Jackie Gnepp, Ph.D. is a management psychologist and a Director of the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits. In her current position, she offers capacity building that embraces organizational development, leadership development, and human resource development. She has helped social service agencies, educational institutions, hospitals, and foundations through organizational transitions, with particular emphasis on the reinventing stage of development. Jackie is also a Principal Fellow at the Melbourne Business School in Australia, having held previous positions as executive coach and corporate training manager for Andersen Consulting / Accenture, regional manager for Medco Behavioral Care Services, and tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at Northern Illinois University. In her academic role, Jackie has taught MBA and executive courses in managerial psychology, managerial skills, and, most recently, in organizational change and innovation.
Steve is a seasoned CEO with over 30 years of executive level experience leading and developing not-for-profit organizations. Prior to starting his consulting firm, Steve served 16 years as President & CEO of the Illinois Chapter of the National MS Society. During this time he worked with various local chapters to build their fundraising and volunteer leadership programs. As a consultant, Steve has guided numerous nonprofit organizations through transitions involving funding, board development, and volunteer leadership. He is a member of Association of Fund Raising Professionals, the Association of Consultants to Non-Profits, and various other Philanthropic Networks. Steve earned a B.S. Degree in Business from Lewis University in 1976.
Mick brings a broad twenty-two year background of theory and practice in management and organizational development, finance, fundraising, and planning — with both business and nonprofit organizations. He served as Executive Director for three nonprofit organizations and led the organization`s activities in strategic and operational planning, financial management, human resource needs, development, grassroots organizing, working with the media and community outreach, and coalition building. Mick participated on numerous nonprofit Boards of Directors, served as Director of Finance and Administration, was a treasurer for a cooperative, and worked with numerous political and community leaders. Mick taught Managing the Nonprofit Organization and Project Management in the BS/BA program at Marylhurst University. He earned a certificate in Organizational Development (Georgetown University), a Master of Business Administration in Finance (Southeastern University), a Master of Arts in International Development Management (School for International Training), and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts (University of Kansas).
The seminar will be taking place at the University Center Conference Center Chicago, which is located in the heart of Downtown Chicago, at State Street and Congress Parkway. Cabs are continually on call if you have to get back to the office quickly. Parking is nearby, abundant and inexpensive.
The full address is: University Center 525 South State Street Chicago, IL 60605
The December 13th Leadership Series Seminar will take place in the Private Dining Room.
For area map and directions, please visit: http://www.universitycenterconference.com/overviewnew/location
Public Transportation: The closest CTA stop is the Library/Van Buren Stop on the Orange and Brown Lines. University Center is one block South on State Street. The Red Line stop is at the corner of Harrison and State which is across the street from the building. Driving Directions: From the Southwest (I-55 Stevenson Expressway) Proceed east to the end of I-55 to North Lake Shore Drive. Continue north (towards downtown) on Lake Shore Drive to Balbo Street. Turn left on Balbo to State Street; turn right on State Street. Continue one block. University Center will be on your right between Harrison Street and Congress Parkway.
From the South (I-57 to I-94 Dan Ryan Expressway) Exit at Congress Parkway. Drive east towards downtown to State Street. Turn right on State Street. University Center will be on your left between Congress Parkway and Harrison Street.
From the North (I-90/94 Kennedy/Edens Expressway) Exit at Congress Parkway. Drive east towards downtown to State Street. Turn right on State Street. University Center will be on your left between Congress Parkway and Harrison Street.
From the West (I-290 Eisenhower Expressway) I-290 turns into Congress Parkway at it nears downtown. Continue driving east to State Street. Turn right on State Street. University Center will be on your left between Congress Parkway and Harrison Street.
Parking: University Center does not have dedicated parking. However, there are a number of parking garages and lots surrounding the building. Parking locations are shown on the Area Map: http://www.universitycenterconference.com/documents/map.pdf
Hotels: Most hotels near the venue are within the $135 - $250 per night range. The following hotels are within a one-mile radius of the venue: Holiday Inn Chicago-Mart Plaza BOOK NOW .2 miles from venue Residence Inn Downtown Chicago River North BOOK NOW .5 miles from venue SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown BOOK NOW .5 miles from venue Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown BOOK NOW .5 miles from venue Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown BOOK NOW .6 miles from venue
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$ 110.00
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
