The United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio will sponsor its fifth annual Nonprofit Partner Summit Thursday, November 5, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the West Ohio Conference Center in Worthington. The Summit features speakers specializing in best practices in nonprofit fundraising, administration, and leadership. This year’s conference will include sessions on navigating the nonprofit sector as a faith-based organization.
The Nonprofit Partner Summit is a small, one-day conference designed for nonprofit organizations connected to the United Methodist Church, specifically UMFWO Nonprofit Partner Program participants, East Ohio Conference Advance Specials, and other faith-based and social service nonprofits throughout Ohio. Space is limited to 50 registrants.
Beyond its presentations, the summit offers opportunities to network, engage in small-group discussions, and connect with nonprofit experts. The day begins with a plenary session followed by a variety of breakout sessions. Lunch is included.
Current topics include:
Hope, Resilience, and Innovation – Reimagining Service for the Next Generation –by Joel Kessel, CEO of Kessel Strategies
Planning the Work and Working the Plan –by Jodi Bopp, CFRE, VP Advancement at I Am Boundless; and Kari Roll, CFRE, Director of Development & Major Gifts at Goodwill Columbus
NEEMA: A Sustainable Approach > A Sustainable Program –Rev. Peter Matthews, Lead Pastor of New Vision UMC, Founder & CEO of Dayton Equity Center and Rev. Ashton Duper, Lead Pastor of St. Paul UMC (Dayton), Executive Director of Dayton Equity Center
Faithful Conversations: Conviction and Hospitality –Sam Rodriguez, Relationship & Business Developer for Christian Family Credit Union; and Terri Rodriguez, Field and Operations Manager for Office of Fresh Starts and New Beginnings,
Creating Constituencies: A Prospecting Road Trip –Susan Black, CFRE CAP®, Executive Director, UMFWO
From Inclusion to Belonging: Creating Safe and Equitable Faith-Based Workplaces for the LGBTQIA+ Community – This will be a panel discussion
Registration is $20.00 and closes Friday, October 30, or when 50 participants have been registered.
For any questions, please contact Maddy DeWitt at mdewitt@wocumc.org.
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