Affiliate Meetings, Events & Nonprofit Management Workshops

Affiliate Meetings, Events & Nonprofit Management Workshops QUICK REFERENCE SCHEDULE *All events will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, unless otherwise noted

Friday, July 7

Sunday, July 9

Affiliate Council Meeting Sheraton Hotel

Retirement Plans for Nonprofit Organizations 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Room 505

(Affiliate Council Members Only)

Saturday, July 8 Improving Your Organization s Banking Relationship 10:30 a.m.-Noon Room 506 This workshop will provide participants with the necessary tools to increase organizational effectiveness and adopt secure financial management practices.

Workshop facilitators will provide an overview of treasury structure and function and will introduce participants to the banking industry s best practices. Participants will also gain a better understanding of banks evaluation processes and the tips that can help improve their organizations financial condition.

Attracting and retaining qualified employees is critical to any organization s long-term success, especially in the nonprofit world. This workshop will provide information about 403(b) plans, discuss various investment opportunities, and explain how to best manage investment portfolios. This workshop is suitable for organizations and employers looking for better employee investment options, as well as for individuals looking to invest on their own.

Regional Affiliate Caucuses 1:30-3:30 p.m.

500 Level Rooms Meetings will take place in 500 level rooms at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

(Open only to staff and boards of Affiliates.)

National Affiliate Luncheon 12:30-2:30 p.m.

West Hall B

Affiliate Reception, hosted by CNAN 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Hotel Figueroa

Speakers: Janet MurguĂ­a, NCLR President & CEO; Gloria Molina, Los Angeles County Supervisor; Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles

(By Invitation Only)

Affiliate Orientation 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Room 506 Emerging Latino Communities & CA Affiliate Meeting 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Room 513 (By Invitation Only)

*Workshop titles and descriptions subject to change.

Monday, July 10 Why Coaching? Why Now? 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Room 505 This workshop will highlight leadership coaching as a strategic tool for your organization and present ways to groom emerging leaders.

Workshop presenter, Right Management, will provide practical tools to assess leaders needs.

National Affiliate Forum 10:30 a.m.-Noon Room 502B

Monday, July 10 (Continued) Media 101 for Community-Based Organizations 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Room 502A This workshop features a diverse panel of media experts who will provide an overview of today s media landscape, discuss how to best create a news hook, outline ways in which organizations can develop relationships with the media, and describe how to best reach difficult audiences.

This training is suitable for CBOs looking to use media as a way to strengthen advocacy and leverage fundraising efforts.

Tuesday, July 11 Corporate Giving: Building Successful Partnerships with Corporate America 8:30-10:00 a.m.

Room 501AB When circumstances require a change in leadership, successful transition planning provides opportunities to build capacity, change strategic direction, and strengthen external stakeholder relations. This workshop will help nonprofit boards and staff examine critical factors driving executive transitions. Workshop participants will discuss and identify transition best practices which help facilitate organizational transitions.

Affiliate Professional Development Program Affiliates participating in the NCLR Annual Conference can earn NCLR Certificates of Professional Development by attending a selected series of workshops that will provide community-based organizations with a Conference experience relevant to their field of expertise. For more information regarding the Affiliate Professional Development Program contact us at conference@nclr.org, or visit the Affiliate Solutions booth.

Affiliate Lounge Saturday-Tuesday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Room 512 This year, with support from AT&T, NCLR will be hosting an Affiliate Lounge throughout the Conference. This facility will be open and available to all Affiliates looking for a space to meet or conduct business, as well as those Affiliates wanting to relax and enjoy a moment of tranquility.