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Panelists will share the work that their organizations are doing to support civic engagement, particularly the Third Way Civics and Talent Pathway Initiatives.
Explore concepts in “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High” by Joseph Grenny, as well as how to resolve conflicts with Board and donors around mission alignment.
Enjoy a networking lunch with colleagues, new and old, from around the state.
Courtney Roberts, president of Ivy Tech Foundation, will moderate. Learn from grantmakers and thought-leaders as they share their insights and experience that has led them to incorporate and center community voice in their work. Walk away with ideas of how to adapt their experiences and lessons learned into your own grantmaking and community leadership efforts.
Learn about a unique initiative in Flint, Michigan that brought residents to the table to voice their needs, share their concerns and craft a path beyond the city’s water crisis. Focus on Flint offers an intriguing study of community engagement and place-based philanthropy. Hear from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation about lessons learned and their ongoing efforts to improve quality of life in Flint.
Moderated by Hanna Love of the Brookings Institution, this panel includes one representative from each Ind. community participating in the Community-Centered Economic Inclusion program:
Before community voice can be centered, it must be heard, understood, and viewed as important. As such, this opening conversation will set the tone for the rest of the day to come.
Take the stage with confidence and conviction. Learn the art of public speaking from industry experts to present your message with clarity, authority, and impact.
You'll have the option to sign-up for a 10-minute time slot to prepare a 1-minute presentation on one of the following:
A gripping message needs an audience. Hear from a panel of seasoned journalism veterans from the Indianapolis Business Journal, Indianapolis Star, and Indiana Capital Chronicle. Gain insider knowledge on capturing media attention and overcoming barriers to getting your story heard.