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Event date: 11/15/2024 Export event

NPD Celebration: Philanthropy in Action - How Nonprofit Boards are Meeting the Moment

National Philanthropy Day Celebration

In a time marked by rapid social change and increasing community needs, nonprofit organizations play a critical role in driving positive impact. In honor of National Philanthropy Day, we are exploring the innovative strategies and responsive actions of nonprofit boards as they rise to meet today's challenges. Participants will gain insights into how nonprofit boards are adapting to the evolving landscape of philanthropy.

TIME: 
8:00am - 12:00pm

AGENDA:

8:00am - Registration, Networking, Refreshments
9:00am – Welcome + Keynote
9:30am – Panel Discussion
10:30am – Break
10:45am – Networking + Flash Coaching

LOCATION: 
Scandinavia House
58 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

PRICING:
AFP-NYC Member: $50
AFP-NYC Young Professional Member: $25
Non-Member: $75





Key topics will include:

  • Governance Best Practices: Learn about effective governance structures that empower boards to make timely decisions and foster transparency.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Explore how diverse board compositions enhance decision-making and reflect the communities they serve.
  • Collaboration and Partnerships: Discover successful models of collaboration between nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies that amplify impact.
  • Fundraising Innovation: Examine creative fundraising strategies that align with contemporary donor expectations and community needs.
  • Impact Measurement: Understand the importance of measuring impact and communicating results to donors and stakeholders effectively.

This program is designed for nonprofit board members, executive directors, philanthropists, fundraisers, and anyone interested in enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofit governance in today’s dynamic philanthropic environment.

The program will feature a keynote speaker, interactive panel discussion with industry experts, and case studies highlighting successful initiatives. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions before and after the program to share experiences and best practices and get to know more of the NYC fundraising community.

Participants will leave with actionable strategies to strengthen their boards and elevate their organizations’ missions, ensuring their nonprofits are well-equipped to meet current and future challenges in philanthropy. Join us to learn and share how you can make a difference in your community through effective nonprofit governance!

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
(9:00am)

Yolanda F. Johnson
President and CEO, YFJ Consulting, LLC
Founder, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC)

Yolanda F. Johnson is a sought-after philanthropy, fundraising, and inclusive philanthropy expert. A trailblazing figure on the national landscape, she has developed strategies to raise more than $1billion for nonprofits while also advising philanthropists and grantmakers. With her faith as her guide, she is a champion of equity for women in the sectors of fundraising, philanthropy and DEI. In addition to leading YFJ Consulting, LLC, Yolanda is the Founder of WOC, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy® and of Allies in Action Membership Network and is a sought-after keynote speaker and presenter at venues around the world. Yolanda has also had an outstanding career as a performing artist and she has used her background as a performer to view fundraising and philanthropy through a creative lens, as noted through her acclaimed workshop, “All the World’s A Stage.” She has developed training methods for boards and leadership groups in effective fundraising strategy and in racial and gender equity. Additionally, she has successfully launched fundraising and marketing initiatives; created special streams of earned income and special events, including creative strategies for partnerships and sponsorships; secured foundation, corporation and government funding; as well as cultivated a diverse major gifts portfolio. Through her own YFJ Philanthropies, she personally gives back to causes supporting racial and gender equity, those with disabilities, and the arts. 
She is the author of several impactful resources on leadership, philanthropy and equality. She serves in many leadership roles, including as an International Advisory Board member of the Foundation for Post Conflict Development, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Hudson River Museum; Member of the Board of Directors at Lehman College Art Gallery; Member of the Board of Directors of PowHer New York; Member, the National Council of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute and the Leadership Network of the Amplify Her Charitable Foundation. Yolanda was awarded the 2021 Changemaker Award from the Institute of Nonprofit Practice and is a founding member of the Women’s Philanthropy Alliance, an elite group of industry experts and thought leaders on Women’s Philanthropy.

PANEL DISCUSSION
(9:30am - 10:30am)

Our esteemed speakers will draw upon their extensive expertise in board governance, support, and participation to encourage discussion of innovative ideas and best practices for nonprofit boards. The conversation will focus on each panelist’s experience with nonprofit boards and how their organizations are responding and adjusting to the shifting philanthropic landscape.

