March 17, 2010
Presentations are from 8:00 am - 9:30 am, with networking until 10:00 am
Includes Continental Breakfast
Event Description
Community engagement is a key strategy for success in both the business and nonprofit sectors. In this session of the Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon, we'll explore how your organization can increase its visibility, and fundraising success, through community engagement. Essentially, how does your organization convey what it stands for as a whole, and how does it interact in partnership with the community, businesses, and other nonprofits?
Learn:
- How to build strong, productive community relationships
- Approaches to and strategies for effective engagement
- How to be a great partner for community engagement efforts
Join fellow nonprofit leaders for a lively discussion about their successes and failures with various approaches to community engagement. Learn how to connect people to the work of your organization, raise awareness of your mission, and inspire and mobilize support by building lasting and meaningful community relationships. Come prepared with your questions, and leave inspired to strengthen your community engagement practices.
About the Panelists
Dwight Heaney, Executive Director of the St. Charles Foundation, has a 19-year career in fundraising within human service and health care organizations, providing leadership for engaging volunteers in campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving programs.
Jim Lee, Executive Director of Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living (CORIL), has been involved as an administrator, trainer, and consultant in the social services field for 38 years. Jim is also a principal with a local organizational consulting firm, InvitExcellence. In 2009, CORIL was selected as the Bend Chamber's Organization of the Year and recognized as a Top 100 Nonprofit To Work For by Oregon Business magazine.
Holly Remer, Executive Director of Healthy Beginnings, brings to this discussion her experience as the management lead for the program's fundraising and community outreach and engagement efforts. She has over 20 years' experience in nonprofit management including nine years as Public Program Manager at the High Desert Museum.
Tim Rusk, Executive Director of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, has over 20 years' experience working in nonprofits. He has been active with the Commission on Children and Families, Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon, Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries, and other local groups. MountainStar was the first Organization of the Year recognized by the Bend Chamber of Commerce in 2006.
Ken Wilhelm, Executive Director of United Way of Deschutes County, has 34 years' experience in human services, including the last 21 years as Executive Director of United Way of Deschutes County. Last year, United Way of Deschutes County raised $1.3 million and led a partnership that developed and launched Central Oregon 2-1-1 program.
Cost: $25.00
NAO Nonprofit Members: $22.50 Join the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO). View the NAO member list.
Location
St. Charles Medical Center
2500 NE Neff Rd
Bend, Oregon 97701
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Network Description
NNCO (Nonprofit Network of Central Oregon) is a series of monthly meetings designed to provide support, networking opportunities and timely updates on boards, management, financial strategies, and more.
