Education Schedule

Wednesday, April 18

Opening keynote address
9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m.

Nonprofits and Our Role in the American Economy
Robert Egger

Workshop Sessions A
10:20 a.m. – 11:50am

A1: Which bus is your board on? Driving good governance (LD)
Elizabeth Vibber, Catalyst Center for Nonprofit Management

The strength of your nonprofit board forms the foundation for your organization. This seminar will not only look at best practices for “good governance”, but will discuss tools your organization can adapt to motivate and empower your board.

A2: Ensuring knowledgeable, committed leadership: CAAP focus group (RD)
Barbara Mooney, Community Action Association of Pennsylvania

A3: Career pathways to career ladders (WD)
Barbara Kroh, G. Jean Burrell & Lori Zampogna, Greater Erie Community Action Committee

GECAC’s Career Pathway maps the journey through Career Exploration, Labor Market Information and Stackable Certifications to employment in High Priority Occupations. With Industry Partnership coordination, job-ready adults are placed in jobs with Career Ladders leading to self-sufficiency. This workshop identifies replicable partnerships and processes to move clients out of poverty.

A4: Mobilizing Your agency for political action (WD)
Dave Coplan, Executive Director, Human Services Center Corporation

The workshop will provide specific strategies to advocate with elected officials at all levels and is based on the best practices unique to nonprofits. It will focus on building the political capital of your constituents, gathering information, effective communication, building relationships, and the tools to evaluate your political efforts.

Thought Leadership Sessions
1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

TL5: Building the non-profit profile
Robert Egger

TL6: Unleash Your Inner Tyrant!
Jeff Havens

Afternoon plenary session
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  

Uncrapify Your Life
Jeff Havens