2018 MNA Conference

Connect, collaborate and engage at Montana’s largest annual gathering of nonprofit leaders!

2018 mna conference

You're Invited! october 2–4 Delta by Marriott Colonial Hotel | Helena, montana Formerly the Radisson Colonial Hotel

REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 1 ST

Montana Nonprofit Association’s 17th Annual Conference, Catalyst: Ignite your Strengths for the Common Good, will explore how tenacious leadership, valuing and investing in people, and building a resilient organizational culture are the fuel we need to be effective in challenging times. about the conference The MNA Conference brings more than 400 people together for the premier nonprofit convening in the region. This high-energy event is designed for networking, learning, and renewal. Attendees will experience national and local speakers, focused training, peer exchange, a nonprofit trade show, full-day preconference workshops, and tangible tools you can put into action at your organization immediately. Join us and boost your knowledge, expand your connections, deepen your sense of purpose, and be sustained in your work.

conference schedule A complete description of sessions and speakers is available at www.mtnonprofit.org Tuesday, october 2 8:30 – 6:00 PM 9:30 AM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Registration Open Preconference Workshops Begin Lunch, included in registration Preconference Workshops Conclude Exhibitor Fair/Welcome Reception

Wednesday, october 3 7:15 AM – 5:30 PM 7:15 AM – 8:00 AM 8:00 – 8:30 AM 8:30 – 9:45 AM 9:45 – 10:15 AM 10:15 – 11:45 AM 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM 12:45 – 1:45 PM 2:00 – 3:30 PM 3:30 – 4:00 PM 4:00 – 5:00 PM 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Registration Open & Book Fair Light Breakfast and Coffee Welcome and Announcements Keynote – Derrick Feldmann Break/Exhibitor Fair/Ask-an-Expert Concurrent Sessions A Lunch, included in registration Plenary – Amy Sample Ward Concurrent Sessions B Break/Exhibitor Fair/Ask-an-Expert Concurrent Sessions C Welcome Reception at 10 Mile Creek Brewery

Thursday, october 4 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 7:30 AM – 8:15 AM 8:30 – 10:00 AM 10:00 – 10:30 AM 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 – 1:00 PM 1:00 – 1:45 PM 1:45 – 2:45 PM 2:45 – 3:00 PM

Registration Open & Book Fair Networking Breakfast Concurrent Sessions D Break/Exhibitor Fair/Ask-an-Expert Concurrent Sessions E Lunch, included in registration State of the Sector and MNA Annual Meeting Plenary – Beth Kanter Closing and Door Prizes

Derrick Feldmann is a sought-after speaker, researcher, author and advisor for cause engagement and social good. He is the author of Social Movements for Good: How Companies and Causes Create Viral Change. In addition to founding and serving as lead researcher on the multi-year Millennial Impact Project, Derrick is on the Leadership Faculty of the Points of Light Corporate Institute, a member of the advisory boards of the Ad Council in New York City and Truth Initiative. He is a guest lecturer for the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs and on the board of visitors for the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. Derrick will launch this year’s conference by directing our focus on individual engagement as the primary catalyst for social change.

Beth Kanter is a well-established, international nonprofit thought leader. She was named one of the most influential women in technology by Fast Company and one of BusinessWeek’s “Voices of Innovation for Social Media.”

Beth is a renowned trainer, speaker, and author; titles include The Networked Nonprofit, and Happy, Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Beth will bring her trademark energy and enthusiasm to her discussion on how nonprofit organizations can build resilience from the inside out!

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Amy Sample Ward, CEO of the Nonprofit Technology Network, will deliver a plenary address at this year’s conference titled Tech Leadership: A Requirement For All Nonprofits. In addition to serving as NTEN’s CEO, Amy is a speaker, author, and trainer—having worked with groups and spoken at events around the world. In 2013, she coauthored Social Change Anytime Everywhere: How to implement online multichannel strategies to spark advocacy, raise money, and engage your community with Allyson Kapin. She previously co-authored Social

by Social, a handbook in using social technologies for social impact, and has contributed to various other publications about social change and technology. With her knowledge, energy, and experience, Amy will demonstrate the important role tech leadership plays in becoming a more nimble, strategic and effective organization.

preconference workshops Tuesday, October 2

Leadership for the Common Good: Creating A Resilient Team from the Inside Out Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Speaker, Author

Within each of us is the potential to lead with excellence.

Resilient nonprofit staff and board leaders possess strong self-awareness, self-management, and self-care skills.

They know their values, emotions, and communication styles. They have the ability to keep a pulse on their emotions so that they can stay flexible and positively choose how to react to different situations and people.

Here’s the good news: these are learned skills. Are you on the leadership learning curve? Are you hoping to move into leadership and looking for ways to build your skills? Are you building the leadership bench in your organization? Join us for this workshop and take a giant step forward.

Strategic Marketing and Communications Shelli Bischoff, Conservation Impact and Nonprofit Impact

Are you trying to increase membership, reach a more diverse audience, or attract new donors? Are you tired of brainstorming ideas about how to attract younger generations? Does your board think social media is the answer to all marketing?

