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2024 Community Summit

  • Chaffee County Fairgrounds 10165 County Road 120 Salida, CO, 81201 United States (map)

THE SUMMIT

Learning and connecting opportunity for nonprofit professionals with special perks and prizes throughout the day. Open to nonprofit and community agency leaders from the Arkansas River Valley and surrounding regions.

Early Bird Registration ends March 30.

AGENDA 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.

8:00 am Registration & Breakfast

8:30 am Welcoming Keynote: Making Space for Change with Denise Ackert

Embracing change can be challenging but necessary work. We will explore the significance of creating an environment conducive to change through cultivating resilience, embracing discomfort, creating space for reflection, and empowering action.

9:30 am    Breakout Sessions

  • Resource Development Track: Building Your Grant Package and Strengthening Your Online Presence

  • Empowering People Track: Volunteer Engagement and Setting Your Board Up for Success         

11:45 am  Lunch & Collaboration Session: Increasing Your Impact with Inclusivity

Join us for a collaborative workshop where we will create plans towards equity in action. This workshop invites participants to explore the multifaceted landscape of inclusivity, offering practical strategies and insights to foster a culture of diversity and belonging in our communities. 

1:15 pm   Business/Nonprofit Partnerships: Panel and Small Group Connections

2:15 pm   Aligning Your Impact with Funder Priorities: Panel and Small group Connections

3:15 pm   Closing and Social Hour

SPEAKERS

We look forward to announcing our speaker line up in March!

SPONSORS

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making the Summit affordable for our nonprofit leaders. Your sponsorship invests in the entire nonprofit sector by connecting our leaders with support, knowledge, skills and connection that will help their organizations all year long.

Click Here for a list of Sponsorship Opportunities.

Please contact Betsy@chaffeecommunity.org or 719-204-4565 if you are interested in sponsoring.