BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2878@mohawkvalley.today DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T211756Z URL:https://mohawkvalley.today/events/mohawk-valley-nonprofit-symposium/ SUMMARY:Mohawk Valley Nonprofit Symposium DESCRIPTION:A full day for nonprofit leaders to connect\, learn\, and grow together!\nJoin us for the 3rd Annual Mohawk Valley Nonprofit Symposium\, a day dedicated to connection\, learning\, and strengthening the organizat ions that serve our region. Whether you're a nonprofit leader\, staff memb er\, volunteer\, board member\, or community partner\, this symposium brin gs together the people and ideas that are shaping the future of our work.\ n\nSpend the day with fellow changemakers exploring inspiring sessions\, p ractical tools\, and meaningful conversations designed to help nonprofits grow stronger and more sustainable. From fundraising and leadership to col laboration and community impact\, you’ll walk away with new insights\, n ew relationships\, and renewed energy for the work ahead.\n\n✨ Connect w ith peers across the Mohawk Valley\n✨ Learn from experienced nonprofit p rofessionals\n✨ Discover new strategies to strengthen your mission\n✨ Be part of a growing network committed to community impact\n\nThis is more than a conference\, it’s a gathering of people who believe in building a stronger region together.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn\, co llaborate\, and be inspired at the 3rd Annual Mohawk Valley Nonprofit Symp osium.\n\nAGENDA\n\n07:30 AM - 08:30 AM - Registration\, Breakfast\, &\ ; Networking\n\n08:30 AM - 09:30 AM - Keynote - David Casullo\, Founder\, CEO\, Author\, Daneli Partners\n\nDavid's passion is developing leaders wh o have the courage and capability to change the world. A C-suite executive \, entrepreneur\, leadership coach\, and author\, David has enabled leader s all around the world to clarify their personal truths\, energize their p urpose\, and recommit to behaving consistently in a way that drives teams and business growth. David brought his knowledge\, experiences\, practice\ , and principles back to Little Falls\, NY\, and founded Daneli Partners. David is motivated to act on what he's learned\, to help revitalize the re gion by influencing and inspiring leaders.\n\nDavid is Chairperson of two boards - Human Technologies\, a large not-for-profit in Central New York t hat creates jobs for disabled people\, and Bassett Hospital's Critical Acc ess Hospital in Little Falls\, NY.\n\n09:45 AM - 10:45 AM - Session Block 1\n\n Beyond the Gala: From Signature Events to Sustainable Strategies wi th Ashlea Schad\n AI\, Cybersecurity &\; Nonprofit Governance: What Le aders Need to Know with Thomas Clifford and Shannon Knapp\, Bond\, Schoene ck &\; King\, PLLC\n Let’s Talk About Grants: Debunking Common Myths Related to Grant Funding with Amy Lindner\n Nonprofit Finance Fundamenta ls with Mary Klippel\, Money by Maetrix\n\n11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Session B lock 2\n\n Beyond the Gala: From Signature Events to Sustainable Strategi es with Ashlea Schad\n AI\, Cybersecurity\, &\; Nonprofit Governance: What Leaders Need to Know with Thomas Clifford and Shannon Knapp\, Bond\, Schoeneck and King\, PLLC\n Let’s Talk About Grants: Debunking Common M yths Related to Grant Funding with Amy Lindner\n Nonprofit Finance Fundam entals with Mary Klippel\, Money by Maetrix\n\n12:00 PM - 01:00 PM - Lunch \n\n01:00 PM - 02:00 PM - Session Block 3\n\n Inspire the Yes: Ethical In fluence for Fundraising\, Boards &\; Buy-In with Maria Maier\, Step Up &\; Thrive\n Grant Writing Isn’t Magic: Using AI to Turn Compelling Community Needs Into Fundable Language with Charles Matheus\n Aligning Am bition with Capacity: Designing Strategy Your Team Can Execute with Chelan Vanno\, CP Innovations Group\n Less Burnout\, More Impact with Christine Spiak\, Success Circle\n\n02:15 PM - 03:15 PM- Session Block 4\n\n Inspi re the Yes: Ethical Influence for Fundraising\, Boards &\; Buy-In with Maria Maier\, Step Up &\; Thrive\n Grant Writing Isn’t Magic: Using AI to Turn Compelling Community Needs Into Fundable Language with Charles Matheus\n Aligning Ambition with Capacity: Designing Strategy Your Team C an Execute with Chelan Vanno\, CP Innovations Group\n Less Burnout\, More Impact with Christine Spiak\, Success Circle\n\n03:30 PM - 04:30 PM - Clo sing Session - Needs &\; Leads with Chris &\; Heidi Cochran\n\nThis interactive closing session is designed to move beyond conversation and in to action. Needs &\; Leads creates a space for participants to share wh at they are currently working on\, where they need support\, and what oppo rtunities or resources they can offer others. Attendees will be guided thr ough a structured discussion to:\n\n✨Share current projects\, challenges \, or goals (“Needs”)\n\n✨Offer connections\, ideas\, resources\, or support (“Leads”)\n\n✨Build meaningful relationships that extend be yond the Symposium\n\n✨Next steps and collaboration opportunities\n\nWhe ther you are seeking funding guidance\, partnerships\, volunteers\, or str ategic advice or have expertise and connections to share\, this session is where collaboration happens in real time. 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