Full Day Passes and Speaker Series Luncheon Tickets are now sold out. You can still register for the waitlist for both and we will contact you when/if a space becomes available.
There are still a very limited number of $20.00 individual tickets still available for select sessions. For availability and registration, please phone the Chamber at (250) 748-1111.
The Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, is delighted to present For the Love of Nonprofits. This one-day professional development and networking symposium will be held at the Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019.
Similar to our Small Business BIG DAY symposium held last October, the day will be (even more) jam-packed with fantastic speakers and presenters. Only this time, it's all about the Non-Profits, Registered Charities, Social Enterprises and Community Service Organizations!
8:45 AM TO 10:00 AM
SHOW ME THE MONEY | PART 1: GRANT WRITING & FUNDING APPLICATIONS
In this session, a panel of funding and development specialists will discuss successful strategies for grant writing and the completion of funding applications. Learn how to avoid common application pit-falls and prepare and submit the necessary supporting documentation.
MODERATOR: Cathy Robertson, Community Futures Cowichan
PANELISTS: Jennifer Barnes van Elk, Cowichan Inkwell Grant Seeking and Professional Writing Services; Drew Cooper, Executive Director, Cowichan Sportsplex & General Manager, PacificSport Vancouver Island, and; Linda Roseneck, Director of Advancement, Clements Centre Society
10:15 AM TO 11:15 AM
PANEL: SHOW ME THE MONEY | PART 2: SPONSORSHIP DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS
In this session, a panel of specialists will talk about successful strategies for sponsorship development and donor relations. Learn tips and tricks for how to pitch a sponsorship proposal and how to foster long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
MODERATOR: Cathy Robertson, Community Futures Cowichan
PANELISTS: Amy Melmock, Manager, Economic Development Cowichan; Sterling Aurel, Sponsorship & Advertising Associate, Chemainus Theatre Festival, and; Chris Spicer, Director of Advancement, Brentwood College School
11:30 PM TO 1:00 PM
SPEAKER SERIES LUNCHEON | KRISTI FARIHOLM MADER | CO-FOUNDING DIRECTOR, SCALE COLLABORATIVE & PARTERN, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CATALYST
THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT
The non profit sector is shifting. The nature of funding has changed and at the same time, issues are becoming more complex and needs are increasing-- 'doing more with less' is not a tenable way to build strong organizations that can create impact. This session will talk about the need for financial diversification and the importance of building enterprising revenue streams: social enterprise, social ventures, performing assets and win-win corporate partnerships.
1:15 PM TO 2:15 PM
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 101 | LISA MOILANEN & NATASHA HORSMAN | BC CHAPTER, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
No matter what line of business or what type of organization, or whether you are a community volunteer or stakeholder, it’s important to effectively gather feedback from and maintain positive relationships with your community. In this session, you will learn about an internationally recognized framework to help you design, plan, and deliver community engagement. You’ll also get some tools, tips and tricks to help you get the most value when you lead or participate in engagement initiatives.
2:15 PM TO 2:45 PM
NETWORKING BREAK WITH COFFEE, TEA & DESSERTS
2:45 PM TO 3:45 PM
THE POWER OF PURPOSE | CAROLL TAIJI, | TAIJI BRAND GROUP
Most of us know that a strong purpose is key to a happy, fulfilling life. But few of us can apply the concept to create energized, aligned, high-performing organizations. Creating a purpose-driven brand yields a purpose-driven organizations. The process starts by engaging people in creating a clear message of shared purpose that permeates into the culture and gets everyone moving the same direction. This forms the basis of a blueprint for a strong brand and a thriving organization that attracts and keeps the right people - employees, customers, members and volunteers - for all the right reasons.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2019
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM PDT
Wednesday, April 10th
8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Best Western CVI
6457 Norcross Road
Duncan, V9L 6C6
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS:
FULL DAY PASSES ARE SOLD OUT. You can still register for the waitlist and we will contact you when/if a Full Day Pass becomes available.
$80.00 + GST | Members
$95.00 + GST | Non-Members
You can book online by clicking the REGISTER NOW button above left or you can contact the Chamber at (250) 748-1111 and register over the phone.
Can't attend the full day? You can register online for select sessions as follows:
8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
ADVISORY CAFE | BREAKOUT ROOM
Free Drop-in | Symposium Attendees & Members
9:00 AM TO 10:00 AM
SHOW ME THE MONEY | PART 1: GRANT WRITING & FUNDING APPLICATIONS
$20.00 + GST | Members and Non-members.
10:15 AM TO 11:15 PM
SHOW ME THE MONEY | PART 2: SPONSORSHIP DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS
$20.00 + GST | Members and Non-Members
11:30 AM TO 1:00 PM
SPEAKER SERIES LUNCHEON | KRISTI FAIRHOLM-MADER | SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CATALYST
THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT. You can still register for the waitlist and we will contact you when/if a space becomes available.
1:15 PM TO 2:15 PM
COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT 101 | INTERATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (IAP2)
$20.00 + GST | Members and Non-Members
2:45 PM TO 3:45 PM
THE POWER OF PURPOSE | TAIJI BRAND GROUP
$20.00 + GST | Members and Non-Members
4:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
STORYTELLING FOR MEDIA | LOCKREY COMMUNICATIONS
$20.00 + GST | Members and Non-Members
5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM
END-OF-DAY NETWORKING SOCIAL
FREE | Symposium Presenters & Attendees
Alec Wheeler
Events & Membership Manager
Phone: (250) 748-1111
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Printed courtesy of www.duncancc.bc.ca – Contact the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce for more information.
2896 Drinkwater Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6C2 – (250) 748-1111 – chamber@duncancc.bc.ca