Afternoon Breakout Sessions
*When you register, pick one!
Measuring the Value of Volunteer Engagement
Session #1
Effective volunteer activity can result in significant value and benefits for individuals, institutions, organizations, and the larger community. But it isn’t always easy to document and measure. Come learn how nonprofits and businesses are approaching this challenge, assessing their return on investment, and demonstrating real impact.
Facilitator: Katie Campbell
Panelist: Dr. Sylvia Gale
Panelist: Sally Graham
Panelist: Kristen Kaplan
Panelist: Diane Reale
Panelist: Hannah Wittwer
Giving Back: How to Use Your Time, Money & Voice
Session #2
Your Time, Money and Voice are essential agents of change for your community – and as an active and engaged community member, you can uncover a profound connection to others and find a sense of accomplishment. By completing the Giving Back Guide, you’ll develop your own strategic giving plan that outlines how you can direct your resources to community issues that matter most to you
Facilitator: Christina Mastroianni
Community and Resident Leaders Dialogue
Session #3
Join us to hear from community members leading the way in the work of social change. Authentic community engagement means that those impacted most by critical issues are at the forefront of discussions, decision-making and implementation of the solutions to address those issues. This session will share different models of community engagement, discuss ways in which community voice has made a difference in social change, and highlight ways to effectively engage community members.
Facilitator: Adrienne Cole Johnson
Panelist: Marco Thomas
Panelist: Ebony Walden
Panelist: Elaine Williams
The Role of The Funder in The Civic Ecosystem
Note: This session is intended for representatives of the funding community (philanthropic foundations, corporations, and/or government entities).
Session #4
How do funders transform their role from investor to partner? By disrupting the traditional funder/grantee power dynamic, funding practices can promote equity and focus on the long-game of ensuring authentic community voice and involvement. This session will explore operational, organizational, and cultural shifts that will help move our funding community tothe next level of civic engagement. Facilitated by Maryfrances Porter, Founder and President of Partnerships for Strategic Impact, this session is intended to encourage dialogue among members of the philanthropic community.
Facilitator: Maryfrances Porter