Conferences & Events
| Published date | 01 September 2019 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1002/nba.30648 |
| Date | 01 September 2019 |
NONPROFIT BUSINESS ADVISOR SEPTEMBER 2019
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DOI: 10.1002/nba
Conferences & Events
2019 Tech Forward Conference
Tech Impact will host its 2019 Tech Forward
Conference Sept. 22–24 in New Orleans. Accord-
ing to organizers, Tech Forward creates a forum to
bring a larger conversation to the nonprot sector,
one that looks past methodical day-to-day IT and
toward mission-focused, transformative applications
of technology. The presentations and work sessions
are aimed at elevating the conversation around how
technology can change the way nonprots work as
mission-focused organizations.
The event will feature a host of case studies, C-level
speakers, actionable steps and networking parties that
will focus on four key characteristics of a digitally
transformed organization:
• Productive. Subtopics include cultural change,
cloud technologies and IT support.
• Secured. Subtopics include security infrastruc-
ture and risk management.
• Informed. Subtopics include data-driven story-
telling, impact measurement, dashboards and data
visualizations.
• Innovative. Subtopics include machine learning,
AI for good and future technologies.
Registration fees range up to $750.
For more information, visit https://
techforwardconference.org.
ADRP 16th Annual International
Conference
The Association of Donor Relations Professionals
will host its 16th Annual International Conference
Sept. 25–27 in Miami.
According to the ADRP, this conference brings
together donor relations and stewardship profes-
sionals from around the world to learn, network and
share with one another their knowledge and expertise
within the donor relations industry. This year’s confer-
ence program combines insightful sessions, compelling
workshops, stimulating panel discussions and net-
working opportunities among fellow industry profes-
sionals. Attendees will share best practices, common
knowledge and fun new experiences with their peers.
Registration fees for this event range up to $865.
For more information, visit https://2019conference.
adrp.net.
Exponent Philanthropy 2019
CONNECT Conference
Exponent Philanthropy will host its 2019
CONNECT Conference Oct. 2–4 in St. Louis, Mo.
According to organizers, CONNECT is designed
specically for funders with lean operations and a
style of philanthropy motivated by personal passion,
community needs and the strong desire for better
outcomes. The conference offers:
• interactive learning models that move your
learning from the theoretical to the practical,
• opportunities to engage with peers and build
your community and
• guided session tracks to deepen your knowledge
and focus your learning around a specic topic.
The event also offers attendees an empowering
space to meet other funders and build real, lasting
relationships that will serve them well beyond the
conference.
Registration fees for this event range up to
$1,395.
For more information, visit https://bit.
ly/30ULIVq.
ILA 2019 Annual Conference
The International Literacy Association will hold
its 2019 Annual Conference Oct. 10–13 in New
Orleans.
According to the ILA, attendees will learn how to
break through the challenges of shifting practices,
advocate for all students and make a difference in and
out of the classroom—and leave feeling motivated
and ready to change the quality of instruction in their
school district or community.
General session speakers will include Chelsea
Clinton, author and vice chair of the Clinton
Foundation; Pedro A. Noguera, author and professor
of education at the Graduate School of Education
and Information Studies at UCLA; Renée Watson,
author and founder of the I, Too, Arts Collective; and
Hamish Brewer, author and distinguished classroom
teacher, administrator and international education
director.
Registration fees for this event range up to $850.
For more information, visit https://bit.
ly/2YhZYFQ. ■
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