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• 2010 Annual Conference, Blueprint for Success: Communicate, Collaborate, Advocate

  • Start
    March 23, 2010
  •  
    07:30 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Location
    American Cancer Society Center, 250 Williams Street, Atlanta, GA 30303

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  2010 Annual Conference Schedule
  Blueprint for Success: communicate | collaborate | advocate
  
  7:30am: Registration Opens
  
  8:30am – 9:15am: Keynote Speaker: Kyle Keyser, Atlantans Together Against Crime
  
  9:15am - 9:30am: Transition
  
  9:30am - 10:15am: Workshop Session #1

  • Avoiding Legal Pitfalls: Discuss how not to get sued by a volunteer. Most nonprofits could not survive without volunteers but there are some risks that come with engaging them, specifically the possibility that a volunteer may be injured or may cause injury to others. This workshop, led by Rachel Epps Spears of the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta will focus on preventing injuries to volunteers - both physical injuries and non-physical injuries like discrimination and harassment. This workshop will suggest best practices in volunteer screening, training, discipline and dismissal as well as policies and procedures to limit the risks to your organization.
  • Granting Success: Collaboration is often the key to submitting winning grant proposals. Veteran authors and professors Ardith Peters, Ph.D and Walaa Compton of Kennesaw State University, will explore best practices for developing a team approach focused on identifying, researching and writing professional, yet attention-grabbing proposals.
  • Stress Management for the Volunteer Manager: Advocating for yourself in a must in the fast paced and personality driven world of volunteerism. Educator, nonprofit director and nurse, Gail Winston, MSN of The Wellness Center at Dekalb Medical, will discuss both the latest research and practical applications to help manage emotional reactions to stress, enhance the ever-elusive work-life balance and more.

  10:15am - 10:30am: Transition
  
  10:30am - 11: 15am: Workshop Session #2

  • High Level Appreciation: Veteran nonprofit administrator, Carol Fey of Cobb/Marietta Communities In Schools, will present diplomatic methods to help you collaborate more effectively with your Board of Directors and agency leadership team to enhance understanding of the volunteer value and increase recognition efforts.
  • Compassionate Communication: Seasoned facilitator, Lucinda Patterson, will explore real world tips to help transform potential conflict into effective conversation. The art of managing non-functional volunteers, volunteer resistance to change, staff conflicts and more requires both tact and a willingness to advocate for both your organization and individual volunteers. Explore how simple communication enhancements can revolutionize your daily work life.
  • Why Advocacy Works: The only constant in nonprofit management is change. As nonprofits and their volunteers continue to adapt to economic, social and organizational shifts, the need for well-organized, efficient advocacy efforts has never been greater. We will reveal how your organization can benefit from a formulated advocacy plan and the steps necessary to develop, implement and maintain advocate roles within your agency or individual programs.

  11:15am - 11:30am: Transition
  
  11:30am: Lunch Buffet Opens
  
  12:00pm - 1:30pm: Lunch Panel: Understanding The Skill Based Volunteer: Our panel of corporate movers and shakers from Atlanta's Corporate Volunteer Council will reveal how to effectively identify realistic roles, recruit appropriate volunteers and manage project details and deadlines-while maximizing results for all!
  
  1:30pm - 1:45pm: Transition
  
  1:45pm - 2:45pm Workshop Session #3

  • Mastering Local Media: National trainer, consultant and professor Dr. Joseph Trahan, with Trahan & Associates Communications Consultants will infuse your media outreach efforts with a fresh approach. On-trend tips for communicating with community-based reporters and editors will empower you to get your volunteer program needs and news noticed and publicized.
  • What is Corporate Social Responsibility & Can It Work For You? Corporate Social Responsibility is the buzzword in volunteer circles, but what does it really mean? With many years of experience in the art of action-oriented dialogue, Elizabeth Feicther with Creative Community Outsourcing, will share her expertise in connecting the corporate and nonprofit sectors to foster power partnerships resulting in tangible community impact.
  • The Volunteer to Donor Circle: While recognizing the gift of time is always a top priority, many volunteer managers shy away from efforts to further engage volunteers in monetary or in-kind giving initiatives. Vic McCarty, Director of Development at Hemophilia of Georgia will discuss unique ideas on how to make the ask and why your program can benefit from a direct funding appeal to your volunteer base.

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