Join us to learn how to apply a strategic, systematic, marketing and communications approach to almost every aspect of your organization. Gain the concepts, tools, and templates you need to create strategic marketing and communications plans and programs which will enhance mission, members, and money; and to create a larger and more diverse constituency.

Designed for directors, board members, fundraising, membership, or outreach staff and volunteers - this workshop is highly applied and practical, and is based on an approach tested and proven successful with hundreds of organizations.

The Fundraiser’s Guide to the Galaxy: Increase Your Potential to Take Over the World Breanna Polacik & Hannah Cortez, the Dotted i, Mary Peterson, Tim Lockie,Now it Matters, Amy Falcione, Big Picture Marketing, Cassidy Wendell, Cassidy Wendell LLC

There are two important pieces to taking over the world: passion to change the world for the better, and money to make that happen! You’ve got the passion; we’re here to teach you how to raise more money.

Join us for an action-packed day and take home fundraising and marketing strategies to improve your organization’s potential for raising funds from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Step by step, we’ll dive into grant readiness and research, increasing brand awareness to secure loyal donors, impact stories, creating a social media presence, building relationships, developing sustainable fundraising strategies, and more.

This is a fantastic workshop for any member of the organization involved in fundraising. All participants will leave with a super-charged, intergalactic roadmap to achieving fundraising success beyond your wildest imagination!

Becoming a Champion of Change Shannon Stober, Verve Exchange Consulting

It is often said that the only constant is change. Fewer places highlight this truth more than the nonprofit sector, as our organizations are regularly charged with navigating changes in funding, staffing, our communities, and our world. These conditions, combined with our commitment to creating public benefit in our work, require us to remain nimble and agile in our mission delivery by proactively developing change management strategies and a change resilient culture. In order to do this, we must become Champions of Change.

In this fast-paced and interactive session, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of change management theory; including best-practices for making the case for change, change obstacle identification, various approaches to developing change strategies, and tactics for ensuring change sticks. We will also explore key leadership behaviors to guide you in addressing resistance to change, as well as tools to assist you in developing personal and team resiliency during times of change. Remember, change is inevitable, and the time to be thinking about change management is always now!

Learning Outcomes During this session, participants will: • Characterize the components change management; • Review the process of change management; • Define best-practices in change management strategies and approaches;

• Identify factors that contribute to change resistance and their associated behaviors; • Explore leadership skills to assist in leading change management efforts.

Ask-an-Expert Need some free, expert advice? Ask-an-Expert is your opportunity to gain a one-on-one consultation with a nonprofit expert, consultant, or leader! Be sure to sign up for a half-hour consultation during the conference breaks on Wednesday and Thursday. Registration for Ask-an-Expert opens online in mid-August and will be available at the registration desk throughout the conference.

Concurrent session tracks select from a wide array of concurrent session topics!

Organized into five tracks, concurrent sessions will cover the wide spectrum of nonprofit management and leadership practices. Taught by national and local experts, these sessions make the conference a rich training opportunity for nonprofit staff, board and volunteers.

The Board of Directors Board members and staff members who work with boards will explore the essentials of governance, tools for making decisions, and navigating the leadership balance between volunteer boards and paid staff.

Fund Development Learn about the many options for nonprofit fund development; annual events, planned gifts, grants, digital donors, and more!

Nonprofit Leadership and Management Leading staff and volunteers, planning for the future, dealing with crisis — this track includes rich learning opportunities for nonprofit professionals and other organizational leaders interested in advancing their leadership skills.

Catalyst, Ignite Your Strengths for the Common Good For leaders of all experience levels, these sessions will focus on sparking individual and team growth within a forward-moving organization.

Nonprofit Essentials Gain new skills related to marketing, technology, organizational culture, and more!

registration Preconference Only Tuesday

Main Conference Wed & Thurs

Full Conference Tues–Thurs

Early Bird Rates Through September 12 MNA Member

$129

$235

$309

Non Member

$206

$375

$490

Standard Rates After September 12 MNA Member $205 $320

$415

Non Member

$305

$615

Board Members

regular rates apply

$175

regular rates apply

Student AmeriCorps Member

$50

$100

$125

$100

$150

$175

$470 Special Rates

Board Member Rate Board members who are not otherwise employed by a nonprofit are invited to attend the main conference (Wednesday and Thursday) for a discounted rate of $175. Look for a special track of breakout sessions.

Group Discounts Register three or more attendees from one organization and receive a 15% discount. Attendees must be registered as a group and pay together.

Cancellation & Refund Policy Cancellations on or before September 24 will be refunded less a $50 service fee. Cancellations after September 24 are not refundable, although the registration may be transferred to another individual.

Lodging A block of rooms has been reserved at the Delta by Marriott Colonial Hotel (formerly the Radisson Colonial Hotel ) starting at a rate of $119 plus tax. Call 406-443-2100 and mention the Montana Nonprofit Association function to make a reservation. The room block expires September 14.

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Thank you to our generous sponsors for making the 2018 MNA Conference possible!

7 West 6th Avenue, Suite 504 P.O. Box 1744 Helena, MT 59624 mtnonprofit.org