Brooklyn Org invites you to our second annual nonprofit conference, in partnership with St. Francis College. This year, we’re focusing on the topic of developing local nonprofit boards — nonprofit staff and nonprofit board members are encouraged to attend.

The conference will cover:

• How To Build A Resilient Board
• Transitioning From A Founding Board To A Mature Board
• Tailoring Fundraising Approach To The Current Political Climate
• Supporting Your Board

Agenda:

8:00-9:00 | Check-in

9:00-9:15 | Welcome

9:15-10:15 | Opening Session: Building Resilient Boards

A discussion on the importance of building and maintaining resilient, responsive boards, especially in times of hardship, featuring:

• Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, President and CEO of Brooklyn Org
• Tim Simons, Co-Founder of Forethought Advisors and Board Member at Brooklyn Org
• David Rhode, Deputy Director of PennPac
• James (Jim) Sheehan, Chief of New York State Charities Bureau

10:20-11:15 | Breakout Sessions: Fundraising Training

In these two sessions, learn the finer points of managing and being part of a Board, with particular focus on the topics of fundraising support and expectations of a Board-Nonprofit relationship:

Board Track

Transitioning to a Fundraising Board and Excelling with Louis Miceli, Chief Program and Impact Officer of Row New York

Executive Director Track

Supporting Your Board with 360 Fundraising with Lesleigh Irish-Underwood, Board Member at Brooklyn Org

11:20-11:50 | Fireside Chats: Meeting the Moment

In these relatively informal chats, panelists will discuss the impact of current events on nonprofits, both from the angle of a Board member and a nonprofit staff member.

Board Track

Michael Gillespie, Board Co-Chair at Brooklyn Org in conversation with Megan Allen, CEO of BoardStrong

Executive Director Track

Lorena Kourousias, Executive Director of Mixteca and Board Member at Brooklyn Org in conversation with Jacqueline M. Ebanks, President & CEO of Nonprofit New York

11:55-12:25 | Closing Session: GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday will present key takeaways on giving behavior and trends that illustrate the psychology of the individual donor, and inspire attendees to try new avenues of outreach: 

Kelsey Kramer, Director of Partnerships at GivingTuesday

12:25-12:30 | Closing Remarks

12:30-1:30 | Networking Lunch

End the day with an opportunity to mix and mingle with your fellow nonprofit leaders and board members — lunch is included with your ticket!