BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Social Current - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Social Current X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.social-current.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Social Current REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230726T172724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T184411Z UID:10000320-1695731400-1695736800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Lessons from the Field in Reducing Child Abuse through Community-Based Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Learn about what it takes to address child abuse fatalities through a collaborative\, community-based approach. For nearly four years\, five different sites located across the country have been working to advance child and family well-being systems and shared responsibility in their communities. \nThrough Child Safety Forward\, a demonstration initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime\, the five sites and Social Current as the initiative’s technical assistance provider\, have been applying\, testing\, and evaluating different strategies. Now in their fourth year\, the sites will discuss their successes and lessons learned. \nThey will share a new model for doing things differently to better support families\, keep children safe in their homes\, and implement a public health approach that is proactive rather than reactive. \nThe five jurisdictions include: \n\nSt. Francis Hospital (Hartford\, Connecticut)\nCook County Health (Illinois)\nIndiana Department of Health\nMichigan Department of Health and Human Services\nSacramento County’s Child Abuse Prevention Council (California)\n\nTo learn more about Child Safety Forward and connect with the sites in person\, join their workshop at Social Current’s SPARK 2023 conference\, Oct. 16-17 in Bethesda\, Maryland. \nTakeaways\n\nThe core conditions for addressing child fatalities and serious injuries for maltreatment\nReflections from the five jurisdictions on lessons learned\nHow to apply evaluation results toward efforts in other communities to better support families and systems change\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nChild welfare professionals\nParents and youth impacted by child and family serving systems\nAttorneys\nPublic health professionals\nEducators\nPediatricians\nLaw enforcement\nMedia\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jasmine Brosnan\n \n Evaluation Senior Project Manager\nChild Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zulma Costas\n \n Zulma Costas\nPain to Parenting\, Hartford CT \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Senior Program Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer Devlin\n \n Communications Consultant\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nicole DeWitt- Blumhardt\n \n Project Specialist\nCenter for Child and Family Health \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kara Georgi\n \n Parent Partnership Associate\nChildren’s Trust Fund Alliance \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Allie Houston\n \n Prevention Programs Director\nIndiana Department of Health \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Verleaner Lane\n \n Project Director\nProject CHILD \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Patrick Nickoletti\n \n University of Saint Joseph \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Seth Persky \n \n State Administrative Manager Office of Family Advocate\nChildren’s Service Administration \nState of Michigan \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stacy Phillips\n \n Victim Justice Program Manager\nOffice for Victims of Crime\, Department of Justice \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laura Pinsoneault\n \n Founder and CEO\nEvaluation Plus \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Templeman\n \n Senior Director of Child and Family Well-Being\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/lessons-from-the-field-in-reducing-child-abuse-through-community-based-collaboration/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Safety-Resilience_3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230420T145230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T202801Z UID:10000259-1695132000-1695135600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building a Resilient Workforce: Embed Brain Science DESCRIPTION:Register for an individual webinar or full series by Aug. 14 to save. No coupon code is needed. Discounts will be applied directly to your cart at checkout. \nEarly bird rates: \n\n$50 for one webinar (additional webinars are $65)\n$200 for four-part series\n\nRegular rates: \n\n$65 for individual webinars\n$235 for four-part series\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n The human services field has made strides in raising awareness around the urgency of building healthy brains in new babies and young children. Early childhood resilience strategies such as “serve and return” are now commonly built into trainings and practice. However\, the field has been slow to translate emerging brain science into learnings and practices with adults and our workforce. \nTo be well at work\, especially in complex and stressful settings\, we need to understand basic brain concepts and embrace practices and behaviors that support optimal brain functioning.  Stress\, distress\, and trauma interrupt our ability to access our “thinking brain” and\, without intervention\, keep us in our survival or lower brain\, where we struggle to think\, problem solve\, focus\, or manage conflict. \nRegulation\, a basic strategy for calming our lower brain\, is integral to a healthy workforce. Practicing brain-based interventions\, such as Dr. Bruce Perry’s sequence of engagement – regulate\, relate\, reason (3 Rs)\, helps us achieve better outcomes. Our staff will experience increased trust\, stronger relationships\, candid conversations\, and more accountability. \nThis webinar\, the first session in the Workforce Well-Being and Resilience learning series\, focuses on the importance of embracing brain science awareness in our work settings. We explore the neurobiology of stress\, distress and trauma\, the arousal continuum\, and strategies for practicing daily regulation activities at work and building a brain friendly culture that leads to resilience and success. \nAbout the Webinar Series\nAs workforce challenges continue to hinder human services organizations\, leaders are searching for concrete action steps to support staff who are emotionally and physically exhausted. Though staff often enter the field excited to make a difference\, it can be difficult to keep them connected to the vision and mission of the organization. \nThis four-part webinar series will delve into core strategies and tactics for supporting staff\, such as increasing accountability\, managing conflict\, nurturing relationships\, embracing equity\, and achieving excellence. Sessions in this series: \n\nEmbed Brain Science: Sept. 19 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nFoster Candidness through Psychological Safety: Oct. 5 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nCreate Culture around Shared Values: Nov. 9 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nIntegrate Connection and Community: Dec. 12 from 2-3 p.m. ET\n\nTakeaways\n\nBrain science concepts and strategies to increase resilience in the workplace\nState dependent functioning and the arousal continuum\, and their application to daily work\nPractical tools and strategies for increasing regulation\nStrategies for building a brain friendly culture that enhances our optimal functioning at work\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutive and senior leaders\nMiddle managers\nHuman resource staff\nStaff with responsibility for EDI\n\nIndividuals who are champions for strengthening the workforce culture\, regardless of their title\, will benefit. This guidance is relevant for all workforces across the human services ecosystem\, including at the community\, systems\, government\, and policy levels. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Johnson\n \n Senior Director\, Change in Mind Institute \nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n \n Director\, Practice Excellence\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-a-resilient-workforce-embed-brain-science-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Workforce-Resilience_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T144500 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230428T161818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T153249Z UID:10000295-1694613600-1694616300@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package: Knowledge and Insights Center DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Informing your work with relevant and trustworthy research is important—but it isn’t always easy to do. Information overload can be stressful and exploring emerging data and trends can be time consuming. Luckily\, the Social Current Knowledge and Insights Center can help. \nExperienced librarians and other Social Current staff and partners with subject matter expertise provide professionals in the nonprofit social services sector with timely and useful information solutions. This includes on-demand\, 24/7 access to thousands of online knowledge and resource assets\, full-text articles\, journals and publications\, and real-world policies and procedures from social services organizations. \nEngaged organizations can also consult directly with librarians who provide reference services\, such as research requests\, subject compilations\, and coaching to use information resources more effectively. \nJoin the Knowledge and Insights Center team for this session. They’ll provide an overview of services\, instructions for using the online resources portal\, and tips and tricks that make information searches and usage easier. \n2023 Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package Webinar Series\nJoin us to learn how your organization’s team can benefit from a Social Current engagement package and the exciting opportunities that connect you with colleagues across the network. All staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the month’s featured topic\, we will preview any new or soon-to-be-released products\, services\, tools\, and engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the engagement experience for your organization and colleagues. \nRegister for upcoming webinars. \n\nMay 16 at noon ET – Knowledge and Insights Center\nJun. 14 at 11 a.m. ET –Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nJuly 12 at 1 p.m. ET – SPARK Exchanges\nAug. 9 at noon ET – Workforce Resilience Consulting\nSept. 