GIRLS INC. 63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE grow up healthy, ... will discover a rich experience, ... The 63rd Girls Inc. Annual Conference October 14-17, 2017

GIRLS INC.63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 14-17, 2017 The Duke Hotel Newport BeachNewport Beach, CA

Inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold

www.girlsinc.org

There is no youth-serving organization in the United States or Canada that changes the lives of girls and young women in the way that Girls Inc. does. The Girls Inc. Affiliate Model defines the practices and approach that comprise our singular approach to youth development for girls. It is the Girls Inc. DNA. The Affiliate Model is not only how we do business, but what sets us apart from any other organization. ELEMENTS OF THE AFFILIATE MODEL

• GIRLS - This is where all our decisions begin and end: how we best serve the girls who need us most, empowering them to grow up healthy, educated and independent. The learnings from our girls directly inform our advocacy agenda to improve the lives of all girls.

• THEGIRLSINC.EXPERIENCE - Our Programming Framework guides the network in creating powerful experiences for girls and provides a scaffolding on which each affiliate’s knowledge of its community’s needs and girls’ interests rests.

• OUTCOMES - Our year-to-year commitment to continuous improvement of the Girls Inc. Experience, coupled with the achievements of Girls Inc. girls, telegraphs to girls, their families, and the world the seriousness we bring to our work.

• BUSINESSFRAMEWORK - Undergirding the Programming Framework and commitment to changing girls’ lives, the Business Framework encompasses Girls Inc. leadership, the strategies we use to pursue funding, and the systems we put in place to maximize all of our resources, including the most important: a talented and passionate workforce.

The Girls Inc. 2017 Annual Conference will focus on building foundational skills in some of these areas, and extending your knowledge to empower you to innovate in other areas. You will find some sessions that are meant to be attended as a team, others where program thought leaders and executives will explore a common theme from two different perspectives. Board leaders will discover a rich experience, with sessions designed to help you build strength in creating a strong Affiliate Model - and a growing affiliate in your community. The 2017 Annual Conference offers sessions for a variety of learning styles:• A block of shorter sessions, allowing you to explore a variety of

topics quickly• More open time, for networking with colleagues, and

connecting with national resources through “office hours”• Workshops to build fundamental skills, and workshops for

seasoned leaders who are looking for an elevated conversation on growth and sustainability.

WHYYOUSHOULDATTEND:

EXPLORE the Affiliate Model, the foundational practices of a strong, sustaining and growing Girls Inc. local organization.

BEINSPIRED by speakers and workshops that prepare you to embrace change and growth.

PARTICIPATE in Girls Inc. history, as the Advocacy and Policy Agenda is adopted.

CELEBRATE the excellence of the network, as we honor affiliate accomplishments.

ACHIEVING RESULTS FOR GIRLS THROUGHASTRONG&GROWINGNETWORK

The 63rd Girls Inc. Annual Conference October 14-17, 2017 The Duke Hotel Newport Beach

SATURDAY,OCTOBER14

10 am-4 pm Executive Leadership Roundtable (lunch provided)

SUNDAY,OCTOBER15

10-11:45 am Opening Plenary

12-1:15 pm Regional Meetings (lunch provided)

1:30-3:30 pm Jumpstart Sessions

4-5 pm Office Hours

5:15-5:30 pm Load Buses for Evening Reception

5:45-7:45 pm Evening Reception

MONDAY,OCTOBER16

7:45-8:45 am Breakfast

7:45-8:45 am Growth Grant RFP Q&A

9:00-12:15 pm Workshops

12:30-2:00 pm Keynote Luncheon

2:15-5:30 pm Workshops

TUESDAY,OCTOBER17

8:00-9:30 am National Council Meeting

8:00-9:30 am Office Hours

9:45-11:00 am Breakfast & Awards Program

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE


SCHEDULE


SATURDAY,OCTOBER14

TIME SESSION DESCRIPTION

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

ROUNDTABLE

The Executive Leadership Roundtable is a jointly-led meeting for Girls Inc. executive directors and national senior staff to identify and strategize network priorities; learn from and share with colleagues; and attend to our well-being. Lunch will be provided for this session. Pre-registration is required.

