Institute Focus Group
Help plan future Institute course offerings and the Annual Conference 
When: Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Where: Orange County Citizens Foundation, Sugarloaf, NY
Time: 8:30-10am
Dear Nonprofit Professional:
As a valued nonprofit professional, the Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Management at SUNY Orange would like to invite you to participate in an Institute Focus Group.
The goal is to obtain input from the Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofit community regarding the major challenges and issues facing nonprofit organizations today. We are interested in how the Institute can help address these issues and advance the conversation through educational programming and the Institute’s Annual Conference.
We would like you to participate on August 6th, 2008 at the Orange County Citizens Foundation, located at 23 White Oak Drive in Sugar Loaf,starting at 8:30am. Continental breakfast will be provided. The one and a half hour session will be kicked off by David Kohn of SUNY Orange andled byDawn Ansbro of the Lycian Center.
We would greatly appreciate your participation. To RSVP and if you have any questions about the focus group, please contact Bonnie from the Orange County Citizens Foundation at 845-469-9459. You may also register online by clicking the following link:
Click here to register for the Focus Group
If you are planning to attend, please think about the top 2-3 issues that impact your organization. We will share these issues at the session.
Sincerely,
David Kohn
Institute for Nonprofit Leadership and Management
SUNY Orange
4th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference
See a video of our Keynote Speaker Allison Fine
From Mission to Changing Lives
March 26, 2008
8:00am - 12:00pm
SUNY Orange, Middletown, NY
The Institute for Nonprofit Leadership & Management at SUNY Orange held its 4th Annual Conference on March 26th 2008 in Middletown, NY. Over 125 people were in attendance and were treated to a very insightful discussion by keynote speaker, Allison Fine as well as information packed concurrent sessions.
Download Conference Presentations
The Essence of Strategic Marketing for Nonprofits by John Bassler and Karen VanHouten
Strategize Your Organization's Future by Danette Shepard
PR 101: When to Say What to the Press by Libby Post
Conference Key Takeaways by Conference Attendees - Thank You!
Sponsors
The Institute’s Annual Conference is the premier opportunity to network with your colleagues while gaining new perspectives and insights into the challenges facing us both today and tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you at the Conference.
Complimentary Book
All conference participants attending the conference will receive the award winning book written by our keynote speaker, Allison Fine - Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age.
Momentum is the 2007 winner of the Terry McAdam Book Award from the Alliance for Nonprofit Management.
Conference Brochure
Download the Conference brochure and registration form:
4th Annual Nonrprofit Conference Brochure PDF (149kb)
4th Annual Nonrprofit Conference Brochure Plain Text
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Conference Schedule
| Time | Session Name |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30am | Registration / Breakfast / Vendor Tables |
| 8:30-8:45am | Welcome: Dr. William Richards, President, SUNY Orange |
| 8:45-9:30am | Keynote
Allison Fine – Social Entrepreneur and Writer, is an award winning author of Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age. |
| 9:30-9:50am | Networking Break |
| 10:00-11:20am | Concurrent Sessions
Public Relations on a Shoestring: When to Say What to the Press – Libby Post, President, Communication Services Building Your Organization’s Share of Mind & Heart: The Essence of Strategic Marketing – John Bassler, Ph.D., Know/Go NPD LLC and Karen VanHouten, Executive Director, Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan A Case Study of an Affiliation Between Family Empowerment Council, Inc. and Occupations, Inc. – Amy Anderson-Winchell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Occupations, Inc. (and Executive Director of Family Empowerment Council, Inc.), James B. DeStefano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Occupations, Inc., Daniel B. Hulse, Past Chairperson of Occupations, Inc. Board of Directors, and Graham M. Skea, Chairperson of Family Empowerment Council, Inc. Board of Directors Strategize Your Organization’s Future: Perform a Killer PEST Analysis – Danette Shepard, D.R. Shepard Consulting Services, LLC and Deborah Hansen, Member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee at Cornell Cooperative Extension |
| 11:30-noon | Closing Session, Raffle and Thank You |
Schedule subject to change.
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Featured Speaker: Allison Fine
"Giving in the Connected Age"
Allison Fine is a successful social entrepreneur and writer dedicated to helping grassroots organizations and activists successfully implement social change efforts. Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age, the winner of the Terry McAdams National Book Award, was published in 2006 by Wiley & Sons.
As a senior fellow on the Democracy Team at Demos: A Network for Change and Action in New York City, Allison researches and writes about the future of social change and civic engagement in this new digital age.
Allison’s articles have been published in the Boston Globe, San Jose Mercury Times and the San Francisco Chronicle. She is also a frequent contributor to Huffington Post, Personal Democracy Forum, Alternet and the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Allison served as the C.E.O. of The E-Volve Foundation in 2004-2005, and was the Founder and Executive Director of Innovation Network, Inc. from 1992-2004.
Allison currently serves on the board of directors of Just Vision, a nonprofit organization that increases awareness about Palestinian and Israeli non-violent, civilian-led efforts to build a base for peace in the Middle East. Ms. Fine has a Masters in Public Administration from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Vanderbilt University. From 1987-1989, Ms. Fine served as an elected trustee of the Village of Sleepy Hollow, NY and was appointed the Fire and Police Commissioner.
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Registration
| Conference Fees | Save $5 by 3/5/08 | After 3/5/08 |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Members | $25 | |
| Non-Members | $30 |
4 WAYS TO REGISTER:
- REGISTER ONLINE
- PHONE: 845-341-4890
- FAX: 845-341-4897
- MAIL REGISTRATION FORM:
SUNY Orange
Continuing Education
115 South St
Middletown, NY 10940
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Sponsors and Exhibitors
To reserve one of these great sponsorship opportunities, please contact David Kohn
845-341-4388
E-mail
Showcase your commitment to the Mid-Hudson Valley nonprofit sector and its leadership. Held at SUNY Orange, the 2008 Annual Nonprofit Conference will feature:
- More than 65 partner organizations, representing key nonprofit management support organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley
- Appearances and keynote speeches from leading figures. This years conference features Allison Fine - her book, Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age, received the 2007 McAdam Book Award for the most valuable nonprofit management book
- An Exhibit Area featuring organizations that provide support to nonprofits and social entrepreneurs
- Interactive workshops covering key areas of running a nonprofit, including technology, marketing, collaboration, and strategic planning
- Networking and Community Lounge
Download the Sponsorship and Exhibitor brochure and registration form:
- 4th Annual Nonprofit Conference Sponsorship Brochure PDF (149kb)
- 4th Annual Nonprofit Conference Sponsorship Brochure Plain Text
SPONSOR BENEFITS SUMMARY |
Major Sponsor ($1,500) |
Community Leader ($1,000) |
Conference Breakfast / Break ($750) |
Conference Exhibitor ($300) |
Friends of the Conference ($100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conference Benefits |
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Sponsor addresses audience from main stage (5 minutes) |
X |
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Exhibit booth |
X |
X |
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Sponsor recognized during plenary & workshop sessions |
All |
2 Mentions |
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Logo and sponsor description in program |
X |
X |
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Conference signage (sponsor provides) |
X |
X |
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Press & Media Releases |
X |
X |
X |
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Mention in promotional emails to partner lists |
X |
X |
X |
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Logo on flyers and other print materials |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Logo on Annual Conference website |
X |
X |
X |
X |
|
Nonprofit Conference tickets/registrations |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Handout in Registration Folders (sponsor provides, 250 quantity) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Listing in conference program |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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