It is now recognized that all nonprofits go through several stages of development: founding, growing, maturing and reinventing. An organization that is not evolving and is stuck in one of the stages of development is normally doomed to failure. Therefore, knowing what stage your organization is in and taking steps to move it to the next phase is crucial to keeping it on the road to success. This session will explore the following topics:
- Organizational life cycles, and why organizations need to change in order to survive - Assessing what phase of the life cycle your organization is in, and what steps are needed to advance it to the next phase - Warning signals that your organization is in need of change, and how to address these signals - Managing power struggles and turf battles that inevitably result when an organization is in transition - Ensuring that staff and other stakeholders support the transition fully - How to measure whether the transition has been effective and if any further changes are needed You will learn how to use various tools including organizational assessments, conflict resolution policies, implementation plans, and leadership plans to guide your organization through the transition. This session is intended for Board Members, Executives, Senior Staff and HR Managers.
Gretchen has been involved in communication and change for 15 years. In her current position, she is responsible for helping client organizations successfully navigate periods of growth and change. After a successful career with management consulting and marketing leaders, Gretchen now dedicates her work to preparing organizations for large-scale change and to turning managers into trusted and effective change leaders. Previously, as Account Manager at Leopard Communications, Gretchen was responsible for designing, executing and measuring marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 organizations. Before that, she worked as a Change Management consultant at Accenture where she was responsible for planning and managing communication campaigns for periods of large scale organizational change. Gretchen currently serves as Secretary for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Colorado. She earned her M.A. in Rhetoric and Communication from University of California, Davis, and a B. A. in Speech Communication from St. Olaf College.
Christine recently joined the Mile High United Way as President and Chief Executive Officer. Christine has first hand experience leading nonprofit organizations through transition. Christine is the former Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Mile High Chapter, in Denver, Colorado. Prior to joining the American Red Cross, Christine was the Director of the Office of Public Liaison for the Corporation for National Service in Washington, DC. She served in two Presidential administrations working for both Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. She has served as Vice President of the National Civic League, a national nonprofit organization committed to civic renewal and community-based democracy and as a Community Affairs Corporate Program Officer for Target Stores and the Target Foundation in Minneapolis, MN. Christine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from Boston University, a Masters in Education from Harvard University, Graduate School of Education and was selected as a 2007 Gates Fellow for the Senior Executive Program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.
Ray has been involved in fundraising for 20 years. In his current position, he is responsible for consulting with non-profits and corporate foundations on board and organizational structure as well as fundraising strategies and implementation. Previously, as Vice President at The Children's Hospital Foundation (Denver, CO), Ray was responsible for expanding boards of The Research Institute and Cancer Center alongside growth of staff for a $250 million campaign. Transitions included staffing, sun setting of events, introducing new giving circles, term limits for board, etc. He also worked as Vice President at Research!America where he was responsible for advocacy workshops, public opinion polls, communication strategy, media training, board development, and grassroots outreach campaigns. Each required ongoing transition in volunteers and topics that depended on governmental leadership, organizational leadership, and membership. Ray currently serves as major gifts co-chair for Herzl/RMHA at The Denver Campus for Jewish Education and Vice President, Colorado Chapter, American Jewish Committee. He earned Bachelors in American Studies from Tulane University and a Masters in Mass Communication from University of Florida. He has been a member of Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development, Public Relations Society of America and Colorado Planned Giving Roundtable.
Location:
The Seminar will take place at the Chambers Center for the Advancement of Women, located on the campus of The Women's College of the University of Denver at the North East Corner of High Street and Asbury Avenue. The Chambers Center is easy to reach by public or private transportation. The full address is:
1901 E. Asbury Avenue Denver , CO 80208
Public Transportation:
The Chambers Center is Light Rail accessible. Light Rail runs parallel to I-25 and the University of Denver station is across the street from the north side of campus (Routes at DU Station E, F & H). The Light Rail station is three blocks from Chambers Center. The website is http://www.rtd-denver.com. From Downtown Denver (Market Street Station, Union Station or the 16th Street Mall) Take the E, F or H lines to University of Denver Station, which is north of Buchtel Boulevard at High Street. From Littleton Station, take the C or D Lines North to Broadway Station then transfer to the Southbound E, F, or H Line to University of Denver Station. From Denver International Airport, take the AF bus (located just outside either East or West baggage claim level, on the outermost island of the “Ground Transportation” section outside – look for “RTD- Public Bus” signs). The cost of this bus is $8 (exact change only). Upon boarding, be sure to ask for a “transfer.” Get off at Market Street Station. To get to DU from Market Street Station, exit the South door and walk to the island to take the Free 16th Street Mall Shuttle either 1.) East to Stout Street. Get off at Stout Street and take the F or H Light Rail lines SOUTH to University of Denver Station OR 2.) West to Union Station, take the E Light Rail line SOUTH to University of Denver Station. Use your transfer ticket you received from the bus so that you do not have to buy a ticket on light rail.
Walking directions from the Denver University Light Rail Station to the Chambers Center:
Walk south straight across Buchtel Boulevard toward High Street. Continue up High street to the corner of High and Asbury Avenue. The Chambers Center will be on your left, with the entrance on Asbury Avenue.
Driving Directions:
If Traveling Southbound on I-25 from Thornton If traveling south on I-25 take University Blvd Exit 205. Turn right (south). Continue on University Blvd to East Asbury Avenue then turn right. The Chambers Center will be on your right at the corner of High Street. Visitor Parking lot 316 is one block prior to the Chambers Center corner of Asbury Ave and Race Street. If Traveling Eastbound from Arvada If traveling east, take I-70 E to I-25 South toward Colorado Springs. Take University Blvd Exit 205. Turn right (south). Continue on University Blvd to East Asbury Avenue then turn right. The Chambers Center will be on your right at the corner of High Street. Visitor Parking lot 316 is one block prior to the Chambers Center corner of Asbury Ave and Race Street. If Traveling Northbound on I-25 from Littleton If traveling north on I-25, take University Blvd Exit 205. Turn left (south). Continue on University Blvd to East Asbury Avenue then turn right. The Chambers Center will be on your right at the corner of High Street. Visitor Parking lot 316 is one block prior to the Chambers Center corner of Asbury Ave and Race Street. If Traveling Westbound from Aurora If traveling west, take I-225 S to exit 1B and merge onto I-25 N toward Denver. Take University Blvd Exit 205. Turn left (south). Continue on University Blvd to East Asbury Avenue then turn right. The Chambers Center will be on your right at the corner of High Street. Visitor Parking lot 316 is one block prior to the Chambers Center corner of Asbury Ave and Race Street. Parking:
Hotel Accommodations
Most hotels near the Leadership Series venue are within the $85-$189 per night range. The following hotels are within a three-mile radius of the hotel.
1. La Quinta Inn Cherry Creek BOOK NOW 1.2 miles from venue
2. Fairfield Inn BOOK NOW 1.9 miles from venue
3. Courtyard by Marriott Denver/Cherry Creek BOOK NOW 2.1 miles from venue 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Denver/Cherry Creek BOOK NOW 2.7 miles from venue 5. Inn at Cherry Creek BOOK NOW 3.2 miles from venue
To learn more about the University College Fundraising and Philanthropy, and Leadership program:
http://www.universitycollege.du.edu/grad/orl/
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
