2025 Building Community Connections Conference

Cultivating Capabilities

May 1, 2025 - In Person Event

Hawkeye ATD's Building Community Connections Conference (formerly known as Non-Profit Training Day) is an award-winning event where we give back to the community. This conference is great for staff, volunteers, and board members of non-profits, employees with talent development as a small portion of their role, and individuals who are new to talent development or looking for a fresh perspective.

When:

Thursday, May 1. Check in begins at 8:00 a.m.

Event is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Where:

Kirkwood Community College: Linn County Regional Center, located at 1770 Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, IA.

Cost:

Includes sessions, session materials, lunch, snacks, and beverages.

• $35 - Students  or Non-Profit Staff, Volunteer, or Board Member
• $45 - ATD Member
• $55 - Non-Member

BUILDING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CONFERENCE AGENDA

8:00 a.m. Registration Opens!

8:30 a.m. ATD Welcome

9:00 a.m. Kickoff (Panel of Presenters)

10:00 a.m. 15-minute break

10:15 a.m. Morning Breakout Sessions
Personal Track: Your Values, Your Compass: Finding Yourself Through What Matters Most - Amy Guardado
Professional Track: Building Psychological Safety - Sarah Hermanson
Organizational Track: Leading Change with Confidence: Navigating the 4 Stages of Transformation - Helena Long

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:15 p.m. 1st Round of Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Personal Track: Break Out of Burnout: Align With What Fuels You Instead - Sheri Zevenbergen
Professional Track: Mastering Communication Styles: Unlocking Effective Interactions Across Different Personalities - Helena Long
Organizational Track: Stronger Teams, Stronger Organizations: The Power of Team Health - Steven Wilson

1:30 p.m. 15-minute break

1:45 p.m. 2nd Round of Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Personal Track: The Empathy Edge: The Power of Empathy in Leadership - Megan Thole
Professional Track: A.I.: Steamline, Automate, Innovate - Tara Louisa Allen
Organizational Track: Blended Learning on a Budget: Combining Online and Offline Training for Maximum Impact - Destery Hildenbrand

2:45 p.m. 15-minute break

3:00 p.m. Networking & Closing - Member and Attendee Cultivating Connections

4:00 p.m. End