Nonprofit Works: Inspire

Equity in Action: Research-Based Practical Strategies for Organizational Change 

Presented by Dr. Audrieanna Burgin, WGU Labs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are essential to every organization's culture because they foster creativity, innovation, collaboration, and understanding. Each DEI component is necessary to drive authentic change at an individual and organizational level. This session provides an overview of research-based strategies proven to infuse equitable practices into your organization. Attendees will leave with a foundation for improving and assessing their organization's culture, sharpening its DEI strategies, and creating an implementation team.

How to Integrate the Rethreaded Process into our Organizations: Turning Threads of Harm into Threads of Potential

Presented by Kristin Keen, Rethreaded 

We all have threads of hurt in our lives. We have all had hard things happen to us. What do we do with these threads? How do we heal? How do we help our clients heal? How do we help our staff walk through hard things? How do we create an organization with the right framework that allows ALL people in the organization to heal and reach their fullest potential. In this workshop we will look at the Rethreaded process that has been developed from over 20 years in working with women and organizations to help people reclaim their lives from trauma.

Participants will learn what elements of the Rethreaded process are: Time, Community, Openness, Purpose, and Vision. We will look at how to apply these principals in the individuals life, the client's life, and in the organization overall. Participants will leave with practical ways to help themselves and the people around them heal and become who they are created to be.

Learning for Impact: Crafting Data-Driven Learning Journeys for Nonprofit Excellence

Presented by Cordes Lindow, Lindow Learning

Participants should come with a problem they want to solve with learning. Together, we will walk through the process to identify: who in the organization would benefit from learning; what specific skills they need to learn; what changes we would expect to see in the organization as a result. 

Participants will be provided with a template and examples and will walk through applying this method to their own problem so that they can develop a learning solution with a measurable result. Cordes will also provide examples of different types of measurements from Kirkpatrick’s model of evaluation to show how to identify learning that impacts the organization and how to design measurable learning goals.

We've Got Something to Say! How Podcasting Aligns with Your Marketing Goals

Presented by Jerail Fennell, 904WARD

Over 82 million people listened to podcasts in 2022, and that number continues to grow. Podcasting is a tool many non-profit professionals are not utilizing to grow and sustain their audience. In my session, I will delve into the benefits of podcasting from a digital marketing viewpoint and the different ways nonprofits can use podcasts to generate ad revenue for their organizations.

From Drab to Fab: Successful Donor Relations & Stewardship Practices 

Presented by Courtney Weatherby-Hunter, Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Maggie Hightower, Nemours Children's Health, and Anthony Sutton, Pine Castle

This session will address the difference between donor relations and stewardship, highlight best practices in both, and explore putting these activities into practice in your organizations. The content and examples will help guide you through creating a donor stewardship plan, discuss who to involve and help you make this happen, no matter your budget.

From "I Can't" to "AI Got This": Inspired Ways ChatGPT Can Support Your Team's Work

Presented by Tina Wirth, Wirth Works LLC

Too much to do and not enough people-power to get it done? Learn how to leverage the power of ChatGPT in your organization’s operations, fundraising and reporting functions.

This hands-on, live action workshop will give participants the basics in how to build AI prompts that can help with everything from fundraising appeals and donor research to board policies and client agreements. Plus, get a rundown on some of the best no-and-low-cost AI tools exploding with this revolutionary technology that you can use to enhance your operations.

Engaging with Higher Education: How to Get Young, Motivated Talent EXCITED About Your Nonprofits Mission

Presented by Joshua Nemery & Leila Ouhri, Florida Community Innovation Foundation

Florida Community Innovation explores how using research can boost your nonprofit: Building research partnerships with students and rising talent lets you measure impact and identify problem areas. Crucially, it also empowers a new generation to champion your nonprofit's mission.

Florida Community Innovation Foundation (FCI) conducts groundbreaking work connecting Florida’s citizens with trusted information and resources to navigate challenging times. We do this by building innovative, human-centered technology, and conducting persuasive public education campaigns that move the needle on access to services and compliance with public health guidance.

FCI exists to empower young innovators to build scalable social services technology for their communities. We are a network of young professional volunteers and envision a Florida where everyone has equal access to trusted information, critical services, and rewarding careers.

Catalyzing Nonprofit Sustainability: Creating a "Fee for Service" Model

Presented by Stella Johnson and Kim Jufer, Hope Haven

Join as Stella and Kim share their extensive experience in creating and implementing “fee for service” models that create a level playing field with external competition and allows your organization to sustain, grow, and thrive.

This dynamic session goes beyond theory, offering hands-on experience with custom made spreadsheets and real-world scenarios to vividly illustrate the impacts of pricing, scaling, and growth on your financial model.  Learn how different decisions can influence revenue growth and financial sustainability and develop an actionable understanding of financial planning in a nonprofit context.

We’ll address the perils of the cost reimbursement starvation cycle and discuss the alternative strategies and problem-solving approaches to free your organization from this cycle and maintain consistent, reliable income.

Learn about capital generation strategies to build a robust financial foundation that not only supports current operations but also fuels future growth.  Gain insights to budgeting strategies and financial tools that can boost your capacity to manage capital effectively.

This workshop is designed to be as practical as it is informative, providing attendees with tangible skills and strategies that can immediately be implemented in their organizations. Come prepared to learn, question, discuss, and leave with a game plan that will empower you to navigate the financial process with confidence and proficiency.

Where They Want to Be: Creating & Maintaining a Productive, Motivated, and Engaged Workplace

Presented by Denise Deisler & Lawrence Nicolas, Jacksonville Humane Society

Like all professional sectors, the Jacksonville Humane Society has been challenged by the changing workforce in a post-COVID world. Rather than accepting as fact the narrative that it’s harder than ever to recruit and retain qualified staff, leadership embraced the challenge as an opportunity.

In this session, Denise Deisler and Lawrence Nicolas discuss how they addressed the challenges around staffing, productivity, and morale among their team and acknowledge how employers play a large role in fostering a productive work environment.

They will share their multifaceted approach to creating a workplace people want to come to every day with a strong emphasis on onboarding, orientation, and training. A key takeaway includes how creating career paths for people, giving opportunity for staff to see themselves in the organization in their own personal and professional future helps to retain staff and keep them engaged with the organization's mission. 

Developing Your Leadership Pipeline

Presented by Anthony A. Dicks Jr., 180 Management Group

Building a leadership pipeline is key to building and sustaining a strong nonprofit organization. Unfortunately, many nonprofit organizations are not intentional about developing the staff leadership pipeline. However, the military, universities, fraternities, and professional athletic teams are extremely intentional about building pipelines for new talent. These entities all utilize six core components to ensure that their organizations never run out of talent.

This workshop will disclose these six components and how to leverage them to build a leadership development pipeline. We will also cover a hiring framework that undergirds the six components to provide a robust systematic approach to building the leadership team of an organization's dreams. At the end of this session, executive leadership will understand the principles on how to develop leadership talent and be equipped to start building a leadership pipeline.

Leveraging Behavioral Economics to Enhance Fundraising

Presented by Dr. Svetlana Bender, Guidewell

In 2021, donations made to U.S. charities by individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations valued a total of $484.85 billion. Behavioral Science/Economics study how humans make decisions and why we do what we do. Here we present eight behavioral principles and how they can be leveraged to improve your fundraising strategies. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to apply these techniques to attract and retain supporters and donors of your organization.