13 at 2 p.m. ET – Knowledge and Insights Center\nOct. 25 at 11 a.m. ET – Workforce Resilience Consulting\nDec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET – Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\n\nTakeaways\n\nRecommendations on what types of information resources are best for specific knowledge needs\nTips and tricks on using business\, research\, and media databases effectively\nExamples of reference requests that address specific organizational needs\nInstructions on using the online resources portal\nQ&A with Social Current staff\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCurrent engagement package holders looking to maximize their engagement package benefits and all staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirstin Anderson\n \n Director of Content Strategy\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elizabeth Caldwell\n \n Librarian\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Freeman\n \n Director of Network Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cherie Yanek\n \n Librarian\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/exploring-the-benefits-of-a-social-current-engagement-package-sept-session/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T143000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230713T212711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T212717Z UID:10000313-1694527200-1694529000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T235959 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230626T175201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T205535Z UID:10000311-1693872000-1693958399@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: California Alliance Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:Navigating through changing tides.\n \n Join us September 5-8 at the California Alliance fall conference in San Diego\, CA. Learn more and register for the event here. \nAre you attending this event? Come say hello to Social Current’s Tim Kobussen\, senior director of network growth\, at our booth. Additionally\, Social Current staff will be presenting at the following sessions on September 7: \n\nCulture & Psychological Safety\, The Power of Being Uncomfortable. Presented by Romero Davis\, Senior Program Manager\nMaximizing Accreditation Status While Navigating CalAIM. Social Current panelist: Jordan Reinwald\, Practice Excellence Standards Specialist\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe California Alliance of Child and Family Services Conference brings together experts in child welfare\, juvenile justice\, mental health\, education\, and other systems to develop solutions for systemically underserved children and families — forging partnerships and fostering relationships among agencies and organizations that impact these populations. Learn more. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-california-alliance-fall-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T235959 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230626T164523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T191706Z UID:10000309-1693094400-1693180799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: National Foundation for Credit Counseling "Connect 2023" Conference DESCRIPTION:Paving the way forward to financial security.\n \n Join us August 27-30 at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s (NFCC) Annual Conference in Washington\, D.C. Learn more and register for the event here. \nAre you attending this event? Come say hello to Social Current staff member Rachael Rucker\, network engagement specialist\, at our booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nNFCC’s Connect 2023 conference provides nearly 20 sessions over two and a half days\, all of which will provide key takeaways for member agencies and strategic partners. Learn more. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-national-foundation-for-credit-counseling-connect-2023-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230628T133924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T151857Z UID:10000307-1692187200-1692190800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Budgeting for Impact: Nonprofit Budget Essentials DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This session provides an overview of the nonprofit budget process as well as basic steps to develop\, implement\, and monitor the annual budget. We will also share short-term budget strategies nonprofits can use to help build long-term financial sustainability. Whether involved in financial management\, decision-making\, or planning\, this presentation will provide attendees with the necessary foundation to navigate the budget season.  \nTakeaways\n\nIntroduce and define different types of budgets\nProvide an overview of the nonprofit budget process\nIdentify budget strategies that help nonprofits build financial sustainability\nShare the importance of using the budget as a management tool\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nManagers and directors responsible for a program or department budget\nNonprofit staff and emerging leaders\nBoard members\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Magri\, CPA\n \n Manager\nYour Part-Time Controller\, LLC \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Magri\, CPA\n Manager\nYour Part-Time Controller\, LLC \n \n Sandra Magri\, CPA has worked with YPTC since 2021 and is a manager in the New England market. She is a member of YPTC’s Federal Awards Management Group and is passionate about helping nonprofit organizations. Prior to YPTC\, Magri spent many years in public accounting\, often auditing federal awards\, and she has worked as a controller in small\, local nonprofit organizations. She has served as treasurer of her local PTO and in other capacities on various boards of directors. Magri graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in business administration\, with a concentration in accounting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brittany Asay\n \n Manager\nYour Part-Time Controller\, LLC \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brittany Asay\n Manager\nYour Part-Time Controller\, LLC \n \n Brittany Asay is a dedicated accounting professional with a strong background in nonprofit accounting and management. Holding a master’s in business administration and bachelor’s in accounting and management\, she possesses a solid educational foundation\, combined with extensive practical experience in the nonprofit sector. Having spent 15 years in progressive roles within nonprofit accounting departments\, Asay has developed a deep understanding of financial management within the context of mission-driven organizations. She has successfully navigated the unique financial challenges and compliance requirements that nonprofits face\, demonstrating a commitment to fiscal responsibility and strategic financial planning. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/budgeting-for-impact-nonprofit-budget-essentials/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Org-Exellence_Finance-Fundraising_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230815T123000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230713T212506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T212513Z UID:10000312-1692100800-1692102600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-21/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T124500 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230428T160755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T153347Z UID:10000294-1691582400-1691585100@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package: Workforce Resilience Consulting DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n As workforce challenges continue to hinder human services organizations\, leaders are searching for concrete action steps to support staff who are emotionally and physically exhausted. Especially given the added stressors faced by direct service staff\, and the shift in workforce needs since the pandemic\, organizations require proven approaches to address staff morale\, strengthen staff culture\, and retain valuable employees. \nSocial Current’s approach to workforce well-being and resilience is laser focused on partnering with staff and leaders to address these needs. Join this webinar to learn how we partner with organizations to build individual employee insights and skills and organization-wide strategies that shape a compassionate\, healthy\, and resilient organization. We’ll touch on topics including: \n\nAdvancing a brain-science approach with staff\nBuilding psychological safety\nStrengthening a positive staff culture\nBuilding connection in the workplace\n\n2023 Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package Webinar Series\nJoin us to learn how your organization’s team can benefit from a Social Current engagement package and the exciting opportunities that connect you with colleagues across the network. All staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the month’s featured topic\, we will preview any new or soon-to-be-released products\, services\, tools\, and engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the engagement experience for your organization and colleagues. \nRegister for upcoming webinars. \n\nMay 16 at noon ET – Knowledge and Insights Center\nJun. 14 at 11 a.m. ET –Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nJuly 12 at 1 p.m. ET – SPARK Exchanges\nAug. 9 at noon ET – Workforce Resilience Consulting\nSept. 