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SUMMARY:Anna E. Greenberg Board Leadership Symposium: Board and Staff Relations in an Evolving Sector: the Good\, the Bad\, the Insightful
DESCRIPTION:The annual Anna E. Greenberg Leadership Symposium will explore the role of the modern board of directors within an ever-evolving nonprofit sector. Facilitators and panelists will discuss the dynamic roles of boards and staff in nonprofits as organizations professionalize\, and demographics and cultures shift. \nThe session will begin with a presentation on adaptive leadership and the evolving role of a board as a nonprofit grows. This includes a candid discussion of the common pain points and pitfalls nonprofits executives and board leaders experience as a nonprofit shifts from a hands-on “working board” to “governing board.”A panel discussion will follow and through interactive discussions\, participants will explore effective strategies for fostering collaboration\, communication\, and mutual understanding between board members and staff. From clarifying roles and responsibilities to navigating challenges and opportunities of becoming a more inclusive organization\, this workshop aims to empower attendees with practical insights and tools to strengthen the partnership between boards and staff. Board leaders will come away with new insights on how they can best stay aligned with the changing needs of the organization and contribute to its mission. \n  \nFACILITATORS: \n \nBess Langbein\nFounding Partner at Due East Partners\nBess Langbein specializes in business and strategic planning\, constituent engagement\, capacity building\, philanthropic advising\, organizational design\, and fundraising. She coaches organizations on adaptive leadership to navigate rapidly changing conditions while delivering on their mission/purpose. Through each client partnership\, she passes on knowledge\, skills and expertise that individual leaders and their teams need to effectively guide organizational sustainability and growth. \n\n\nLauren Maddox\nFounding Partner at Due East Partners\nLauren Maddox has guided 100+ strategic planning processes for public\, private\, and nonprofit organizations. With deep expertise and experience in change management—both organizational and systemic—Lauren provides leaders with tools and techniques to adapt to changing conditions and new opportunities. Lauren designs co-creative planning processes that lead with vision\, spark sustainable growth\, and bolster an organization’s bottom line\, resulting in a strategic plan or fundraising campaign that inspires and activates an organization’s diverse constituency to be part of the solution. \n\n \nPANELISTS:\n \nLarry Clark\nBoard Chair\, Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County\nLarry Clark was president of the Deerbrook Charitable Trust from 2007-2022\, a position he held since his retirement from the National Science Foundation (NSF). He held several positions during his 27 years at the NSF\, culminating as director of the Division of Ocean Sciences. Larry was board chair of the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation from 2014 until 2022. He also currently serves on the boards of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. \n\n \nNora Demleitner\nPresident of the Annapolis campus of St. John’s College\nNora Demleitner is an expert on criminal justice issues\, including sentencing guidelines\, she was dean of the law schools at Washington & Lee and Hofstra University before bringing her ample experience in academic and institutional leadership to the college. Throughout her leadership career\, Nora has exhibited the ability to increase educational access\, grow fundraising and institutional support\, and uphold educational rigor. \n\n \nDanista Hunte\nPresident and CEO of Maryland Philanthropy Network\nDanista Hunte has a wealth of experience spanning over three decades in the philanthropic and nonprofit sector. Maryland Philanthropy Network is a statewide membership association committed to building and activating a diverse\, informed\, and effective network of philanthropists to inspire transformational impact throughout Maryland. \n\n \nJerray Slocum\nAssistant Vice President\, Business Banking Relationship Manager with Shore United Bank\nJerray is responsible for managing profitable branch financial performances and achieving sales and service goals through motivating and coaching team members. He is a Leadership Anne Arundel Flagship graduate (2020)\, Leadership Anne Arundel 2022 Distinguished Graduate\, Leadership Maryland Class of 2023\, and a Severn Leadership Group Alumni. His civic duties include the Annapolis Rotary\, Downtown Annapolis Partnership\, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra\, Hospice of the Chesapeake\, Baltimore Washington Medical Center Foundation board\, Historic London Town and Garden\, and he is the incoming Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Chairperson. He is a graduate of The University of Maryland\, Eastern Shore. \n\n \nMary Spencer\nPresident and CEO\, Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County\nMary Spencer is responsible for leading the strategic direction and financial growth of Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC)\, enhancing greater philanthropic awareness throughout the county\, and increasing stakeholder knowledge about the issues that impact the health\, vitality\, quality of life and future of Anne Arundel County. \nABOUT THE ANNA E. GREENBERG FUND\nAfter serving on countless Boards of Directors/Trustees through the years\, Anna Greenberg knows firsthand the value of knowledgeable and self-aware board members\, particularly those serving in executive positions on the board. She has directed that the grant money from this fund go to supporting Board Leadership and Governance efforts to help strengthen Anne Arundel County nonprofits. \nCost: $25/person and includes a boxed lunch that will be served at noon. The program wil begin at 12:30 p.m. \nHaving Trouble Registering? Chrome is the recommended browser\, you can also email ashley@cfaac.org.
