As a major part of the Washington State Nonprofit Conference, our invited keynote speakers play an important role in sharing their expertise to provoke challenging thought and to help explore the issues that lead to change. This year’s guest speakers will build upon the history of the conference that serves to advance critical thinking and future growth of the sector.
A plan, no matter how visionary or inspired, only takes you to the starting line. Without commitment to execution, a plan is simply a collection of paper. In his workshop, Time to Move Forward: Rapid Planning, Execution and Governance for Nonprofits, Chris Kaufman, president of Agovia Consulting, gives a crash course in the elements required to... READ MORE
Deirdre Maloney, author of a new book: The Mission Myth: Building Nonprofit Momentum Through Better Business, knows this tendency all too well. A former executive director for a multi-million dollar nonprofit who has also served on several nonprofit boards, Maloney has seen first-hand the challenges nonprofit organizations face. Her book not only... READ MORE
DAN PALLOTTA Author Extraordinaire, Dan Pallotta, is scheduled to grace the 2012 conference with another exciting and thought-provoking keynote address. After writing his book “Uncharitable” everyone asked Dan, “What can we do about this?” Hear his reply at this year’s conference and in his new book: Charity Case:... READ MORE
DEDE LONG Presenter of The Oz Principle Dede Long, National Facilitator & Regional Vice President of Partners In Leadership — The accountability Training & Consulting Company, will start the day with an interactive presentation and look at Extreme Makeover through Accountability: The Oz Principle. Don’t worry, Long’s approach... READ MORE