13 at 2 p.m. ET – Knowledge and Insights Center\nOct. 25 at 11 a.m. ET – Workforce Resilience Consulting\nDec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET – Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\n\nTakeaways\n\nWhy it is important to partner with staff\nHow understanding brain science is a powerful tool\nThe importance of advancing equity in the workplace\nAbout Social Current’s approach to helping organizations improve workforce resilience\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCurrent engagement package holders looking to maximize their engagement package benefits and all staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Freeman\n \n Director of Network Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Johnson\n \n Senior Director of Change in Mind\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kelly Martin\n \n Director of Practice Excellence\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/exploring-the-benefits-of-a-social-current-engagement-package-aug-session/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230718T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230131T172215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T184320Z UID:10000274-1689692400-1689694200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230712T134500 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230428T154024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T153455Z UID:10000291-1689166800-1689169500@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package: SPARK Exchanges DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This webinar will introduce Social Current’s SPARK Exchanges\, formerly Alliance Peer Exchange (APEX) groups. Through Social Current\, SPARK Exchanges unite social sector professionals around functional roles and key issue areas to collaborate\, share and/or access resources and solutions\, discuss emerging trends\, and receive policy updates and action opportunities. Facilitated by staff at Social Current\, SPARK Exchanges provide specialized advice from peers throughout the country\, as well as rich\, timely content delivered through conference calls\, webinars\, discussion boards\, and in-person and virtual networking events. \nIn addition to an overview\, this webinar will feature the perspectives individuals who have been active in these groups and a demo of the Social Current Hub. This dynamic online portal is designed to help you get the support you need\, connect with colleagues and resources\, and take advantage of all that Social Current offers. Join this webinar to learn more about the SPARK Exchanges\, see a sneak peek at the online hub\, and join one of our current groups: \n\nAdvancing Equity\nCEO\nCFO\nTransforming Child Welfare\nEducation Success\nFundraising\, Marketing\, and Communications\nHealth and Mental Well-Being\nHuman Resources\nPerformance Excellence\n\nSPARK Exchanges are offered as a key benefit of Social Current’s engagement package. All staff at organizations that have purchased or are interested in an engagement package are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \n2023 Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package Webinar Series\nJoin us to learn how your organization’s team can benefit from a Social Current engagement package and the exciting opportunities that connect you with colleagues across the network. All staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the month’s featured topic\, we will preview any new or soon-to-be-released products\, services\, tools\, and engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the engagement experience for your organization and colleagues. \nRegister for upcoming webinars. \n\nMay 16 at noon ET – Knowledge and Insights Center\nJun. 14 at 11 a.m. ET –Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nJuly 12 at 1 p.m. ET – SPARK Exchanges\nAug. 9 at noon ET – Workforce Resilience Consulting\nSept. 13 at 2 p.m. ET – Knowledge and Insights Center\nOct. 25 at 11 a.m. ET – Workforce Resilience Consulting\nDec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET – Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCurrent engagement package holders looking to maximize their engagement package benefits and all staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Freeman\n \n Director of Network Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirstin Anderson\n \n Director of Content Strategy\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/exploring-the-benefits-of-a-social-current-engagement-package/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230710T235959 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230626T162750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T191438Z UID:10000308-1688947200-1689033599@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: Family Focused Treatment Association Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Bringing together leaders\, practitioners\, and partners in the sector to leverage collective knowledge and share proven solutions for advancing wellness for all families and communities.\n \n Join us July 10-13 at the Family Focused Treatment Association’s (FFTA) Annual Conference in Columbus\, OH. Learn more and register for the event here. \nAre you attending this event? Come say hello to Social Current staff member Marisa Collins\, director of strategic partnerships and partner communications\, at our booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nFFTA’s annual conference provides a setting to equip individuals and organizations that support families and communities with the resources needed to be most effective. \nThe conference offers a selection of over 100 workshops or topical roundtable discussions over the four-day conference. Learn more. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-family-focused-treatment-association-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T235959 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230515T193922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T191356Z UID:10000306-1687910400-1687996799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: National Council For Adoption's Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The Leading Continuing Education Conference \nfor Adoption Professionals\n \n Join us June 28-30 at the National Council For Adoption’s Annual Conference in St. Louis\, MO. Learn more and register for the event here. \nAre you attending this event? Come say hello to Social Current staff member Marisa Collins\, director of strategic partnerships and partner communications\, at our booth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nNCFA’s annual conference offers continuing education and high-caliber training to professionals from the adoption\, social work\, and child welfare communities who all share a common commitment to helping children thrive in nurturing\, permanent families. \nThe Conference gives you an opportunity to learn from experts\, refine your application of best practices\, network with fellow professionals\, and be re-inspired for the important work that you do in your community\, region\, and the world. Learn more. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-national-council-for-adoptions-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230131T172123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T184420Z UID:10000272-1687446000-1687447800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-19/2023-06-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230511T200647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T202753Z UID:10000301-1686837600-1686841200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Dust Off Your Logic Models to Unlock the Potential of Your PQI Process DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n For anyone working within the human services ecosystem and wanting to develop better logic models\, this webinar is here with expert guidance. This webinar will help participants: \n\nKnow which logic model type to use when monitoring the delivery of services to ensure that they are consistent with best practice principles\nOvercome the challenges of modelling complex interventions\n\nWe will outline key considerations and provide practical strategies that can help those engaged in performance and quality improvement (PQI) work to identify and mitigate some limitations of logic models. This webinar aims to increase confidence in creating and using logic models for programs/service delivery. The presenter will expand on how a basic logic model can be used in: \n\nEffective program evaluation\nCollecting\, analyzing\, and providing data/results to share with stakeholders\nLearning to continually improve programs\n\nThe presenter also will take participants through the pitfalls associated with creating a logic model\, provide examples of logic models for social and human service-related programs\, and show how to expand the logic models’ use in identifying outcomes and collecting and analyzing data that allow for clear results and/or continuous improvement of services. Exercises and examples that focus on the development of a simple service/program logic model to a more complex organizational logic model\, including practical examples and a template for developing a logic model. \nTakeaways\n\nThe differences between outcomes and outputs using real examples and best practices\nHow to use your logic model to help inform your performance and quality improvement initiatives\nApproaches for assessing logic models\nHow to revise logic models for increased outcomes\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutive and senior leaders\nPerformance and quality improvement professionals\nLeaders in program design and innovation\nResearch and evaluation leaders\nGrants management professionals\nProgram/department directors and managers\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenter\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shannon Wichlacz\, PhD\n \n Senior Evaluation Associate\nCCNY Inc. \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shannon Wichlacz\, PhD\n Senior Evaluation Associate\nCCNY Inc. \n \n Shannon Wichlacz holds a doctorate in educational psychology and is a senior evaluation associate with CCNY Inc.\, where she supports the evaluation of community-based health and human service programming. She has 20 years of experience in public health research and workforce development\, program evaluation\, and survey design. She has authored/co-authored 16 articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals. \nOver the past 15+ years she has assisted with writing successful grant proposals that have been funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\, including HRSA\, NIH\, NSF\, and SAMHSA. She’s also an adjunct lecturer with the University at Buffalo’s Department of Counseling\, School\, and Educational Psychology\, where she teaches the graduate online course Understanding Statistical Research. \nWichlacz served as the director of evaluation for NYS Area Health Education Center (AHEC) System for eight years\, where she oversaw statewide evaluation efforts including measuring whether programs are successfully increasing the number of students from minority or disadvantaged backgrounds that are entering the health care workforce. \nOver the past 20 years\, she has provided leadership for evaluation and research dealing with workforce development\, primary care training\, smoking cessation\, and addiction medicine. Wichlacz has experience with summative and formative forms of assessment\, knowledge of and experience with data analysis\, statistics\, and research methodologies\, both qualitative and quantitative\, and substantial knowledge of the fields of educational psychology\, cognitive psychology\, developmental psychology\, educational assessment\, educational technology and program evaluation. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/dust-off-your-logic-models-to-unlock-the-potential-of-your-pqi-process/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Org-Excellence_Data_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T114500 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230428T155737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T153550Z UID:10000292-1686740400-1686743100@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package: Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n It is clear that advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion is important for the social sector. However\, it can be difficult to know where to start. It also can be daunting to ensure the changes gain momentum and have lasting impact for the organization and community. Social Current’s approach to EDI positions organizations for success by focusing on organizational culture and addressing equity at multiple levels. Join this session to learn more about Social Current’s approach to EDI\, which encompasses the person\, organization\, and system. Participants will also gain tips for how to be successful in advancing equity at your organization. \n2023 Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package Webinar Series\nJoin us to learn how your organization’s team can benefit from a Social Current engagement package and the exciting opportunities that connect you with colleagues across the network. All staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the month’s featured topic\, we will preview any new or soon-to-be-released products\, services\, tools\, and engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the engagement experience for your organization and colleagues. \nRegister for upcoming webinars or download the recording of past sessions. \n\nMay 16 at noon ET – Knowledge and Insights Center\nJun. 14 at 11 a.m. ET – Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nJuly 12 at 1 p.m. ET – TBD\nAug. 9 at noon ET – TBD\nSept. 13 at 2 p.m. ET – TBD\nOct. 25 at 11 a.m. ET – TBD\nDec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET – TBD\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCurrent engagement package holders looking to maximize their engagement package benefits and all staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Senior Program Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Freeman\n \n Director of Network Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katy Lederer\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/exploring-the-benefits-of-a-social-current-engagement-package-june-session/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230613T143000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230306T212948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T174919Z UID:10000278-1686663000-1686666600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Taking Back Your Narrative: Network Policy Briefing DESCRIPTION:Watch Recording \n \n Taking Back Your Narrative is an exciting new webinar series from Social Current’s Public Policy & Government Relations office. This series will empower social sector organizations\, staff\, and volunteers to transform their expertise\, lived experience\, and passions into an effective advocacy strategy to create local\, regional\, and national change. \nIn this webinar\, the third in the series\, we will provide novice and seasoned policy and change advocates the chance to participate in a briefing on government contracting reform\, grant-making\, and other topics covered in the op-ed\, “Government contract reform is a must for social sector nonprofits\,” authored by Social Current’s President and CEO Jody Levison-Johnson in New York Nonprofit Media. \nThe gap between what it costs nonprofits to deliver services and what government contracts pay has been an issue for a long time. It’s forced many community-based organizations to risk financial instability just so they can continue providing essential services to their communities. In this webinar\, we’ll discuss how government contracting and grant reform can be done to set the nonprofit sector up for financial success. \nSessions in this Series\n\nAdvocacy 101 for the Social Sector: Feb. 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nAbout the New Congress: March 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nGovernment Contract and Grant Reform: June 13 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET\n\nTakeaways\n\nA practical understanding of government contracts and grants\nWhat key policies #Relief4Charities\, a coalition made up of some of our nation’s largest charitable organizations\, supports on this issue\nTips for being more comfortable when educating members of Congress and discussing this topic\nHow this issue is central to Social Current’s 2022-2024 federal policy agenda\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nSocial Sector staff and volunteers with responsibility for or interest in federal policy advocacy.