Brace for Impact: Capacity Building, Community Partnerships, and Increasing Organizational Impact

About this event

Date

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. Light breakfast provided.

Event Description

Title
Brace for Impact: Capacity Building, Community Partnerships, and Increasing Organizational Impact

Presenters
Claire Blaylock, Principal, Claire Blaylock Consulting
Dedee Wilner-Nugent, Principal, Wilner-Nugent Consulting

In this 90-minute in-person training, Claire Blaylock and Dedee Wilner-Nugent will guide board and staff leaders through establishing authentic community partnerships and how to leverage them to increase your organization’s community impact.

Participants will leave this session with an understanding of the internal preparations for partnership readiness, the entire partnership development process, and partner-led capacity-building efforts. Participants will also leave with clarity about their organizations’ ability to pursue two-way and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Dedee and Claire will share some successful partnership examples from Portland-based nonprofits in fundraising/marketing, programming, and representation in governance. During the last 30 minutes of the session, attendees will participate in a birds of a feather activity and have small group discussions on building productive, mission-aligned community partnerships. Participants will work together and are encouraged to submit discussion topics ahead of the session.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Learn how to define your goals and process for partnership development
• Build skills for effectively engaging with potential community partners 
• Understand how to leverage partnerships to increase fundraising capacity and program impact

NAO is committed to creating inclusive learning environments and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Automatic closed captioning via Zoom is turned on by default for all NAO virtual sessions. For other accommodation requests, please contact us at [email protected]. Advanced notice of at least 10 days is appreciated.

About the Presenters

Claire Blaylock, Principal, Claire Blaylock Consulting Claire Blaylock is a nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience working with organizations of all sizes. As an Executive Director, Claire specialized in organizational growth, program development, and change management. In 2017 Claire was selected as a Getty Foundation Next Generation Leadership Fellow, which afforded her the opportunity to study with leading arts and management professionals from around the country. Locally, she has served as the board president of the Oregon Museums Association and a board member for the Willamette Falls Heritage Area Coalition, and currently serves as the Legislative Liaison for the Oregon Arts and Culture Caucus.

Dedee Wilner-Nugent, Principal, Wilner-Nugent Consulting Dedee has more than 24 years of experience partnering with nonprofit organizations to expand their reach, resources, and impact. Dedee is a strategist, coach, and trusted advisor with extensive experience engaging and activating executive teams, board leaders, and key community stakeholders across Oregon. In Lane County, Dedee has worked previously with BRING Recycling, the Oregon Country Fair, Oregon Truffle Festival, and Western Environmental Law Center. Dedee has also worked with dozens of other arts and cultural organizations including the High Desert Museum in Bend, Astoria’s Liberty Theater, Benton County Historical Society, Old Mill Center in Bend, Northwest Children’s Theater, and the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center in Portland. Evidence of Dedee’s commitment to social justice can be seen both in her personal and professional life. Dedee has employed DEI consultant Kenya Budd to ensure equity is baked into the DNA of her consulting firm’s fundraising and business practices. She also currently serves as the primary board leader responsible for spearheading DEI initiatives in two organizations.

Thank You Sponsors and Funders

Partner Sponsor: Umpqua Bank
Friend Sponsor: CFO Selections
Foundation Supporters: Meyer Memorial Trust and M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust

Cost

$45 NAO Members
$75 Nonmembers

This event is Member Pass eligible.

If you have any questions or trouble registering, contact [email protected]. 

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