4th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference

Join us for the 4th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference on April 24th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Flagstaff!

Get expert advice and mentorship from industry leaders in nonprofit governance, accounting, grant-writing, marketing strategies, technology, social media, collaborations, and more!

At this conference, your nonprofit’s executive team and board members will gain valuable insights from professionals in the field on leading and running successful nonprofit organizations. We offer a variety of tracks to help your representatives gain knowledge in key areas.

Sessions include topics such as governance, strategic planning, accounting, grant-writing, marketing strategies, employee benefits, social media, collaborations, and more! The full agenda will be shared once finalized.

Lunch will be provided for all guests! Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or preferences by emailing: NACNE@nau.edu

• 9:00
  Welcome and Keynote Speaker
  “Breaking Through the Noise: How to Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out Amongst the Competition.”

  • Moderator: Jamey Hasapis
    • Dawn Tucker – Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
    • Michele Prieb – Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona
    • Cody Half-Moon – Lowell Observatory

• 10:15
  Track 1: “Capital Planning: Successes and Lessons from Lowell Observatory’s Astronomy Discovery Center” – Dr. Amanda Bosch & Leslie Currie
  Track 2: “Logic Over Luck: Revenue for Nonprofits” – Joe Wagner & Ben Hays

• 11:15
  Track 1:“Navigating Nonprofit Law: Essential Legal Knowledge for Nonprofits + Should I Form A Nonprofit and How Should I Do It?” – Keith A. Hammond
  Track 2: “You have a Logo. But do you have a Brand?” – Rand Jenkins

• Noon - Lunch

• 12:45
  Panel Discussion: “Inside the Mind of a Grant Maker: Understanding What Funders Really Want"

  • Moderator: Bryan Lemon - Culture Connection AZ
    • Gwen Growth – Arizona Community Foundation
    • Robert Raygoza – OneAZ Community Foundation
    • Mikenzie Lindsey – APS
    Julie Comnick – Creative Flagstaff 

           Track 2: “Empowering Nonprofits to Do More with Less: Using AI Tools to Boost Efficiency” – Heather Cracchiolo

• 1:45
  Track 1:“Before the Dilemma: Identifying, Defining, and Testing Our Values” – Dr. Charn P. McAllister
  Track 2: “Why Storytelling Matters in Grant Writing” – Jeremiah Smith

• 2:45
  Roundtable Discussion
  “Navigating the Impact of Federal Funding Cuts: Strategies for Nonprofits”
  Facilitated by Liz Archuleta – CEO, United Way

• 4:00-5:00
  Optional Networking Hour
  Nonprofit Start-Up Mixer: Connect with Mentors and Legal Experts