Track B - Leadership
1B: Using Innovative Planning Tools to Manage Your Organization Today. Explore how to use the best strategic planning models to take better advantage of future trends and realities before you need them. This hands-on, highly interactive workshop will explore tools from a wide range of planning models, including goals-based, issues-based, organic, scenario, appreciative inquiry and the new Good to Great ideas. Florence L. Green, Executive Director, California Association of Nonprofits.
2B: Using the Logic Model to Design and Evaluate Programs. Learn how the logic model can be a useful tool in measuring the impact of existing programs or discovering whether a new program will be effective by providing a visual presentation of how it works. An effective logic model can help you focus on the outcomes that matter most and give you a head start in measuring the impact of your program. Yolanda Nunn Gorman, Ph.D., President & CEO, Brilliance Strategies, Inc.
3B: Relationship Coaching for Executive Directors and Board Chairs. What if the executive director and board chair shared a common vision? What would it mean for the organization if it were an exciting, effective, visionary partnership? This experiential workshop will introduce the new model of relationship coaching, a powerful tool for helping EDs and board chairs step fully into their respective roles. Liz Callahan, Executive Director, The CBO Center, and trained organization and relationship systems coach.
4B: The Next Step: Preparing Yourself for Nonprofit Leadership. Join a discussion about the challenges facing young and emerging professionals as we build meaningful careers in the nonprofit sector. This is an excellent opportunity to develop strong social and professional contacts, whether you are new to the sector or looking for ways to advance your career. Tarra McFadden, Executive Assistant, California Association of Nonprofits (CAN®); Jaime Engbrecht, Education Assistant, CAN; and Janet Chow, Administrative and Membership Assistant, CAN.
