| 2011 Reception and Documentary Screening |
Filmmakers Kate and Robby Robinson led a Q & A session following the screening of this PBS documentary which speaks to non-profit directors and funders who value outcomes but are struggling with how to define and measure them.
Brochure and Schedule
Speaker Biographies
Participant List
Breakfast Keynotes
Luncheon Keynotes (see also: : http://www.philanthropydaily.com/?p=7421)
| 2011 Session Presentations (Powerpoints and Materials) |
Session 1: Non-Profit Panel Discussion
Non-Profit Leader Panel: Three organizations with statewide presence discuss the budget impact on their respective sector and react to the breakfast keynote address. Arts/Culture – Ann Katz, Executive Director, Arts Wisconsin
Families and Children - Ken Taylor, Executive Director, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
Conservation/Environment – Kerry Schumann, Executive Director - League of Conservation Voters.
Session 2: Public-Private Partnering on Community Issues: How to Get It Done.
Some community challenges cannot be tackled successfully without full participation by a broad range of stakeholders and funders. This audience engaging, interactive session features a robust case study addressing the root causes of homelessness in Dane County. Join the conversations emphasizing tips and best practices to help you create public-private partnerships in your community. Moderator: Steve Goldberg, Executive Director - CUNA Mutual Foundation, Madison.
Session 3: Incivility in a Civil Society
Incivility has permeated our political and cultural discourse. As leaders in our sector, we must ask why civility has broken down so we can find our way to solutions. What is the role of grantmakers and nonprofit organizations in promoting civil discourse? Join Karlene Grabner – Oshkosh Community Foundation, and Holly Sampson – Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation and learn how two Community Foundations in Wisconsin urge citizens to discuss community issues respectfully and promote nine simple tools taken from P.M. Forni's book Choosing Civility.
Session 4: Wisconsin’s Big League Giving
What do the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks have in common? They are committed to giving back to their respective communities supporting many worthy events and activities throughout the state of Wisconsin. Join Betsy Mitchell Green Bay Packers VP Org/Staff Development, Cecelia Gore Executive Director of the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation, and John Steinmiller Milwaukee Bucks VP Business Operations and learn about Wisconsin’s very own Big League Giving.
Session 5: The Scorched Dialogue Between Funders and Grantees
This session will begin with a discussion of the barriers that funders face in determining effectiveness. Through a couple of rounds of small group dialogue we will discuss ways to overcome these barriers. Discussion questions include: When is outcomes measurement effective, and what does it look like? What is a learning culture? How can a learning culture, or permission to fail influence philanthropic endeavors? The session will conclude by identifying the key processes necessary so that grantees have the information they need to manage toward outcomes, and funders have the information necessary to determine effectiveness. Kate Robinson, producer of the film "Saving Philanthropy will lead this session. Kate is the Founder and Director of FSP Creative Advocacy. A skilled facilitator, strategist, and advocate, Kate has worked in the non-profit sector for over a decade specializing in coalition building for public policy development and implementation.
Session 6: Funders and Social Media: Now What?
Twitter and Facebook and Blogs, oh my! By now it has become clear that social media is more than just a passing fad. On the contrary, it has become an essential communication tool for businesses and nonprofit organizations alike. We no longer need to debate social media’s importance and significance; we now need to figure out what to do with it. More foundations and funding organizations are learning how to effectively use and master these new tools. In this workshop, we’ll examine specific methods where grantmakers and non-profits have found value in social media, and examine the key tools necessary to make social media work for your organization. Presented by Matt Brown, MKE 123 Coordinator - Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee.
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