Run meetings that matter David Dodson describes seven steps you can implement to create meetings that matter. The meeting started late and went over the scheduled time. Attendees were updated on events that had already occurred. Speakers talked too long and repeated themselves in unstructured presentations. Those on video tried to surreptitiously knock off some…
As the year-end planning starts, donor surveys become an invaluable tool for understanding your supporters and crafting campaigns that resonate. This session will guide you through the best practices for designing surveys that reveal what motivates your donors, allowing you to tailor your outreach and meet year-end goals. Learn the art of asking the right…
In times of uncertainty—shifting funding landscapes, policy rollbacks, and increased pressures on communities—how can organizations use data and evaluation as tools for resilience. This interactive discussion will explore questions that organization leaders can use to leverage data and evaluation for decision-making in times of change.
Al Hayden offers practical advice for strengthening, revising, and evaluating your library policies. Libraries are in need of updated policies now more than ever. Strong policy is one of the best ways to protect library staff, prevent issues, and keep unpreventable issues from escalating too far. Join Al Hayden for this webinar, which will offer…
Following a period of disruption, library leaders often need to realign service offerings with current organizational priorities and resources. In this session, the speakers will introduce a new model that was designed and applied at a large research library in an effort to redefine, reevaluate, and right-size research service offerings to better align with current…
The Fort Ben Branch of the Indianapolis Public Library was given the opportunity to become a Certified Autism Center through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) in 2023 when the branch first opened. Branch Manager, Shelby Peak, and Children’s Librarian, Sarah Tadsen, both disability advocates in their community, will share Fort…
Nonprofits are facing growing challenges—shrinking resources, increased demand for services, and shifting public attitudes. At the same time, public policy decisions are reshaping everything from charitable giving to the future of critical social programs. Now more than ever, advocacy isn’t optional—it’s essential. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how smart, strategic advocacy communications can elevate…
