The 2012 Nonprofit Management Institute
New Skills for a Complex World - Registration opens June 1
September 11-12, 2012
Stanford, CA
“New Skills for a Complex World” is the theme of the seventh annual Nonprofit Management Institute, the popular conference sponsored by the Stanford Social Innovation Review and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). This year’s conference takes place September 11-12 on the Stanford University campus.
The acceleration of technology access and adoption has dramatically changed the way organizations must operate to be effective. Today is a time of instant communication, organizational transparency, and distribution of control over messaging. Successful nonprofit leaders will structure their organizations around a new operating style, one that values and rewards influence and collaboration. By honing collaborative skills and understanding the new ways of working, nonprofit leaders can benefit from today’s faster paced, more open, and democratized operating environment. Better equipped nonprofit leaders can steer their organizations through the complexity and grow their impact. These new skills are just as critical for developing high functioning internal teams as working with stakeholders and building cross-sector partnerships.
The Nonprofit Management Institute’s two-day program is conducted by leaders in the field of social change: academics known for their work at Stanford and at other renowned universities and well-known practitioners who will share their insights and experiences from successes in the field. The full program will be announced on June 1. The 2012 program’s kick-off speaker will be Stanford professor and best-selling author Chip Heath, who will focus on how we can make better, bolder decisions and coach those around us to do the same. Other conference topics will include: communicating more effectively internally and externally in today’s new environment, harnessing the talent of millennials and the new worker, improving your nonprofit brand and marketing using today’s new media, collaboration and leadership skills, and preparing for the new technologies of the coming decade.
Registration opens on June 1.
View the 2011 Nonprofit Management Institute Program.
2012 Nonprofit Management Institute
- What You Will Learn at Nonprofit Management Institute 2012
- Who Should Attend Nonprofit Management Institute
- What Last Year's Attendees Are Saying About Nonprofit Management Institute
- 2012 Program - will be announced June 1
- What Your Conference Fee Also Includes
- Conference Facilities and Location
- Lodging
- Rates and Registration
- Contact Information
- About AFP and SSIR
What You Will Learn at Nonprofit Management Institute 2012
Nothing is more energizing than getting away from the office and immersing yourself in new ideas with an engaged community of peers. Occasionally we all need to refresh and reinvigorate to perform at our best! The Nonprofit Management Institute draws from its hub-like university setting by providing renowned professors and leading practitioners as speakers in an environment ideal for community interaction. The overall goal of the conference is to help you become a more effective leader by developing new skills for our complex, hyperconnected world. Some of the session topics are aimed at supporting your personal leadership skills to better match with today’s new workforce and rapidly accelerating technology change. Other sessions will focus on how you can better steer your organization and take advantage of new learnings in our sector. Additional presentations will provide you with a new way of looking at the evolving nonprofit landscape and collaborating across sectors. We aim for you to leave energized, brimming with ideas for your organization, and with a long list of new contacts.
Who Should Attend Nonprofit Management Institute
The Nonprofit Management Institute is for senior-level nonprofit executives including CEOs, executive directors, board members, and others with significant leadership responsibilities. Sessions are for leaders at all types and sizes of organizations, domestic or international. In 2011, attendees came from 34 states and 15 countries. About 10% of participants are funders. Every year the Nonprofit Management Institute features an all-new program; so many attendees come again and again.
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What Past Attendees Are Saying About Nonprofit Management Institute
2011 Comments:
"I'm leaving with several new ideas - I feel reinvigorated and ready to take action."
"This was my first time to attend. Will be sending staff and partners in the future!"
"The NPMI was incredibly insightful and provided a space to reflect on challenges, opportunities and innovations in our sector. Great variety of speakers combining academia and every day applications. Thank you!"
"Overall, this was one of the best professional development events I have ever attended. Many of the ideas presented at the Institute will probably be discussed by our senior staff or board. I am going to recommend our CEO or Chief Development Officer attend next year. Go Cardinal!"
"Astonishing level of correlation/relevance to our world and to our opportunities. A very interesting mxi of academia/field expertise. Mostly excellent presenters both in content and presentation. And lastly - good hosts and perfect location."
"Thank you so much for this forum. Very energizing in troubling times. Made some great contacts as well."
