Frank has close to 3 decades of corporate leadership experience. Currently he is helping corporate and nonprofit leaders become more effective by challenging their preexisting assumptions and invoking them to work outside of their normal comfort levels. In his current position as Director of Events, he teaches businesses leaders how to use events as an alternative tool to deliver their message. He developed a program called “Dump the Bucket” which has proven to improve relations and teamwork between executives and employees. Previously, Frank has delivered motivational seminars and sales training to many national companies including Wal-Mart, JC Penney, Neiman Marcus, Zales, and Sterling Inc. He has assisted in raising money for the number one minority prep school in the country Providence St. Mel in Chicago. He delivers a realistic and optimistic message that allows people to lead.
A dynamic speaker and author, Lila is passionate about working with leaders to capitalize on their strengths. She formed Grace Concepts to help empower organizations with the tools they need for long-term success. Lila has an unyielding commitment to help build strong communities through partnerships among government, nonprofits, philanthropists and the private sector. Lila propels nonprofit organizations forward with innovative, creative ideas designed to give them lasting, sustainable success. Her focus is on leadership through fundraising, board development, accountability, strategic planning, and meeting facilitation. She has participated in several advanced leadership programs including the Denver Community Leadership Forum, a program of the University of Colorado Graduate School of Public Affairs. Before starting Grace Concepts, Lila served as director of donor resources for the Gill Foundation, guiding philanthropy education programs for independent major donors nationwide. She also served as programs director for The Women’s Foundation of Colorado and chief of staff to Swanee Hunt, U. S. Ambassador to Austria. Lila’s leadership skills developed through a variety of challenging positions: in the public and private sectors, as a donor, an entrepreneur, a management executive, a volunteer, a team member, and as a consultant. She is formally educated in Psychology.
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
