Get ready, Denver! Connecting Colorado is coming your way!
Join us for engaging breakout sessions aimed at increasing the capacity of your Nonprofit Organization. We’ll also feature a dedicated track specifically tailored for nonprofit executives.
Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals in your region to exchange ideas, find solutions and celebrate successes through roundtables and panel discussions.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd.
Aurora, CO 80019
8:00-8:30 AM
8:30-8:50 AM
9:00-10:15 AM
10:15-10:45 AM
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00-1:00 PM
1:15-2:30 PM
2:30-3:00 PM
3:00-4:15 PM
4:15 PM
Registration and Networking
Opening Remarks
Breakout Session 1*
Networking Break
Breakout Session 2*
Lunch
Breakout Session 3*
Networking Break
Breakout Session 4*
Closing Remarks
*Each breakout session will have 4 trainings to choose from. The presentation materials from each breakout session will be sent out following the event.
Check back for session announcements!
Bonnie Davis, HuWork
Most days we navigate challenging conversations in our professional and personal lives. You may be interacting with an employee performing below expectations, avoiding a tough talk with a peer, or dealing with external stakeholders. We often tolerate rather than tackle these situations, go in without getting a positive outcome, or don’t see any real change that comes out of it. This workshop will provide inspirational messages with a practical five-step model and time to apply it, so that you can raise your competence and confidence when engaging others in difficult conversations.
Catherine Alonzo, Javelina
Effective changemakers understand their why, their goals, and who they’re trying to reach – and tell impactful stories driven by all three. In this session, we will cover why it’s so important to align all of your storytelling with these elements and explain three steps nonprofits can take to tell stories that drive impact for the people they serve.
France Hoang, Co-Founder and Co-CEO boodleAI
France Hoang has 2 decades of experience serving on and advising nonprofit boards and campaign cabinets and has spent the last 5 years building cutting-edge AI technology for nonprofit organizations. In this talk, France Hoang will discuss how generative AI is transforming how nonprofits and fundraisers operate. You’ll learn 10 innovative ways leading organizations are leveraging GenAI tools to raise more money and streamline operations.
Joshua Aranda, Mission Matters Group
This session navigates the critical path of bringing an organization’s vision to life through the strategic enablement of technology, framed within an organizational operating system. We’ll dissect how this ecosystem facilitates not just the alignment but the amplification of vision and operational goals. We will offer practical, approachable and actionable steps coupled with real-world examples where vision and technology converge to create a sustainable, impactful future. Participants will leave with actionable insights into molding their technology strategies to be true extensions of their organizational vision.
Paul Collier, Corona Insights
This session’s objectives are:
Kayla Garcia, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
In today’s competitive landscape, a strong brand identity is essential for attracting donors, engaging stakeholders, and driving impact. This session will delve into practical strategies and actionable tips to help you elevate your nonprofit’s brand.
Jahnavi Brenner, The Vivid Leader
We all have our preferred ways of thinking and behaving, and we often communicate in those ways. Yet, the people around us have their own preferences. Using the Emergenetics framework, learn about distinct thinking and behavioral preferences & leverage this knowledge to increase your ability to influence, lead, and collaborate with others!
Lorii Rabinowitz, Denver Scholarship Foundation
Our world is filled with quick connections and fleeting interactions, the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships is a skill that sets individuals apart. This session delves into the art of authentic relationship building, transcending the traditional networking approaches to foster genuine connections that withstand the test of time. Participants will explore strategies for navigating the complexities of human interaction with sincerity and purpose. Through interactive discussions and experiential exercises, attendees will learn how to authentically engage with others, build trust, and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships.
Caitlyn Grimme and Manda Dinkel, CBIZ MHM, LLC
Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Participants will learn the importance of Board participation in organizational objectives and explore strategies to maximize this involvement. Strategies range from empowering the Board through involvement in the internal control process to assisting with this involvement using clear financial reporting packages. Other topics include the ideal frequency of board involvement, the importance of the role of board members on the financial reporting process, and t key elements of their focused review of financial reporting objectives.
Moderated by Linda Appel Lipsius, Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) | Robin Chalecki, Emily Griffith Foundation | Patrick Tennyson, Butterfly Pavillion | Margaret Bachrach, Boulder Voices for Children
In this panel, leaders of non-profit organizations and a foundation will share insights and strategies that helped them reach beyond butterflies and plants, for example, to connect with broader audiences and increase funding. Pulling from entrepreneurial and development experience, these executives have shifted mindsets internally and externally to broaden their overall reach. Whether it’s expanding program offerings to reach additional audiences, repositioning or fostering deeper corporate and community engagement, these nonprofit leaders have invaluable feedback ready to share with attendees.
John Albright, City Year Denver
In today’s diverse workplace, it is critical to build effective team cultures for diverse staff to feel a sense of belonging and empowerment. Anchoring the team in values, inclusive decision making and shared power are just a few of the topics we will discuss. From Gen Z to Baby Boomers, we will explore how to leverage generational diversity as a strength, creating teams that thrive on varied experiences, skills, and viewpoints. Join this session to discuss successes and challenges in your organization.
Yeruwelle de Rouen, Intersectional innovations
In an era where organizational success hinges on fostering inclusive environments, this groundbreaking workshop promises a transformative experience for nonprofit leaders and sector supporters alike, aiming to equip them with the pillars of restorative leadership that will revolutionize their organizational dynamics.
Hunter Field, National Endowment for Financial Education
In this session Hunter Field of the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) will walkthrough a big-picture view of their advocacy efforts and general strategy as a case study, looking at advocacy best practices and ways other nonprofits can approach advocacy efforts central to their mission and vision. Audience members will leave the session with a better understanding of the strategic thinking behind advocacy efforts and campaigns, and will also participate in some hands-on examples that will put these principles into action.
Lauren Moon, Direct Outcomes
In this session Lauren Moon will cover the power of sharing outcome-driven photographs with donors. These photographs illustrate not just the impact of their contributions, but also create a visceral connection that words alone cannot achieve. This method does more than thank donors, it immerses them in the journey they’ve enabled. This talk aims to equip executive directors and CEOs with the insights and tools needed to harness the full potential of their donor communications, transforming passive contributors into passionate advocates for their mission.
PAUL COLLIER
Director
Corona Insights
LINDA APPEL LIPSIUS
Executive Director
Denver Urban Gardens (DUG)
CATHERINE ALONZO
Founding Partner
Javelina
JAHNAVI BRENNER
CEO & Founder
The Vivid Leader
YERUWELLE DE ROUSEN
Founder
Intersectional Innovations
CAITLYN GRIMME
Senior Audit Manager
CBIZ MHM, LLC
FRANCE HOANG
Co-Founder and Co-CEO boodleAI
PATRICK TENNYSON
President & CEO
Butterfly Pavilion
ROBIN CHALECKI
President
Emily Griffith Foundation
JOHN ALBRIGHT
Executive Director
City Year Denver
HUNTER FIELD
Manager, Policy and Advocacy
The National Endowment for Financial Education
LAUREN MOON
CEO
Direct Outcomes
BONNIE DAVIS
Speaker, Executive Coach, HUWork
MARGARET BACHRACHN
CEO
Boulder Voices for Children
KAYLA GARCIA
President & CEO
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
LORII RABINOWITZ
CEO
Denver Scholarship Foundation
MANDA DINKLEL
Managing Director and Shareholder
CBIZ MHM, LLC