Changing the Game: Taking Advantage of Eureka Moments and Other Creative Ways for Nonprofits to Approach the Economic Crisis
February 24, 2009, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
The Case Foundation
1717 Rhode Island Ave NW,
7th Floor, Washington DC 20036
The Challenge
Tough economic times combined with malfeasance, fear and distrust have created a risky environment for non-profit organizations. The Washington Post reports that as many as 100,000 non-profits may close their doors by the end of 2009, and countless others will lay off staff, trim plans and cut services. When our country needs the work of nonprofits the most, their ability to help communities is eroding at an alarming rate.
But this crisis also opens new space for creativity. Non-profit leaders have an opportunity to rethink, renew and rebuild. Unfortunately a lot of the advice leaders are getting – increase revenue, reduce expenses, improve operations - is not all that helpful.
It is time to approach the crisis differently.
Defining a New Perspective
Crecer Strategies and Milo Public Affairs are hosting an event at the Case Foundation that will bring together experts in interactive technology, business development, management, funding and leadership to discuss new and creative strategies for helping non-profits thrive.
The conversation will explore questions such as:
• What’s a Eureka Moment? How can organizations generate new ideas and new support during this crisis?
• How can nonprofits share resources or develop capacity with other like-minded groups?
• Should you acquire assets from organizations that are going out of business?
• It is better to hunker down or be bold? How would an organization decide?
• How can leaders use interactive strategies to meet needs, generate income or decrease costs?
Featured Panelists
Adam Conner, Associate for Privacy and Global Public Policy, Facebook
Peter Loge, Principal, Milo Public Affairs LLC
Vince Meldrum, Partner, Crecer Strategies
Daniel Neal, CEO, kajeet Inc.
Pat Nichols, President, Transition Leadership International, LLC
Details
The conversation will take place on February 24 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at The Case Foundation, 1717 Rhode Island Ave, NW, 7th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. Coffee and a Continental Breakfast will be available at 8:30.
To participate in future events, email Crecer Events, info@crecerstrategies.com.
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