Greetings Colleagues,

SCANPO has always been about working together for our communities and for our sector.

This year, the tradition continues at the annual conference as we bring together grantmakers and operating nonprofits.

I have the pleasure of facilitating the closing session, The Powerful Dance Between Foundations and Operating Nonprofits.

In this three-part discussion we’ll engage in conversation with Janine Lee of SECF, SC Funders and, most importantly, with YOU.

Come ready to share your ideas and help identify new ways SCANPO can help strengthen working relations and collaboration within our field.

Yours in Philanthropy,

Tom

Tom Keith
2012 Conference Committee Member
Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina

Hello Friends,

Finding it hard to get excited about yet another conference?

As committee co-chair, I admit bias, but it has been years since I’ve been this excited about actually attending specific sessions.

Of the 35 sessions, over 20 are rated “general” or “advanced”.  Robert Egger’s breakout session, Letting Go of Leadership, is sure to appeal to long-timers like myself. Read the session grid carefully. You’ll see respected leaders from across the state are presenting. Take note of their plans for “conversations” and “interactive sessions” and come ready to share your ideas.

What better way to celebrate SCANPO’s 15th Anniversary!

See you in Famously Hot Columbia.

Mac

Mac Bennett
2012 Conference Co-Chair

If you haven’t registered for our Annual Nonprofit Conference yet, then you’re wasting time! We’ve posted the session times and descriptions for your convenience and are sure you’ll find something that sparks your interest. One thing we’re excited about are all of the technology sessions offered this year.  In particular, we’re thrilled to bring Andrea Berry from Idealware. Andrea will be available throughout the conference to offer personalized technology advice tailored to your nonprofit.   Set up a meeting or drop by to talk strategy, tools and best practice, based on Idealware’s extensive research into everything nonprofit tech.

Andrea has tons of online trainings going on over the next several weeks. We invite you to visit her calendar to learn more about all these opportunities.

See you at the Conference!

Sharing Ideas.

Hearing from the brightest minds in our field. Learning about the “next big thing.” Listening to real-life successes and challenges from our peers who work in nonprofit every day. Making connections that will help you strengthen your work.

Inspiring Action.

Recharging your batteries. Getting fired up about new program opportunities. Taking home knowledge and skills you can apply to your work. Remembering why world-changing is what you do.

Registration is now open for the 2012 Annual Nonprofit Conference, to be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in the heart of Columbia’s historic Congaree Vista district.

SCANPO is thrilled to be celebrating 15 years of service to South Carolina’s nonprofit community, and our annual conference committee has put together a program that embodies all of what’s good about this sector.

Join us for our annual nonprofit conference and you will get the great speakers, exhibitors, and workshops you have come to expect from SCANPO, but you’ll also see an increased focus on networking, peer learning, and innovation.

We’ve expanded the opportunities for you to enjoy fellowship with friends old and new — with dine-around luncheons and our biggest and best evening reception yet!

SCANPO’s Annual Conference Committee has been firing on all cylinders to present our best Annual Nonprofit Conference yet.    We have listened to your feedback from previous conferences and are putting together three days that are sure to inspire.

We are almost there on finalizing our schedule, but wanted to give you a chance to weigh in on the topics and speakers that you would like to see.  Are there topics on which you are dying to learn more?  Have you heard a great speaker recently that inspired you and you’d like to see him or her added to the agenda?  Tell us below.

Peer learning is one of the tenets of the Knowledge Network, so don’t be too modest, hiding your light under a bushel basket — nominate yourself if you have been doing great work from which the rest of us can learn!

Here are a few examples of the types of sessions and panels for which we are seeking presenters:

Sustainability

• Diversifying Revenue
• Cutting Costs

Collaboration

• Case Studies
• Overcoming obstacles to successful collaborations

Managing Relationships

• With Donors
• With Constituents
• With Staff

Technology

• When and how to invest in technology resources
• How to take advantage of the latest tech trends

Fundraising

• Successful fundraising events
• Online fundraising tools and tips

Got another burning issue or topic?  We want to know!

The deadline for submissions has passed. Thanks for your input -- we look forward to seeing you at the 2012 Annual Nonprofit Conference in Columbia!