2009 Fall Conference
October 29 and 30, 2009
Sheraton Hotel Downtown Denver

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Thursday, October 29

Focus Areas

Session 1
(8:35 - 9:55 a.m.)

Session 2
(10:10 - 11:30 a.m.)

Session 3
(1:10 - 2:30 p.m.)

Session 4
(3:40 - 5:00 p.m.)

Public Policy

 Lobbying 101: Yes you can! Let's Get Together! Building and Maintaining Strong Coalitions Nonprofits Count! Engagement in the 2010 Census Looking Forward: Colorado's Economic Future

Advanced Practitioner

 A Journey to Inclusiveness Nonprofit Facilities: 7 Steps to Real Estate Stewardship Forces of Change: Positioning Your Organization for Success in the New Economy Roundtable Discussion: Making the Most of Principles & Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Colorado

Board & Volunteers

Presented in partnership with Metro Volunteers

Insider Secrets of High Performing Boards How to Keep Non-Profits and Their Board Members out of the Headlines Building Organizational Capacity through Volunteer Engagement Playing to the Strengths of Multigenerational Volunteers

Executive Leadership

 Change is Not a Four-Letter Word The Nonprofit Leadership Pipeline: Passing (and Receiving!) the Torch The White-Glove Test: Conducting an Organizational Assessment Cultivating a Culturally Responsive Organization

Fundraising & Development

 Hands-on Grant Proposals: Learn by Reviewing Proposals Master the NEW Colorado Common Grant Report! Major Construction: Building a major gifts program from the ground up Join the Party! Maximizing Events for Donor Excavation, Cultivation and Solicitation

Marketing & Communications

 Spreading the Word to Gain Ground Public Relations Save Time and be More Effective (and Efficient!) with Strategic Communications Planning The 12 Most Common Nonprofit Branding Challenges

Human Resources & Administration

 Strategic Human Capital Planning for Nonprofit Organizations: Making the Most of Your Human Resources Employment Tax and Fringe Benefit Issues for Nonprofit Organizations Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness for Your Organization Hot Topics in Nonprofit Law

Financial Management

 The New Form 990, 990-EZ, 990-N: Challenges and Opportunities Fiscal Sponsorship Investment Opportunities in Today's Market Niche Financing Resources-Is There a Fit for Your Needs?

Other

 Increasing Organizational Capacity through Collaboration The Benefits of Membership Getting Started with Donor Management Systems Take Control of Your Nonprofit Career Path

Friday, October 30

Focus Areas

Session 1
(8:35 - 9:55 a.m.)

Session 2
(10:10 - 11:30 a.m.)

Session 3
(1:10 - 2:30 p.m.)

Session 4
(3:40 - 5:00 p.m.)

Public Policy

 Tools of Public Engagement Breaking Down the Walls: Partnering with Local Government Creating a Grassroots Needs Assessment Health Care Reform: An Interactive Discussion on Health Policy and Reform Proposals

Advanced Practitioner

 It's A Transitional Life: Preparing Your Organization for Change Consensus Building When Collaboration Really Counts What's new and why you should care: An Ignite-style overview of hot trends and why they matter to your nonprofit Are You Ready for Social Enterprise?

Board & Volunteers

Presented in partnership with Metro Volunteers

A New Era of Service - Understanding the New Kennedy Serve America Act Neighboring: Building your Volunteer Program in Communities of Color All Hands on Deck: Mobilizing Your Board for Fundraising Success But I Didn't Sign Up To Be A Fundraisier! From Reluctant Fundraiser to Fundraisier Extraordinaire

Executive Leadership

 Joining Forces: Nonprofit Mergers and Models for Partnering Financial Management for Executive Directors Executive Director "Therapy": Understanding the Benefits of Peer Support Rejuvenate Refresh Renew: How to Survive and Thrive in this Parched Economy

Fundraising & Development

 It's Not About the Money: A New Way to Approach Fundraising Development on a Dime - Do More with Less! The Changing Economy: Funder/Non-Profit Dialogue Beyond Dear Donor: Creating Fundraising Communications for Maximum Impact

Marketing & Communications

 Social Media 101 - Get the Tools to Get Started on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Social Media 102 - I've got Friends, Followers and Subscribers...Now What? Marketing on a Shoestring Budget Social Media and Online Collaboration: Sharing Resources, Gaining Strength

Human Resources & Administration

 Managing and Coaching The Generations Mile High Overview of Cost Containment, Claims Management, and Safety Hazards in the Office Environment Your Hiring Sweet Spot: Get Ready to Hire Behavioral Interviewing

Financial Management

 Be Ready When You Borrow in the New Economy Accessing the Tax-Exempt Marketplace Who's Got Your Back(room)? Weathering the Storm: Financial Management

Other

 Power Play: Tackling Bullying in the Workplace People Reading Goggles Evidence-Based Decision-Making Keeping Up with Your Techie: What Technology Changes You Need to Know about as a Decision-Maker

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of the 2009 Fall Conference.

Presenting Sponsor:

The Denver Foundation

Luncheon Sponsor:

The Marquez Fund
at The Denver Foundation

Gold Sponsors:

Compass Bank

Gay & Lesbian Fund

Pinnacol Assurance

Qwest

Silver Sponsors:

The Colorado Trust

Denver Business Journal

Kaiser Permanente

Mile High United Way

Mountain States
Employers Council

University of Colorado at Denver
School of Public Affairs

Wells Fargo

Bronze Sponsors:

Colorado Business Bank

Colorado Health Foundation

COPIC

Junior League of Denver