COURSE TRACK KEY
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Extending your mastery over the big-picture emerging and strategic issues that most impact our field.
MANAGEMENT
Learning to effectively lead or direct people and organize resources to effectively accomplish your program’s goals and objectives.
DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING
Helping you build sustainable revenue streams for your organization.
COMMUNICATIONS
Includes all strategic activities around fostering relationships, crafting messages, building a brand and spreading the word.
NUTRITION
Mastering a broad range of topics related to senior nutrition and food service operations.
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
Managing all aspects of running a volunteer program.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Developing the skills needed to monitor your organization’s financial condition and to ensure the practice of good financial management.
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2017
12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Registration Open
12:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – National Resource Center for Nutrition and Aging Pre-Conference Workshop: The Importance of Social Determinants of Health in Healthcare (Space is limited; Event Registration Required)
4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. – Meet and Greet Reception
5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. – State Association and Canadian Programs Meetings
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2017
7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Registration Open
7:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. – Breakfast
8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. – Welcome Keynote by Ellie Hollander, President and CEO of Meals on Wheels America
8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. – Opening Keynote by Dan Pallotta, Founder & CEO, Charity Defense Council
9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Break
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Concurrent Sessions [view descriptions]
![thought thought](/images/default-source/default-album/thought.png?sfvrsn=59a4af3b_0) | Structured Creative Problem Solving Competency: Planning for the Future |
![nutr nutr](/images/default-source/default-album/nutr.png?sfvrsn=43a4af3b_0) | Assessing and Leveraging Food Insecurity and Malnutrition Across the Care Continuum Competency: Food Service Knowledge |
![manage manage](/images/default-source/default-album/manage.png?sfvrsn=3fa4af3b_0) | Sustainability: It's More Than Money Competency: Business Acumen |
![sec sec](/images/default-source/default-album/sec.png?sfvrsn=2ba4af3b_0) | Financial Statement Changes for Nonprofit Organizations Competency: Fiscal Responsibility |
![dev dev](/images/default-source/default-album/dev.png?sfvrsn=57a4af3b_0) | When They Say "No"...Getting Out of the Box Competency: Revenue Building |
| Crossing the Generational Divide Competency: Organizational Planning |
| Sharpening Your Advocacy Toolbox: How to up Your Engagement and Effectiveness in a New Era Competency: Relationship Building |
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. – Networking Lunch + Ad Council Update with Heidi Arthur and Tom Gibson
1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Break
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions [view descriptions]
![thought thought](/images/default-source/default-album/thought.png?sfvrsn=59a4af3b_0) | How Technology Can Transform What We Do and How We Do It Competency: Planning for the Future |
![comm comm](/images/default-source/default-album/comm.png?sfvrsn=27a4af3b_0) | Working with Many Generations of LGBT People Competency: Relationship Building |
![nutr nutr](/images/default-source/default-album/nutr.png?sfvrsn=43a4af3b_0) | Cooking Matters - Nutrition Education in Congregate Settings Competency: Food Service Knowledge |
![sec sec](/images/default-source/default-album/sec.png?sfvrsn=2ba4af3b_0) | Improving the Financial Health of Your Nonprofit - Part 1 Competency: Fiscal Responsibility |
![dev dev](/images/default-source/default-album/dev.png?sfvrsn=57a4af3b_0) | 35 Ways to Maximize Your Fundraising Competency: Revenue Development |
![volunteer volunteer](/images/default-source/default-album/volunteer.png?sfvrsn=f9a5af3b_0) | Rewriting the Rules of Engagement - Part 1 Competency: Organizational Planning |
![manage manage](/images/default-source/default-album/manage.png?sfvrsn=3fa4af3b_0) | How Meals on Wheels Programs Can Ensure Client Safety in the Home Competency: Business Acumen |
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. – Sponsor & Partner Spotlights
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Concurrent Sessions [view descriptions]
![thought thought](/images/default-source/default-album/thought.png?sfvrsn=59a4af3b_0) | Healthcare Integration Institute - Part 1 of 3 Competency: Business Acumen |
![comm comm](/images/default-source/default-album/comm.png?sfvrsn=27a4af3b_0) | Building Trust with LGBT Communities Competency: Relationship Building |
![nutr nutr](/images/default-source/default-album/nutr.png?sfvrsn=43a4af3b_0) | The Importance of Outcomes Collection for Nutrition Programs Competency: Food Service Knowledge |
![manage manage](/images/default-source/default-album/manage.png?sfvrsn=3fa4af3b_0) | How to Run Your Program More Like a Business Competency: Business Acumen |
