Register Today!
The 6th
Annual U.P. Nonprofit Conference
Friday, October 22, 2010
8:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Northern Michigan University
Don
H. Bottum University Center
Marquette, Michigan
Early
Bird Registration is now taking place. You'll save money and you'll
be automatically entered in one or both of our Early Bird Registration
drawings.
The Sponsorship Makeover worth $500
Register by Sept. 10 and be entered in a drawing for a sponsorship makeover
from Sponsorship Network. Randall Murray from Sponsorship Network in
Clarence, NY, will be doing a workshop at the conference. The makeover
is an opportunity to connect with the presenter in advance to discuss
your specific sponsorship challenges. Randall will use the winning organization
as a case study in the workshop presentation
Major League Baseball!
Register by Aug. 31 and also be entered in a drawing for four tickets
for the Detroit Tiger vs. Baltimore Orioles game on Sept. 11 in Detroit.
The tickets have been provided by The 501 Alliance. Mike Pennanen (a
U.P. native) has been participating in the U.P. Nonprofit Conference
for several years and will be there again this year. Be sure to drop
by his exhibit and say hello!
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About the
U.P. Nonprofit Conference
Powerful Missions – Profound Results
The mission-driven your organizations is as important as ever
as our world, our country, our state and the U.P. work toward
a healthier economy. There is evidence that we are through the
worst of the recession – stocks show signs of rally, retail sales
have risen, unemployment rates have leveled and are beginning
to drop bit by bit. But we’re not out of the woods yet. Now comes
a different kind of tough time – nonprofit and youth-serving organizations
must persevere through the challenging climb to a strong economy.
Many people, families and organizations in our communities are
still in or on the brink of being in dire situations. As organizations
passionate about filling these gaps, it is critical we continue
to fuel our missions, focus our work and help deliver the powerful
and life-changing results our communities still need. The economic
downturn resulted in a lot of cutbacks and closures, but for many,
the passion that fuels our missions kept us afloat – we are in
it for the long haul. Join us at the 6th Annual U.P. Nonprofit
Conference for a day set aside to learn and talk with others about
what keeps our passions alive and moves us into the new environment
that is taking shape.
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2010 Keynote Speaker: Sam Singh
Our keynote speaker for the 6th Annual U.P. Nonprofit Conference is
Sam Singh, nonprofit consultant, world traveler and former CEO of the
Michigan Nonprofit Association and mayor of East Lansing. Sam will draw
on his knowledge and observations of the Michigan nonprofit sector and
his recent world travels to stir up conference attendees and inspire
them to take their missions and visions to new heights.
If you don’t know who Sam is (or even if you do), take
a look at his blog about his travels: www.singharoundtheworld.com/
Pre-Conference Training Session:
Learn
about the Michigan Cultural Data Project (Michigan CDP), the first online
management tool designed to strengthen arts and cultural organizations.
This unique system provides tools to analyze and benchmark financial
and organizational data. The Michigan CDP will allow the arts and culture
community to better articulate and provide evidence for the sector’s
assets and needs, as well as its contributions to the state and the
country. Organizations will have access to a variety of reports, as
one part of the grant application process to participating funders and
to make a case to board members, potential donors, advocates and policy
makers. This training session will provide an overview of the history
and goals of the Michigan CDP, as well as an introduction to the types
of data collected. Learn more about the Michigan Cultural Data Project
at www.miculturaldata.org.
An associate from the Michigan CDP at the Pew Charitable Trusts and
ArtServe Michigan staff will lead a training session at the Peter
White Public Library, Thursday, October 21, at 2 p.m. It is a free,
pre-conference session of the 6th Annual U.P. Nonprofit Conference.
One hour prior to the Michigan CDP Training Session, at 1 p.m., ArtServe
Michigan will host an update on the status of arts and arts legislation.
More details are available at ArtServe’s website, www.ArtServeMichigan.org,
on the Regional Meetings page. (Michigan
Cultural Data Project Press Release about the 2010 NPO Pre-Conference;
Training
Map Live Links for Registrations)
Another Nonprofit Building Opportunity Brought to You by:
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Gold Level Sponsor:

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Great
Lakes Center for Youth Development U.P. Nonprofit Conference refund
policy:
Conference registration is non-refundable. However, you may designate
an alternate participant if necessary. Contact GLCYD to designate an
alternate if applicable by calling 906-228-8919, ext. 10, or toll free
at 877-339-6884.