(Special Extended Session 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm) Topic: Grant Writing Workshop Part-Two   Speaker: Patrick J. Patterson, President, Global Partners for Fathers and Families, LLC Location: Zoom Virtual Gathering Session Description: Join us for part two of our Grant Writing Workshop! Learn more in-depth principles and methods of award-winning grant writing techniques from Patrick Patterson, CEO of Global Partners for Fathers, LLC. The ability to communicate, in writing, your needs and mission are imperative to increasing your organization’s assets and capital. Come gain in-depth knowledge to help perfect your grant writing skills.

Topic: Cultivating Appreciative Leadership Speaker: Rev. Christi O. Brown, Professional & Personal Development Life Coach, Authentic Leadership Coaching LLC Location: Zoom Virtual Gathering Session Description: True appreciation of one another’s gifts and talents often goes unacknowledged in today’s workplace environment. The development of appreciative leadership utilizes the positive potential of others and transforms one’s positive talents and skills into impactful results.  Appreciative Leadership drives winning performance and creates thriving organizations and communities. This session will teach you ways to foster appreciative leadership in your workplace.

Topic: Fundraising and Donor Stewardship: Generating Long-lasting Partnerships Speaker: Troy M. Hanna, President & CEO, The Spartanburg County Foundation Location: Zoom Virtual Gathering Session Description: Conducting successful fundraising and effective donor relations can often become an extensive pursuit for many nonprofits. Being able to fundraise and unearth a donor’s true philanthropic interests successfully takes much work and can ultimately make or break your organization’s plan for financial success. With adequate donor stewardship and constructive fundraising tactics, even the most unengaged donors can become a long-time supporter and advocate. This session will give you practical skills and solutions to productively fundraise for your cause while cultivating new donor engagement.

(Special Extended Session 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm) Topic: Grant Writing Workshop Part-Two   Speaker: Patrick J. Patterson, President, Global Partners for Fathers and Families, LLC Location: Zoom Virtual Gathering Session Description: Join us for part two of our Grant Writing Workshop! Learn more in-depth principles and methods of award-winning grant writing techniques from Patrick Patterson, CEO of Global Partners for Fathers, LLC. The ability to communicate, in writing, your needs and mission are imperative to increasing your organization’s assets and capital. Come gain in-depth knowledge to help perfect your grant writing skills.

Topic: Understanding Culture & Diversity Speaker: Jessica Sharp, President & Founder, Sharp Brain Consulting Location: Zoom Virtual Gathering Session Description:  Implementing diversity and inclusion practices is among the most critical issues for many organizations looking to combat workplace inequalities. What would happen if workplace structures truly embraced the ideology of diverse cultures and customs? This session will provide you with an understanding of workplace diversity and inclusion. Learn practices you can implement and action steps to take that will promote a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. Register Now

Topic: Caring for the Best You! Speaker: Betty M. Parker, CPLP, Leadership Consultant, Sharper Development Solutions, Inc. Location: Zoom Virtual Gathering Session Description: Self-care is necessary for individuals to thrive in today's culture, often filled with uncertainty and challenges. As professionals in the nonprofit sector, compassion fatigue can become a real factor and ultimately lead to burnout. This session will provide essential tips and strategies to help you live in contentment, reduce your stress, anxiety levels, and improve your overall wellbeing.

Topic: Revitalizing and Developing Staff to Achieving Your Organization’s Mission Speaker: Heather Jolley, Business Development, Finding Great People, LLC Location: Zoom Virtual Gathering Session Description:  Retaining an effective staff not only requires appealing compensation packages, but also opportunities for utilizing their creative talents to enhance the organization’s programmatic work. Many nonprofits often make the mistake of not allowing employees to express their ideas and integrate their talents in the work of the organization.  Thus, many times, loosing pertinent staff and organizational capacity. In this session, learn how to properly engage with staff to further drive the vision, mission, and work of your organization.