Conference: 2009 Nonprofit HR: Dealing with Change and Transition October 15, 2009

6 CPE / 1 MCLE Credits

Less work. More fulfilling. Peers in the for profit world have a common misconception of our sector. We know the truth: run a business, motivate talent, remain mission-focused, multi-task, subject to higher regulation, answer to more diverse stakeholders. And then there's the nonprofit paradox: increased demand for services with drastic reductions in budgets & staff. More work. More fulfilling. Our world.

HR's role is critical in anticipating & responding to shifting organizational realities. Gain insight & immediately useful tools crafted specifically for the unique role of HR in a nonprofit.

9:00-9:15 am, Nonprofit HR Challenges & Opportunities

9:15-10:30 am, The Latest Legal Minefields Facing Nonprofits
Speaker: Stephen Hirschfeld is a founding partner with the law firm of Curiale Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP, in San Francisco.

10:45 am-12:00 pm, Essential Internal Communication Skills for HR Managers: Getting the Words Right
Speaker: Dalya Massachi, founder of Writing for Community Success, specializes in helping community-minded professionals advance their missions. Kim Coulthurst, Principal, Pathways Consultants, brings both business & human services perspectives to her 22 years of management and consulting.

1:00-2:15 pm, Effective People Management in a Nonprofit Context
Speaker: Marcia Hodges, CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area, has over 25 years of experience as a nonprofit manager.

2:30-3:45 pm, Organizational Dreams, Hopes and Fears: Navigating Teams Through the Unknown
Speakers: Grace Flannery, MS, PCC, of Leading Spirit, Inc., specializes in leadership & organizational development, change management, & the realization of clients' goals & dreams. Leigh Marz, ACC, ORSCC, certified team coach, trainer, facilitator, & consultant

3:45-4:15 pm, What Now? Integration and Application for HR Practitioners

4:15-4:30 pm, Q&A and Closing Comments

Conference Chairs: William J. Coy & Cathy Clagett

NCHRA Members: $340 / General: $425.

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org