The Twelfth Annual Washington State Nonprofit Leadership Conference:
March 16, 2006, Meydenbauer Center
Presented by The Boeing Company
Keynote Speaker-Brian Gallagher, President, United Way of America
Luncheon Address-Ruth McCambridge, Editor, Nonprofit Quarterly
Closing Plenary-Michael Lipsky, The Demos Center for the Public Sector
Sponsors:
The Boeing Company
The Alford Group
The Seattle Foundation
Bader Martin P.S.
Preston Gates and Ellis
Clark Nuber
Henry M. Jackson FOudnation
Jacobson Jarvis and Co PLLC
Viking Bank
Bank of America
Methodologie
Collaborators
State Organizations
The Nonprofit Center, Tacoma
Northwest Nonprofit Resources, Spokane
The Nonprofit Network, Vancouver
Local Organizations
Artsfund
EarthShare
Institute for Public Service, Seattle University
Leadership Tomorrow
Minoritiy Executive Director's Coalition
Nonprofit Assistance Center
Northwest Development Officer's Association
Social Venure Partners
United Way of King County
United Way of Snohomish County
Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
Exhibitors
ZippyDogs
Alliance for Nonprofits for Insurance Risk Retention
Canfield and Associates
Hamrick Investment Counsel LLC
Jiffy Lube Fundrasing Program
NDOA
NPower Seattle
Solutions for Good
Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Wings that Soar
Agenda
7:30 am, Registration opens; continental breakfast
8:15 am, Roundtable discussions with community leaders (prior registration required)
9:00 am, Welcome; kick-off for Nonprofit Service Month (April 2006)
9:15 am, Keynote Address: Brian Gallagher, President, United Way of America
Brian Gallagher will speak on the challenges of today's complicated community issues, issues that cannot be fully addressed by simply raising more money or creating more programs. These subjects require collective action from government, nonprofits, for-profit businesses, media and others to change societal norms around what is acceptable and how we measure success in our communities.
Followed by Q&A
10:00 am, Break: Exhibitors; UW and Seattle University student Poster Sessions
10:30 am, Concurrent sessions:
1A, l “Acting like an Organization but Thinking like a Movement” Neither individual missions nor community goals can reasonably be accomplished by a single agency. It requires building a movement composed of all of your community stakeholders consciously moving ahead. How do we get there? Hear the framework and discuss tangible steps: assessing our capacities, changing philosophies, determining indicators and outcomes; giving up control and territory. Linda Nageotte, President and CEO of Food Lifeline; Bill Borden, Executive Director of Earth Share of Washington; and Laura Penn, Managing Director of Intiman Theater
1B, l“Advanced Financial Analysis: Beyond the Balance Sheet” This session will provide experienced nonprofit executives with tools and techniques that will enable them to gain a deeper understanding of the financial issues impacting their organizations. Presented by Dr. Leslie K. Breitner of the University of Washington, a nationally-known instructor, author, and consultant.
1C, l “The Performance Challenge in Nonprofit Organizations” Participate in a lively discussion with panelists on the topic of the consequences of the lack "ownership" in nonprofits, why the absence of ownership leads to performance issues, and what strategies might be employed to resolve the issues. Panelists will include the author of a paper on the topic, Steven Rathgeb Smith of the Daniel J. Evans School, University of Washington, and community leaders.
1D, l “What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know about Their Policy Environment” Where do things that will affect Washington NPOs stand in Congress and in Olympia? What issues are still open? What should we here in Washington be doing about them? What trends and developments can be identified now that will affect our work in the near future? LaVerne Woods, Attorney, Davis Wright Tremaine, and Co-chair. Legal Framework Work Group, Panel on the Nonprofit Sector; Mike Ricchio, Corporations Division Director, Office of the Secretary of State; Laura Hitchcock, United Way of King County; Putnam Barber, Executive Alliance, moderator.
1E, l "Cultural Competence: Beyond Pride and Prejudice” A discussion of challenges and successes along the continuum. Come prepared to share your own as well as learn from committed organizations and leaders. Nina Auerbach, CEO of Child Care Resources; Moderator: Paola Maranan, Executive Director of Children’s Alliance; (Possibly: Truc Than Nguyen, Cultural Competency Training Manager Minority Executive Directors Coalition; one to two more to be decided on).
