Conversations
Exchanging
Ideas
Join us for free virtual conversations with other nonprofit leaders.
Nonprofit leader conversations launched in March 2020 in partnership with UW-Madison Extension Brown County. More than 500 nonprofit staff, executives and board members have joined us so far, making the conversations a powerful forum for ideas and fresh perspective.
Upcoming Virtual Conversations
Leader conversations take place on the second and fourth Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. during the months of January through June and September through December. Each session offers an expert discussant who engages in a Q&A with attendees while offering expert insights. The sessions are free, but registration required. Upon registering, a Zoom meeting link will be sent.
Thursday, September 11
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Virtual
Planning for Volunteers
Having volunteers can add a lot to an organization, lead people to be more involved and supportive, and connect with the community. Join us for a discussion with Matt Hohner from the Volunteer Center of Brown County on how to plan for incorporating volunteers in to your organization. Speaker: Matt Hohner, Volunteer Center of Green Bay
Thursday, September 25
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Virtual
Dogs in Service at the Workplace
Should that dog be here? Join Bailey Kupfer and Nicole Bigler from Lakeshore Comfort Dogs in a conversation about having a pet, service, therapy, facility, or emotional support dog at your workplace or activity. Speaker: Bailey Kupfer and Nicole Bigler, Lakeshore Comfort Dogs
Thursday, October 9
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Virtual
Communicating Changes
Join Bridget O’Connor from O’Connor Connective to learn how to inform people internally and externally that the organization will continue when there are new funding needs, discontinuation or changes in programs, or adjustments in the support partners can provide. Speaker: Bridget Krage O'Connor, O'Connor Connective
Working in Collaboration
The Nonprofit Education and Development Network is a collaboration between UW-Green Bay and UW-Madison Extension of Brown County, offering affordable custom training and support services for nonprofit organizations at any time and place that works best for the organization. Learn more about what we offer.
Sharing Ideas
If you have an idea for a speaker or a topic you would like to share for an upcoming conversation, please contact Kat Weber, Program Specialist, at (920) 663-7317 or weberka@uwgb.edu.