"Conference is a great resource - gets you thinking, exposes attendees to new ideas, speakers and sparks creativity."
"Loved participating in this conference. Overall, the topics were quite relevant to my work and I'm excited about having a new set of tools as I take in new work in 2012. Topics that weren't directly related were also very interesting and expanded my thinking on a personal level. This is just what I needed at this point in my career and left me wanting more!"
"This institute consistently delivers high quality speakers, timely topics, research-based methodologies, and thoughtful hospitality. What I find most compelling about this program are the profound questions it generates for leaders, organizations and the nonprofit sector. Thank you so much for investing in nonprofit leadership development so intentionally."
2010 and Earlier:
“In my 25 years of ‘professional life,’ this was the best, most-thought producing, educational training I’ve attended. Great ROI!”
“The quality of programs/speakers has been outstanding. I’m going home with many ideas and to-do’s. Well done!”
“Great experience. Mind-blowing lectures. Very high caliber of speakers. Organizers did a great job.”
“I am continually impressed by this conference. Thank you! It will help me be a stronger leader.”
“As a funder, these sessions were extremely valuable to me.”
“Overall quality of speakers was VERY high – thanks for putting together a really worthwhile event. P.S. Conference food and facilities were lovely!”
“This is my first time – I expect to be back the future!”
“Your partnership [SSIR and AFP] addresses relevant, timely issues coupled with best practices and supported by research. As a seasoned fund-raiser, this has been a refreshing, thought-filled institute!”
“Brilliant, thought provoking, and very useful for strategic leadership!”
Nonprofit Management Institute 2012 Program
The 2012 Agenda and Program will be announced on June 1. View last year's program.
What Your Conference Fee Also Includes
- A list of conference attendees with contact information
- A binder with the presentations and other useful information
- A post-conference website for additional resources, photos, and podcasts
- For AFP members, attendance qualifies for CFRE credits
- Free internet service at conference center and access to business center
- Free nearby parking or free shuttle from hotel to conference center
- Opportunities to buy books written by speakers and get them signed
- Certificates of completion at the end of the conference
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You will also enjoy delicious, primarily organic and locally grown food:
- Welcoming poolside reception at the Sheraton hotel the night before the conference opens
- Networking reception in Ford Gardens at the conference center after the first day
- Breakfast both conference days
- Delicious lunches in the outside garden
Conference Facilities and Location
The program will be held at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, a state-of-the-art facility located on Stanford University's campus. Lunches, breaks, and networking reception are held in the beautiful Ford Gardens behind the conference center. The Alumni Center serves locally grown organic food.
More information about the Frances C. Arrillada Alumni Center, including public transportation, directions, and parking, is available here.
Stanford is located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley. The campus' 8,100 acres reach from the rural foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto. Stanford is conveniently located between two major airports—25 miles south of San Francisco International Airport and 20 miles north of San Jose International Airport.
The campus and surrounding areas offer a myriad of opportunities for recreation and sightseeing. World-class shopping and dining are located only a mile away at the Stanford Shopping Center. A half hour drive north brings you to San Francisco. A two hour drive south brings you to Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you can take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. To find out more, visit Stanford’s Visitor Information Services.
Lodging
Stanford Terrace Inn
The Nonprofit Managament Institute has partnered with Stanford Terrace Inn, Palo Alto's first certified "Green" hotel, to provide a new lodging option for our guests from September 9-13. Stanford Terrace Inn is located across the street from campus on Stanford Avenue, and also features complimentary parking, wireless internet, and shuttle drop off services to Stanford University. Institute guests can reserve a standard Queen room at $10 off the regular rate for $179, or a standard Double Queen room for $189.
Call today to reserve your room since they will go quickly! Call (650) 857-0333 and mention the Stanford Preferred Rate offered by Thanh. A one night deposit is required 72 hours prior to arrival and cancelations must be made at least 72 hours in advance. Rooms and rates are based on availability.
The Sheraton & Westin Palo Alto
The Nonprofit Management Institute has reserved a block of rooms for attendees at The Sheraton Palo Alto and Westin Palo Alto for September 9-13. Both the Sheraton and Westin are conveniently located next to the Palo Alto Caltrain stop. The Arrillaga Alumni Center is a 20 minute walk or a short, free shuttle ride away by taking the Stanford Margurite Shuttle "Y" from the Caltrain station to campus.
