Non Profit Networking: Models of Sustained Collaboration

Nonprofit volunteers and professionals: you are invited to this quarterly meetup presented by Vernon Area Public Library, GiveNKind, and The Lake County Community Foundation.

Connect with colleagues at local nonprofits to build relationships, create awareness, and benefit from each other’s experiences and insights. Each meeting includes a presentation or workshop that will help your organization run more effectively, followed by time for refreshments and informal conversations.

Description 
In a world of rapid leadership transitions and a wildly shifting fiscal landscape, organizations are finding new ways to collaborate that promote organizational and programmatic sustainability. Many nonprofits are already brilliant at collaborating on programming, and this session will move the conversation forward by exploring models for administrative and structural collaboration, including shared staff, co-location, asset transfers, and mergers/acquisitions. 

Learning Objectives

• Introduction to the range of administrative/strategic partnership structures.

• Exploration of the use of strategic partnerships as a tool for growth and sustainability.

   

About the Speakers
Judie Caribeaux, LCSW, leverages her degrees in communication and social work, plus 30 years of experience, to guide nonprofits, universities, and municipalities. She is known for her expertise in strategic planning, executive team development, and navigating complex business challenges, including successful mergers and securing millions in funding. Awarded Non-Profit Executive of the Year, Judie also shares her insights as an instructor and board member of the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Since 1995, Greg Petersen has been a leader in the Illinois nonprofit sector, with a strong background in finance. He returned as CEO to Keystone Alliance in 2020, after serving as Chief Administrative Officer at Glenkirk, and has since focused on strengthening organizations through strategic initiatives. Petersen's experience and the 2022 acquisition of Mission + Strategy enable the Alliance to provide tested solutions and support thriving nonprofit missions across Illinois.

Space for this popular event is limited; please only register if you plan to attend. Please sign up each person from your organization who plans to attend so that we have an accurate headcount.