Join us for GPA Chicago’s full-day conference 2014!
Our day will begin by taking a fresh look at the role of grant professionals in the context of ever-increasing scrutiny and accountability. We are constantly called to be good stewards for the organizations we work with, as well as for their donors. Does this sometimes create difficult ethical dilemmas?
Our keynote speaker, Debbie DiVirgilio, will lead attendees through a process of understanding and establishing ethical standards of operation for grant professionals. View Debbie’s bio and read her post on LinkedIn about The Stewardship Compass.
After enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by the great chefs at Macy’s Culinary Institute, we will engage a panel of foundation representatives in conversation about Creating Effective Collaborations Appropriate to Funding Agency Missions and Goals. Our esteemed panel will comprise:
Monique Brunson
Director of Programs
Chicago Foundation for WomenSuzanne Connor
Senior Program Officer, Arts & Culture
Chicago Community TrustJalisa Hinkle
Coordinator, Advocate Bethany Community Health Fund
Advocate Charitable FoundationBrad White
Associate Director
Alphawood Foundation
Go to the EVENT PAGE for the full agenda and to REGISTER
At our afternoon breakout sessions, you will have the opportunity to deep dive into many of the ideas raised at the keynote and panel discussion.
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm (2 concurrent sessions)
Grant professionals as leaders
Debbie DiVirgilio, Principal, The Faith-Based Nonprofit Resource Center
Partnerships and how to make them work
Nalani McClendon, Principal, NK McClendon Consulting
Mary Visconti, Chief Executive Officer, Better Boys Foundation
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (2 concurrent sessions)
Fact Finding: Using Census Data in Grant Writing
Ileana C. Serrano, Information Services Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau
Improving communication and buy-in from program staff
Carole Brooks, Resource Development, Special Education District of Lake County
Joyce G. Poll, Nonprofit Strategist, J.G. Poll & Associates
Your attendance at the conference automatically qualifies you for a chance to win a FREE GPA national membership. Winner must be present.
Member — $90 early bird / $125 after April 18
Non-Member — $105 early bird / $140 after April 18
Student — $50 early bird / $65 after April 18
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 29.
REGISTER TODAY and take advantage of the early bird discount
Contact registration@gpa-chicago.org