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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20231128T153331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T191837Z UID:10000341-1714550400-1714755600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Convening for Chief Executives DESCRIPTION:About\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Registration and Pricing\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sessions & Speakers\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Planning Team\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n This convening will offer learning and networking tailored to chief executives of human services organizations. By bringing together sector leaders who truly understand each other’s day to day\, it will offer a safe space to develop relationships\, share challenges\, find solutions\, and build community. \nWith facilitated sessions\, the event’s programming will emphasize dialogue and collaboration to identify solutions. Chief executives are invited to make new connections\, deepen relationships\, and grow their network of go-to colleagues. This event will be held at a community-based organization in the Social Current network and feature an optional networking event. \nWho Should Participate\n\nChief executives of human and social sector organizations\n\n \n \n \n \n Schedule\nWednesday\, May 1\n5:30-7 p.m. Welcome Reception at BasBlue \nBasBlue is approximately 2.5 miles for the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel. Participants are on their own for transportation to and from this reception. \nThank you to The Children’s Center for sponsoring this reception. \nThursday\, May 2 at The Children’s Center\n7:30 a.m. First Bus to The Children’s Center Departs \n8:05 a.m. Second Bus to The Children’s Center Departs \n7:45-9 a.m. Networking Breakfast \n9-10 a.m. Welcome and Introductions \n10-10:15 a.m. Break \n10:15-11:45 a.m. The New Narrative Campaign \n11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Networking Lunch \n1-2:30 p.m. Effective Board Governance\, Strategic Clarity\, and Long-Term Mission Success \n2:30-3:15 p.m. The Children’s Center Tour \n3:15-5:30 p.m. Networking Activity: Motown Museum (sold out) \nTransportation to the Motown Museum and back to the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit will be provided. \nThose not participating in the networking activity are on their own for transportation back to the hotel. The Children’s Center is approximately 1.5 miles from hotel. \nDine with Your Peers or Evening on Your Own \nFriday\, May 3 at Judson Center\n7 a.m. First Bus to Judson Center Departs \n8 a.m. Second Bus to Judson Center Departs \n7:30-8:45 a.m. Breakfast \nThank you to Judson Center for sponsoring this breakfast. \n8:30-9:15 a.m. Judson Center Tour \n9:15-9:30 a.m. Break \n9:30-11 a.m. AI in Human Services: Opportunities and Considerations \n11-11:45 a.m. Discussion: What’s Keeping You Up at Night? \n11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Closing and Evaluation \nParticipants are on their own for transportation after the closing session. Judson Center is approximately 26 miles (35 minutes) from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Registration and Pricing \n \n\n \n \n \n Registration\nRegistration must be received on or before April 3 to receive the early bird rate. After that date\, regular rates apply. \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now \n \n \n \n Pricing\nImpact Partners (Formerly Engagement Packages) and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation \n\nEarly Bird Registration $595\nRegular Registration $745\n\nOther Organizations \n\nEarly Bird Registration $695\nRegular Registration $845\n\nNetworking Activity (sold out) $60 \n  \nCancellation by Participant\nAll cancellation requests must be made in writing. Conference cancellations are subject to a $100 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after April 12 will not be refunded\, including the optional tour. Credit toward future Social Current events is not currently possible. Notice of written cancellation must be emailed directly to Social Current. \nCancellation by Social Current\nIf Social Current cancels this conference\, all registration fees will be refunded in full. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Sessions & Speakers \n \n\n \n \n \n Sessions\nWelcome Reception at BasBlue\nReconnect with longtime colleagues and make new connections with fellow chief executives during the Welcome Reception. Participants will enjoy appetizers\, beverages\, and informal networking at BasBlue. The reception will include special guests\, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II\, who will provide remarks\, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel. \nBasBlue works to create pathways and open doors for women and non-binary individuals by fostering connection and discovery through a diverse and inclusive community\, educational opportunities\, and culturally enriching experiences. BasBlue takes pride in supporting farms and bakeries that are owned and led by women. \nThank you to The Children’s Center for sponsoring this reception. \nThe New Narrative Campaign\nFor our New Narrative campaign\, Social Current looks to use the film Uncharitable