Events

This luncheon will be of interest to nonprofit and community leaders tracking how artificial intelligence is reshaping education, workforce development, and long-term economic opportunity. Participants will learn how AI is being integrated into curriculum, faculty development, and employer partnerships, and what those shifts may mean for talent pipelines and community impact. The format is a […]

This interactive class provides turnkey frameworks and methods for communicating and interacting as a leader in ways that enable clarity, performance, and engagement. Leaders turn plans into reality by effectively knowing how to convey what they need from others in empowering ways that get everyone onto the team and into aligned action. Different situations call […]

What happens when one action sparks change across an entire region? Join us for an interactive experience using Ripple Effect Mapping to trace how relationships, funding, and community leadership create lasting impact across Central Texas, strengthening regional solidarity in real time. Featuring the Austin Area Urban League’s S.O.S. Initiative, this gathering invites funders, community leaders, students, […]

Everyone understands that in times of adversity, we have two choices – adapt or die. ​This class will explore how to lead organizational change during VUCA circumstances (Volatile, Uncertain, Chaotic, Ambiguous). Rooted in the neuroscience of change, we’ll examine the hidden impediments to change, and how calls to action during uncertain times like these can […]

As nonprofits face funding cuts and tighter budgets, the need for flexible funds increases ― but so does the competition. In this session, you’ll learn from experts how to improve your chances of success. They’ll share tactics and insights to help you craft a strong proposal that will help elevate your organization above the crowd.

Volunteers are often seen as a “free” resource, but anyone who manages a volunteer program knows that is far from the full story. Behind every successful volunteer initiative lies a range of hidden investments: staff time for recruitment and supervision, consultants, training materials, workspace, technology platforms, insurance, and more. These costs often go unrecognized, underfunded, […]

A Practical Guide for Building, Promoting, and Scaling Content That Drives Business Growth The Content Strategy Playbook: A Practical Guide for Building, Promoting, and Scaling Content That Drives Business Growth Written by Shelley Seale of WordCraft Strategy as a step-by-step toolkit, this guide walks you through everything you need to design and execute a content […]