attract, engage and retain younger board members.
Cultivating Legacy Gifts, panel moderated by Dolores Garay, Fundraising Consultant with Tom Beaty, City National Bank, Priscilla Hung, Grassroots Institute for Fundraising Training, Philip Byrdsong, Targeted Fundraising. Are you providing donors with opportunities to make planned and capital gifts as they age and plan for retirement? Our panel will share how even small organizations can tap into the greatest transfer of wealth in American history. |
Registration is limited. Registration is $135. |
