Elevate your impact this autumn—join industry leaders for transformative learning and growth with our

— Insights for Impact —

A Three-Part Webinar Series

Expert-led, critical conversations on intentional community engagement and strategic process improvement to drive change.

SEPTEMBER WEBINAR

Engaging All Voices in Your Planning Process

Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Time: 3:00 pm ET

OCTOBER WEBINAR

Access for Everyone: Reimagining Services for Survivors

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Time: 3:00 pm ET

NOVEMBER WEBINAR

Mythbusting

Homelessness

Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Time: 3:00 pm ET

WEBINAR ONE

Engaging All Voices in Your Planning Process

when: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET

This webinar explores why participatory processes — those that intentionally engage all stakeholders in decision-making and planning — are critically important for nonprofit planning. It explains why all voices from all levels, spanning those who access an organization’s services, those with relevant lived experience, partners, board members, donors, staff, volunteers, and community members, should be engaged to share their expertise, insights, and ideas. Panelists will then provide an overview of how to maximize stakeholder participation in planning and program design.

Cost-Effectiveness

Retaining existing donors is significantly more cost-effective than acquiring new ones. You will be able to allocate more resources to your mission rather than constantly chasing new supporters.

Increased Lifetime Value

Retained donors tend to give more over time. Learn how to help your donors develop a deeper connection with your organization, so they will b more likely increase their giving amounts and frequency.

Advocacy and Network Growth

Loyal donors often become passionate advocates for your cause, spreading the word, volunteering, and introducing new supporters. This organic growth strengthens your support network, leading to a more robust and engaged donor base over time.

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MEET OUR speakers

Our september webinar Engaging All Voices in Your Planning Process will be led by renowned international experts

Carol Wick, MS, LMFT, BS

President and Founder of

Sharity Global

Carol has worked in the nonprofit field her entire professional life, including as an award-winning CEO and President of Sharity Global. She is an experienced strategic planning facilitator and a published author of five evidence-based studies on gender-based violence program effectiveness and community engagement. Carol has particular expertise in gender-based violence programming and advocacy. Carol then served for a decade as CEO of a 120-bed high-lethality domestic violence shelter.As a fundraiser, Carol has raised over $250M.

In 2016, Carol founded Sharity Global to deliver strategic planning, fundraising, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, policy, operational, and other consulting services. In 2023 she became a Georgetown University fellow in Girl-Centered Practice at the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Inderjit "Vicky" Basra, DSW, MSW

President and CEO, Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center

Dr. Inderjit "Vicky" Basra currently serves as the President and CEO of the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center in Jacksonville, Florida, where she is at the forefront of advancing girl centered, trauma-informed care and advocacy for girls in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems through innovative policy and practice reform.

She has extensive experience meeting needs of communities through the development of innovative programs and community engagement models. Moreover, she is a distinguished leader in the field of social work, with over two decades of experience dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable populations, particularly girls and young women.

Dr. Basra is driven by a belief in the power of community and the importance of creating systems that are equitable, just, and responsive to the needs of all individuals.

Jessica Raymond, MBA

Non-Profit Strategist, Equity & Justice Advocate

Jessica is a tenured nonprofit strategist with a heart for people and service to others. Her work within the nonprofit sector focuses on systems-level change, community building, equity, and justice. Jessica’ s leadership of multimillion dollar federal grants, capacity building with nonprofits across the county, and deep strategic engagement in national nonprofit strategy are areas where she truly finds her joy in the sector.

Guided by the principle “when you get, give and when you learn, teach,” Jessica has made significant impacts, including her work on the HIV epidemic in Central Florida, which led to her chairing the 2018 United States Conference on AIDS (USCA). Shortly thereafter, she was selected as a 2018 Orlando Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree.

A graduate of the University of Florida with highest honors and the Crummer Graduate School of Business with honors, Jessica received the Martin Bell Scholarship and the 2023 Executive Leadership Award for outstanding contributions in leadership, learning support, and goodwill. Certified in nonprofit board governance and leadership, she draws inspiration from her Surinamese and Grenadian heritage.