as a catalyst for action. We have partnered with the film’s social impact campaign and are working to bring social sector organizations together to help change the current (mis)perceptions and lack of true understanding of nonprofits. This session will provide an opportunity for discussion about being intentional and thoughtful in leading narrative change for the social sector. \nPresenters: \n\nJody Levison-Johnson\, president & CEO\, Social Current\nStephanie Pacinella\, senior director of strategy and growth\, Social Current\n\nEffective Board Governance\, Strategic Clarity\, and Long-Term Mission Success\nThe role of nonprofit executives has become increasingly complex. Best-in-class leaders increasingly realize that their governance model\, organizational culture\, and strategic plan are intertwined\, and that effective governance leads to long-term mission success. Based on research detailed in his critically acclaimed book\, The CEO and the Board: The Art of Nonprofit Governance as a Competitive Advantage\, Dr. Senske will lead an interactive dialogue on key topics. Participants will discuss how to chart their organizations’ desired destination with their own unique roadmap\, the changing role of the board given post-COVID shifts\, effective strategic planning in a rapidly changing external environment\, and a scorecard to determine if their governance model is indeed a mission advantage. \nPresenter: Kurt Senske\, founder and principal\, CEO-Board Services \nNetworking Activity: Motown Museum\nMotown Museum is the heartbeat of the Motown legacy—a destination for music and history fans. It celebrates the authentic story of Motown\, from its humble beginnings to its emergence as the “Sound of Young America” and beyond. The museum brings together fans\, people\, and ideas from different generations and it captures the imagination to fuel dreams and inspire accomplishments. \nTransportation will be provided to the museum from The Children’s Center and back to The Westin Book Cadillac after the tour. \nThis tour has reached capacity and is sold out. \nAI in Human Services: Opportunities and Considerations\nThis dynamic and interactive session is designed to help nonprofit leaders assess the opportunities and challenges of using artificial intelligence (AI) in their organizations. In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital technologies\, strategically implementing AI can significantly enhance the efficiency\, effectiveness\, and impact of nonprofit initiatives. Participants will be introduced to the three main applications of generative AI\, learn how to conduct an organizational assessment of AI readiness\, and consider the elements of an AI policy for their organization. \nParticipants will: \n\nUnderstand the types of artificial intelligence and map them to organizational functions\nIdentify opportunities for integrating artificial intelligence in day-to-day workflows\nExplore elements of an artificial intelligence policy for organizations\nCollaborate and brainstorm ideas for implementing artificial intelligence\n\nPresenter: Lauri Goldkind\, associate professor\, Graduate School of Social Service\, Fordham University \nDiscussion: What’s Keeping You Up at Night?\nParticipants will be encouraged to share the challenges and concerns that keep them up at night while reflecting on the discussions of the past two days and impart new perspectives\, understanding\, or ideas they have gathered from their peers. \nFacilitator: Jody Levison-Johnson\, president & CEO\, Social Current \nSpeakers\nLauri Goldkind\, PhD\, LMSW\nAssociate Professor\nFordham University \nDr. Lauri Goldkind\, PhD\, LMSW is an associate professor at Fordham University and the editor of the Journal of Technology in Human Services. Her current research focuses on artificial intelligence in social work practice and data ecosystems in nonprofit organizations. She is a network co-lead for the Grand Challenges in Social Work Harnessing Technology for the Social Good. She can be reached via email. \nJody Levison-Johnson\, PhD\, LCSW\nPresident and CEO\nSocial Current \nJody Levison-Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience in the field of human services. She currently serves as the president and CEO of Social Current. Jody is a longstanding champion for systems change which results in the ability for individuals and communities to thrive. Over several decades\, her career has crossed a variety of settings including private providers\, state and local governments\, and national associations. Much of her work has focused on cross-sector alignment to benefit children\, youth\, and families. Jody’s experience leading system reform efforts across the country has prompted her interest in the environmental contexts that surround leadership of deep change in social and public systems. Jody holds a master’s in social work from Syracuse University and a master’s and doctorate in leadership and change from Antioch University. \nStephanie Pacinella\, MA\nSenior Director of Strategy and Growth\nSocial Current \nStephanie Pacinella is the senior director of strategy and growth at Social Current. She is responsible for overseeing Social Current’s fund development strategy and special strategic initiatives that require enterprise-wide collaboration. She previously led the Standards Research and Development Department for COA Accreditation\, researching and developing best practice standards for nonprofit organization administration\, management\, and social service programs. Stephanie has a background in research\, grant writing\, and behavioral health services. She earned a master’s in community psychology from Marist College. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location \n \n\n \n \n \n Location\nWednesday\, May 1\nBasBlue\n110 E Ferry St.\nDetroit\, MI 48202 \nThursday\, May 2\nThe Children’s Center\n79 Alexandrine West\nDetroit\, MI 48201 \nFriday\, May 3\nJudson Center\n4410 W. 13 Mile Road\nRoyal Oak\, MI 48073 \nLodging\nThe Westin Book Cadillac Detroit\n1114 Washington Boulevard\nDetroit\, MI 48226 \nSocial Current has arranged a special room rate of $245 for single or double occupancy\, plus applicable taxes. Reserve your room online or by calling the Marriott Reservations line at 888-627-7150 by April 3 and mentioning the group name Social Current May 2024 to receive the discounted rate. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Planning Team \n \n\n \n \n \n Planning Team\nMike Bertrand\nPresident & CEO\nLutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois \nKaren Coleman\nPresident & CEO\nTabor Services\, Inc. \nJoe Everett\nPresident & CEO\nThe Opportunity Alliance \nJulio Galan\nPresident & CEO\nFamily & Youth Counseling Agency \nMary Garr\nPresident & CEO\nFamily Service Association of San Antonio\, Inc. \nAndrea Hall\nPresident/CEO\nMYSI Corporation \nChrista Hamilton\nPresident & CEO\nUCAN \nLenora Hardy-Foster\nPresident & CEO\nJudson Center\, Inc. \nJenny Livelli\nPresident & CEO\nThe Children’s Guild \nSandra Mintz\nChief Executive Officer\nLethbridge Family Services  \nMichelle Murray\nPresident & CEO\nNexus Family Healing  \nJill Oldham\nChief Executive Officer\nGreenleaf Family Center \nKirsten Olson\nChief Executive Officer\nChildren & Families First \nAnita Paukovits\nExecutive Director/President\nThe Children’s Home of Easton\, Inc. \nNickaila Sandate\nPresident & CEO\nEmberHope Youthville \nEric Schindler\nChief Executive Officer\nChild & Family Resources\, Inc. \nMichael Sexauer\nPresident\nHoly Family Institute \nMartine Singer\nChief Executive Officer\nChildren’s Institute\, Inc. \nRichard Stagliano\nChief Executive Officer\nCenter For Family Services\, Inc. \nNicole Wells Stallworth\nPresident & CEO\nThe Children’s Center of Wayne County\, Inc. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/ceo-convening/ CATEGORIES:Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-1391809385.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20240402T171248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T173905Z UID:10000380-1714572000-1714575600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Impact Partnerships DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n Social Current has launched an updated solution—Impact Partnerships\, formerly known as Engagement Packages. Impact Partnerships offer resources to support organizational excellence\, including new convenings and networking opportunities\, participation in our workforce resilience virtual learning series\, continued access to the online resource library\, and more. \nThis new name\, revised benefits\, and updated fee schedule are based largely on the feedback from our network organizations. Impact Partnerships are a great opportunity to equip you and your staff with the resources needed for continued excellence and impact. \nTakeaways\n\nAbout Impact Partnerships\nIncluded benefits\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives and directors who are interested in gaining additional resources and tools for their organizations\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Rachael Rucker\n \n Network Engagement & Growth Specialist\nSocial Current URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/information-session-impact-partnerships-2/ 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:20240502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T141500 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20240402T164803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T184947Z UID:10000378-1714654800-1714659300@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Nonprofit Sector Fraud Trends and Anti-Fraud Tips DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n During this webinar\, Social Current Strategic Industry Partner Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) will share the year’s more prevalent fraud trends. YPTC will also discuss anti-fraud tips and examine ways that nonprofit leaders can protect their organizations. \nTakeaways\n\nWhy nonprofit organizations are susceptible to fraud\nThe latest fraud trends affecting nonprofits\nAnti-fraud steps to take to protect yourself and your organization\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nFinance staff\nManagers and 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\n \n Manager\, New England Market\nYour Part-Time Controller \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandra Magri\n Manager\, New England Market\nYour Part-Time Controller \n \n Sandra Magri\, CPA\, has worked with YPTC since 2021 and is a manager in the New England market. Prior to YPTC\, she spent many years in public accounting\, often auditing human and social services organizations\, and 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. Sandra graduated from Merrimack College with a bachelor’s in business administration with a concentration in accounting. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/nonprofit-sector-fraud-trends-and-anti-fraud-tips/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fraud-webinar.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20240229T205711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T183512Z UID:10000369-1714867200-1714953599@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: NJHSA PowerNET DESCRIPTION:PowerNET 2024: Amplifying Our Impact Together\n \n Join us in Pittsburgh at the Network of Jewish Human Services PowerNET conference on May 5-8. \nAre you attending this event? Stop by the Social Current booth to pick up some cool swag and visit with Marisa Collins\, director of strategic partnerships and partner communications\, to learn more about our wide-range of solutions including COA Accreditation\, Impact Partnerships\, consulting\, and more! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nPowerNET is The Network’s annual signature event. Over 2.5 days\, professional leadership\, including board members\, and staff from\nmember agencies at all levels\, participate in educational workshops and networking opportunities. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-njhsa-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:20240506T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20240315T195418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T183231Z UID:10000377-1714953600-1715039999@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: ACRC Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Right Care\, Right Place\, Right Time: Revolutionizing the Children’s Continuum of Care\n \n Join us in Phoenix at the Association of Children’s Residential & Community Services (ACRC) annual conference on May 6-9. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth to meet Rachael Rucker\, network engagement specialist\, to learn more about our complete range of solutions. COA accredited and Impact Partners be sure to pick-up your badge ribbons along with some cool swag to show your Social Current pride. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nACRC’s 68th Annual Conference\, Right Care\, Right Place\, Right Time: Revolutionizing the Children’s Continuum of Care\, will be held May 6-9\, 2024. With global attention focused on the urgent\, often unmet\, behavioral and mental health needs of children\, we seek to elevate what is working and re-envision how children and families access care. Click here to learn more about the event. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-acrc-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:20240508T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20240229T211841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T212341Z UID:10000370-1715126400-1715212799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: Oregon Alliance and the Oregon Child & Family Center for Excellence’s Annual Summit DESCRIPTION:Meeting the Moment: Addressing the Youth Mental Health \n \n Join us in Redmond at the Oregon Alliance and the Oregon Child & Family Center for Excellence’s Annual Summit on May 8-10. \nAre you attending this event? Our president and CEO\, Jody Levison-Johnson will be delivering the opening keynote\, Meeting the Moment: The Youth Mental Health Crisis and the Role of Community-Based Organizations on Thursday\, May 9. Jody will also be leading the work session track The State of Nonprofits and Reimagining Funding Models on May 9. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe Oregon Alliance and the Oregon Child & Family Center for Excellence’s Annual Summit draws leaders from our diverse group of member organizations serving Oregon’s children\, youth and families at home\, in school\, in residential settings\, and within their community. They’ll gather with state\, health care\, and community leaders\, as well as providers of direct care services and those with lived experience\, to find new ways to achieve the best possible outcomes for children\, adolescents\, young adults\, and families across the state. Click here to learn more. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-oregon-alliance-and-the-oregon-child-family-center-for-excellences-annual-summit/ 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/Chicago:20240513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20230830T180229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T203931Z UID:10000322-1715587200-1715965200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2024 Executive Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Attend\n\nExecutives\nManagers\nDirectors\n\nWe also hope the ELI alumni will join the 2024 institute to reconnect with each other\, meet the newest group of students\, and engage around the future of the program. Learn more about the Alumni Connect opportunity May 16-17. \nHear from Alumni\nIn this video\, Dr. Cha-Tanya Lankford\, director of Delaware programs at Pressley Ridge shares how the ELI curriculum continues to shape her as a professional and leader. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWatch the full LinkedIn Live for more. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Schedule \n \n\n \n \n \n Monday\, May 13\nWelcome\nUndraye Howard\, PhD\, Social Current\nVice President of Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion and Engagement \nAmy Kyhos\, Loyola University Chicago\nDirector of Executive and Professional Education Center \nCrafting Organizational Excellence with Emotional Intelligence\nJody Levison-Johnson\, PhD\, LCSW\, Social Current\nPresident and CEO \nIn this session\, Social Current President and CEO Jody Levison-Johnson will share her expertise on strategic leadership\, change management\, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement\, particularly during times of constraint. Students will gain insights into how to navigate complexities\, drive transformation\, and lead with purpose to achieve sustainable success. \nDiscussion of DISC Assessments\nDarrell Katz\, Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\nAdjunct Professor \nELI Second Year Student Project Presentations\nFacilitator: Undraye Howard\, Social Current \nLeading in new and innovative ways is part of the social sector’s DNA. Being mission-responsive\, using reflexive thought\, and building emotional intelligence are core leadership development skills. How does one identify what leading from their inner core looks like? How do our innate qualities determine our leadership style? And once we understand our core motivations and leadership style\, how do we inspire others within our organizations\, communities\, and sectors to lead and collaborate across networks and systems? It requires a new way of thinking and behaving. This session will explore new ways of framing leadership development by focusing on: \n\nIdentifying intrinsic and extrinsic motivations\nRethinking leadership from a core development mindset\nHighlighting leader behaviors that inspire\, motivate\, and empower others through collaboration\n\nDinner/Networking \nTuesday\, May 14\n\nMorning Motivations \nEquip the Flip for Human Services Leaders\nRobena Spangler\, MS\, Social Current\nSenior Director of Leadership Development/Organizational Excellence \nTrinka Landry-Bourne\, DPA\, American Public Human Services Association\nOrganizational Effectiveness Consultant Leadership Development \nBreak \nEquip the Flip: Voices from the Field ELI Focus Groups\nRobena Spangler\, Social Current \nTrinka Landry-Bourne\, American Public Human Services Association \nSocial Current and the American Public Human Services Association have joined together to create a new leadership framework for human services. The framework’s competencies will be infused throughout human services organizations to instill patterns of behavior that will make the flip to shift power to the community. This session includes a “Voices from the Field” focus group activity designed especially for Executive Leadership Institute students. \nChat & Chew\nLunch and video call with ELI Alumni Board and other graduates \nThe Social Sector Workforce’s Resilience in a Post-Pandemic Environment\nSession led by Loyola University Chicago \nSocial Sector leaders consistently face adversity\, as core needs and resources evolve to reflect broader changes in society. Growing personal and organizational resilience is paramount in developing sustainable pathways for social impact. This session will emphasize leadership and management practices and approaches for building resilience and ensuring persistence. \nDine-Around Networking Dinners\nStudents form networking groups of 6-8 peers for deeper conversations; reservations and sign-up sheets will be provided \n\nWednesday\, May 15\nMorning Motivations\nFacilitator: Robena Spangler\, Social Current \nReconvene to debrief on the previous night’s networking dinner discussions. \nStrategic Partnering: Is There an Alternative to Mergers and Acquisitions?\nMike Bertrand\, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois\nPresident and CEO \nCarl Clark\, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Villanova\, Pennsylvania\nPresident/CEO \nSocial sector CEOs are leading in new and innovative ways. Strategic partnerships can be arrangements between two or more organizations with like-minded visions and missions that agree to support each other in an effort to help all parties succeed. In this session\, students will get an answer to this question and more from chief executives who are addressing today’s social sector challenges. \nLunch \nDepart for Study Tour\nRoundtrip travel via coach bus \nStudy Tour: UCAN\nUCAN – The Power of Potential – strives to build strong youth and families through compassionate healing\, education\, and empowerment. UCAN changes lives through impactful programs\, consistent presence and unrivaled diversity and inclusion. UCAN serves and impacts over 9100 historically underrepresented children\, youth\, and families across Illinois. \nAfternoon and Dinner on Your Own \nThursday\, May 16\nAll Alumni are invited to join for the day to audit lectures and participate in graduation. \nMorning Motivations \nUnderstanding Artificial Intelligence and How We Can Use It in the Social Sector\nAndy Kaufman\, Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\nAdjunct Instructor \nAs artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve and develop\, social sector leaders must grapple with its usages\, impacts\, and challenges. During this discussion\, you will consider AI’s potential to accelerate and streamline social impact\, while being introduced to practical tools for immediate use on projects\, workflows\, and deliverables. \nLunch \nThe Social Enterprise and A Financial Model for Us\nMary Hollie\, Glenwood Academy\nPresident and CEO \nHow does the social sector continue to meet its mission and foster fiscal sustainability? Governmental contracts\, traditional fundraising\, and resource development can only go so far on sustainability. Join sector thought leader Mary Hollie as she discusses and presents various sustainable funding models\, including the role of philanthropy and the development of private/public partnerships and performance-based funding models as a viable approach to sector sustainability. \nGraduation and Dinner Reception \nFriday\, May 17\nMorning Motivations\nBrandon Pendleton\, Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\nAdjunct Professor \nWellness for Leaders and Teams\nBrandon Pendleton – Loyola University Chicago\nAdjunct Professor\, Quinlan School of Business \nAs the 2024 Executive Leadership Institute wraps up\, students will take a moment to pause and reflect on the foundation of their impact—their own well-being. During this motivational session\, participants will learn the importance of implementing wellness practices in their lives\, as well as ideas and resources for providing safe spaces that cultivate connection and allow all team members to thrive. \nBreak \nTying It All Together: What Did We Learn this Week? \nFor Alumni\nAlumni Town Hall\nThe goal of the town hall is to provide a space for networking and an exchange of ideas for maintaining strong alumni connections. We are particularly interested in hearing from you about ways to effectively recruit and retain candidates for a successful future of the Executive Leadership Institute. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Lead Faculty \n \n\n \n \n \n Undraye Howard\, PhD\nVice President of Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Engagement\n \nUndraye Howard currently serves as vice president of equity\, diversity\, and inclusion at Social Current. In his roles over the years\, he has provided invaluable consultation to community-based organizations. In his current role\, he leads Social Current’s efforts in providing strategy\, solutions\, and support for the development of leaders in the social sector\, with an emphasis on equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI). Through his strategic leadership and direction\, he and a team of network leaders have co-created helpful resources\, consultation\, and workshops that uplift and disseminate best practices to help community-based organizations advance their EDI journeys. \nIn addition\, Dr. Howard was instrumental in developing Social Current’s leadership development model\, the rEvolutionary Model\, which helps develop the skills of change leaders to drive toward system and population-level results. Dr. Howard also leads the annual Executive Leadership Institute\, which is held in partnership with Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business. This transformational experience equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to create greater systems change. \nDr. Howard also has a deep appreciation and connection to the greater Milwaukee community. He sits on the board of AD2LUV Senior Housing (2006-present)\, Father Hood Initiative (2012-present)\, and the board of Holy Cathedral (1999-present)\, where he also led as youth director and deacon. He also served as a member on the State of Wisconsin Strengthening Families and Children. \nDr. Howard holds a doctorate in business from Bellevue University. He received his master’s in communication and bachelor’s in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \n \n \n \n \n Robena Spangler\nSenior Director of Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence\n \nRobena Spangler is an innovative senior executive with over 30 years of experience in behavioral health\, human services\, and advancing equity and inclusion work. The majority of her career has been dedicated to systems improvement within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Spangler held several leadership roles in the public and private sectors. She has provided professional coaching and leadership development for teams and individuals on a national level. In addition to her public and private sector work\, she is an adjunct instructor at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS)\, responsible for facilitating accelerated programs in human services for adult learners. Her current role\, as an EDI and leadership strategist\, is to design and manage all aspects of Social Current’s leadership and organizational excellence portfolio. Spangler holds a bachelor’s in sociology and human services along with a master’s in leadership and professional advancement. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location \n \n\n \n \n \n Quinlan School of Business\nLoyola University Chicago\n820 N Michigan Ave.\nChicago IL\, 60611 \nThe Executive Leadership Institute takes place on Loyola’s Water Tower Campus. \nLodging\nHotel Felix \n111 W. Huron St\nChicago IL\, 60654 \nThe Drake Hotel\n140 East Walton Place\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nLearn more about our special discounted rates. \n \n \n \n \n \nLoyola University Chicago Water Tower Campus URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2024-executive-leadership-institute/ LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\, 16 E. Pearson St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence 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:20240515T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20240411T182002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T155857Z UID:10000384-1715778000-1715781600@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:Advancing Equity in Adoption Through Innovative Provider Payments and Data-Driven Policy Changes DESCRIPTION:Register \n \n During this presentation\, Social Current Strategic Industry Partner Public Consulting Group (PCG) will provide an overview of its work on two initiatives in Michigan to tackle systemic inequities in adoption. \nOne initiative is to develop an innovative provider reimbursement model that incentivizes timely adoptions based on rates that are customized to average time in care for eight populations\, including BIPOC children. This model empowers Michigan to tackle inequities by better aligning provider compensation with expected case workload and duration. \nThe second initiative is an in-depth equity assessment of policies and practices to identify areas for improvement within the current system using a nationally recognized equity audit framework. \nPCG will discuss factors instrumental this work’s success\, which include effective collaboration\, merging stakeholder feedback with quantitative analysis\, a willingness to pilot novel rates\, and the boldness to recommend concrete action to address systemic inequities. Participants will be able to apply the principles of this rate model to their states’ timeline-based incentives\, learn about index scoring\, and be introduced to a framework approach for evaluating equity. \nTakeaways\n\nWhether their current provider payment systems advance equality and/or equity and/or perpetuate any unintended consequences that may reinforce systemic bias\nHow payment strategies can be used to intentionally allocate additional resources to groups that need it most to promote equity\nHow index scores can be used to identify trends and priorities in human services data\nHow to utilize qualitative data from affected populations to help explain and/or confirm quantitative trends\nHow affected populations can and should be central to decisions that affect their lives\nShort-term and long-term approaches to building systemic equity\, such as pairing a financial solution with an assessment of policies and practices\nOne approach for evaluating for equity within a policy or practice\n\nWho Should Participate\n\nExecutives\nDirectors\nSupervisors\nChild welfare agency directors\, commissioners\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 Samantha Bone\n \n Senior Consultant\nPublic Consulting Group (PCG) \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Samantha Bone\n Senior Consultant\nPublic Consulting Group (PCG) \n \n Samantha Bone is a senior consultant at Public Consulting Group (PCG) with over 15 years of experience in the public and private sectors. She works closely with public health agencies and affected communities nationwide to improve population health by evaluating systems and programs\, creating and implementing strategic plans\, and targeting financial investments. \nShe has presented work nationally at NPN\, NAWRS\, and APHA. Samantha earned her master’s from Tufts University and bachelor’s from Columbia University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Goad\n \n State Administrative Manager for Foster Care\, Guardianship\, and Adoption Programs\nMichigan Department of Health and Human Services \n \n Biography\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Goad\n State Administrative Manager for Foster Care\, Guardianship\, and Adoption Programs\nMichigan Department of Health and Human Services \n \n Sarah Goad is the state administrative manager for foster care\, guardianship\, and adoption programs at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Sarah has worked in the child welfare field for over 20 years through direct service provision and supervision\, advocacy\, training\, consultation\, and administration; both in the public and private sector. She received her bachelor’s in social work from Saginaw Valley State University and her master’s in social work from the University of Michigan. Sarah has presented nationally and internationally on various child welfare topics. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/advancing-equity-in-adoption-through-innovative-provider-payments-and-data-driven-policy-changes/ CATEGORIES:Webinar,Child and Family Well-Being,EDI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/data-driven-resilience.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20231130T200823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T204014Z UID:10000342-1715846400-1715965200@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2024 Executive Leadership Institute Alumni Connect DESCRIPTION:This fee includes breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on May 16\, as well as breakfast on May 17. \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Register \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Registration and Pricing\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location and Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About \n \n\n \n \n \n Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) alumni are invited to the 2024 institute to reconnect with each other\, meet the newest group of students\, and engage around the future of the program. This is an opportunity to make connections\, share stories\, and nurture meaningful relationships with fellow alumni. \nOn Thursday\, May 16\, alumni will join current students and audit that day’s sessions. In addition\, they are invited to join the graduation ceremony and celebration in the evening. \nOn\, Friday\, May 17\, the institute will host a town hall for alumni. It will provide a space for networking and sharing ideas for maintaining strong alumni connections. We’re also interested in recommendations for effectively recruiting future students. \nThis is an exciting opportunity to build community around the shared ELI experience and welcome new students and graduates to the alumni network. Join Social Current and Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business to continue the networking and learning beyond the institute. \nWho Should Attend\n\nGraduates of the Executive Leadership Institute\n\nSchedule\nThursday\, May 16\n8 a.m.-5 p.m.\nConnect with current students and participate in session workshops. \n6-8 p.m.\nCelebrate the new graduates with a special dinner and ceremony. \nFriday\, May 17\n\n9-11 a.m.\nEngage in a facilitated discussion on building alumni connections\, recruiting students\, and equipping the next generation of leaders. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Registration and Pricing \n \n\n \n \n \n Pricing\n\n$250\n\nThis fee includes breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner on May 16\, as well as breakfast on May 17. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellation by Participant: All cancellation requests must be made in writing. Conference cancellations are subject to a $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after April 29 will not be refunded. Credit toward future Social Current events is not currently possible. Participants unable to attend the Institute may send an alternate participant. Exceptions to this cancellation policy may be made for those who have or suspect they have COVID-19. Notice of written cancellation or alternate participant requests must be emailed directly to Social Current. \nCancellation by Social Current: If Social Current cancels this conference\, all registration fees will be refunded in full. \nRegistration Form\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location and Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n Quinlan School of Business\nLoyola University Chicago\n820 N Michigan Ave.\nChicago IL\, 60611 \nThe Executive Leadership Institute takes place on Loyola’s Water Tower Campus. \nLodging\nHotel Felix \n111 W. Huron St\nChicago IL\, 60654 \nThe Drake Hotel\n140 East Walton Place\nChicago\, IL 60611 \nLearn more about our special discounted rates. \n\nLoyola University Chicago Water Tower Campus URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2024-executive-leadership-institute-alumni-connect/ CATEGORIES:Leadership Development and Organizational Excellence 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:20240520T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T235959 DTSTAMP:20260415T013055 CREATED:20240404T184039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T183114Z UID:10000381-1716163200-1716249599@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:On the Road: AATOD Conference DESCRIPTION:Treating Opioid Use Disorder: So Much More Than Medication\n \n Join us in Las Vegas at the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD) annual conference on May 18-22. \nAre you attending this event? Be sure to stop by our exhibit booth #229 to meet Izzy Hodnett\, manager of accreditation\, and learn more about our complete range of solutions. COA accredited and Impact Partners be sure to pick-up your badge ribbons along with some cool swag to show your Social Current pride. Hope to see you there! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nThe AATOD Conference is the largest gathering of the opioid treatment community. This conference brings innovative people together in a diverse array of forums and workshops. Hot Topic Roundtable discussions\, inspirational plenary sessions\, tours of programs\, and exhibit booths with the latest technologies\, science\, and products that support our work are just a few of the activities that surely stimulated participant discussion\, debate\, and innovative ideas to share with our respective areas of work\, our communities\, and our treatment programs nationwide. Click here to learn more about the event. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/on-the-road-aatod-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 END:VCALENDAR