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/anna-e-greenberg-board-leadership-symposium-board-and-staff-relations-in-an-evolving-sector-the-good-the-bad-the-insightful/
LOCATION:Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library\, 1410 West St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Say What Matters: A Communications and Marketing Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC)\, in partnership with the Nonprofit Center (NPC) is hosting its inaugural full-day conference: Say What Matters: A Communications and Marketing Conference. \nEVENT SUMMARY: Throughout the day\, attendees can select three 75-minute interactive workshops and discussion sessions led by industry experts from Maryland Nonprofits. Lunch\, provided by Light House Bistro\, will be served in one of Chesapeake Arts Center’s galleries\, offering opportunities for networking and discussions among participants. The day will end with a Funder Panel Q&A session\, delving into the grant application preferences of funders. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: Say What Matters is open to all Anne Arundel County 501(c)(3) nonprofits\, regardless of annual budget\, size\, or mission; this is a great opportunity to connect with and learn from other nonprofit leaders. Organizations must be located and operating in Anne Arundel County\, Maryland with at least 50% of the population served residing in Anne Arundel County. Due to space limitations\, only two attendees from the same organization may register. \nCOST: $35 per attendee (scholarships available). Contact CFAAC’s Community Education Coordinator\, Kristen Krall\, at kristen@cfaac.org with inquiries. \nSee the NPC website at this link for more details and full session descriptions. You will be asked to select your preferred sessions when you register. These sessions have a limited number of seats.  \n9:45am to 11am – Session 1 Choices: \n\nVISUAL MESSAGING TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT – Learn the basics of taking a good photo\, writing engaging video scripts\, and integrating visuals into your website. You’ll review sample infographics to identify what does and does not draw in an audience.\nSTORYTELLING FOR FUNDRAISING – The way you tell your story\, through social media\, direct mail or in-person\, can impact your ability to raise funds. What story should you tell\, and how should you tell it?\nWHAT IS THE NONPROFIT CENTER (NPC) @41 COMMUNITY PLACE? – The NPC will provide capacity-building services\, including professional development opportunities\, to local nonprofits. Join us to discuss how the NPC might be able to meet your needs.\n\n11:10am to 12:25pm – Session 2 Choices: \n\nABCs OF ANNUAL REPORTS: Assessing Work\, Building Relationships\, and Communicating Impact – Defining the key components of an effective annual report\, and how reports can be scaled to have maximum impact without sacrificing time from service delivery.\nMAXIMIZING YOUR COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCES: TOOLS AND SOFTWARE: Explore different communication tools and software that can help streamline your organization’s processes so your team can focus on the mission.\nINTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS: This small group session is designed for EDs\, or their designee\, who want to share their challenges and hear what works and doesn’t work in other organizations.\n\n12:30pm to 1:15pm – Networking Lunch Rect-Tables:\nEnjoy lunch provided by Light House Bistro\, in one of Chesapeake Arts Center’s galleries and talk with similar organizations at our rect-tables (rectangular roundtables). There are also small breakout rooms for those looking for a quiet place to meet.  \n1:20pm to 2:35pm – Session 3 Choices: \n\nARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A COMMUNICATION TOOL – Hear from an expert who can show you the tips and tricks you need to know for AI to save you time.\nCRAFTING CONNECTIONS: BRANDING AND COMMUNICATION PLANS – Explore the various methods to raise your organization’s visibility by outlining your communications content and how to get the word out to the right audiences.\nLEVERAGING THE POWER OF TRADITIONAL MEDIA: MEDIA RELATIONS FOR NONPROFITS – Learn best practices for garnering media attention and how to determine if the effort is right for your organization at this point in time.\n\n3pm to 4pm – Funder Panel:\nWhat matters to funders? That’s the big question. What’s the best way to communicate with funders? What are they really looking for in grant applications? Ask them firsthand in our Q&A panel session. \nACCOMMODATIONS: Anyone needing special accommodations must contact Jennifer Purcell at (410) 222-1386\, or by email at expurc99@aacounty.org at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users\, please call Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in an alternative format upon request. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/say-what-matters-a-communications-and-marketing-conference/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, 21225\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grant Application Workshop and Panel Review
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful workshop exploring the core components of successful grant applications. Led by seasoned grant reviewers and CFAAC’s Grants and Scholarship Manager\, you’ll gain valuable insights into: \n\nCrafting compelling narratives and providing evidence of need\,\nEnhancing confidence in your organization’s ability to fulfill the grant’s purpose\, and\nUnderstanding what grant reviewers seek in your program and operating budgets.\n\nAt the end of the workshop\, we’ll provide an overview of the 2024 Fund for Anne Arundel grant application\, opening on March 18th. Those planning to apply for the Fund for Anne Arundel Grant are STRONGLY encouraged to attend.  \nThis event is open to the public and free to registered participants; and is part of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County’s Educational Series.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://cfaac.org/event/grant-application-workshop-and-panel-review/
LOCATION:Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library\, 1410 West St\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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