2021 CharityVillage Annual Conference & Awards

Ye olde communication styles have stopped working. Donors are not interested in being sold, talked to, or lectured. Instead, donors trust and seek information from their peers, friends, and social networks. Donors want to engage in conversations and collaboration to advance causes they care about. What can we learn from science about (re-)building trust? How should we best invest our time and resources? Finally, how do we get other people (leadership, marketing colleagues) in our organization to engage with these new ways of thinking about communication? Participants will have an opportunity to share their own insights through Lightning Round presentations and breakout rooms in a guided conversation with Dr. Russell James. This session is part of the '22 Donor Participation Project Conference. It will be held on Zoom with automated captioning. The cost is $160 for the entire conference (four 2-hour fascinating sessions) or $60 per session.

Welcome to the second edition of the Nonprofit Communications Boot Camp! With presentations by PR pros from World Vision Canada, Compassion International, National Wildlife Federation & St. Jude Children's Research Hospital attending this highly interactive Boot Camp will help you reframe your communications strategy for the new reality. Speakers at the Boot Camp include: Melissa Zuckerman, Senior Vice President, JPA Health on what does it take to create an effective PR strategy in the new communications reality. Nneka Otogbolu, Director Of Communications and Equity Strategy, Edmonton Community Foundation on empowering marginalized voices and equity in nonprofit communications. Kirsten Walkom, Executive Vice President, Smith & Company on navigating crises when you work in crisis settings. Tim Glenn, Global Public Relations Director, Compassion International on creating a proactive plan for dealing with hot-button social issues. Carrie Strehlau, Senior Social Media Specialist, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on building a social media presence in the new reality. Mike Saccone, Vice President, Communications, National Wildlife Federation on storytelling in a world of information overload. Brett Tarver, Manager, Advocacy Communications, World Vision Canada on creating authentic stories that drive people to take an action. Katie D. Paine, the PR Measurement Queen & Author, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World on the latest trends in PR measurement for nonprofits.

The 2nd Annual Sista Summit is a space for Black women in nonprofit leadership roles to make powerful connections and learn best practices to take your career and organization to the next level in 2022. If you identify as a Black woman and are a current or rising nonprofit founder, leadership team member, philanthropic leader, or board member, sign up today! The summit will include a panel, professional development sessions, and a keynote that you do not want to miss!

In this session we’ll cover safety protocols that must be considered for any nonprofit planning to return to an in-person special event. The presentation will also highlight key differences between traditional live events and virtual events necessitated by COVID-19, both in terms of logistics and financial results. We’ll also cover best practices for both financial reporting and tax reporting of special events with specific examples that highlight how fundraising events should be presented on both the financial statements and tax returns of nonprofit organizations. Particular attention will be devoted to common reporting pitfalls that should be avoided to ensure your nonprofit’s financial statements and tax returns are presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requirements and IRS regulations.