Gain actionable strategies and expert insights to enhance your nonprofit’s impact!

WEBINAR two

Access for everyone: Reimagining services for survivors

when: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET

This webinar responds to the question: how can domestic violence organizations be redesigned to reduce the hurdles people face trying to access services? Panelists will outline what prevents survivors from accessing shelter – such as their need to bring pets and children – and explore how shelter accessibility can be improved. This will include consideration of how to support survivors who are navigating services after polyvictimization (the experience of multiple kinds of trauma, such as sexual violence and homelessness, or domestic violence and human trafficking). Panelists will also set out how to engage those who need shelter in service design.

Cost-Effectiveness

Retaining existing donors is significantly more cost-effective than acquiring new ones. You will be able to allocate more resources to your mission rather than constantly chasing new supporters.

Increased Lifetime Value

Retained donors tend to give more over time. Learn how to help your donors develop a deeper connection with your organization, so they will b more likely increase their giving amounts and frequency.

Advocacy and Network Growth

Loyal donors often become passionate advocates for your cause, spreading the word, volunteering, and introducing new supporters. This organic growth strengthens your support network, leading to a more robust and engaged donor base over time.

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MEET OUR speakers

Our October webinar Access for everyone: Reimagining services for survivors will be led by

renowned experts in services for survivors and shelters

Allie Phillips,

America's Top Animal Defender & Trailblazer award recipient

Founder & CEO, Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T)®

Allie Phillips is an internationally recognized attorney, author and advocate for protecting vulnerable victims. As Founder & CEO of the Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T)® Program, she has led the global movement in helping domestic violence shelters to create on-site pet housing.

Her groundbreaking work has resulted into the creation of safe housing for families with pets. She was the recipient of the 2018 Trailblazer Award from the Urban Resource Institute and 2015 Top Defender of Animals from the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

She is a former prosecuting attorney who worked for the National District Attorneys Association as the Founder/Director of the National Center for Prosecution of Animal Abuse and Deputy Director of the National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse. She was the Vice President of Public Policy and Vice President of Human-Animal Strategic Initiatives for American Humane Association. With 30 years of experience in helping animal and human survivors of abuse, she has conducted over 500 trainings to criminal justice professionals since 1997 and specializes in how animal abuse links to family violence.

She is an award winning book author and is on the steering committee of the National Link Coalition, past-chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Animal Law Section, and a member of the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals.

Josh Hanson, MA

Executive Director

The Safe Center LI, Inc.

Joshua Hanson is the Executive Director of The Safe Center LI, a leading Long Island (NY) non-profit focused on a holistic response to family violence, sexual assault, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Under his leadership, The Safe Center provides integrated prevention, education, and advocacy services for victims and their families. Its comprehensive service model includes the Nassau County Child Advocacy Center (CAC), the County’s only domestic violence shelter, a primary victim services hotline, and free legal assistance for survivors.

Since its formation in 2014, The Safe Center has offered a unique continuum of care, addressing both immediate and long-term needs through its integrated adult and child-focused services.

Joshua is dedicated to creating systems that ensure safety and stability for survivors. He focuses on building collaborative partnerships and promoting holistic, client-centered approaches. His commitment is to transforming lives through high-quality services that tackle intergenerational trauma and foster healing and independence.

Joshua holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. He previously served as The Safe Center’s Associate Executive Director and Director of the Nassau County Child Advocacy Center.

Ashley Rumschlag

National Director of DomesticShelters.org at Alliance for HOPE International

Ashley was the CEO and president of DomesticShelters.org and its founding organization, Theresa’s Fund, before becoming an Alliance for HOPE International program.

She played a key role in fostering a relationship and the eventual merger with Alliance for HOPE.

Ashley's notable contributions include launching the Purple Ribbon Awards, a national recognition program for domestic violence survivors and advocates and developing a free webinar series that has trained thousands of domestic violence advocates worldwide.

PANEL MODETATOR:

Carol Wick,

MS, LMFT, BS

President and Founder of

Sharity Global

Carol has worked in the nonprofit field her entire professional life, including as an award-winning CEO and President of Sharity Global. She is an experienced strategic planning facilitator and a published author of five evidence-based studies on gender-based violence program effectiveness and community engagement. Carol has particular expertise in gender-based violence programming and advocacy. Carol then served for a decade as CEO of a 120-bed high-lethality domestic violence shelter.As a fundraiser, Carol has raised over $250M.

In 2016, Carol founded Sharity Global to deliver strategic planning, fundraising, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, policy, operational, and other consulting services. In 2023 she became a Georgetown University fellow in Girl-Centered Practice at the McCourt School of Public Policy.

WEBINAR three

Mythbusting Homelessness:

How fallacies prevent homelessness from being addressed

when: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm ET

Homelessness has become one of the major issues of our times. Cities and towns throughout the country are grappling with increasing numbers of people living on the streets, in shelters, or in places unfit for human habitation. This is causing growing levels of frustration, and as a result we are seeing a return to criminalizing this issue, and its victims, which we know from past history, is ineffective as well as inhumane.

So, what is keeping us from solving this crisis? The webinar will discuss the myths and misperceptions that surround homelessness and those experiencing it, and how communities use these false or misleading narratives to take actions that are ineffective and often make the problem worse. Our guests will discuss these myths, the true causes of homelessness, and how individuals, communities and elected officials can make a real difference in solving this crisis.

Public narratives about homelessness include that homeless populations are “shipped” to particular places, that mental illness causes homelessness, and that a city that provides comprehensive homeless services will become a mecca for people experiencing homelessness. Data do not support these notions.

In this webinar, panelists will directly address common myths about homelessness, using research to set the record straight. They will then discuss best and emerging evidence-based practices for effectively addressing homelessness.

Public narratives about homelessness include that homeless populations are “shipped” to particular places, that mental illness causes homelessness, and that a city that provides comprehensive homeless services will become a mecca for people experiencing homelessness. Data do not support these notions. In this webinar, panelists will directly address common myths about homelessness, using research to set the record straight. They will then discuss best and emerging evidence-based practices for effectively addressing homelessness.

Cost-Effectiveness

Retaining existing donors is significantly more cost-effective than acquiring new ones. You will be able to allocate more resources to your mission rather than constantly chasing new supporters.

Increased Lifetime Value

Retained donors tend to give more over time. Learn how to help your donors develop a deeper connection with your organization, so they will b more likely increase their giving amounts and frequency.

Advocacy and Network Growth

Loyal donors often become passionate advocates for your cause, spreading the word, volunteering, and introducing new supporters. This organic growth strengthens your support network, leading to a more robust and engaged donor base over time.

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MEET OUR speakers

Our November webinar Mythbusting Homelessness will be led by

renowned experts

Shawn Morrissey

Vice President of Advocacy and Community Engagement at Union Station Homeless Services.

Shawn Morrissey brings extensive knowledge of the issues involved in addressing homelessness, with over 20 years of experience in the field of homeless advocacy, service provision and justice-centered change with a focus on mental health and substance use disorders.

As a practitioner of the Housing First model, Shawn brings to bear his experience and knowledge of the evidence based models that are crucial to solving homelessness and creating stability and sustainability.

Shawn is dedicated to amplifying the voices of folks with lived expertise and frontline staff to impact and inform best practice service models.

Mike Kinman

Episcopal priest

Mike Kinman is an Episcopal priest, most recently rector (senior pastor) at All Saints Church in Pasadena, where they partnered with Union Station Homeless Services to create "Safe Haven Bridge to Housing" -- a replicable program for worshipping communities where 12 people sleep on campus at night with security, and during the day have lockers to store their possessions housing navigators to guide them into permanent housing and community to help them stay there.

Since the program was started in 2020, more than 40 people have found permanent housing and none have fallen back into homelessness. Mike is also part of the Global Advisory Council of Thistle Farms (www.thistlefarms.org), which supports and links women's justice enterprises around the globe.