Annual Conference
 | A Conference For Nonprofit Professionals Wednesday, May 21, 2008
at
The University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island |
Communicate
\kƏ-’myÜ-nƏ-,kāt\verb
-To exchange information and to share ideas effectively | Cooperate
\kō-’äp(-Ə)-,rāt\verb
-To engage in a common effort for mutual benefit. | Collaborate
\kƏ-'lab-Ə-,rāt\verb
–To work together in new ways toward a common goal. |
| Positive communication in a cooperative environment fosters collaboration for growth, success and sustainable relationships. This conference for volunteer managers and nonprofit leaders offers fresh perspectives and new ideas for organizations to operate more effectively in today's competitive environment. |
Keynote Session: Mission Driven Collaboration: Using the Passion of Purpose to Move Beyond Competition
Featuring Tony Maione, President/CEO of United Way of Rhode Island. No nonprofit organization was ever founded to sustain itself. But sometimes scarcity of resources forces us into competition for money, people and influence. Mr. Maione will discuss ways to use your mission to break down barriers to real collaboration to better serve the community. | Who Should Attend: - Volunteer Managers,
- Executive Directors &
- Others seeking fresh perspectives and ideas to aid in overcoming and meeting the challenges that face the nonprofit and social service sector today.
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| With a keynote address by Tony Maione of the United Way of RI and workshops offered by representatives from the Rhode Island Foundation, Social Venture Partners and volunteer management leaders from RI's nonprofit sector, this is a day you won't want to miss! |
| Click to view all topics and workshop offerings or download a brochure. |
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