Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Location
The Best Western University Inn - Laurentian Room
90 E Main Street Canton, NY, 13617
Fees/Admission
$10
Contact Information
Business Development Coordinator: Laura Pearson; Laura@SLCchamber.org
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Description
STLC NON-PROFIT CONFERENCE
RENEW. RETAIN. ENGAGE.
The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Non-Profit Conference, on Wednesday, September 11th at Canton's Best Western University Inn. This year's conference will feature four topic presentations regarding tips to Renew, Retain and engage -- donors, volunteers and board members of non-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Share and discuss how your organization works to create a welcoming environment including what works for you, what challenges you have addressed, and best practices from other non-profits. The four presentations will give you information and ideas on how to energize your organization. Breaks will include business networking with coffee, tea, and light refreshments. The 2024 Non-Profit Conference is sponsored by the Northern New York Community Foundation.
Registration is $10 per attendee. Click here to register!
*Please note the registration link includes a separate login for those who are not members of the STLC Chamber of Commerce.
2024 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
8:30 - 8:35am: Registration/Networking
8:40 - 8:55am: Welcome and Introductions by Ben Dixon, Executive Director, St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
9:00 - 9:30am: Keynote Address: "Renew, Retain and Engage: Your People-Based Solutions" presented by Max DelSignore, Assistant Director, Northern New York Community Foundation
9:35 - 10:05am: Volunteer Engagement and Relationships presented by Tracy Thomas, Nicandri Nature Center
10:10 - 10:30am: Networking & Volunteer Opportunities
10:35 - 11:00am: Engaging and Retaining Donors presented by Michelle Carpenter, The Arc of Jefferson & St. Lawrence
11:05 - 11:35am: Board Engagement and Relationships presented by Kelly Chezum, Clarkson University
11:40 - 12:30pm: Networking & Volunteer Opportunities
Please bring plenty of business cards to share during our Networking Breaks!
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