Comments on: Calendar of 2013 nonprofit & social change conferences

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:55:00 +0000

Does anyone know of any nonprofit conferences (preferably that focus on Latin America) in December and January?

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 10:35:00 +0000

Please post if you can. Much appreciated!

The Schweitzer Leadership Conference – “Building Healthier Communities: The Power of One”
Saturday, Nov 2 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Royal Sonesta Hotel Cambridge, MA
40 Edwin H. Land Blvd.
Cambridge, MA 02142

Sponsored by the Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, the Schweitzer Leadership
Conference is an unparalleled opportunity for established and emerging
professionals interested in building healthier communities to learn from
leaders shaping how we think, talk, and act when it comes to health equity,
health care, social change, and public policy. Featuring former U.S. Surgeon
General Regina M. Benjamin and NASA astronaut Dr. Robert L. Satcher, Jr. The
registration deadline is Oct. 23.

Conference topics this year will include:
– the impact of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act on health equity

– innovative technology uses to improve health outcomes
– how race, gender, age, and environment shape health

Information / Registration: http://www.schweitzerfellowship.org/features/conference/

Twitter: @SchweitzerASF
Facebook: facebook.com/albertschweitzerfellowship

By: NSPA_Tweets

NSPA_Tweets — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:19:42 +0000

The National Scholarship Providers Association is hosting their annual conference in Portland, OR October 14-17th. Our conference hotel is the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront.

The NSPA Annual Conference is the convergence of our profession; the intersection between diverse scholarship funders, including institutions of higher education. Come and join 350+ scholarship professionals for learning, networking, and sharing scholarship best practices.

For more information, please visit: http://scholarshipproviders.org/Content/ContentDisplay.aspx?ContentID=11

Thanks!

By: ldavis35

ldavis35 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:35:52 +0000

The Annual National Animal Rights Conference June 27-30 in Alexandria, VA: http://www.arconference.org. The United States’ oldest and largest Animal Rights Conference attracts more than 1,000 leaders, activists and exhibitors.

By: DanPrater

DanPrater — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:27:08 +0000

@Dan Prater Our 2013 conference site is not up yet, but check back frequently to http://www.NPcomm.org

By: Jessica Ken

Jessica Ken — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:29:09 +0000

More information at YTHLive.org

By: Jessica Ken

Jessica Ken — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:28:40 +0000

Hi JD! YTH Live, our 6th annual conference on Youth + Tech + Health is April 7-9. Formerly known as SexTech we attract a group of technologists, nonprofit leaders, public health professionals, and youth leaders every year and we hope to make a bigger splash this year!

By: lsnyder22

lsnyder22 — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:55:26 +0000

Event: Massachusetts Conference on Service and Volunteering: YOU Generate!

Hosted By: Massachusetts Service Alliance

Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013 8:00AM-4:00PM

Where: Best Western Royal Plaza, Marlborough, MA

What: This conference brings together hundreds of professionals from across Massachusetts engaged in service and volunteer management. In addition to 30 cutting-edge workshops and networking opportunities, the day will feature an inspirational keynote address by Wendy Spencer, the CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Recognized nationwide for her leadership in the volunteer sector, Ms. Spencer has a proven track record of nearly 30 years in volunteer management and administration.

For more information: Contact Lindsay Snyder, Director of External Relations & Development at 617-542-2544, x211 or [email protected] or visit: http://www.mass-service.org for conference details. Registration will begin in late March.

By: DebLevine

DebLevine — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 05:02:09 +0000

Youth + Tech + Health SF, CA April 7-9th

What’s next in youth + tech + health? Find out at #YTHLive. Are you working to advance the health of youth and young adults? We’re attending the sixth annual YTH Live , the largest event of its kind, convening more than 600 attendees, including public health professionals, researchers, youth advocates, educators, government representatives, social entrepreneurs and technologists. Join us for a dynamic, three-day program of learning, collaboration, and innovation in San Francisco, April 7-9, 2013. Register now at bit.ly/YTHreg

By: jdlasica

jdlasica — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:47:26 +0000

Lucas passes along this info for an event in June:

Event Title: 14th Annual Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers

Organization: The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management

An academic program of North Park University, the Axelson Center is to enhance performance and effectiveness of individuals and organizations in the nonprofit sector through education, services, and resources.

Date: June 3-4, 2013

Location: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza (350 W. Mart Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60654

Theme: The Engagement Effect

Engaged, highly motivated stakeholders—your donors, boards, staff, members, and volunteers—are critical to any organization’s sustainability. But what are the drivers that move these individuals from complacent observers to passionate advocates, and keep them invested for years to come? And how are technology, new media, and other trends changing the rules of engagement? Join us at the 14th Annual Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers as we share new strategies for attracting and inspiring an organization’s most critical asset: people.

Overview: The nation’s top nonprofit thought leaders dialogue and share ideas aimed at increasing efficiencies and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations.

To register: Call (773) 244-5799 or visit www.northpark.edu/symposium.