Participants can expect to:

  • Hear how current nonprofit leaders and board members view their roles and how they work together to achieve their mission goals.
  • Understand the challenges facing nonprofit boards and how some organizations are addressing those challenges
  • Learn strategies for recruiting and engaging board members that will help guide your organization to greater financial success and resilience

​Join us for an enriching and enlightening event that promises to elevate you to become a better fundraiser! 

PANELISTS:

Dr. Vincent Boudreau
President, City College

Vincent Boudreau was appointed president of The City College of New York by the Board of Trustees of The City University of New York on December 4, 2017. Prior to that, he served as the founding dean of the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at CCNY from 2013 through 2016. From 2002 through 2013, he served as the founding director of the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at CCNY, was a professor of political science at City College, and a member of the City University of New York graduate faculty.

A specialist in the politics of social movements, particularly in Southeast Asia, his latest book is Resisting Dictatorship: Repression and Protest in Southeast Asia (Cambridge University Press). He also conducted research about government transitions to democracy, collective violence, and the relationship between civil society, social movements, and democratization processes in Indonesia and the Philippines.

At City College, where Dr. Boudreau has worked since receiving his degree, he served as the director of the M.A. Program in International Relations, the chair of the Department of Political Science, the director of the International Studies Program, and the deputy dean of the Division of Social Science. He serves on the editorial committee of Comparative Politics, and has undertaken projects with ActionAid Asia, Jubilee South Asia, The Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, and Freedom House.

Elisabeth Ingwersen-Mendez
Board Member, Voces Latinas
Director of Alumni Affairs & Advancement Events, Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School (LREI)

Elisabeth has been on the Voces Latinas board since 2015. She began working with Voces Latinas as a volunteer, teaching conversational English classes and computer workshops to members of the community. 

Elisabeth received her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Italian Studies from John Cabot University in Rome. She has a Master's Degree in Government and Politics from St. John's University. For over 15 years she has worked in the nonprofit sector, specializing in fundraising, event planning, community outreach, and volunteer management. Elisabeth is currently the Director of Alumni Affairs & Advancement Events at the Little Red School House and Elisabeth Irwin High School.

Lauren Samuel
Board Chair, The HOPE Program
Global Lead for Regulatory Change and Vice President of Markets Operational Rigor, Barclays

Lauren’s passion is fueling global company performance by maximizing operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and workforce effectiveness. As a strategic partner and thought leader across a global Fortune 500, she operates at the intersection of strategy, business processes, and people to build synergies and impact.

In her role at Barclays she has reduced risks, cut costs, improved cash flow, boosted employee satisfaction, and transformed internal communications. Through an analytical focus and a wide-angle lens on the big picture, she builds smart strategies that get results and orchestrate the fine details to execute them, coordinating across continents and time zones.

Lauren enjoys sharing her experience in effective board membership, board training, and coaching as a panelist on the topic of involving chief executives on nonprofit boards. She became Board Chair of The HOPE Program in 2020, building on ten years of board service, including four years as the board chair of Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx), HOPE’s subsidiary. While Board Chair of SSBx’s, she led the solidification of sound governance practices, the launch of new transitional employment programs, and a 59% expansion in New Yorkers served.
 

Sign up for Flash Coaching!
(10:45am-12:00pm)​

National Philanthropy Day is a perfect time to think about career advancement. Are you looking for a new position? Or interested in getting another perspective on your skill set, career path, or resume? Or do you have questions about nonprofit boards that you want to workshop? Sign up for a free, private career mentoring session with a senior fundraiser via the link provided in your confirmation email.

Your 1:1 session is included in the registration fee and will be 20-30 minutes based on demand.

Sign up in advance is required. A link to the signup form will be included in your registration confirmation email. Priority will be given to those who have submitted the online form on a first-come, first-served basis. You will receive a confirmation email by November 1st with instructions to secure your session.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate requests at the event.

Philanthropy in Action: How Nonprofit Boards are Meeting the Moment

TIME: 
8:00am - 12:00pm

AGENDA:

8:00am - Registration, Networking, Refreshments
9:00am – Welcome + Keynote
9:30am – Panel Discussion
10:30am – Break
10:45am – Networking + Flash Coaching

LOCATION: 
Scandinavia House
58 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

PRICING:
AFP-NYC Member: $50
AFP-NYC Young Professional Member: $25
Non-Member: $75


 

 

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