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STLC NON-PROFIT CONFERENCE
RENEW. RETAIN. ENGAGE.

The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Non-Profit Conference, on Wednesday, September 11th at Canton's Best Western University Inn. This year's conference will feature four topic presentations regarding tips to Renew, Retain and engage -- donors, volunteers and board members of non-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Share and discuss how your organization works to create a welcoming environment including what works for you, what challenges you have addressed, and best practices from other non-profits. The four presentations will give you information and ideas on how to energize your organization.  Breaks will include business networking with coffee, tea, and light refreshments. The 2024 Non-Profit Conference is sponsored by the Northern New York Community Foundation.

Registration is $10 per attendee. Click here to register!
*Please note the registration link includes a separate login for those who are not members of the STLC Chamber of Commerce.

2024 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

8:30 - 8:35am: Registration/Networking

8:40 - 8:55am: Welcome and Introductions by Ben Dixon, Executive Director, St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce

9:00 - 9:30am: Keynote Address: "Renew, Retain and Engage: Your People-Based Solutions"  presented by Max DelSignore, Assistant Director, Northern New York Community Foundation

9:35 - 10:05am: Volunteer Engagement and Relationships presented by Tracy Thomas, Nicandri Nature Center

10:10 - 10:30am: Networking & Volunteer Opportunities

10:35 - 11:00am: Engaging and Retaining Donors presented by Michelle Carpenter, The Arc of Jefferson & St. Lawrence 

11:05 - 11:35am: Board Engagement and Relationships presented by Kelly Chezum, Clarkson University

11:40 - 12:30pm: Networking & Volunteer Opportunities

Please bring plenty of business cards to share during our Networking Breaks!