12 noon, Luncheon
l Presentation of the 2006 Evergreen Awards
, l Luncheon address: Ruth McCambridge, Editor, The Nonprofit Quarterly
1:00 pm, Concurrent sessions:
2A, l Follow-up session with Ruth McCambridge
2B, l “Notes from Cyberia: Deploying Technology for Better Organizations and Better Communities” Whether you are interested in local opportunities for "virtual volunteering," or in building community on a worldwide scale, information and communication technologies can make all the difference. Leading experts in this informative and interactive session will show you how your organization or community can benefit. Yvonne Harrison, Seattle University (others?)
2C, l “Grassroots: Organizational Model or Stage of Development?” Participate in discussions of issues such as: What is the profile of grassroots organizations? What are the successful elements of long term grass roots organizations? What are the reasons for a group continuing to remain a grassroots entity? How can consultants and foundations increase the capacity of grassroots organizations while preserving their integral nature? Hilary Stern, Executive Director of Casa Latina; Jean Coleman, Executive Director of Welfare Rights Organizing Coalition (Possibly: Ngy Hul, Executive Director of Refugee Federation; Lori Mudge, Development Director of Washington Toxics Coalition; Moderator: Alice Ito, The Marguerite Casey Foundation)
2D, l “Curious Boards: A Guide for the Perplexed” Every standard litany of the legal responsibilities of nonprofit boards includes the duties of care, loyalty, and obedience. It could be argued, however, that no duty is more important than what corporate governance expert Nell Minow has referred to as the "duty of curiosity." Indeed, according to the authors of Governance as Leadership: Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards, "Behind every scandal or organizational collapse is a board (often one with distinguished members) asleep at the switch." Discussion with a panel of veteran board survivors will highlight key strategies – including the cultivation of “healthy dissent” – boards can adopt to meet and exceed their core roles.
2E, l “The Generational Transfer of Leadership” As Baby Boomers edge into their 50’s and 60’s many recent studies affirm that executive leadership transitions will be an increasingly common aspect of organizational life in the next several years. There will likely be a gap between those who are leaving and the new talent available to replace them. The sector as a whole as only just begun to anticipate the shift of this older leadership in its directors, boards, and staff members. Will succession planning become even more essential? How do we ensure that the next generation of leaders is more diverse and more representative of the communities our organizations serve?
2:30 pm, Break: Exhibits open; Student Poster Sessions
2:45 pm, Concurrent Sessions
3A, l “Innovation Unleashed in the Nonprofit Sector” In a lively practice-as-you-learn session, we will explore a variety of powerful approaches to innovation in the non-profit sector. An innovation is a valuable new idea, practice or technology that you want to spread to others. Come to this session with an innovation-in-mind or -in-progress. We will apply elements of Positive Deviance, Rapid Prototyping and Social Network Mapping to the design and spread of your innovation. Keith McCandless, Social Invention Group.
3B, l “Partnering with Consultants to Move Your Organization Forward” Consultants can help nonprofits in a variety of ways … from website design to strategic planning and everything in between. When is it appropriate (and cost-effective) for an organization to hire a consultant? How to you find and hire the right consultant? What can you do to ensure an effective partnership? What are the pitfalls and benefits?
3C, l “Expanding the Role and Vision of the Nonprofit Leader” This session is based on the assumption that the nonprofit sector has a significant role to play in the broader community and that our leaders represent a generally untapped resource for community problem solving, visioning and planning. Explore these issues: exploring the ‘how’s’ of making a difference beyond your organization; and addressing practical issues such as time, changing your job description, potential conflicts of interest, convincing your board, training other staff.
3D, l “Local and National Trends in Philanthropy” Carol Lewis, CEO of Philanthropy Northwest, will present the “Northwest Giving Profile,” an in-depth analysis of recent grant-making in Washington State. Steven Rathgeb Smith, Professor and Associate Dean of the Evans School of Public Affairs, will report on recent research on major movements in the field of philanthropy.
3E, l “For Generation X and Y’ers – Stepping into the Leadership Void” How do younger leaders with a more contemporary frame of reference experience the nonprofit sector? What does the next generation need to take the lead? Join this panel of executive directors under 40 to hear about their experiences leading nonprofits from issues of credibility to work/life balance, to approaches to leadership. Laura Retzler, Nonprofit Recruitment Services.
4:00 pm, Closing Plenary:
Michael Lipsky, Senior Program Director for Public Works: the Demos Center for the Public Sector.
4:45 pm, Nonprofits Year in Review – revisit the outstanding events and consider the major trends of 2005; look ahead to what 2006 has in store for Washington’s nonprofits. Linda Nageotte, Chair, Executive Alliance
5:00 pm, Conference ends
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