WILDCARD TRACK SCHEDULE 2021
**Speakers and times subject to change
MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021
Session #1--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
SUSTAINABILITY
How can sports impact sustainability? Where is the greatest potential to make change? What is the best way to rally more support for sustainability efforts?
Session #2--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
SHAPING THE ATHLETE'S PHILANTHROPIC MINDSET
Most athlete's want to help their communities. How do we help them develop their personal vision for the best way for them to have a true impact? Learn from leaders who have worked directly with many athletes to help them create their voice and sharpen their vision.
Session #3--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
MAXIMIZING HYBRID EVENTS
The traditional events will continue, but hybrid events are here to stay. They allow people to participate without the same investment of time and money and provide an opportunity to expand the geographic scope which an organization can reach. Learn from some of the best at generating creative ways to engage their audience!
Session #4--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
The college years are one which shape the future for many athletes. How do we harness the powers of universities to teach and instill the values that are needed to maximize philanthropic impact?
TUESDAY, JUNE 29, 2021
Session #5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
TBD
Session #6--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
ANTI-TRANS LEGISLATION
Impact on Sports/Gender Fluidity--A battle continues to brew between those that strongly believe in one side of this debate. Listen in as we get differing perspectives on the best way to handle this issue within the framework of your organization's values.
Session #7--04:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
NIL and NFT
Who knew that these two sets of three letters would be among the most important issues in 2021. Name, Image and Likeness heightens the opportunities for college and high school athletes to increase their value and allows them a mechanism to raise money. Elite college and professional athletes can turn to Non-fungible tokens into a financial powerhouse that can support their foundations or favorite causes. Learn from some of the best leaders attacking this new landscape.
Session #8--05:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
PARTNERING WITH ATHLETES
Almost every sports nonprofit wants to get an athlete involved with its cause. What is the most effective way to get an athlete's attention? How do you position your organization in a fashion that captures the athlete's interest and also provides value back to the athlete?
WILDCARD TRACK SCHEDULE 2020
Session #1--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
WHAT ARE THE SDGs (The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals)? How do the SDGs inform and impact the way that sports organizations plan their efforts, raise money and develop their programs?
Kristen
Fulmer
Recipric
Founder
Jeff
Golner
STEM Sports
Founder
Aileen
McManamon
5T Sports
Founder
Blair
Neelands
Portland Timbers
Sustainbility and Outreach Coordinator
Session #2--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
PHILANTHROPY CONSULTING--Nonprofit organizations need help on a wide array of issues as they attempt to navigate the landscape of fundraising, events, donor relations, communications, marketing, program development and much more. How can organizations benefit from retaining specialists that can help grow their organization and free up their staff for other responsibilities?
Harrie Bakst
Weinstein Carnegie Philanthropic Group
Co-Founder
Alycia Powell
Champions for Philanthropy
Co-Founder
Heidi Webb
Green Kite Fundraising
Founder
Session #3--4:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
EFFECTIVE USE OF DATA--
Kim Flores
Hello Insight
Founder
Doug Laney
West Monroe
Author–Infonomics
Lou Rosenberg
Jewish National Fund
Executive Director-LA
Session #4--5:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Robert Dranoff
East Coast Conference
Commissioner
Sean Frazier
Northern Illinois University
Athletic Director
Deana Garner-Smith
Arizona State University
Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020
Session #5--11:00 am Central Time (Chicago)
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Jeff Golner
STEM Sports
Founder
Lee Hawkins
ASA Foundation
Founder
Session #6--12:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
BOARD DEVELOPMENT
Elizabeth
Finlayson
The Nonprofit Coach
Founder
Amy
Schiffman
Evolve Giving Group
President & CEO
Lisa Anne
Thompson-Taylor
Board Veritas
Founder
Session #7--4:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
IS A FOUNDATION RIGHT FOR YOU? Taking a look at the legal structures and practical decisions that impact whether you should create a standalone 501(c)(3), use a fiscal sponsorship or donor advised funds. Take a look inside the legal issues that impact the operations of a Foundation and its fundraising efforts.
Kevin
Kaplan
Coaching Charities
CEO
Seth
McDonnell
Players Philanthropy Fund
Co-Founder
Andrew
Morton
Handler Thayer
Nonproft Attorney
Kent
Seton
Edward Charles Foundation
Founder/Chairman
Session #8--5:00 pm Central Time (Chicago)
PARTNERING WITH ATHLETES--
Darrin
Gray
Athletes in Action
Chief Marketing Officer
Whitney
Holzman
Social Victories
Founder
Christy
Keswick
Good Sports
Co-Founder
Michelle
Mays
Champions for Philanthropy
Co-Founder
Ellis
Wyms
Athletes For Computer Science
Founder
