Request for Proposals - 2023 Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits

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* 1. Session Title

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* 2. Session description (250 words or less)

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* 3. Do you have prior experience presenting this session or related material?

Yes

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* 4. Please name one event or conference and location at which you have presented this in the last two years.

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* 5. Please explain how your session addresses the latest trends and/or innovations within the nonprofit sector as we aim to highlight the most pressing issues faced by nonprofit organizations today and as we look ahead to the future.

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* 6. Please provide at least two learning outcomes that you will be able to see and/or hear participants being able to do as a result of attending this session. You may refer to Bloom's Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs for guidance. As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:

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* 7. We encourage you to have at least one interactive activity per learning outcome as referenced in question #5. Please indicate what engagement activities you plan to use. Some suggestions include small breakout groups, story-telling, technology apps like Mentimeter, etc.

Note: PowerPoint should not be your exclusive engagement tool.

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* 8. Research shows that adult learners get the most out of sessions when they have connected to the topic or material being presented in an emotional way. We call this the emotional hook. Sometimes it is a question that is posed at the very beginning that captures their attention and pulls them in by allowing them to relate to the topic at hand in a novel way.

Please describe your hook and how you plan to ensure participants connect to your presentation on an emotional level right from the start.

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* 9. Who is your target audience? (Check all that apply) This will help us determine conference tracks.

Administrative staff

Board member

Communications/Marketing staff

Executive Directors/CEOs

Finance staff

Fundraising/Development staff

Human Resource staff

Information Technology staff

Program staff

Public policy/advocacy staff

Volunteer management staff

Volunteers

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please provide any additional information about your target audience. (100 word maximum)

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* 11. How much prior knowledge is needed to make your session applicable to participants?

Limited background knowledge: Suitable for entry level staff or volunteers, prior knowledge of subject is not necessary for success.

Moderate background knowledge: Suitable for those who have an average/medium amount of familiarity with the subject and common terms, and would need a minimal amount of refresher on basic information for success.

Advanced background knowledge: Suitable for those who have a significant background in the subject topic, have a high level of experience with common terms and would need no refresher on basic information for success.

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* 12. Which of these twelve nonprofit principles applies to your presentation? Please rank your top 3.

Advocacy and Civic Engagement

Board Governance

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Financial Management

Fundraising

Human Resources

Information and Technology

Legal Compliance & Transparency

Partnerships & Collaboration

Program Design, Management, & Evaluation

Strategic Communication

Strategic Planning

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* 13. What meeting room set up is best suited for your presentation? Each room is typically set with round tables of 8 chairs. We will consider alternate room configurations based on session scheduling, timing, and meeting room availability.

Table rounds of 8

Classroom style

Theater style

Doesn't matter

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* 1. Session Title

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* 2. Session description (250 words or less)

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* 3. Do you have prior experience presenting this session or related material?

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* 4. Please name one event or conference and location at which you have presented this in the last two years.

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* 5. Please explain how your session addresses the latest trends and/or innovations within the nonprofit sector as we aim to highlight the most pressing issues faced by nonprofit organizations today and as we look ahead to the future.

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* 6. Please provide at least two learning outcomes that you will be able to see and/or hear participants being able to do as a result of attending this session. You may refer to Bloom's Taxonomy of Measurable Verbs for guidance. As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:

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* 9. Who is your target audience? (Check all that apply) This will help us determine conference tracks.

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* 10. Please provide any additional information about your target audience. (100 word maximum)

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* 11. How much prior knowledge is needed to make your session applicable to participants?

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* 12. Which of these twelve nonprofit principles applies to your presentation? Please rank your top 3.

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* 13. What meeting room set up is best suited for your presentation? Each room is typically set with round tables of 8 chairs. We will consider alternate room configurations based on session scheduling, timing, and meeting room availability.

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* 14. Is there anything else you’d like to add about your session for the committee’s consideration?