ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

We work to change lives. We work really hard to bring in the money and partners to fulfill our mission. We’re exhausted! We need to build momentum to keep our cause in front of supporters and to activate the changes we need for our community. As our friends at the National Council of Nonprofits say, we advocate to keep our funding, lower barriers to services, and illuminate real community needs.

First, we need to make sure our nonprofit organization is healthy – with a strong infrastructure, provable programs of impact, and a great narrative that engages influencers and supporters.

Second, we need to know how to conduct effective advocacy. What is allowable as a 501(c)(3)?

Our workshops and panel discussions will introduce emerging best practices in nonprofit employment and management, outreach and marketing, Board leadership, and strategic collaboration. We have experts in lobbying and all forms of advocacy to help us understand what we can do, and what we can’t do.

Our keynote speakers will blow your mind with their discussions of being a healthy organization and building community movements. The role of diversity in leadership, and the work of advocacy will anchor their presentations.

The 2017 What IF Conference is designed for nonprofit professionals, nonprofit Board members, philanthropists, community advocates, and businesses that partner with the social sector to make our communities good for all.