Rooms are available at discounted rates of $199 (Traditional Room), $219 (View Room), and $239 (Club Room) per night until August 17 at the Sheraton. At the Westin, rooms are available for $269 until August 17. After August 17, you may still book a room at these partner hotels, but the discounted conference rates are not guaranteed. Click here to reserve a room at the Sheraton or the Westin.
Please click here for a list of other nearby lodging with a variety of price ranges. We do not have room blocks at these locations.
Nonprofit Management Institute Registration
Rates
For the fifth year in a row, we have kept our rates flat. This year we are also offering a “Colleague Special” (see below).
Early Bird Rates (Through July 10, 2012)
$795: Special rate if you are a Stanford Social Innovation Review subscriber* or an AFP member
$995: Special rate PLUS become an AFP member
$1,195 Standard rate (if you are not an SSIR subscriber or an AFP member)
Advanced Rates (Effective July 11, 2012 – August 7, 2012)
$895: Special rate if you are a Stanford Social Innovation Review subscriber* or an AFP member
$1,095: Special rate to attend PLUS become an AFP member
$1,295 Standard rate (if you are not an SSIR subscriber or an AFP member)
Regular Rates (Effective August 8, 2012 – On-site)
$995: Special rate if you are a Stanford Social Innovation Review subscriber* or an AFP member
$1,195: Special rate to attend PLUS become an AFP member
$1,395 Standard rate (if you are not an SSIR subscriber or an AFP member)
*A US/Canada Print PLUS Digital subscription to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is $49.95. To qualify for the discounted subscriber rate to the Nonprofit Management Institute, you must be a print subscriber with a current, paid subscription. If you are not yet a subscriber, or if your subscription has recently expired, you can qualify for the $400 discount if you subscribe or renew now at the web rate of just $49.95 ($69.95 International) for one year at www.ssireview.org/subscribe. If you are not sure if your subscription is up to date, you can check by going to www.ssireview.org/subscribe and clicking on “manage my subscription.”
Colleague Special!
Bring a work colleague—or two colleagues—from your organization and each of you will get $100 off your registration. Note: you must register at the same time.
We also offer group discounts. Register three people from your organization and the fourth person attends for free. To register a group, please email emiller@afpnet.org or call (703) 519-8465.
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Important Registration Dates
July 10, 2012: Early Bird registration closes
August 7, 2012: Advanced registration closes
September 6, 2012: Last day of online registration. If you need to register after September 6, please register on-site.
Cancellation policy: A refund charge of twenty percent of the registration fee will be assessed for any cancellations received by August 28. Effective August 29, 2012, there will be no refunds for cancellation. A registration fee for the program may be transferred to another person one time with no penalty. Refund requests must be submitted in writing and will not be processed until after the event. To speak to an AFP representative about your cancellation, please contact Elisabeth Miller at (703) 519-8465 or via email at emiller@afpnet.org.
Contact Information
If you have questions about the program or logistics:
Email: pogorelc@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 724-3309
If you have questions about registration:
Email: emiller@afpnet.org
Phone: (703) 519-8465
About AFP and SSIR
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) represents 30,000 members in 222 chapters throughout the world, working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession. For more information or to join the world's largest association of fundraising professionals, visit www.afpnet.org.
Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) is an award-winning magazine and website that covers cross-sector solutions to global problems. SSIR is written for and by social change leaders in the nonprofit, business, and government sectors who view collaboration as key to solving environmental, social, and economic justice issues. Published at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, SSIR bridges academic theory and practice with ideas about achieving social change. SSIR covers a wide range of subjects, from microfinance and green businesses to social networks and human rights. Its aim is both to inform and to inspire. www.ssireview.org
The Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) develops and shares knowledge to improve philanthropy, strengthen civil society and effect social change. Stanford PACS is a research center for students, scholars and practitioners to explore and share ideas that create social change. Its primary participants are Stanford faculty, visiting scholars, postdoctoral scholars, graduate and undergraduate students, and nonprofit and foundation practitioners. As publisher of SSIR, Stanford PACS informs policy and social innovation, philanthropic investment, and nonprofit practice. pacscenter.stanford.edu
