Transcript Learning Opportunities and Support for United Ways in Europe
May 12-15 2014 National Harbor, Maryland
http://conferences.unitedway.org/clcrfp Deadline for Proposals : November 26, 2013
United Way Worldwide
In this Webinar…
• Community Leaders Conference at a glance • An Engagement Opportunity • 2014 Content Formats • Scoring Criteria and Questions • Requirements of Presenters • ABC’s of Submitting Your Proposal • Your Turn: Questions and Input
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United Way CLC Content Committee Carol Burger
President & CEO, United Way of the Capital Area, Inc.
Taylor Foss
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Mission Hospital/Asheville, NC
Karen (Kari) Glover (Chair)
Board of Trustees United Way Worldwide Global Integration Partner, Retired, K&L Gates Retired Global Integration Partner, K&L Gates
Milton Little
President and CEO, United Way of Greater Atlanta
Jennifer Mastripolito
Chief Development Officer, United Way of Central New Mexico
Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO, United Way of Greater Portland, ME
Eric McDonnell
Executive Vice President & COO, United Way of the Bay Area
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United Way Community Leaders Conference May 12-15 in National Harbor, Maryland
• Informative and inspiring keynote speakers – Brian Gallagher, Stacey Stewart, Wes Moore and Dan Heath
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United Way Community Leaders Conference May 12-15 in National Harbor, Maryland
• Networking with 1,500+ United Way staff, community leaders (board volunteers) and partners, thousands more through live streams and a digital knowledge library.
• Transformative learning experience that makes complex issues clear so attendees can take action in their communities • Registration opens November 19th • http://conferences.unitedway.org/clc
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6 The Power of Network Volunteer Engagement 30,000 + Volunteers CLC: Informing, Connecting & Inspiring
2014 Content Formats
Learning Sessions - 75 Minutes Spotlight Presentations - 18 minutes ( Will be videotaped) Café Roundtables (3 ) 15 minute table discussions Digital Assets (White papers, podcasts, videos, etc..)
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About the Digital Assets and Knowledge Tools!
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Community Leaders-Content Areas
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Engage and Align with Community Develop Strategies and Focus Community Effort Create and Deepen Community Relationships for Positive Change Mobilize Resources (Fundraising, Volunteers, Advocacy) Measure, Evaluate and Communicate Results Leadership Alignment and Operational Excellence 9
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Key Considerations for Proposal Selection
Positive Community Change Practical Application/ Replication Innovations and Lessons Learned Breaks down Silos Audience: Community Leaders and Partners
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Example Questions the Committee will Consider
• Will this knowledge help improve business results and working with partners/coalitions to create community change in the areas of education, income and health • Can a volunteer easily see the value the session will bring to their organization?
• Does the proposal inspire and appeal to an audience beyond United Way Staff?" • • How did this make a difference in your community? Does the content make volunteers a better advocate for the work?
• • Are both successes and mis-steps/lessons learned shared?
Is the proposal clear and complete?
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Other Considerations and Best Practices
• Flexibility in Formats • Expertise of Presenters • Partnering with other organizations • (For 75-min sessions) Engagement & Adult Learning considerations
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Requirements of Community Leaders Conference Presenters if Selected
• All speakers agree to be present at the conference in the time confirmed (if an in-person session). May 13 th – 15 th • Speakers agree to attend a briefing about their session format and submit all presentations 2 weeks prior to the conference including permission to share content in our Digital Resource Library.
• United Way Staff responsible for registration and travel costs. 2014 Flex Credits may be applied. $995.00 early registration!
• Limited travel funds are available for
speakers beyond the network.
Outside Leaders/Speakers
who are able to cover expenses in appreciation of United Way’s non-profit status and presentation opportunities should note this on the RFP
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So Get Ready-- Let’s Make it Easy!
http://conferences.unitedway.org/clcrfp A: Attention and Audience B: Brief Description C: Clear Objectives and Full Description 14
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Questions, Ideas Let’s hear from You!
We look forward to receiving your proposal.
http://conferences.unitedway.org/clcrfp
Deadline for Submission
: November 26, 2013 Questions/Additional Input: 2014CLC @unitedway.org
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