Say What?? Keys to Leadership Communication Success

Dan Prater, Senior Managing Consultant, FORVIS

Leadership and communication go hand in hand. Whether it’s giving a speech in the boardroom, facilitating a staff meeting, or presenting at civic club, leaders must have the ability to communicate with clarity and passion in all settings.

This engaging session explores various communication methods and styles, and how leaders can equip their teams to properly identify and deal with negative situations to achieve positive outcomes. The session will provide leaders with ideas and tools to help them develop problem-solving and decision-making skills to improve work culture and individual satisfaction.

Building Community Resilience and Preventing Hate Motivated Violence

Ilima Kane, Grants Specialist, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Mekenah Jensen, All Threats Intelligence Unit Supervisor, Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

This session will cover the following objectives:  (1) Describe a variety of grant programs available to nonprofits to help improve the safety of the communities they serve and secure their facilities. (2) Invite a conversation with nonprofits to brainstorm ideas for grant projects or actions that can be taken to build community resilience against hate and targeted violence.

Financial Leadership: Communicating the Financial Information that Matters

Ellie Hume, Regional Director, Your Part-Time Controller

Do all members of the board understand your organization’s financial position? Are your financial documents designed to foster board member understanding? Do you “have their attention?” In this session, we’ll discuss ways nonprofits can improve financial reporting to their entire board – not just the resident CPAs. We will also provide alternative presentation ideas that help direct the Board’s attention to the financial information that matters most.

Exploring the Future of Philanthropy: Elevating Fundraising in the Post-2020 Era

Nia Wassink and Maegan Vallejo, Prismatic Consulting

The challenges of 2020 placed DEIA at the core of philanthropy, highlighting the necessity for adept fundraising in the post-pandemic landscape. Gain insider knowledge as we unveil the essential keys to success, offering practical tips for  navigating evolving donor behaviors, strategically employing philanthropic tools, and mastering the dynamic philanthropic terrain with a community-centered approach. Elevate your fundraising game and join us for a session that promises actionable insights and transformative strategies. Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of the future of philanthropy!

Innovating Board Practices: Transforming Perspectives and Frameworks

Amanda Kearney-Smith and Richard Eveleigh, The Nonprofit Strategy Group

This presentation challenges the established norms of how boards conduct business and introduces concepts for innovating board governance practices. Research demonstrates that, all too often, boards lack a shared understanding of good governance, lack clear goals and accountability, and suffer from role confusion, all of which can lead to low engagement and ineffectiveness. This presentation will offer strengths-based tools and resources that support the implementation of a new framework.

Beyond Surveys: Innovative Data Collection for Impactful Storytelling

Sterling Nell Leija, CEO, Innovative Camp Company

In today’s competitive landscape, simply sharing heartwarming stories and beautiful photos no longer suffices to demonstrate value. Savvy donors are choosing their charity of choice with informed scrutiny. Clients need the reassurance of value added and quality. Prospective staff and volunteers want to ensure their time is respected and appreciated. Traditional surveys often yield limited responses and fail to capture meaningful insights. In this session, learn innovative and engaging approaches to gather actionable data to effectively assess impact, evaluate program quality, enhance fundraising initiatives, strengthen donor stewardship, inform marketing materials, and increase retention. Discover how to tell a compelling story of mission delivery that resonates with your audience and sets your organization apart in a crowded market.

Unlock the Power of Trust, Clarity, and Action!

Marcial Dumlao, Leadership & Trust Edge Coach

Discover Strategies Enhancing Trust within Your Nonprofit Organization. Gain clarity on your organization’s mission, values, and priorities. Identify actionable tasks with the 90-day quick plan. Build connections and strengthen communications. Join Marcial Dumlao, a certified Trust Edge Leadership facilitator, for an enlightening session tailored specifically for nonprofit leaders attending the Colorado Nonprofit Association conference. With over 30 years of leadership experience spanning military and civilian sectors, Marcial excels in optimizing workforce performance while aligning values with impactful action.

Decoding Others & Communicating with Impact

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!