![sec sec](/images/default-source/default-album/sec.png?sfvrsn=2ba4af3b_0) | Improving the Financial Health of Your Nonprofit - Part 2 Competency: Fiscal Responsibility |
![dev dev](/images/default-source/default-album/dev.png?sfvrsn=57a4af3b_0) | The Importance of Fund Diversification Competency: Revenue Development |
![volunteer volunteer](/images/default-source/default-album/volunteer.png?sfvrsn=f9a5af3b_0) | Rewriting the Rules of Engagement - Part 2 Competency: Organizational Planning |
6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. – Opening Reception + Meet Your Meals on Wheels America Board Members
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017
7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Registration Open
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Networking Breakfast
8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. – Keynote by John Gorman, Gorman Health Group
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Intensive Workshops [View descriptions]
![thought thought](/images/default-source/default-album/thought.png?sfvrsn=59a4af3b_0) | Healthcare Integration Institute - Part 2 Competency: Business Acumen |
![sec sec](/images/default-source/default-album/sec.png?sfvrsn=2ba4af3b_0) | The Future is Now: Creating the Business Case for Your Social Enterprise - Part 1 Competency: Business Acumen |
![manage manage](/images/default-source/default-album/manage.png?sfvrsn=3fa4af3b_0) | The Business Plan Blueprint: Design for Impact and Sustainability - Part 1 Competency: Organizational Planning |
![comm comm](/images/default-source/default-album/comm.png?sfvrsn=27a4af3b_0) | Stale to Fresh: The Art and Craft of Developing a New, Powerful Pitch - Part 1 Competency: Relationship Building |
![nutr nutr](/images/default-source/default-album/nutr.png?sfvrsn=43a4af3b_0) | Menu Planning: The Key to Client-Focused Nutrition Services - Part 1 Competency: Food Service Knowledge |
| Case for Support: New Directions and the Traditional Approach - Part 1 Competency: Revenue Development |
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. – Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. – Intensive Workshops [view descriptions]
![thought thought](/images/default-source/default-album/thought.png?sfvrsn=59a4af3b_0) | Healthcare Integration Institute - Part 3 Competency: Business Acumen |
![dev dev](/images/default-source/default-album/dev.png?sfvrsn=57a4af3b_0) | The Future is Now: Creating the Business Case for Your Social Enterprise - Part 2 Competency: Business Acumen |
![manage manage](/images/default-source/default-album/manage.png?sfvrsn=3fa4af3b_0) | The Business Plan Blueprint: Design for Impact and Sustainability - Part 2 Competency: Organizational Planning |
![nutr nutr](/images/default-source/default-album/nutr.png?sfvrsn=43a4af3b_0) | Menu Planning: The Key to Client-Focused Nutrition Services - Part 2 Competency: Food Service Knowledge |
![dev dev](/images/default-source/default-album/dev.png?sfvrsn=57a4af3b_0) | Case for Support: New Directions and the Traditional Approach - Part 2 Competency: Revenue Development |
![volunteer volunteer](/images/default-source/default-album/volunteer.png?sfvrsn=f9a5af3b_0) | Building Trust as a Leader Competency: Organizational Planning |
![comm comm](/images/default-source/default-album/comm.png?sfvrsn=27a4af3b_0) | Stale to Fresh: The Art and Craft of Developing a New, Powerful Pitch - Part 2 Competency: Relationship Building |
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Networking Lunch + Annual Business Meeting
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Lightning Learning Sessions
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – 2017 Meals on Wheels Expo & Raffle
7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Farm-to-Fork Event: A Taste of Colorado (Tickets for non-Conference Attendees Available for Purchase)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2017
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Registration Open
7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Communities of Practice
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Panel of Peers Sessions [view descriptions]
![comm comm](/images/default-source/default-album/comm.png?sfvrsn=27a4af3b_0) | Community Outreach and Beyond Competency: Relationship Building |
![dev dev](/images/default-source/default-album/dev.png?sfvrsn=57a4af3b_0) | How Meals on Wheels Can Make Money Competency: Revenue Development |
![thought thought](/images/default-source/default-album/thought.png?sfvrsn=59a4af3b_0) | Bridging the Gap between Meals on Wheels and Healthcare Competency: Planning for the Future |
![manage manage](/images/default-source/default-album/manage.png?sfvrsn=3fa4af3b_0) | Successful Community Collaborations Competency: Organizational Planning |
![nutr nutr](/images/default-source/default-album/nutr.png?sfvrsn=43a4af3b_0) | Your Kitchen is a Valuable Asset Competency: Food Service Knowledge |
![manage manage](/images/default-source/default-album/manage.png?sfvrsn=3fa4af3b_0) | Reducing Social Isolation Competency: Relationship Building |
12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Member IdeasXchange 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Lunch + Demo with Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Executive Chef Scott Skomal