Thank you.

Thank you to those of you who attended and/or supported the 2nd Annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference. We will be sending out a survey to attendees for feedback, please let us know your thoughts on the details of the event. Doing so helps those of us invested in supporting our sector do our best!

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Open Seats for FREE Roundtables Only! Pre-Registration is Required!

Seats are available for the FREE roundtable session for individuals who think they want to start a nonprofit. The session will be held 9:30-11:30 am this Thursday, February 16th, during the 2nd Annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference. 

If you have an idea that you think would be eligible, if you have ever wanted to become part of the sector, or you have done some research and want to take your mission to the next level then please join us and come prepared with questions. Each table will have an individual present who can speak directly to the topic.

We encourage you to stay for the lunch and keynote presentation that immediately follows. Lunch is only $15 and includes exposure to all the Exhibitors who will offer more information and resources within the sector.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please RSVP through the Contact Us page and note "RSVP for Roundtables."

REGISTRATION CLOSING this Friday! Inland NW Nonprofit Conference!

Registration Closes 2/10! Space available for ALL CLASSES.

We have confirmed our class schedule for our 2nd Annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference taking place on February 16, 2012 at the Spokane Masonic Center. The class schedule is as follows:

1st session (8 - 9:15am)

• Grants Research and Prospecting *Back by popular demand!
• Human Capital Management
• Endowments and Planned Giving 101

2nd session (9:30-11:30 am)

• Funders Panel (Participating organizations TBD)
• Succession Planning

Keynote Lunch Speaker: Deanna Davis

3rd session (1:10 - 2:30pm)

• The Science and Art of Grant Writing
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Management 101 *Back by popular demand!

4th session (2:45 - 4pm)

• Marketing in the Tech Era
• Board Management and Development (for Executive Management)
• The Uber Board Member: Adopting a Model for Guiding Your Organization (for Board Members)

Happy hour on-site to follow!

Class descriptions and speakers will be announced throughout the next few months. Stay in the loop by signing up for AE’s blog here.

Reduced Hotel Rate from the Spokane Club for Conference Attendees

If you’re coming from out of town for the Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference on February 16, 2012, the Spokane Club Inn has offered a reduced rate of $95 for King/Queen rooms and $115 for deluxe rooms, both with access to athletic facilities, for February 15-16.

For reservations, call the hotel directly at (509) 838-8511. They ask that you DO NOT make reservation online.

Conference Session: Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Speaker: Dave Heyamoto, SNAP Financial Access

www.snapaccess.org 

Dave is the Business Development Manager for SNAP Financial Access and assists low to moderate income families to increase family income, create financial assets, and build a financial future through small business ownership.  He has 34 years of experience in the corporate business world developing and implementing strategic planning initiatives. Dave has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and has completed course work through the EWU MBA Program.

By attending this class, you’ll cover subject matters such as: 

• What is a strategic plan, why is it important, and how to get started
• How strategic planning manages for the continuously changing environment including:
• Decreases in federal funding
• Changes in political winds
• Staffing issues  
• Competition for scarce resources
• Benefits to establishing a strategic plan and the consequences of not doing so
• Case-based examples of current non-profit strategic plans used at SNAP

Check out this video to learn more about SNAP's programs and services:

Join Dave at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference – Leadership Series held Thursday, February 16th, 2012, at the Spokane Masonic Center. For more information, visit the AE website.

Reduced Hotel Rate from the Red Lion for Conference Attendees

If you’re coming from out of town for the Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference on February 16, 2012, the Red Lion Hotel has offered a reduced room rate from February 15-16.

For reservations, visit their website or call 1-800-RED-LION (1-800-733-5466) and request "AE Consulting special rates."

Conference Session: Marketing in the Tech Era

Speakers: Tine and Ed Reese, Sixth Man Marketing
www.sixthmanmarketing.com

Tine and Ed Reese are a dynamic, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable duo that will offer information on this topic not to be missed! 

Tine Reese, Usability Analyst, has a BA in Communication Arts and Design and is passionate about thoughtfully integrating good design, clear communication, and user expectations in all facets of the online experience. She knows what motivates people to take action on the web and is also the founder and director of the local nonprofit Bloom Spokane. 

Ed Reese, Principal of Sixth Man Marketing, is equal parts website analyst, SEO, and online marketing strategist. He ensures that client websites and online marketing campaigns are optimized to produce a promising return on investment for the business. Ed is also a national marketing speaker, member of the Get Listed University Faculty, and has a BA in Mass Media Communications. 

This session’s learning objectives will cover:

• The nitty-gritty of the ever-changing social media landscape 
• The multiple tools available and what’s best for what activity 
• And how to create a plan to engage an audience and offer content that cuts through the noise!

Join Tine and Ed at the 2nd annual Inland Northwest Nonprofit Conference – Leadership Series Thursday, February 16th, 2011, at the Spokane Masonic Center. For more information visit the AE website.