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

Panelists will discuss the importance of building and maintaining resilient, responsive boards, especially in times of hardship.

• Moderator: Dr. Jocelynne Rainey, President and CEO of Brooklyn Org
• Panel: Tim Simons, co-Founder, Forethought Advisors; David Rhode, Deputy Director, PennPac Deputy Director; James (Jim) Sheehan, Chief, Charities Bureau

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

Participants will learn the fine points of managing and being a part of a Board, particularly around the topic of fundraising support and the expectations of a Board + Nonprofit relationship.

• Board Track: Transitioning to a Fundraising Board and Exceling with Louis Miceli
• ED Track: Supporting Your Board with 360 Fundraising with Lesleigh Irish-Underwood

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, BKO Board Chair in conversation with Megan Allen, CEO of BoardStrong
• ED Track: Lorena Kourousias, ED of Mixteca in conversation with Jacqueline E. Banks, Interim President & CEO of Nonprofit New York

11:55-12:25 | Closing Session with Kelsey Kramer, Director of Partnerships at 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.

12:25-12:30 | Closing Remarks

12:30-1:30 | Networking Lunch