Join Us for CORE 2023 Non-Profit Conference this April 21st

CORE 2023 is a conference for non-profit organizations of all sizes to build on existing skills and develop new ones. Learn from other professionals on topics relevant to your non-profit, including board governance, fundraising, grants, building resiliency, strengthening communications, and more.
  • Networking time throughout the day
  • Breakout sessions and workshops
  • Keynote Address
  • Swag Exchange
  • Participant gift
  • Continental Breakfast and Lunch included

Registration is $100 per person. The conference will take place at Kent State University’s Conference Center in beautiful downtown Kent, Ohio.

CORE 2023 Registration is Now Open


CORE 2023 Agenda

8:30-9:15 – Registration and Networking – Continental Breakfast sponsored by KeyBank

9:15-9:30 – Welcome

9:30-10:15 – Board member panel facilitated by the United Way of Portage County

Facilitator:  Bill Childers, United Way of Portage County

Board Panel:    Connie Bennett, President of Portage Community Bank; Brian Boykin, Portage County Dept. of Job & Family Services; David Dix

10:15-10:30 – Break

10:30-11:30 – Keynote Speaker: Rebecca Jacklin, Director, Nonprofit Strategy – sponsored by PNC Bank

11:45-12:30 – Lunch – sponsored by Portage Community Bank

12:30-1:00 – Best Practices Sharing Session

1:00-2:00 – Breakout Sessions:

  • Reconnecting with a Disengaged Board – Toby Ann Weber, Nonprofit Management Consultant
  • Spring Clean and Maximize Your Donor Database – Dawn Moeglin, Full Circle Fundraising
  • Personality Styles – Holly Craider, Executive Director, Curriculum Development, Assessment, & Transfer, Adjunct Faculty, Communications and Business Administration, Cuyahoga Community College – Jerry Sue Thornton Center

2:00-3:00 – Breakout Sessions

  • Reconnecting with a Disengaged Board – Toby Ann Weber, Nonprofit Management Consultant
  • Spring Clean and Maximize Your Donor Database – Dawn Moeglin, Full Circle Fundraising
  • Personality Styles – Holly Craider, Executive Director, Curriculum Development, Assessment, & Transfer, Adjunct Faculty, Communications and Business Administration, Cuyahoga Community College – Jerry Sue Thornton Center

3:00-3:30 – Wrap up, raffle, evaluations

Staying overnight? Use group code PORFOU for our discounted rate when booking online at www.kentstatehotel.com

Thank You to Our CORE 2023 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Be a CORE 2023 Sponsor

Is your organization interested in connecting with non-profits from Portage County and surrounding areas? Are you considered an expert within your organization and are interested in sharing your knowledge with other non-profits through a workshop? Fill out the interest form and a Portage Foundation team member will contact you regarding our sponsorship levels and availability.

CORE 2023 Sponsorship & Presenter Interest Form

CORE 2023 Sponsorship & Presenter Interest Form

Interested in learning more about CORE 2023 sponsorships and presentation opportunities? Complete this form and a Portage Foundation team member will contact you.

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