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, Ph.D. (She/Her)\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, Ph.D. (She/Her)\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser is the senior director of government affairs at Social Current. She joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the nonprofit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Before public service\, Abelle-Kiser spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Her work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. \nShe earned a doctorate in biomedical science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a bachelor’s in biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/taking-back-your-narrative-network-policy-briefing/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Policy-Advocacy_4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T235959 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230515T195227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T201029Z UID:10000305-1684627200-1684713599@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: APHSA National Human Services Summit 2023 DESCRIPTION:Co-Creating the Future of Human Services\n \n Join us May 21-24 at the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) National Human Services Summit 2023 in Baltimore\, MD. Learn more and register for the event here. \nAre you attending this event? Come say hello to Social Current staff member Izzy Hodnett at our booth in the general exhibit hall. You can also connect with Michon Hicks\, Amy Templeman\, and Lenore Schell throughout the week as they engage in different conference sessions. \nSessions\nTuesday\, May 23: A Public Health Approach to Better Support Families and Counteract Child Abuse and Neglect \nAmy Templeman of Social Current with Seth Persky of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services \nWe will share equitable solutions to better support families identified through Child Safety Forward\, a three-year federal demonstration initiative. The goal of the initiative is to develop multidisciplinary strategies and responses to address serious or near-death injuries as a result of child abuse or neglect and to reduce the number of child fatalities. The initiative is funded by the Department of Justice\, Office for Victims of Crime. Social Current serves as the national technical assistance provider to sites in California\, Connecticut\, Illinois\, Indiana\, and Michigan. The public health approach to this work rebalances power\, credits multiple types of data\, and centers learning. The evaluation has identified three core conditions necessary to building a reimagined child and family well-being system: 1) Elevate families into relationships of equal power within systems\, 2) Build intentional strategy to systematically assess and address racism\, and 3) Sustain a proactive communications strategy. \nSee the full agenda here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe APHSA National Human Services Summit is designed to bring together members\, allied human-serving organizations\, and key partners to participate in the latest learnings and landscape on policies and programs relating to health and human services. Learn more. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-aphsa-national-human-services-summit-2023/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230131T172021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T184143Z UID:10000269-1684335600-1684337400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-18/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230516T154500 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230320T145931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T154557Z UID:10000281-1684249200-1684251900@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package: Knowledge and Insights Center DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Informing your work with relevant and trustworthy research is important—but it isn’t always easy to do. Information overload can be stressful. And exploring emerging data and trends can be time consuming. Luckily\, the Social Current Knowledge and Insights Center can help. \nExperienced librarians and other Social Current staff and partners with subject matter expertise provide professionals in the nonprofit social services sector with timely and useful information solutions. This includes on-demand\, 24/7 access to thousands of online knowledge and resource assets\, full-text articles\, journals and publications\, and real-world policies and procedures from social services organizations. Engaged organizations can also consult directly with librarians who provide reference services\, such as research requests\, subject compilations\, and coaching to use information resources more effectively. \nJoin the Knowledge and Insights Center team for this session. They’ll provide an overview of services\, instructions for using the online resources portal\, and tips and tricks that make information searches and usage easier. \n2023 Exploring the Benefits of a Social Current Engagement Package Webinar Series\nJoin us to learn how your organization’s team can benefit from a Social Current engagement package and the exciting opportunities that connect you with colleagues across the network. All staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the month’s featured topic\, we will preview any new or soon-to-be-released products\, services\, tools\, and engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the engagement experience for your organization and colleagues. \nRegister for upcoming webinars. \n\nMay 16 at noon ET – Knowledge and Insights Center\nJun. 14 at 11 a.m. ET – Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\nJuly 12 at 1 p.m. ET – TBD\nAug. 9 at noon ET – TBD\nSept. 13 at 2 p.m. ET – TBD\nOct. 25 at 11 a.m. ET – TBD\nDec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET – TBD\n\nTakeaways\n\nRecommendations on what types of information resources are best for specific needs\nTips and tricks on using business\, research\, and media databases effectively\nExamples of reference requests that address specific organizational needs\nInstructions on using the online resources portal\nQ&A with Social Current staff\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nCurrent engagement package holders looking to maximize their engagement package benefits and all staff at any organization interested in learning more about the benefits of a Social Current engagement package.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kirstin Anderson\n \n Director of Content Strategy\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Elizabeth Caldwell\n \n Librarian\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Freeman\n \n Director of Network Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cherie Yanek\n \n Librarian \nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/social-current-engagement-knowledge-and-insights-center/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230221T184718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T172516Z UID:10000248-1684137600-1684515600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2023 Executive Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION:The deadline to register is April 30. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About ELI\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Lead Faculty\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Registration and Pricing\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About ELI \n \n\n \n \n \n The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI)\, offered in partnership with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business\, equips senior-level managers and executives with the knowledge and skills to oversee day-to-day operations\, and prepare for the future and greater systems change. Transactional meets transformational for this influential experience. \nELI assembles a wide variety of faculty from the nonprofit and for-profit sectors\, as well as academia. Social Current’s partnership with Quinlan means access to first-class faculty and specialized expertise\, as well as the flexibility to create a program to transform students’ leadership skills. The curriculum will not only challenge\, but offers a rare opportunity to focus on excellence\, impact\, and systems change. \nELI features 70 hours of content delivered over two concentrated sessions in consecutive years. The second half of the program culminates in the presentation of projects completed between the first and second sessions. The presentations are given before the assembly of participants and faculty. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Schedule \n \n\n \n \n \n Monday\, May 15\n\n\n\nMorning\nParticipants arrive in Chicago\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nWelcome\n\n\n1:30 p.m.\nWhat Do We Know and Where Should We Go? Emerging Trends and Directions for the Social Sector. \nJody Levison-Johnson\, PhD\, LCSW – President & CEO\, Social Current \nSocial sector leaders work in a constantly and rapidly changing environment. As a result\, having an understanding of the trends impacting the sector and potential pathways organizations can take is a key leadership responsibility. In this session\, participants will hear about key themes that are emerging in our field\, some of Social Current’s activities to support organizations in addressing them\, and have the opportunity to dive deeper in small group discussion about strategies for organizations and Social Current to explore to best position the sector to thrive.\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nBreak\n\n\n3:15 p.m.\nELI World Table Presentations\n\n\nEvening\nNetworking Dinner\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n   \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, May 16\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nLeadership in a Post-Pandemic\, Post-Everything World Part One \nKatie Alexander\, Assistant Professor of Management at Quinlan School of Business Loyola University Chicago \nHow should nonprofit leaders lead in these times? What do leadership examples and traits from other sectors teach us about how we should lead our organizations? In this session\, we will explore how we can be more effective leaders in and outside of our organizations\, anticipating and taking advantage of trends\, opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment.\n\n\n 1:00 p.m.\n Study Tour: Gary Comer Center\nWhere Innovation Meets MissionThe Gary Comer Youth Center is an innovative example of community commitment. Recognized as one of the nation’s most unique youth-serving organizations\, GCYC is proud of the creative pathways provided via academic success\, enrichment\, and college and career preparation.\n\n\n3:30 p.m.\nLeadership in a Post-Pandemic\, Post-Everything World Part Two \nKatie Alexander\, Assistant Professor of Management at Quinlan School of Business Loyola University Chicago \nHow should nonprofit leaders lead in these times? What do leadership examples and traits from other sectors teach us about how we should lead our organizations? In this session\, we will explore how we can be more effective leaders in and outside of our organizations\, anticipating and taking advantage of trends\, opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing and uncertain environment. \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, May 17\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nFinancial Modeling and Analysis \nCharles Montorio-Archer\, PhD.\, Esq.\, MPA\, President & CEO\, One Hope United\nDamon Cates\, Ed.D\, Chief Advancement Officer\, One Hope United \nIn these times of scarce resources and increased demand for our services\, financial sustainability is not just the focus of the finance and fundraising teams of a nonprofit.  Rather\, increasingly\, program and other staff need to also consider finances in their work.   What are some of the key metrics that should be considered for a department’s and organization’s financial health?  How do we develop and manage reasonable\, yet ambitious\, budgets to grow our mission?  This session will answer these questions and more.\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nStrategic Planning is Dead. Long Live the Strategic Plan \nEric Weinheimer\, Loyola Lead Faculty \nStrategic planning is a key tool for any organization that wants to grow and succeed.  But increasingly\, organizations are questioning the value of 3- or 5-year strategic plans\, given the fast pace of change and innovation.  How can we plan given such uncertainty?  How do we stay nimble and entrepreneurial\, and yet ensure that everyone understands our strategic priorities and goals?\n\n\n3:30 p.m.\nCaring for Your Most Precious Asset \nLoyola University \nRemote work. Mental health days. Self-care.  Competitive wages.  Flexible hours.  A vibrant work culture. What is the right mix of benefits and supports for your staff so that they feel empowered to do their difficult work?   We will explore the cutting-edge ways that we can nurture our teams to higher levels of job satisfaction in this competitive labor market\, ultimately leading to better care for our clients.\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, May 18\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nHow to Become a High Performing Nonprofit Board \nDennis C. Miller\, Founder & Chairman\, DCM Associates Inc. \nMost nonprofit organizations have great causes and powerful missions that are being advanced through the efforts of dedicated professionals\, board members\, donors and volunteers. Everyone has high hopes and dreams for their organization and is very proud to be associated with it. Yet far too many still struggle to achieve the level of excellence their mission requires. One of the key responsibilities of every nonprofit CEO and Board Chair is to engage and motivate their board and leadership team to be passionate about serving their mission and achieving their strategic vision. \nThe following are the key discussion topics for this course: \n\nThe Characteristics of and obstacles to becoming a high performing nonprofit board\nHow to become a high performing nonprofit board chair\nThe boards’ relationship with the CEO\nThe board’s role in achieving the organization’s strategic plan\nThe board’s role in creating a culture of philanthropy\nBoard committee structure and performance evaluation\n\n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nPublic Policy for Sector Leaders \nBlair Abelle-Kiser Ph.D. She/Her\, Senior Director of Government Affairs\, Social Current \nThe need for human services nonprofits often is the result of unjust and inequitable laws and systems that have marginalized communities for decades. Substantial progress in rectify those inequities will only come through legislation and policies. This session will discuss and explain the value that public policy advocacy can provide to human service nonprofits in furthering their mission. Concrete action steps will be suggested to help nonprofits advocate for their causes in thoughtful and effective ways.\n\n\n\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, May 19\n\n\n\n9 a.m.-Noon\nFinal Wrap Up and Connecting the Dots for the Future \nEric Weinheimer & Undraye Howard \n\n\nAfternoon\nDepartures\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Lead Faculty \n \n\n \n \n \n Eric Weinheimer\nSenior Vice President and Philanthropic Strategist\, Bank of America \nEric Weinheimer is a senior vice president and philanthropic strategist for the National Consulting and Advisory Practice at Bank of America Private Bank\, based in Chicago. In this role\, Eric delivers customized consulting and advisory services to nonprofit clients’ boards of directors and senior leaders. His areas of expertise include strategic planning\, board governance\, revenue diversification\, and social enterprise. He also has extensive experience in working with high-net worth individuals and families in identifying and achieving their philanthropic goals. \nPreviously\, Eric served as president and CEO of Forefront\, a regional association of grantmakers\, nonprofits\, advisors\, social entrepreneurs\, and impact investors. He was also president and CEO of The Cara Program\, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive training\, job placement\, and support services to individuals who are homeless and experiencing poverty. During Eric’s tenure\, The Cara Program founded and established three social enterprises\, including Cleanslate Chicago. He has also served as interim CEO for nonprofits that have experienced significant internal challenges and crises. \nEric earned a bachelor’s from Boston College and a master’s in business administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business\, where he was awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award for Public Service. Eric serves on the advisory board for Booth’s Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation and the Leadership Council for the Baumhart Center at Loyola University Chicago. He also serves on the boards of directors for Growing Community Media\, the Network for Young Adult Success\, and the Economic Club of Chicago. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location \n \n\n \n \n \n We look forward to holding the 2023 Executive Leadership Institute in person at the University of Loyola Chicago. \nLodging\nThe Drake Hotel (Special Discounted Rate Available. Select hotel to book.)\n140 East Walton Place\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nHampton Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile\n160 E. Huron Street\nChicago\, IL 60661 \nHotel Felix (Special Discounted Rate Available. Select hotel to book.)\n111 W. Huron St\nChicago IL\, 60654 \nSofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile\n20 E Chestnut St\,\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nTalbott Hotel\n20 E Delaware Place\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nLocation\nQuinlan School of Business\nLoyola University Chicago\nWater Tower Campus\n111 E Pearson St\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nNote: The Executive Leadership Institute will take place on the Water Tower Campus. \n \n \n \n \n \nLoyola University Chicago Water Tower Campus URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2023-executive-leadership-institute/ LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\, 16 E. Pearson St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/iStock-1049828098-e1692910735163.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T235959 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230427T213706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T215304Z UID:10000290-1683417600-1683503999@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: PowerNET 2023 DESCRIPTION:PowerNET 2023\nMay 7-9\n \n Join us at the Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies conference in Dallas\, TX. Learn more and register for the event here. \nAre you attending this event?\nCome say hello to Social Current staff member Marisa Collins\, director of strategic partnerships and partner communications. Booth information coming soon. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nMISSION POSSIBLE is about making our visions and aspirations a reality. Our mission is encoded in the name of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies. PowerNET’s interactive workshops will present original ways of strengthening your agencies and your work. These workshops will open up new conversations\, inspire creative thinking\, and spur participants to action. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-powernet/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230504T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230320T174245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T194400Z UID:10000283-1683198000-1683212400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing EDI for a More Perfect Union (May Session) DESCRIPTION:Register: May Session \n \n Session Dates: May 4 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ET\, and May 11\, 18 from 1-5 p.m. ET \nUnderstanding how to build an inclusive and equitable culture is the task of every leader within an organization and is essential in building a perfect union. With the backdrop of voices pushing against a ‘woke’ culture and an ever-increasing need to raise the banner for justice on every front\, advancing organizational equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI) is more critical than ever. The need for leaders across sectors\, especially the social sector\, to understand and engage the current environment is essential in creating an equitable society for all. \nThis journey begins by ensuring all people feel valued at work. It mandates the co-creation of an inclusive workforce that can foster a healthy\, productive\, and peaceful society where all people can reach their full potential. The journey continues by establishing a culture that supports equity for long-term\, sustainable change by challenging the inequitable systems which marginalize\, disconnect\, and dismiss individuals from access and full participation in economic mobility and prosperity. \nDuring this three-part virtual workshop presented by Social Current\, participants will explore their relationships with EDI in a safe environment and make progress on developing an EDI action plan for their organizations. \nBecause advancing EDI requires more than just basic knowledge and the will to improve\, presenters will help participants acknowledge their biases and the role of historical discrimination\, non-inclusive behavioral actions\, and culture in creating an unjust society. The workshop will include presentations of valuable information\, facilitated discussions\, and reflection opportunities. \nWorkshop Goals\n\nIncrease understanding of building an equitable and inclusive culture.\nUnderstand the need to build psychological safety amongst teams\, identify individual biases\, and understand the role of inequitable systems.\nExplore your relationship with EDI in a safe environment.\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nStaff responsible for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\nHuman resources professionals\nOrganizational development professionals\nExecutives\nBoard members\nExecutive search firms\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jerica Broeckling\n \n EDI Consultant\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Romero Davis\n \n Senior Program Manager\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Undraye Howard\, PhD\n \n Vice President of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phyllis Richards\n \n Director of EDI and Research\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deb Smith\n \n Executive Coordinator for the President/CEO\nProgram Manager\, Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sheryl White\, PhD\n \n Vice President of Training and Organizational Development \nNeighborhood House Association URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-edi-for-a-more-perfect-union-may-session/ CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/EDI-Prefect-Union-Alt-Image-May.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230501T235959 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230427T201836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T214832Z UID:10000288-1682899200-1682985599@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NatCon23 DESCRIPTION:NatCon23: Momentum\nMay 1-3\n \n Join us at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s conference in Los Angeles. Learn more and register for the event here. \nAre you attending this event?\nCome say hello to our staff at booth 616 and/or attend one of their sessions: \nA13 – Leading Through Constraint: Successful Strategies for Surviving and Thriving \n\n\n\nSC Presenter: Jody Levison-Johnson\nMonday\, May 1 from 10:30-11:30 a.m.\nLocation: 403 B\, Level 2\n\n\n\nB5 – Equity and Psychological Safety: The Necessity of Leveraging the Art of Being Uncomfortable \n\n\n\nSC Presenters: Romero Davis and Undraye Howard\nMonday\, May 1 from 4:15-5:15 p.m.\nLocation: 502 B\, Level 2\n\n\n\nC7 – Creating Momentum in Challenging Times Through Accreditation \n\n\n\nSC Presenter: Joe Perrow\nTuesday\, May 2 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.\nLocation: 304 ABC\, Level 2\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThree days of leadership-building\, organization-boosting learning from the best minds in health care –that’s what awaits you at NatCon23 from May 1-3 in Los Angeles\, California. Join us for the largest conference in mental health and substance use treatment as we celebrate our shared commitment to transform communities and save lives. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/natcon23/ CATEGORIES:On the Road ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/On-the-Road.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T130000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230310T151759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T165211Z UID:10000282-1682510400-1682514000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Building a “How Might We?” Culture: Using Human-Centered Design to Strengthen Performance and Quality Management DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n As a follow up from the popular SPARK 2022 conference presentation\, leaders from Congreso de Latinos Unidos will dive deeper into how they use human-centered design as a key component of their performance management and quality improvement strategy. This webinar will highlight several elements of Congreso’s homegrown design toolkit to demonstrate how they overlay client and staff experience in programs with data for progression towards outcomes.  Congreso’s unique strategy couples design and experimentation to identify and test program and operational enhancements to increase performance. \nIn addition to being a learning opportunity\, this webinar will also offer networking and discussion.  Attendees will be given time to discuss their own current or potential strategies for incorporating design and innovation culture to improve performance management. \nTakeaways\n\nHow Congreso applied key concepts in human-centered design to their performance and quality improvement strategies\nIdentify the impacts of shifting from a compliance culture to a culture of innovation\, considering the experience of both staff and individuals served\nReview Congreso’s human-centered design toolkit and discuss how it might be supportive to goals related to quality improvement and organizational culture\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutive and senior leaders\nPerformance and quality improvement professionals\nLeaders in program design and innovation\nResearch and evaluation leaders\nGrants management professionals\nProgram/department directors and managers\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brendan Conlin\n \n Chief Program Officer\nCongreso de Latinos Unidos \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brendan Conlin\n Chief Program Officer\nCongreso de Latinos Unidos \n \n Brendan Conlin is chief program officer (CPO) at Congreso. In this capacity\, he oversees the agency’s three programmatic divisions; Education and Workforce Services\, Healthcare Services\, Family and Housing Services\, as well as the agency’s new Innovation Manager. Since his start with Congreso in 2009 as an English as second language instructor\, Conlin has risen through the various programmatic levels of the organization\, including serving as the director of adult education and vice president of education and workforce services. \nConlin’s role as CPO is to drive Congreso’s strategic plan\, titled Mission 2 Impact\, to carry out Congreso’s mission to move clients towards economic self-sufficiency and wellbeing.  Specifically\, his work focuses on developing the infrastructure and capacity for using social innovation techniques to enhance Congreso’s services by embedding human-centered design and lean impact methods into the organization’s program design strategy. These methods help Congreso continuously analyze their 40+ programs for optimal effectiveness and client value\, empowering teams to use rapid experimentation and innovation techniques to drive measurable impact for families. \nIn addition to serving as CPO at Congreso\, he represents the organization and the needs of Congreso’s community across with city\, overseeing its partnerships with Philadelphia Works\, Inc.