A 1997 study of the characteristics of America`s best nonprofit organizations found that the best organizations had the following characteristics in common: - A compelling and persuasive mission - Inspirational leaders with a passion to improve society or alleviate a problem - Innovative strategies for income generation - A roadmap setting out the organization`s future direction - An Active board of directors who understood their governance role Our monthly Nonprofit Leadership Series will examine the characteristics of a strong, well-functioning nonprofit organization by offering seminars that deal with board development, strategic planning, finances, technology, and other issues affecting the long term sustainability of your nonprofit. WHY ATTEND THE NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP SERIES? Research has shown that the most successful nonprofit leaders are constantly improving their skills and knowledge about the way that nonprofits run. Our Leadership Series offers you the opportunity to learn from industry experts as well as other nonprofit leaders. CAN ONE ATTEND SPECIFIC SEMINARS ONLY? We understand the demands that are placed on you and your time. That`s why you can attend only the seminars that are of interest to you. You pay for only the seminars you wish to attend and only for the information relevant to you. It’s a novel approach to learning that allows you to get exactly what you’re looking for in a short amount of time. WHAT IS THE FORMAT OF THE SEMINARS? Each seminar features 2-3 experts who will give a short overview of the key developments in that field. After that, we will move into an interactive session that explores key issues and their real-world implications. The session will end with a summary of practical next steps.
HOW IS THE LEADERSHIP SERIES DIFFERENT FROM OTHER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS? The Leadership Series offers a unique format to help you accomplish the following:
Location: The Leadership Series seminar will be taking place at The Conference Center at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). This unique venue is located in DC`s Penn Quarter section. It is close to all forms of public transportation and several parking garages. The full address is: American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference Center, Conference Room B 1331 G Street NW Washington, DC 20005 Public Transportation: By Metro: The AILA Conference Center is a 5 minute walk from all 5 of the Metro`s Lines -- either Metro Center from the Red, Blue and Orange lines- 3/4 of a block from the 13 Street exit, or Gallery Place from the Red, Yellow or Green Lines- a 5 block walk from the 9th Street exit. By Train: If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at Union Station where you have two options to continue. You can take a taxi for the approximate cost of $15 or you can take the Metro Red Line to Gallery Place or Metro Center. Directions By Car:
From Reagan National Airport: Take the ramp onto George Washington Memorial Parkway North towards GW Parkway North for 1.1 miles. Take the I-395 North exit toward Washington for 0.6 miles. Take left fork onto US-1 North towards DOWNTOWN for 1 mile. Merge onto US-1/14th Street, NW. Continue onto 14th, NW. Turn right onto G Street, NW. Arrive at 1331 G Street, NW on the left. From BWI Airport and Points North: Take I-195 West to Exit 2B, 295 South (Baltimore-Washington Parkway). Follow for approximately 20 to 25 miles and take US-50 West (New York Avenue). Turn right onto Massachusetts Ave. NW. Turn slight right onto New York Avenue. Turn slight right onto L St. Turn left onto 9th St. Take the 2nd right onto K Street. Turn left onto 13th Street. NW. Turn right onto G Street. The destination will be on your right From Dulles International Airport and Points West: From the terminal, follow the Dulles Airport Access Road, which will become VA - 267E. Follow to I-66 East; I-66 East will become US-50 East once in the city. Take the E Street exit (left exit off bridge), and stay left at the fork. Stay on E Street and turn left onto 18th, NW. Turn right onto H Street. Turn right onto 14th Street. Take the 2nd left onto G Street. 1331 G Street, NW will be on your left. From Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and Points Northwest: Follow I-270 South to the Capital Beltway and take 495 to Northern Virginia. Follow 495 into Virginia and exit on the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Follow the GW Parkway to Follow to I-66 East; I-66 East will become US-50 East once in the city. Take the E Street exit (left exit off bridge), and stay left at the fork. Stay on E Street and turn left onto 18th, NW. Turn right onto H Street. Turn right onto 14th Street. Take the 2nd left onto G Street. 1331 G Street, NW will be on your left.
Parking: 1325 G Street, NW, Washington, DC. Cost: $25 per day Hours of Operation: 7am-7pm Walking Distance to AILA (approximately 1 minute) 1310 G Street, NW, Washington, DC Cost: up to $15 per day Hours of Operation: 6am-10pm Walking Distance to AILA (approximately 1 minute)
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
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