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SCANPO's 2008 Annual Nonprofit Conference
April 17-18, 2008
Sheraton
North Charleston, SC

2008 Annual Conference

In North Charleston!

“I attend a lot of conferences around the southeast and the country and very few are as organized and well planned as SCANPO's.” 
-Tom Keith, Executive Director, Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina


► What You Will Find At the 2008 Conference:

Nonprofit Marketplace: Exhibits in the Nonprofit Marketplace will share the latest resources and services available to nonprofit leaders to help you save money and make you job easier!!

Special One-Day Rates for Board Members: Members of your board of directors may choose to attend any one of the 3 days at a special rate of $85 for board members only.

The Erin Hardwick Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management: We’ll announce the 2008 recipients  and showcase the work of nonprofits taking exemplary steps to fulfill the public trust.

Jobs Board: If you’re registered for the conference, you may post your job opening or résumés. Bring 10 copies and post them on the self-service board in the registration area when you arrive.

Literature Tables: Show off your nonprofit’s literature. Free tables are available in the Nonprofit Marketplace for conference participants to display their materials.

Internet Café: Need to check your email during the conference? To help you stay in touch, conference participants will have free Internet access so you can check and respond to email.

Conference Bookstore: Take advantage of an on-site conference bookstore. Browse dozens of outstanding books on nonprofit management, fundraising and board governance and much more.


"Thank you to SCANPO for holding an affordable, inspiring, practical conference.”
-Rhet Wilson, Executive Director, Edisto Island Open Land Trust


2008 11th Anniversary Conference Schedule At A Glance
Speakers, session topics and times are subject to change.

Thursday, April 17 (Opening Day of Conference)
9:00 - 10:30 am         Conference Registration
9:15 - 10:45 am         Concurrent Sessions
11:00 - 11:30 am        Opening Plenary
11:30 am - 12:30 pm   Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 pm          Erin Hardwick Award Presentation
1:00 - 1:30 pm           Dessert Mixer
1:45 - 3:15 pm           Concurrent Sessions
3:30 - 5:00 pm           Concurrent Sessions
5:45 - 7:00 pm           Reception
Friday, April 18
7:30 - 8:30 am           Buffet Breakfast/SCANPO Business Meeting
9:00 - 10:15 am         Concurrent Sessions
10:30 - 11:45 am        Concurrent Sessions
12:15 - 1:05 pm          General Session/Lunch
1:05 - 1:30 pm           Funders Panel
2:00 - 3:30 pm           Closing Sessions

Registration Fees for 2008
 

 
Before March 25

After March 25

Onsite
SCANPO Members & Students $195 $245 $295
Additional Person from same member organization $180 $230 $280
Non-members $275 $325 $375
Additional person from same non-member organization $260 $310 $360

*Board Members of a nonprofit can attend any one day for $85.