\, Philadelphia Youth Network\, Lenfest Foundation\, Eastern State Penitentiary\, Penn State Abington\, Harcum College\, Temple University and other leading institutions throughout the region. He is most excited about how his work can influence systems affecting youth on the cusp of leaving school and gaining access to higher education and the workforce. \nMost recently\, Conlin launched Congreso’s first homegrown\, web-based human-centered design toolkit within the agency and looks forward to continuing to optimize service delivery for Congreso’s clients\, employees and community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jamie Hughes\n \n Vice President of Programmatic Development\nCongreso de Latinos Unidos \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jamie Hughes\n Vice President of Programmatic Development\nCongreso de Latinos Unidos \n \n Jamie Hughes is Congreso’s vice president of programmatic development. In this role\, she oversees Congreso’s grants team and grantwriting efforts\, as well as works closely with agency leadership on mission to impact projects and vision to drive Congreso’s growth strategy. Hughes also works closely with Congreso’s administrative teams to maximize agency operations and systems for efficiency\, including budgeting and contract management. \nHughes started at Congreso as an AmeriCorps VISTA member in the education and workforce services division\, working with the adult education department to expand GED and English as a second language classes and testing programs. Since that initial role\, she has served as education and workforce services division manager and most recently director of programmatic development to support the agency in a variety of programmatic and administrative capacities. \nPrior to working at Congreso\, Hughes worked for a nonprofit community development organization in the Dominican Republic for several years\, working with communities across the country in education\, health\, and water system projects. She holds a BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies from American University in Washington DC\, as well as certificates for Spanish and medical Spanish translation. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/building-a-how-might-we-culture-using-human-centered-design-to-strengthen-performance-and-quality-management/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Org-Excellence_Data_4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230131T171921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T190913Z UID:10000265-1681830000-1681831800@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230323T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230131T170734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T191623Z UID:10000264-1679583600-1679585400@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-16/2023-03-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230217T171053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T153150Z UID:10000277-1679493600-1679497200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Taking Back Your Narrative: About the New Congress DESCRIPTION:Watch Recording \n \n Taking Back Your Narrative is an exciting new webinar series from Social Current’s Public Policy & Government Relations office. This series will empower social sector organizations\, staff\, and volunteers to transform their expertise\, lived experience\, and passions into an effective advocacy strategy to create local\, regional\, and national change. \nThis webinar\, the second in the series\, will offer novice and seasoned policy and change advocates a concise and practical overview of the 118th U.S. Congress\, including tips and tricks to advocate and educate members of Congress effectively. \nSessions in this Series\n\nAdvocacy 101 for the Social Sector: Feb. 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nAbout the New Congress: March 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET\nPolicy Briefing (Topic TBD by the Network): May 2 from 2-3 p.m. ET\n\nTakeaways\n\nA fundamental understanding of the structure and political dynamics that animate the 118th Congress\nTips for being more comfortable when educating members of Congress and discussing social sector topics\nAbout Social Current’s 2022-2024 federal policy agenda and how it is being implemented in the 118th Congress\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nSocial Sector staff and volunteers with responsibility for or interest in federal policy advocacy.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, Ph.D. (She/Her)\n \n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser\, Ph.D. (She/Her)\n Senior Director of Government Affairs\nSocial Current \n \n Blair Abelle-Kiser is the senior director of government affairs at Social Current. She joined Social Current in 2022 after working in health policy on Capitol Hill\, the nonprofit sector\, and as a biomedical researcher. Before public service\, Abelle-Kiser spent several years as a medical research scientist on several industry and NIH-funded projects. Her work focused on developing research projects and clinical trials to improve the lives of African Americans with Sickle Cell Disease. \nShe earned a doctorate in biomedical science from Morehouse School of Medicine in 2017 and a bachelor’s in biology from the University of Kentucky in 2011. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/taking-back-your-narrative-about-the-new-congress/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Policy-Advocacy_4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T151500 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230213T143001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T143006Z UID:10000279-1677594600-1677597300@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Maximize Your Social Current Engagement: Learning and Professional Development DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Join this session to learn how you can support your staff’s professional development through Social Current—our online learning platform contains more than 100 courses in a variety of formats. Our offerings are aligned in key areas for advancing the impact of the social sector\, such as equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; performance and quality improvement; COA Accreditation training; and more. To help you develop yourself and your team\, we offer webinars\, on-demand courses\, workshops\, blended learning\, and in-person learning cohorts. \nSocial Current provides a robust set of learning solutions to support community-based organizations. From individual professional development opportunities to enterprise learning solutions\, we can fill your learning needs. \n2023 Social Current Engagement Webinar Series\nJoin us to learn how your organization’s team can benefit from a Social Current engagement package and the exciting opportunities that connect you with colleagues across the network. All staff at organizations with 2022 Social Current Engagement Packages—and those interested in learning more—are encouraged to participate in this webinar. \nIn addition to delving into the month’s featured topic\, we will preview any new or soon-to-be-released products\, services\, tools\, and engagement opportunities. This webinar will include ample time for Q&A\, as you explore ways to maximize the engagement experience for your organization and colleagues. \nTakeaways\n\nOverview of the online learning platform\nOverview of the Learning Exchange\, which features courses developed by community-based organizations\, for community-based organizations\nHow we can assist in promoting your courses to our national network; Social Current is especially interested in disseminating learning that has CEUs available\, including NASW\, APA\, etc.\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nAny staff at organizations that have Social Current Engagement Packages\nAny staff at organizations interested in Social Current Engagement Packages\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Presenters\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Linda Freeman\n \n Director of Network Engagement\nSocial Current \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Raquelle Solon\n \n Learning Solutions Manager\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/maximize-your-social-current-engagement-learning-and-professional-development-3/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Social-Current-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T153000 DTSTAMP:20260412T104322 CREATED:20230131T170734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T191623Z UID:10000263-1677164400-1677166200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Introduction to COA Accreditation DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n This free 30-minute webinar provides an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. It is perfect for anyone seeking accreditation for the first time\, interested in what is required to become accredited\, or mandated to become accredited by state or federal legislation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation\, the steps toward becoming accredited\, and the benefits of accreditation. There will also be a Q&A portion for us to answer any questions you might have. \nTakeaways\n\nWhat is the value of accreditation\nWhat is the accreditation process\nHow to become accredited\n\nWho Should Participate\nAnyone who is interested in learning more about accreditation for their organization\, whether it be first-time accreditation or reaccreditation. \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n \n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Joe Perrow\n Network Growth Manager\nSocial Current \n \n Joe Perrow is the network growth manager for accreditation services at Social Current. His role allows him to work closely with organizations that are seeking accreditation for the first time by helping them to navigate standards\, establish a timeline\, and proactively prepare for the process. Perrow has a master’s in business administration from Campbell University and more than eight years’ experience in business development\, marketing\, and partner management. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/introduction-to-coa-accreditation-16/2023-02-23/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/COA-Accredited-Webinar-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR