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/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD 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/Chicago:20250608T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T235959 DTSTAMP:20260412T051529 CREATED:20240717T152629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T193606Z UID:10000423-1749340800-1749772799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2025 Executive Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION:The deadline to register was May 9. Share your email to stay in the loop for 2026. \nPricing: \nImpact Partners and/or Organizations that Have Achieved COA Accreditation: $4750\nOther Organizations: $5250 \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \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 Loyola University Partnership\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sessions\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location\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. \nIn addition to the weeklong in-person event\, students participate in a full year of online learning\, which includes interactive presentations\, small-group discussions\, experiential learning tours of community-based organizations\, personal reflection and journaling\, and more. To help students reinforce and apply their learning\, they also complete self-designed projects that addresses an organizational challenge. The presentations are given before the assembly of participants and faculty. \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. \nAn additional benefit of the program is that students receive mentoring from ELI alumni. Mentors and mentees are matched according to personal and professional leadership attributes. Hundreds of human and social services leaders have graduated from the institute and they continue to engage through alumni opportunities. \nWho Should Attend\n\nExecutives\nManagers\nDirectors\n\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 Cancellation Policy\nAll cancellation requests must be made in writing and are subject to a $500 processing fee. Cancellation requests received after May 1 will not be refunded. Credit toward future Social Current events is not currently possible. Notice of written cancellation must be emailed directly to Trudy Gregory\, lead operations associate at Social Current. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Loyola University Partnership \n \n\n \n \n \n Social Current’s partnership with Loyola University Chicago\, allows access to world-class faculty and academic rigor of a top-rated national university. Social Current and Loyola co-create the program for the in-person institute\, and half of the instruction is provided by their faculty. \nThe Executive Leadership Institute takes an interdisciplinary approach to human and social services leadership\, engaging faculty from Loyola’s Quinlan School of Business and School of Social Work. U.S. News & World Report nationally ranks Loyola’s online bachelor’s business program #8 and undergraduate business program #94. Its social work program is ranked #28. \nLead Program Developers\nRobena Spangler\nSenior Director of Leadership and Organizational Development\nSocial Current\nRobena Spangler is an innovative senior executive with over 30 years of experience in behavioral health\, human services\, and advancing equity and inclusion work. Most 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. \nIn 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 development portfolio. Spangler holds a bachelor’s in sociology and human services along with a master’s in leadership and professional advancement. \nRobena on the Partnership: “Social Current is thrilled with our partnership with Loyola University Chicago. We work closely with their staff and faculty to design a leadership program that benefits both our students and their staff. Together\, Social Current and Loyola deliver a top-tier experience for public and private social sector leaders\, driving meaningful change. We are especially grateful for Kayla Gustafson’s professionalism in elevating the Executive Leadership Institute’s program to meet the needs of next-generation leaders in the human services sector.” \nKayla Gustafson\nProgram Manager of Executive and Professional Education Center\nLoyola University Chicago\nAs program manager for the Executive and Professional Education Center at Loyola University Chicago\, Kayla Gustafson collaborates with Quinlan School of Business faculty experts to develop high-quality professional development opportunities for individuals and supports customized business and management training programs for organizational partners. \nA lifelong believer in the transformational power of education\, Kayla began her career as a preschool teacher in an urban Montessori school. In 2021\, after nearly a decade working with young children and families\, she turned her focus to engaging adult learners. She brings a deep understanding of learning styles\, lesson planning\, and course design to her role. \nKayla on the Partnership: “The Social Current team brings such warmth and genuine collaboration to everything we do together for the Executive Leadership Institute. They’re not just partners – they’re passionate advocates who are constantly pushing the field forward with new ideas and resources. Together\, we’ve built something special that helps social service leaders grow and thrive. This partnership embodies Loyola University Chicago’s core values of social justice and service to others – we’re helping develop compassionate leaders who will create positive change in their communities. It’s more than just a program – it’s about living our mission of being people in service to others.” \n  \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Sessions \n \n\n \n \n \n View and download the schedule with session descriptions as a PDF. \nLeading in This Moment\nIn this opening session\, the CEO and President of Social Current will provide an inspiring introduction to the leadership journey ahead\, offering insights into the current landscape of leadership and the unique challenges and opportunities of leading in today’s world. This session will set the tone for the program\, emphasizing the importance of adaptive leadership and the impact leaders can have in shaping the future. \nPresenter: Jody Levison-Johnson\, president and CEO\, Social Current \nCreating Brain-Friendly Work Environments: Strategies for Cognitive Flexibility & Well-Being\nWorkforce trends show that employees expect leaders to go beyond top-down recognition and self-care initiatives to actively improve engagement\, retention\, equity\, and communication. Leaders are encouraged to practice empathy\, inclusivity\, psychological safety\, and gratitude—but where should we focus first? The answer lies in understanding the brain and stress response system to create brain-friendly workplaces. This interactive session explores strategies to enhance cognitive flexibility\, emotional regulation\, and decision making. Participants will gain research-backed tools to foster executive functioning\, psychological safety\, and self-regulation while promoting adaptability\, collaboration\, and well-being. By aligning workplaces with how the brain thrives\, organizations can drive both personal and organizational success. \nPresenters: Karen Johnson\, senior director of Change in Mind\, and Kelly Martin\, director of practice excellence\, Social Current \nAI in the Social Services: Tools for Resilient Organizations\nThis session will provide an executive-level overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) can be strategically leveraged to strengthen organizational resilience and effectiveness. Participants will explore key AI tools and how they can be applied to in streamline operations\, enhance service delivery\, and address critical challenges faced by human and social services organizations. \nPresenter: Jonathan Singer\, professor\, Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work \nAI in the Social Services: Panel Discussion\nFor this session a panel of experts and executives will discuss the strategic integration of AI into human and social services organizations. The session will address opportunities for innovation\, potential risks\, and long-term implications of AI adoption in a rapidly evolving landscape. \nExcellence: An Introduction to MYSI\nIn this panel discussion\, leaders from MYSI will share how values-based leadership has shaped the organization’s mission to strengthen lives\, provide help\, and create hope for youth and their families. As MYSI celebrates its 60th anniversary\, the panel will explore the agency’s recent transformation—including strategic planning\, re-accreditation\, and program enhancements—highlighting how intentional leadership\, data-driven decision-making\, and community partnerships have fueled impact. Participants will gain insights into how MYSI’s leadership team is fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration to equip young people with the tools\, skills\, and resources needed to thrive in adulthood. \nPresenter: Andrea “Drea” Hall\, president & CEO\, MYSI Corporation \nStrengthening Families\, Transforming Systems: The Brightpoint Approach\nJoin an engaging conversation about leading with purpose in a complex human services landscape with Executive Leadership Institute alumnus Mike Shaver. Formerly known as Children’s Home & Aid\, Brightpoint has reimagined its mission to center families’ strengths\, prioritize prevention\, and pursue bold\, data-driven solutions that create lasting change. Mike will share insights on transformational leadership\, organizational evolution\, and the role of equity and partnership in building systems that truly support children and families. \nPresenter: Mike Shaver\, president & CEO\, Brightpoint \nEthical Leadership in High-Stakes Decision Making\nExecutives and those in leadership positions frequently face ethical dilemmas that require balancing organizational goals\, stakeholders’ interests\, and social responsibility. Ethics are a bedrock of the social\nresponsibility and the integrity of the organization on behalf of the clients they serve. Codes of ethics are the operationalization of ethical principles. Without setting the Codes of