2023 Non-Profit Training Day

2023 Non-Profit Training Day:

Unlocking Non-Profit Talent

Thursday, June 22, 2023

In-Person Event

Non-Profit Training Day is our award-winning event for anyone who works or volunteers for a non-profit organization.  It's a way to invest in yourself by enjoying an informative, fun, and energizing day of learning and networking.

When:  Thursday, June 22. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Where:  Mt. Mercy University's CRST International Graduate Center, located at 1650 Matterhorn Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Cost: $40, which includes sessions, session materials, a light breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages.

Schedule of Events

7:30 - 8:00 Check In and Breakfast

8:00 - 8:30 Introductions and Sponsor Time

8:30 - 9:30 Keynote Speaker: Paulette Milewski on "The Power of Belonging: Nurturing Culture and Workforce Retention Through Organizational Purpose".

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent: This track will cover topics such as employer branding, recruitment strategies, employee engagement and retention tactics. Speaker sessions include:

9:45 - 11:15 - Andrew J. Vaughn on "Competitive Compensation Modeling"

12:15 - 1:45 - Kayla Paulson on "Strategic Volunteer Recruitment & Retention"

2:00 - 3:30 - Molly J. Mackey on "Train to Retain: Using Training as a Strategy to Keep Top Talent"

Developing Leaders and Cultivating a Strong Organizational Culture: This track will explore how to develop leadership skills within your organization, create a positive workplace culture, and foster collaboration and teamwork. Speaker sessions include:

9:45 - 11:15 - Sheri Zevernbergen on "Who Do You Think You ARE: The Importance of Self-Awareness for You & Your Organization"

12:15 - 1:45 - Heather Marquez on "Turning Generational Diversity into a Competitive Advantage"

2:00 - 3:30 - Angelica Vannatta on "Leadership Development for Board Service"

Performance Management and Career Development: This track will focus on topics such as setting performance goals, providing feedback and coaching, creating career paths and opportunities for professional growth, and measuring the impact of training and development programs. Speaker sessions include:

9:45 - 11:15 - Deb Dirks on "Communication for Improved Performance"

12:15 - 1:45 - Paulette Milewski on "Take Charge of Your Career"

2:00 - 3:30 - Brenda Meeker on "Favoring Feedback: Embracing Conversations to Move Us Forward"

3:30 - 4:15 - Wrap-Up, Networking & Prize Drawing

Lunch will be served from 11:15 to 12:15 and we will have breaks from 9:30 to 9:45 and from 1:45 to 2:00.

Sponsors

A special thank-you to our sponsors who help make this event possible as well as help keep it affordable.