2024 Building Community Connections Conference

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

In-Person Event

Our Building Community Connections Conference (formerly known as Non-Profit Training Day) is our award-winning event for professionals from non-profit organizations and the public and private sectors, as well as community volunteers. It's a way to invest in yourself by enjoying an informative, fun, and energizing day of learning and networking.

When: Tuesday, April 30. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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

Cost: $45, which includes sessions, session materials, lunch, snacks, and beverages.

Keynote Speaker

Collaboration, Community and Common Ground - Methodologies for Moving to Action vs. Reaction - Lew Montgomery (9:30 - 10:30)

Breakout Room Topics and Speakers

Connections Track

• Bridging Diversity To Built Unity - Tara Allen (12:30 - 2:00)
• Safe Conversations - Jennifer Zach (2:15 - 3:45)

Community Track

• Digital Boost for Non-Profits - Kyle Steele (12:30 - 2:00)
• Boomers to Zoomers - Sarah Hermanson (2:15 - 3:45)

Common Ground Track

• Building Bridges Leveraging the Working Genius Model - Steven Wilson (12:30 - 2:00)
• Build Resilience Across Systems - Dr. Emily Logan (2:15 - 3:45)

Click here to see the full agenda.

Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors for helping make this event affordable.