Ethics in the context of an ethical framework\, they can be performative and seemingly malleable. This presentation will posit that the ethics of organizations and their leadership are directly situated in the structure and mission of the organization and using real world examples illustrate how organizations can navigate this complexity in high-stakes decision-making. \nPresenter: Jeanne Sokolec\, BSW Director and clinical associate professor\, Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work \nLeveraging Generative Partnerships for Next Generation Leadership\nThis session will focus on building and leveraging generative partnerships by using a collaborative process model and applying leadership competencies for the next generation of social sector leaders. \nPresenter: Robena Spangler\, senior director of leadership and organizational development\, Social Current \nWednesday Lunch and Learn Sessions\n\nFor Managers and Directors: Leading Change Using an Equity Lens. This Lunch and Learn will feature a discussion focused on communication\, collaboration\, and commitment strategies to align leaders and change efforts.\nLunch and Learn for Executives: Values-Based Leadership. Participants will explore how values-driven leadership can shape the strategic direction of organizations and enhance decision making at the highest levels. This session will provide actionable insights around aligning organizational values with leadership practices to drive sustainable impact.\n\nDriving Nonprofit Impact\nThis interactive session will equip participants with practical approaches to harness data for strategic advantage\, from leveraging public data sources to understand community needs to connecting operational metrics with customer outcomes. Participants will explore methods to move beyond activity/output tracking and funder-required measurements toward business-driven impact measurement and data strategies. At the end of the session\, participants will leave with actionable frameworks to integrate data-driven approaches that advance their organization’s strategy and purpose. \nPresenter: Katelyn Jones\, vice president of impact insights and analytics\, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago\n \nAdvancing a New Leadership Paradigm: Strategic Stewardship in EHR Governance and Change\nAs health care organizations face evolving technologies\, compliance requirements\, and funding constraints\, leadership must adopt a proactive approach—one in which data governance and organizational change management (OCM) are viewed as core priorities. This session challenges traditional leadership roles\, exploring how leaders can drive lasting transformation by embedding governance and OCM into the organization’s foundation. Participants will walk away with actionable strategies to elevate their leadership approach and ensure long-term EHR and enterprise resilience. \nPresenters: Chris Parry\, CEO\, Theresa Yera\, director of EHR strategy & customer success\, and Tina Kirkpatrick\, director of EHR strategy & customer success\, EHR Edge \nStrategic Leadership Reflection: A Personal SWOT Analysis\nAs a culmination of the week’s learning\, this reflective session will guide participants through a personal SWOT analysis\, helping them assess their leadership strengths\, areas for growth\, opportunities\, and potential challenges. By reflecting on the knowledge and insights gained throughout the week\, leaders will identify strategic areas to enhance their leadership impact and align their development with the goals and challenges of their organizations. This session encourages both introspection and actionable planning to ensure continued growth beyond the program. \nPresenter: Brandon Pendleton\, adjunct professor\, Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Schedule \n \n\n \n \n \n View and download the schedule as a PDF. \nSunday\, June 8\n7 p.m. – Networking Dinner \nMonday\, June 9\n8 a.m. – Morning Motivations\n8:30 a.m. – Group 1 ELI Project Presentations\n9:30 a.m. – Leading in the Moment\n10:30 a.m. – Break\n11 a.m. – Group 2 ELI Project Presentations\n12:30 p.m. – Lunch\n1:30 p.m. – Creating Brain-Friendly Work Environments: Strategies for Cognitive Flexibility & Well-Being (Part 1)\n3 p.m. – Break\n3:30 p.m. – Creating Brain-Friendly Work Environments: Strategies for Cognitive Flexibility & Well-Being (Part 2) \nTuesday\, June 10\n8 a.m. – Morning Motivations\n8:30 a.m. – AI in Social Services: Tools for Resilient Organizations\n10 a.m. – Break\n10:30 a.m. – AI in Social Services: Panel Discussion\nNoon – Lunch\n1:30 p.m. – Excellence: An Introduction to MYSI\n3:30 p.m. – Break\n4 p.m. – Strengthening Families\, Transforming Systems: The Brightpoint Approach\n7 p.m. – Networking Dinners (Offsite) \nWednesday\, June 11\n8 a.m. – Morning Motivations\n8:30 a.m. – Ethical Leadership in High-Stakes Decision-Making\n10 a.m. – Break\n10:30 a.m. – Leveraging Generative Partnerships for Next-Generation Leadership\nNoon \n\nLunch and Learn for Managers and Directors: Leading Change Using an Equity Lens\nLunch and Learn for Executives: Values-Based Leadership\n\n1:30 p.m. – Driving Non-Profit Impact\n3 