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1:00pm MDT

From Basics to Best Practices: Strengthening Nonprofit Boards Together SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT

As an executive director, your leadership is key to fostering a high-performing board that supports your organization’s mission. This session is designed to empower executive directors with the knowledge and tools to build and sustain strong board relationships. We’ll explore topics such as clarifying roles and responsibilities, cultivating trust and collaboration, and enhancing board-CEO partnerships. Through interactive activities and peer discussions, you’ll gain actionable strategies to strengthen governance, build board alignment, and drive long-term success for your nonprofit—all in a supportive and engaging setting.

Speakers

Rebecca Toll

Co-Founder + Consultant, Periscope Theory, LLC

Rebecca has dedicated her life and career to spanning boundaries across issues, geography, and sectors. Her portfolio includes business development and revitalization projects, securing funding for capital improvements and programmatic needs, strengthening state and local government... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Strategy, Leadership, Networking, NonProfit, Creativity
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3:15pm MDT

Unlock Business Growth & Thought Leadership Through Podcasting SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Foxtail 1

Description:
Imagine turning everyday conversations into powerful business development tools. With niche podcasting, you can create authentic relationships, elevate your brand, and generate measurable growth. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically use podcasting to connect with potential clients, build industry authority, and transform interviews into sales opportunities. Whether at conferences, events, or on the road, discover how podcasting can unlock doors you never thought possible.

Key Takeaways:

Podcasting as a Strategic Tool: Understand how podcasting goes beyond content creation to drive business development, client acquisition, and relationship building.
Real-World Case Studies: Explore how consultants, solopreneurs, and B2B businesses have turned podcast interviews into high-value client deals and long-term partnerships.
Tactical Steps for Growth: Learn actionable strategies to launch, scale, and leverage your podcast to boost credibility and open new business avenues, even in competitive markets.

Outline:
1. Introduction: Jake Jorgovan on using podcasting for business growth.
2. How to target and interview key industry leaders or prospects to drive meaningful conversations.
3. Leveraging podcast content at conferences, events, and while traveling for maximum ROI.
4. Case studies of businesses successfully integrating podcasts into their sales funnel.
5. Q&A and actionable steps for attendees.

Outcome:
Attendees will walk away with a clear, actionable framework to start or improve a podcast that drives business results. You’ll understand how to build thought leadership, forge valuable connections, and grow your business by using podcasting as a powerful tool for relationship-building and sales.

Target Audience:
Entrepreneurs, business owners, consultants, and creatives who want to learn how to transform podcasting from a hobby into a powerful business growth engine.

Speakers

Jake Jorgovan

Creative & Capitalist, Alpha Apex Group / Content Allies

Jake Jorgovan is a unique blend of creative and capitalist, combining his passion for art with his entrepreneurial drive. As the Founder of Alpha Apex Group, Content Allies, and Listen Network, he has helped B2B companies like Meta, Siemens Energy, and Gusto grow while generating... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Builder Track

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Social, Networking, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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3:15pm MDT

Speed Dating for Cross Sector Collaborations SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Prairie Sage 1

In this dynamic and interactive session, nonprofits will engage in a "speed-dating" style networking activity designed to spark new partnerships and collaborative projects. Participants will rotate through short, focused conversations with potential partner organizations to quickly identify shared goals, complementary strengths, and opportunities for collaboration. The session will begin with a group discussion on best practices for forming and sustaining partnerships, as well as tips on turning initial connections into successful joint initiatives. Perfect for nonprofits seeking to expand their impact through collaboration!

Speakers

Elizabeth Martin

Connector, Communicator and Creator, Museum of Art l Fort Collins

Supporting Social Sector Leadership in: Creative Solutions l Sustainable Futures l Inspired Leadership I work with leaders in the social sector--arts and culture, foundations, nonprofits, and municipal governments- to create strategies to change, manage transitions and create an... Read More →

Alex Koenigsberg

Fundraising, Philanthropy, Biz Dev, Arula

Alex founded Arula Fundraising in 2019 and grew the company to eight staff before making it an employee-owned company. He co-founded 1+ to help people start and administer philanthropic foundations. Alex also serves as the Business Development Officer for Quorum Prosthetics, the country's... Read More →

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Prairie Sage 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Growth, Leadership, Networking
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3:15pm MDT

Creative Creatures Colluding and Conversing SEATS AVAILABLE

Tuesday March 11, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Stage

Three amazing entrepreneurs a shoe school dean, a rage roomer and a mermaid walk into a bar..... and have a conversation about how they took their wildest/weirdest idea and are making a living at it. Followed by an interactive brainstorm in an attempt to answer; if you could? Would you?

Speakers