Princeton Community Works, the annual conference for the nonprofit community, returns again in a virtual format for an evening of networking and learning on Monday, January 29, from 5 to 9 p.m.
The theme for this year’s conference “Making Hope A Reality,” and the evening’s presentations designed for nonprofit boards, staff, and volunteers aim to share knowledge and tools to strengthen their nonprofit organizations.
Register online at www.princetoncommunityworks.org. Cost: $20.
This year’s keynote speaker, Kirsten Farrell, is the director of the Goodman Center, which helps good causes reach more people with more impact and offers both online and offline workshops on storytelling, presenting, and strategic communications. Their client list includes Annenberg Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, among others.
PCW’s founder and chairwoman Marge Smith said, “We realize nonprofits are facing challenging and changing times. When organizations are struggling, they lose sight of hope. Our workshops this year are designed to provide participants with tools to support their missions in this particular environment.”
The evening is divided into two sessions, giving each attendee the opportunity to attend two of the more than a dozen workshops offered.
New this year are workshops such as “Tips and Tools for Utilizing AI,” “Keys to Successful Fundraising,” and “Turn Your Board into High Level Performers.”
“We are excited about the Artificial Intelligence topic especially,” Smith said, “as it is something that can greatly help nonprofits, but also it can cause concern. Understanding this technology to harness its power is very necessary. Knowledge sharing and collaboration has always been at the heart of what we do at PCW to help organizations increase their impact and further their visions.”
Other workshops include, in the first session:
• “Four Simple Steps to Asking for Major Gifts”
• “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Panel — Walk the Talk”
• “Conversations That Matter: Better Connections”
• “Techniques to Engage Board, Staff and Volunteers.”
Session II workshops include :
• “Event Planning — Make It Matter, Make it Great!”
• “Building and Expanding Online Communities: Social Media, Podcast and YouTube”
• “Recruiting and Matching Volunteers’ Skills with Organizational Needs”
• “Grantor’s Insights: A Panel Discussion, Outlook for 2024”
• “Leadership — Developing a Culture of Inclusion, Empowerment, Respect and Gratitude.”