p.m. – Break\n3:30 p.m. – Advancing a New Leadership Paradigm: Strategic Stewardship in EHR Governance and Change \nThursday\, June 12\n8 a.m. – Morning Motivations\n8:30 a.m. – Strategic Leadership Reflection: A Personal SWOT Analysis\n10 a.m. – Break\n10:30 a.m. – ELI Project – Overview and Q&A\nNoon – Celebration Luncheon & Farewell \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\nThe Drake Hotel\n140 East Walton Place\nChicago\, IL 60611 \n \n \n \n \n \nLoyola University Chicago Water Tower Campus URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2025-eli/ 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/Chicago:20240513T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T051529 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:20230515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T051529 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:20220518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T051529 CREATED:20220301T190508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T165057Z UID:10000179-1652860800-1653066000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2022 Executive Leadership Institute Alumni Reunion (20th Anniversary) DESCRIPTION:About Reunion\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location & Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n About Reunion \n \n\n \n \n \n The Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2022. All ELI alumni are invited to join this year’s institute to celebrate this milestone and reconnect with one another and meet current students and faculty. \nFor Social Current’s upcoming May 2022 session\, we are partnering with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business. View event details and register for the full institute online. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Schedule \n \n\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, May 18 at 5 p.m. ET\nJoin the ELI Alumni Board for dinner and networking. \nThursday\, May 19 \n9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET\nConnect with current students and participate in session workshops. \n6-8:30 p.m. ET\nCommemorate the 20th anniversary with a celebratory dinner and ceremony. \nFriday\, May 20 from 9 a.m.-Noon\nEngage in a facilitated discussion on pressing leadership challenges including the great resignation. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location & Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n We look forward to holding the 2022 Executive Leadership Institute in person at the University of Loyola Chicago. \nLocation\nLoyola University Chicago\n820 N. Michigan Ave.\nChicago\, IL \nLodging\nLoyola offers discounts for several hotels. Note\, the Executive Leadership Institute will take place on the Water Tower Campus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Registration \n \n\n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n\nGraduates of the Executive Leadership Institute\n\nPrice\n\n$500\n\nCancellation Policy\nAll cancellation requests must be made in writing. Cancellation requests received by May 2 will be eligible for a full refund. Cancellation requests received after May 2 will not be refunded. Instead\, registrants may use the cost of registration as a credit toward future Social Current offerings. Notice of written cancellation must be emailed directly to Social Current. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2022-executive-leadership-institute-alumni-reunion-20th-anniversary/ LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\, 16 E. Pearson St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ELI-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220520T170000 DTSTAMP:20260412T051529 CREATED:20220119T202426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T010731Z UID:10000164-1652688000-1653066000@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2022 Executive Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION:About ELI\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Location & Lodging\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Registration & Pricing\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sessions\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) 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. \nFor this upcoming May 2022 session\, Social Current will partner with Loyola University Chicago’s Quinlan School of Business\, accessing 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. Topics of focus for the 2022 institute include: \n\n\nThe Future of Leadership\n\nChange Management\nInnovation\n\nFinancial Sustainability\n\n\nSelf-Care\n\n\nELI features 70 hours of content delivered during 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\, alumni\, and faculty. \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Location & Lodging \n \n\n \n \n \n We look forward to holding the 2022 Executive Leadership Institute in person at the University of Loyola Chicago. \nLocation\nLoyola University Chicago\n820 N. Michigan Ave.\nChicago\, IL \nLodging\nLoyola offers discounts for several hotels. Note\, the Executive Leadership Institute will take place on the Water Tower Campus. \n \n \n \n \n \nLoyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Registration & Pricing \n \n\n \n \n \n Who Should Attend\n\nExecutives\nManagers\nDirectors\n\nPrice\n\nOrganizations that have engagement packages or are COA Accredited: $4250\nOther organizations: $5250\n\nCancellation Policy\nAll cancellation requests must be made in writing. Cancellation requests received by May 2 will be eligible for a full refund. Cancellation requests received after May 2 will not be refunded. Instead\, registrants may use the cost of registration as a credit toward future Social Current offerings. Notice of written cancellation must be emailed directly to Social Current. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Sessions \n \n\n \n \n \n Each day of the 2022 Executive Leadership Institute will focus on a core topic for social sector leadership. Topics of focus include: \n\nThe Future of Leadership\nChange Management\nInnovation\nFinancial Sustainability\nSelf-Care\n\nAmong the 2022 institute’s sessions are: \nThe Future of Leadership\nPresenter: Jody Levison-Johnson\, Ph.D.\, President and CEO\, Social Current\nThe past few years have reminded us that the surrounding environment is never truly predictable. As leaders\, we must be able to adapt and respond to a range of constraining conditions. This session will offer participants insight into sector trends and emerging directions as the backdrop for a discussion about research-based strategies for effectively leading during times of constraint. Social Current’s own experience of merging two longstanding sector contributors–The Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and the Council on Accreditation–will be shared in addition to other organizational examples to illustrate the inevitable twists and turns that leaders must navigate in their quest for impact. \nEquipping Leaders for the EDI (Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion) Workplace Challenge\nPresenter: Sheryl White\, Ph.D.\, Senior Vice President of Training and Organization Development\, Neighborhood House Association\nToday’s workplaces are plagued with complex challenges. Advancing equity\, diversity\, and inclusion (EDI) is but one of the pressing and multifaceted challenges faced. This session is designed to better equip leaders to answer cries for justice\, embrace diversity\, and foster inclusion. Participants will have an opportunity to: \n\nGain greater clarity of leaders’ roles in advancing EDI in the workplace\nExplore how compassion and cultural humility can be used to successfully advance EDI efforts\nExamine frameworks that can help leaders think through and develop strategies for assessing and embedding equity\, diversity\, and inclusion into the workplace culture\n\nStrategic Partnerships\, Mergers and Collaborations\nPresenters: \n\nJean Butzen\, Mission Plus Strategies\nDawn Melchiorre\, 360 Youth Service\nMike Bertrand\, Lutheran Child and Family Services\nJohn Lipscomb\, Keystone Alliance\nGreg Peterson\, Keystone Alliance\n\nNonprofits understand the importance of collaborating with other organizations to further their missions. Leveraging limited resources through strategic partnerships makes good sense. But the challenges and fears of actually collaborating\, partnering\, and/ or merging can prevent further exploration and consideration. Using real case studies\, we will examine ways to engage board\, staff and other partners to innovate through possible partnerships. \nHuman-Centered Design Thinking for Staff Retention\nKerron Norman\, MSW\, Chief Program Officer\, Lutheran Social Services of New York\nRecruitment and retention of staff is a significant priority for organizations and programs—myriad challenges impact nonprofits’ ability to recruit and retain qualified staff. Salaries and competing programs have further exacerbated the challenge\, coupled with the stressors of the pandemic. This workshop will introduce human-centered design\, a problem-solving framework; help the participants explore challenges; implement tools to understand processes; and brainstorm solutions for retaining staff. Participants will: \n\nLearn critical elements for building a better work environment\nLearn how to innovate smarter and faster\nBegin a plan to develop strategies to resolve challenges while maintaining individuals in an identified position\n\nCompany Visit – 1871\nFounded in 2012\, 1871 has become a major hub of Chicago’s technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem and hosts over 400 early-stage companies as well as nationally recognized accelerators\, industry-specific incubators\, and tech talent schools. Executive Leadership Institute students will tour 1871 with a focus on lessons that nonprofits can learn from 1871 and its members to spur greater innovation and impact. URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2022-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/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/ELI-Catalog-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106 DTSTAMP:20260412T051529 CREATED:20211001T181900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T153605Z UID:10000131-1635724800-1636156799@www.social-current.org SUMMARY:2021 Executive Leadership Institute DESCRIPTION:Register Online \n \n In Chicago \nRegister on or before Sept. 17 to receive the early bird rate. The deadline to register is Oct. 17. \nSocial Current Network Organizations\nEarly Bird Registration: $3850\nRegular Registration $4350 \nAll Other Organizations\nEarly Bird Registration: $4850\nRegular Registration: $5350 \n \n\n \n Register Online \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n About the Institute\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n About the Institute \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \nThe 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. ELI assembles a wide variety of faculty from the nonprofit and for-profit sectors\, as well as academia. The 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. View an overview of the schedule. \nWho Should Attend\n\nExecutives\nManagers\nDirectors\n\nLocation & Lodging\nWe look forward to holding the 2021 Executive Leadership Institute in person at the University of Loyola Chicago. Upon request\, accommodations can be made for students to participate virtually. \nLocation\nLoyola University Chicago\n820 N. Michigan Ave.\nChicago\, IL \nLodging\nLoyola offers discounts for several hotels. Note\, the Executive Leadership Institute will take place on the Water Tower Campus. \nCancellation Policy\nAll cancellation requests must be made in writing and are subject to a $500 processing fee. Cancellations received after Oct. 27 will not be refunded. Credit toward future events is not currently possible. Notice of written cancellation must be emailed directly to the Meetings Department. \nDirect questions to the Meetings Department.  \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Schedule \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Monday\, Nov. 1\nNoon-1 p.m. CT \nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nOrientation\nInvesting in yourself and mission\nCommitments of High-Impact Nonprofit Organizations Overview\n\n1-2 p.m. CT \nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nVirtual welcome from Jody Levison-Johnson\, CEO of Social Current\n\n2-4 p.m. CT \nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nDISC Style\nWhat is your executive presence?\nCarol Fitzgibbons from Loyola\nMeet with cohort and debrief on the DISC style\n\nEvening \n\nNetworking dinner featuring roundtables focused on second-year students’ presentations\nChicago Themed Dinner – Location TBD\n\nTuesday\, Nov. 2\n8:30-10 a.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nDriving Mission\, Vision\, Strategy\, and Measurement across the Enterprise\n\n10-11:15 a.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nPanel Discussion – Managing for Mission from the C Suite\n\n11:15 a.m.-Noon CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nGroup activity/discussion on executive leadership\n\nNoon-1 p.m. CT \n\nLunch provided\n\n1:30-3 p.m. CT \n\nCompany visit off-campus – Cara Collective (transportation provided)\n\n3-4 p.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nDebrief about company visit at Loyola\n\n4-5 p.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nGroup activity/discussion on Mission/Vision/Strategy\n\nEvening \n\nDinner on your own\n\nWednesday\, Nov. 3\n8-10 a.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nFinding Your Funding Model\n\n10-11:15 a.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nPanel Discussion: Fundraising for Good\n\n11 a.m.-Noon CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nGroup activity/discussion around funding\n\nNoon-1 p.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nLunch provided at Loyola\nVirtual Lunch with ELI Alumni Board and Mentors\n\n1-4 p.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nEquity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion\n\nEvening \n\nDinner off campus – Location TBD\n\nThursday\, Nov. 4\n8:30-10:15 a.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nPanel: Building High-Performing Board\, Staff\, and Volunteer Teams\n\n10:30 a.m.-Noon CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nEmpowering Your Team through Strengths-based Approaches\nDr. Philip Hong\, Loyola University\n\nNoon-1 p.m. CT \n\nLunch provided by Loyola\n\nAfternoon \n\nCompany visit off campus – Gary Comer Youth Campus\nTransportation provided\n\nEvening \n\nDinner on your own\n\nFriday\, Nov. 5\n8:30-10 a.m. CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nOverview of projects\nInitial peer conversation within the cohort on proposed projects\n\n10 a.m.-Noon CT\nAvailable for Remote Participants \n\nProject presentations\nDebrief in context of year one projects: Lessons learned\, advice\n\nNoon-1 p.m. CT \n\nGraduation and certificate award ceremony\n\n  URL:https://www.social-current.org/event/2021-executive-leadership-institute/ LOCATION:Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business\, 16 E. Pearson St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.social-current.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ELI-web.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR