The Summit: Coming Together
 

The Summit: Coming Together

The Summit is designed to challenge you -- to think differently, to learn together, to create new connections and deepen existing relationships, and to energize our collective communities to transform our future. Be prepared for a dynamic and purposeful 1 ½ days that will push you to explore your own role as a leader and changemaker in our community. 


All attendees are invited to participate in a workshop on How to Become a Change Agent, as well as a Town hall style Q& A session with Funders. Interactive sessions will focus on Leadership, Development, Evaluation, and Collective Impact.


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Confirmed speakers include:

 

A Retrospective on Leadership and Transformation

James L. Doti, PhD, President, Chapman University

 

Dr. Doti is the 12th President of Chapman University having served since June, 1991.  He has held the University’s Donald Bren Distinguished Chair in Business and Economics since 1999.   In 1978, he founded the Center of Economic Research and with his students developed the Chapman Econometric Model, the first quarterly economic model for a metropolitan area.  The model continues to be used as a teaching tool at the University and today is the longest running forecast in the nation. 

 

Facing the Future: Changing the Paradigm of Philantrophy

Trista Harris, Philanthropic Futurist, Author and President, Minnesota County on Foundations

 

Trista Harris is a philanthropic futurist and nationally known as a passionate advocate for new leaders in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. Trista’s work has been covered by the Chronicle of Philanthropy, CNN, the New York Times, and numerous social sector blogs. She is also the co-author of the book “How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar” and speaks internationally about using the tools of futurism in the social sector. In her professional life, Trista is president of the Minnesota Council on Foundations, a vibrant community of grantmakers who award almost $1 billion annually.

 

 

Real Costs.  Real Impact.

David Greco, Managing Partner, Social Sector Partners

 

David brings more than 25 years of experience working in the social sector. From scaling programs to developing new products and services to launching earned income ventures, David has specialized in strategic repositioning and business model adaptation. David is currently serving as Project Director for the Real Cost Project a statewide initiative that aims to increase the number of funders providing real cost funding. Previously, David served as Interim President and CEO for Northern California Grantmakers and as Vice President of the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) for more than 5 years. He is the author of "Nonprofit Financial Management" featured in "Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals".