Join Us for CORE 2024 Non-Profit Conference – 04.19.2024
Join us on Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center for an exciting day of learning and networking. This in-person event is packed with insightful sessions, interactive workshops, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals in the non-profit sector. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this conference offers a unique platform to gain valuable insights, exchange ideas, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry.
This year’s topics include:
- Accessing grant opportunities at the federal level
- Discovering your Strength Based Leadership style and how talent differences can be leveraged for success
- Turning your 990 into a development tool
- Keeping your non-profit safe from Cyber Security threat
Your $100 registration includes continental breakfast, refreshments throughout the day, a buffet lunch, access to the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment and StrengthsFinder book.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your knowledge, meet new friends, and make a difference. Mark your calendars and get ready for an inspiring day at the CORE 2024 Non-Profit Conference!
Featured Speakers
Brad Deane
Constituent Service Liaison, Office of Senator Sherrod Brown
Have you ever wished you could tap into the grant opportunities available with the Federal Government? So many non-profit organizations try to find what’s available, only to be confused by the search. Join us in a conversation with Brad Deane, Constituent Service Liaison with the office of Senator Sherrod Brown, as we learn about the services they offer, how to leverage partnerships with established organizations like the Portage Foundation, and ways your organization can receive program support.
Melanie Scanlon
Gallup Certified Strengths Coach
Do you know what your top 5 key strengths are? Registrants to our conference will receive access to the CliftonStrengths Assessment prior to the event and, armed with that info, discover how their personal leadership style can be better utilized for maximum impact. Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Melanie Scanlon, will lead the group through this process of discovery.
Kevin Crum
Principal, Crum & Company, CPAs
Many nonprofit organizations overlook or under-estimate the impact of their Form 990 – it’s not just a tax return. When approached thoughtfully, it can become a valuable tool for telling your story and giving your organization a powerful advantage with donors and other funders. Non-profit tax expert Kevin Crum, Principal at Crum & Company CPA’s, will walk attendees through the annual 990s to show how smart organizations use it to stand out.
Patrick Carroll
President, PCR Business Systems
How safe is your data and network? Tech expert Patrick Carroll from PCR Business Systems will talk about keeping your organization safe from cyber threats. From email phishing to website intrusions and network security – how well is your important organizational information and donor data protected?
Kamelia Fisher
Board President, Portage Foundation; Sr Dir Development, Autism Society of Greater Akron
Non-profit organizations are only as strong as the relationships between staff and board members. Kamelia Fisher has experience on both sides of the equation in her professional career, serving in board leadership roles as well as Executive Director for area non-profits, and will talk about how to strengthen bonds and avoid common barriers to success.
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