BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20210125T160000Z DTEND:20210125T170000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Let's Connect: Events with Jen Newell DESCRIPTION:2020 taught us that we can still raise funds\, create meaningful mission moments\, and have a whole lot of fun through our computer screens. The event landscape is forever changed\, and with health guidance still encouraging social distancing\, it's time to think about how to evolve our events in the new year. If you've already created a virtual event or you're planning on one in the future\, then this session is for you.\n\n\n\nJoin Jen Newell\, Events Manager at Nonprofit Connect\, to gain practical strategies for creating an unforgettable virtual experience. She will share her tips\, lessons learned\, and ideas for the future during this interactive session.\n\n\n\nThen\, we'll use breakout rooms to facilitate small group brainstorming discussions. Everyone will have the opportunity to share and learn new strategies on how to engage event attendees virtually\, maintain sponsorship benefits\, and manage the chaos of virtual events.\n\n\n\nThis is a program of the Let's Connect Virtual Discussion Series. \n\nSpeakers:\n\n\n\nJen Newell knows how to put on a good show. With a decade of experience coordinating and managing events\, Jen delights in the details. Her practical approach ensures each event is well-organized\, logistically smooth\, and provides an attendee experience to remember. For the last two years\, Jen has designed and implemented major events for Nonprofit Connect including a completely virtual line-up in 2020.\n\n\n\nPrior to Nonprofit Connect\, Jen managed business and front-of-house operations at performing arts theaters in Kansas and Minnesota. She received her undergraduate degree in her hometown\, at Emporia State University\, and earned a Masters in Arts Administration from Indiana University.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou!\n\nYour active participation is highly encouraged. No one has all of the solutions\, but everyone has something worth contributing. Your small group discussion participation will help others share\, grow\, and learn. \n\nLet's Connect: Virtual Discussion Series\n\nWhat's the best way to stay connected? Turn to your nonprofit network. Join Nonprofit Connect for facilitated discussions with your nonprofit peers every Monday morning at 10:00 AM. We will select a new topic each week\, and invite you to tune in for learning and sharing. Winter 2021 Let's Connect sessions include: \n\n\n Let's Connect: Leadership + Goal Setting Jan 11 (register here)\n Let's Connect: Events Jan 25 (register here)\n Let's Connect: Operations + Finance Feb 1 (register here)\n Let's Connect: Marketing Feb 8 (register here)\n Let's Connect: Volunteer Engagement Feb 22 (register here)\n Let's Connect: Program + Direct Service Mar 1 (register here)\n Let's Connect: Young Professionals Mar 8 (register here)\n\n\nDisclaimer: Discussions will be recorded and shared as a resource\, so participation means you may be recorded as well.\n\n \n\nRelated Programs:\n\n\n Virtual Fund Development Institute\, Winter 2021 - Starting February 11th X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

2020 taught us that we can still raise funds\, create meaningful mission moments\, and have a whole lot of fun through our computer screens. The event landscape is forever changed\, and with health guidance still encouraging social distancing\, it&rsquo\;s time to think about how to evolve our events in the new year. If you&rsquo\;ve already created a virtual event or you&rsquo\;re planning on one in the future\, then this session is for you.
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\nJoin \;Jen Newell\, Events Manager at Nonprofit Connect\, to gain practical strategies for creating an unforgettable virtual experience. She will share her tips\, lessons learned\, and ideas for the future during this interactive session.
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\nThen\, we&rsquo\;ll use breakout rooms to facilitate small group brainstorming discussions. Everyone will have the opportunity to share and learn new strategies on how to engage event attendees virtually\, maintain sponsorship benefits\, and manage the chaos of virtual events.
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\nThis is a program of the Let'\;s Connect Virtual Discussion Series. \;

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Speakers:

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\nJen Newell knows how to put on a good show. With a decade of experience coordinating and managing events\, Jen delights in the details. Her practical approach ensures each event is well-organized\, logistically smooth\, and provides an attendee experience to remember. For the last two years\, Jen has designed and implemented major events for Nonprofit Connect &ndash\; including a completely virtual line-up in 2020.
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\nPrior to Nonprofit Connect\, Jen managed business and front-of-house operations at performing arts theaters in Kansas and Minnesota. She received her undergraduate degree in her hometown\, at Emporia State University\, and earned a Masters in Arts Administration from Indiana University.
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\nYour \;active participation is \;highly encouraged. No one has all of the solutions\, but everyone has something worth contributing. Your small group discussion participation will help others share\, grow\, and learn. \;

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Let'\;s Connect: Virtual Discussion Series

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What&rsquo\;s the best way to stay connected? Turn to your nonprofit network. Join Nonprofit Connect for facilitated discussions with your nonprofit peers every Monday morning at 10:00 AM. We will select a new topic each week\, and invite you to tune in for learning and sharing. Winter 2021 Let'\;s Connect sessions include: \;

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Disclaimer: Discussions will be recorded and shared as a resource\, so participation means you may be recorded as well.
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Related Programs:

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