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Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) and Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) at SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

These trainings are pre-conference sessions of the SPARK 2025 conference. The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) session is designed to prepare organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience. The performance and quality improvement (PQI) training will help organization develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance effective service delivery and organizational capacity.

$400

Advocacy Amplified: Rapid Response & Readiness in a Shifting Policy Landscape

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

During this pre-conference session, participants will gain practical skills in policy analysis, narrative framing, and grassroots mobilization. With a focus on low-cost, high-impact strategies, this session is designed for organizations operating with limited capacity but high stakes.

Free

ELI Alumni: Unlocking Potential Because You Matter!

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

For over 20 years, the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) has established an incredible reputation for providing a quality peer learning experience that positively impacts the development of social sector leaders. This pre-conference convening is the first of its kind! We invite past, present, and future ELI participants to join us to catch up with fellow alumni, network with those who are interested in learning more about ELI, and discuss its transformative impact on both the individual and the organization.

$295

Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

We could not do what we do without our COA Accreditation volunteers. All active COA Accreditation volunteers are invited to join us as we gather and celebrate all that you do. Catch up with colleagues, share site visit stories from the road, and get ready for the start of SPARK 2025. There will be food, drinks, prizes, and a host of swag – so you will not want to miss this event.

Free

SPARK 2025

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

SPARK 2025 will showcase sector insight and expertise to drive toward greater impact so all people can thrive. This in-person event will convene leaders from across human services.

The Intersection of Trauma-Informed Approaches and Quality Improvement

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

We know that data-informed decision making and continuous quality improvement (CQI) are critical to the success of any change initiative—including our trauma-informed efforts. However, two key barriers often hinder our ability to integrate a trauma-informed lens into data collection. Join us for this workshop, where we will explore strategies to overcome both barriers.

$250

Building Healthy Workplace Cultures in Challenging Times

Hilton Chicago 720 S Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

This two-day workshop will equip leaders and supervisors with foundational knowledge and skills to help their teams manage uncertainty and interpersonal conflict so they can create a healthy and resilient organizational culture.

Free – $650

Advocacy Isn’t a Horror Movie – But It Sometimes Feels Like One! 

Advocacy is one of the social sector’s greatest powers, but lobbying restrictions and common misconceptions can make it challenging to know when and how to advocate. This webinar will support organizations in engaging in responsive and strategic advocacy by reviewing the responsibilities of 501(c)(3) organizations. We will review case studies to outline key differences between lobbying and advocacy. We will also discuss 501(h) elections and considerations for nonprofit organizations should they elect to file.

Framing Messages That Break Through  

Effective advocacy campaigns require successful messaging. This webinar will support participants in crafting values-based messages that connect across ideological divides and resonate with diverse viewpoints. Through an interactive exercise, participants will collaboratively develop language that captures attention, builds bridges, and motivates action.   

Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT)

The Intensive Accreditation Training (IAT) is designed to prepare new and incoming
organizations to get the most out of their COA Accreditation experience.

$400

Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI)

This performance and quality improvement (PQI) training is designed to help organizations pursuing COA Accreditation develop a comprehensive approach to a quality improvement process that will advance an efficient and effective service delivery system and enhance organizational capacity to deliver quality services.

$400
Introduction to COA Accreditation

Introduction to COA Accreditation

This webinar will provide an introduction to Social Current and COA Accreditation. Participants will gain an understanding of the key concepts that define COA Accreditation, the steps toward becoming accredited, and the benefits of accreditation.

Free