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10:15am MDT

Smart Strategies for Startups: Drive Innovation with No-Cost Marketing SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT

Looking to grow your startup without stretching your budget? Join us for "Smart Strategies for Startups: Drive Innovation with No-Cost Marketing", an interactive training session packed with actionable, zero-cost marketing tactics. You'll learn how to maximize your brand's visibility through creative social media strategies, content creation, and innovative partnerships. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the tools to adapt, connect, and thrive in a competitive market—all without spending a dollar. Get ready to future-proof your startup with smart, budget-friendly strategies!

Speakers

Kay Emerson

Founder, SheRen Consulting

Kay Emerson, MS, brings over 15 years of expertise in public administration, focusing on improving health equity, education, and economic mobility, particularly for marginalized communities. With a strong background in program development, grant management, financial oversight, and... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am MDT
Foxtail 1 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject Growth, Strategy, Technology, Marketing, NonProfit, Creativity, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Small & Medium Business, Networking
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1:00pm MDT

Art is Not a Business SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Stage

Why is it so many artists/creatives resist creating business plans? Why do we dread engaging in marketing and sales? Why do we struggle to price our art? Because art, unlike business, is not "the practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce." But it's also not charity. Artists are not "poor businesspeople," we are just not traditional business people, and judging us by those standards keeps us in low-earning positions, stifles innovation, and pits us against each other. In this session, author and arts advocate Teresa Funke will lead the audience in a fast-paced, whine-free, out-of-the-box, open discussion of how we artists could potentially carve out a space for ourselves that operates somewhere between business and charity and redefines what "business success" looks like.

Speakers

Teresa Funke

Author, Arts Advocate, Community Catalyst, Owner Teresa Funke & Company, LLC

Teresa Funke is an author, speaker, blogger, playwright, part-owner of Blue Moose Art Gallery, and an arts and community catalyst. She is the founder and owner of Teresa Funke & Company, LLC and Victory House Press. She also owns and operates the Bursts of Brilliance® website, brand... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 1:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Stage 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Creative Track, Workshop

Subject People, Strategy, Creativity, Solopreneur/Freelancers
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2:00pm MDT

Gather with Purpose: Elevate your Organization with Magic Moments SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Twinberry Auditorium

Inspired by Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering, this condensed session will focus on key principles nonprofits/businesses can use to elevate their events and meetings. We’ll cover essential strategies for designing gatherings that inspire connection and purpose. Attendees will walk away with practical, actionable tips to make their events more meaningful, whether they’re planning a fundraiser, a board meeting, or a community workshop. Ideal for nonprofit professionals, creatives, freelancers, and entrepreneurs looking to maximize impact in every interaction.

Speakers

Analia Weber

Development Director, Mover & Shaker, Community Connector, The Family Center/ La Familia

Analía Weber is a dynamic force on a mission to foster community wherever she goes. Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Analía spent the initial chapters of her life gracing stages nationally and internationally, sharing her passion for dance and presenting her choreographic creations... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Twinberry Auditorium 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject People, Strategy, Growth, Leadership, Communication Skills, Social, Networking, NonProfit, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Creativity, Mindset, DEI
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2:00pm MDT

Mastering Grant Finances: Best Practices for Today's Leaders SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT

Lupine

In today’s competitive funding landscape, nonprofit leaders and grant managers need more than just a great proposal. We need solid financial management practices to ensure our organizations are prepared for success from start to finish—before, during, and after the grant is awarded.

Join SheRen Consulting for the 45-minute session, Mastering Grant Finances: Best Practices for Today's Leaders, that will provide nonprofit leaders, grant managers, and program staff with the practical tools and strategies we need to manage grant finances effectively.

Participants will dive into the essentials of building strong financial foundations, from submitting proposals to ensuring compliance throughout the life of the grant.

What You'll Learn:

Financial Stewardship: Understand the key financial principles that guide successful grants—from budgeting to compliance and everything in between.

Best Practices for Grant Submissions: Learn how to prepare accurate, comprehensive financial documentation that aligns with funder expectations and sets you up for success.

Post-Award Management: Master how to track expenses, maintain internal controls, and stay audit-ready with strategies for managing funds after the grant is awarded.

Practical Tools & Resources: Take home useful templates, checklists, and financial planning tools that you can start using right away to streamline your processes and improve financial transparency.

Speakers

Kay Emerson

Founder, SheRen Consulting

Wednesday March 12, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject NonProfit, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Finance/Accounting, Creativity
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3:15pm MDT

How to find, evaluate and secure a residency SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Lupine

Discover how to search for residency opportunities. Build your capacity to successfully apply for residencies without having to set all of your creative work aside. Develop high-quality descriptions to be able to convey a short bio, your personal philosophy, what inspires you, and why you are interested in the residency offered.

Speakers

Ashley Kasprzak

Partner for Purpose, Ashley Kasprzak Consulting, LLC

Ashley Kasprzak believes that creative people make our community more interesting and unified. Artists are as valuable to community as business leaders, professionals and service workers. They can benefit from residency programs and to often do not apply. Ashley wants to artists thrive... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Lupine 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Creative Track

Subject Strategy, Growth, Small & Medium Business, Creativity
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3:15pm MDT

Master Your Message: How to be comfortable networking and speaking about your non profit SEATS AVAILABLE

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT

Foxtail 2

Sue Sutton will start with a short history of her radio career and then move into an interactive mastermind-style session. Participants will discuss some fears about networking and speaking and how they solved or moved past those fears (or not).
Sue will then outline the material to be covered, including how to use radio copyrighting for networking, a couple of exercises that participants will engage in, and a fun and possibly a little scary audio assignment to practice what they've learned. Sue will provide tip sheets with a place for notes and will answer questions as the session progresses.
By the end of the session, participants will know how to write their message, and then be concise when speaking and networking in various settings. They will have mastered their message (or at least made a good start) and will feel more confident and comfortable in their networking efforts.
Sue will also offer a free 5-7 minute interview on her radio show to promote the participants' nonprofit and showcase what they have learned. She is also available to speak to groups and companies about this topic for no charge.

Speakers

Sue Sutton

Radio Personality and Media Coach, Pirate Radio 93.5 FM

I am a Radio Personality and Media Coach. I've been in radio for 38 years and am currently the morning show host on Pirate Radio 93.5 FM in Fort Collins. We are a non-profit community radio station that offers FREE 5-7 minute interviews for your business, non-profit, or event. As... Read More →

Wednesday March 12, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Foxtail 2 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526

NonProfit Track

Subject Marketing, People, Communication Skills, Networking, NonProfit, Small & Medium Business, Solopreneur/Freelancers, Mindset, Creativity
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