10 am - 4 pm

“AUDIENCE” LEGEND

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EXECUTIVE

BOARD CHAIR, BOARD MEMBER

PROGRAM LEADER

DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL

Throughout the conference schedule, you will find suggested audiences for each session. This is meant as a guide, to help you find the right series of sessions that will create the best conference experience. With a very few exceptions noted, sessions are open to anyone who is interested.

RECEPTION All members of the Growth Grant Cohort I team are invited to this private reception.6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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SUNDAY,OCTOBER15


OPENING SESSION

Welcome to Annual Conference 2017! We are achieving results for girls. And we are a stronger network than ever before, focused on decisions informed by data and based on evidence of how we can make the biggest difference in girls’ lives. This growth requires us to work through a time of change: examining how we’ve operated in the past, trying new strategies in the future, advocating boldly for girls throughout Canada and the United States. Join Judy Vredenburgh, President & CEO, and others for a conversation on managing through a time of change. Hear from members of the team from the American Institutes for Research on the exciting evaluation they are undertaking to provide the network with evidence of the impact you are having on girls’ lives.

10 am - 11:45 am

AUDIENCE

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REGIONAL MEETINGS

After getting a box lunch, meet up with your regional colleagues to share updates, news and accomplishments!

12 pm - 1:15 pm

ALL

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ADVANCING GENDER IDENTITY

INCLUSIVITY

We inspire all girls! This session will support affiliates in adopting the Gender Identity position statement locally. Session content will be informed by an external expert and will touch on implementing local policies, training staff and Board, and communication with girls, their families and communities around this important conversation.

Repeated at

1:30 pm,

2:20 pm,

3:10 pm

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ADVOCACY FUNDAMENTALS:

STRATEGIES AND TACTICS

FOR CREATING CHANGE

To elevate our work in supporting girls, it is imperative that each of us is ready to organize and confident in how to do so. Melanie Ross Levin, expert in advocacy communications, will share the latest strategies for how to plan a campaign, identify and inspire supporters, organize and activate those supporters – on- and off-line – and garner media attention to effect change at the local, state and federal level. This training is best suited for participants who are interested in an introduction to advocacy or looking to refresh their skills or knowledge of the latest tactics.

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ADVOCACY IN ACTION:

PUTTING YOUR SKILLS AND STRATEGIES TO THE TEST

Now that you’ve learned the fundamentals of advocacy, it’s time to put new skills to work. In this session, participants will develop a quick response plan on an issue affecting girls – be it potential legislation or a local school or community issue. It will also provide an opportunity to apply skills by simulating a site visit or a lobbying scenario. This session is ideal for those who want to practice skills learned in the Advocacy Fundamentals session, for veteran organizers looking to practice and refine their advocacy skills, or for those who learn best by doing!

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JUMPSTARTSESSIONS: The block of sessions offered this afternoon are designed to allow everyone to explore a variety of topics quickly. Most sessions are offered multiple times, some build on others, and all are meant to equip you with new information to enrich the rest of your conference experience.

1:30 pm - 3 pm

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NON-PROFIT FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE

PEOPLE

Does the P&L statement leave you a little weak in the knees? Do you recognize a 990, but wonder what it tells you? This session will help you have a better handle on non-profit finance. We will discuss things like how to understand and book restricted and unrestricted funding, how to understand and fund “overhead”, and assess cash reserves.

Repeated at

1:30 pm,

2:20 pm,

3:10 pm

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GIRLS INC. 101

Understanding the rationale for our work and staying true to the Girls Inc. mission is critical to our growth strategy. This interactive workshop will give participants the opportunity to explore the Girls Inc. mission and values and discuss the status of girls and women and how our work makes positive impacts in girls’ lives.

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COMMUNICATING THE GIRLS INC.

DIFFERENCE

Girls Inc. makes a difference in the lives of girls: you know it and you see it, but how do you share it, to inspire others? Learn how to leverage “With You In Her Corner” and other messaging and branding resources to build your case for support, demonstrate the outcomes we create, and engage your diverse audiences.

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1:30 pm - 2:10 pm

FUNDING EXPANSION AND GROWTH PANEL

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FUNDING EXPANSION

AND GROWTH WORK GROUP

This is a mandatory work session for all members of the Growth Grant Cohort I team.

AUDIENCE

OFFICE HOURS

Did you know you have a team of staff supporting you in your goals? Are you looking for an opportunity to ask a burning question or bounce an idea around? Members of the national team, representing all core function areas, will be available to respond to your questions and direct you to resources.

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OPENING RECEPTION

We are honored to award the Girls Inc. Outstanding Alumna Award to Symone Sanders, Girls Inc. of Omaha alumna, and CNN political commentator. She will speak about what her Girls Inc. experience means to her today, the importance of advocating as a network right now, and her thoughts about how best to engage girls in that work. Come connect, celebrate, and re-charge with colleagues from around the U.S. and Canada at this networking reception and tour of Girls Inc. of Orange County. Transportation available to and from the Center, with plenty of food and drink to finish out the evening together. Buseswillbeginloadingat5:15pm.

5:45 pm - 7:45 pm

2:20 pm -4 pm

INVITE ONLY

4 pm - 5 pm

ALL

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GROWTH GRANT RFP -OPEN Q&A SESSION

Members of the national team and a current Growth Grant recipient will be on hand to answer your questions about this year’s RFP. Grab some breakfast and drop in on this session.

AUDIENCE

PLANNING PROGRAMMING

THAT ALIGNS WITH THE

FRAMEWORK - PART I

Have you assessed your programming lately, to be sure that each girl is receiving the whole Girls Inc Experience? In Part One of a two-part series, program leaders will be introduced to the Programming Framework, that outlines the core elements of a Girls Inc. Experience in three major areas: People, Program, Environment. Come ready to assess your current programming.

MAKING DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS -

FOR PROGRAM LEADERS

You’ve probably heard how the Strong, Smart and Bold Outcomes Measurement Strategy (SSBOMS) and its data create a case for the importance of Girls Inc. programming. Have you ever thought about how you can use this data to adjust the programs and experiences girls receive? Come hear how to make your data work for you and how program staff have used their annual outcomes information to improve the content they deliver while better meeting the needs of their girls.

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MANAGING EMPLOYEE

ENGAGEMENT

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When companies come looking for ways to engage their employees, are you ready? Learn how to incorporate employee volunteers in short-term and longer-term opportunities, and proactively reach out to get the corporate partners you need. We will discuss the preparation and processes that will help you respond to requests easily and manage your relationships effectively over time.

MONDAY,OCTOBER16

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BREAKFAST7:45 am - 8:45 am

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PLANNING PROGRAMMING

THAT ALIGNS WITH THE

FRAMEWORK - PART II

We encourage executive leaders and program leaders to identify programming gaps and create a prioritized action plan to improve the Girls Inc. Experience using the programming framework as a guide. Come ready to ask questions and share your expertise!

AUDIENCE

GETTING READY FOR

VOLUNTEERS AS PROGRAM

SUPPORT

Volunteers can be a powerful strategy to expand your ability to serve girls with great programming, support paid program staff, and enrich girls’ lives. Creating and supporting a great experience for girls, volunteers and staff can be challenging. We’ll talk about how to get a volunteer program off the ground in your affiliate: recruiting, vetting, orienting and training volunteers and supporting their work along the way.

FROM THE FIRST ‘LIKE’ TO THE MAJOR GIFT: BUILDING A

COMPREHENSIVE INDIVIDUAL

GIVING PROGRAM

We will draw on real life examples and data to build a comprehensive individual giving plan, integrating online and offline strategies to engage and steward donors. We will discuss plans for social media, email, and snail mail, events, Champions for Girls and major gifts. Come ready to share your plans and strategies...and take some great ideas back to your organization.

10:45 am - 12:15 pm

MAKING DATA-DRIVEN

DECISIONS - FOR EXECUTIVE AND

BOARD LEADERS

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This session will discuss the kinds of metrics choices that executive and board leaders make together. With a significant number of data points that could be measured, what are the most important to the affiliate’s leadership team, to achieve their strategic goals? This session will offer the opportunity to explore how to gather, report on, and make meaning from data available on the Girls Inc. Dashboard, and through Outcomes Measurement.

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KEYNOTE LUNCHEON Join your colleagues for an inspiring keynote luncheon.

AUDIENCE

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS-

PART I

Partnering with schools is a key strategy as we work towards our growth goals. If you are looking to begin or strengthen existing partnerships with schools, this session is for you. We’ll learn how to use data to determine an ideal school partner; make the case for Girls Inc. programming; and determine the key decision makers.

RE-DEBUT OF TRAX

Data Data Data! Complete and accurate data collection is essential to demonstrate the difference that YOU make in the lives of girls. You live it every day, but can you put the facts and numbers behind it? Learn how to integrate data collection with your normal business practices. During this session, you’ll be introduced to using Trax the Girls Inc. way and also hear tips, hints and best practices. Don’t have Trax yet? Come and see before making the leap!

12:30 pm - 2 pm

BUILDING A DREAM TEAM FOR

MANAGEMENT LEADERS

The Girls Inc. Experience is a human intensive business! Join other leaders in a roundtable on key competencies and the foundations of staffing to deliver the Girls Inc. Experience. We will discuss recruitment techniques, planning and sequencing investments in program and fund development staff, and evolving roles as you grow. We will also talk about talent management to build a cabinet of thought leaders within your organization.

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2:15 pm - 3:45 pm

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BUILDING A DREAM TEAM FOR BOARD

LEADERS

Do you have the board you need today? Do you know what board you’ll need tomorrow? This session will discuss board member key competencies, leadership succession among the board, and a strategic, relationship-based approach to board development. Board Chairs will walk away with a plan to evolve their board composition, assessing skills and expertise against their vision for becoming the affiliate their community needs in the future.

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SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS -

PART II

Schools have agreed to partner...now what? During this session we’ll discuss how to create a mutually beneficial agreement that will outline the relationship between the schools and your organization. We’ll also provide resources for planning and implementing a high-quality Girls Inc. experience in schools.

RE-DEBUT OF TRAX

UNDERSTANDING AND

OVERCOMING IMPLICIT BIAS

Today, more than ever, it is important to build self-awareness around implicit bias and the impact it may have on the girls in your organization. Girls Inc. is grounded in the belief that all girls feel safe, respected and accepted for who they are. This session will focus on incorporating diversity and inclusion into your affiliate’s culture.

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YOUR GIRLS INC.

STORY

Join a group to workshop the most common - and gnarly! - Girls Inc. message challenges. Together you might craft an answer to a foundational question like “What is Girls Inc.?”, or a complex topic like “How do I talk about our impact on poverty?” Spread over multiple rooms, you choose which question to work on, the group presents their ideas, and everyone in the workshop provides feedback.

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Data Data Data! Complete and accurate data collection is essential to demonstrate the difference that YOU make in the lives of girls. You live it every day, but can you put the facts and numbers behind it? Learn how to integrate data collection with your normal business practices. During this session, you’ll be introduced to using Trax the Girls Inc. way and also hear tips, hints and best practices. Don’t have Trax yet? Come and see before making the leap!

Repeat of 2:15 pm session

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OFFICE HOURS

Did you know you have a team of staff supporting you in your goals? Are you looking for an opportunity to ask a burning question or bounce an idea around? Some members of the national team will be available to respond to your questions and direct you to resources

AUDIENCE

8 am - 9:30 am

BREAKFAST & AWARDS PROGRAM

Join us as ShaunRobinson, former Girls Inc. national board member and TV personality, leads us in honoring and recognizing our member organizations that contribute to the excellence which is the hallmark of Girls Inc. We will gather at this closing ceremony to honor those who have grown their organizations over the past year as well as recognize other network accomplishments!

TUESDAY,OCTOBER17

All who are not attending the

National Council meeting

9:45 am - 11 am

ALL

NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING

National Council is your opportunity to hear directly from Judy Vredenburgh and the National Board as well as your chance to make your voice heard. At this meeting, we’ll be voting on the adoption of our network-wide Policy and Advocacy Platform for 2017-2020, which frames the societal issues our network identified as being of top concern for girls. Watch your e-mail for more information about securing voting credentials in the Call to Council mailing. Remember each full member organization designates three voting delegates, but the meeting is open to anyone wanting to attend.

Three Voting Delegates per full member organization

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

FullConference $275 by 9.1.17; $350 after 9.1.17

SingleDay: Sunday, Monday, OR Tuesday – $100 per day

OptionalPre-ConferenceEvent: Executive Leader Roundtable - $50

CLICKHERETOREGISTERHOTEL INFORMATION

THEDUKEHOTELNEWPORTBEACH 4500 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92660949-476-2001

To make a room reservation for the conference, call 800-468-3571 and ask the agent for the Girls Inc. National Conference room block rate. Click HERE for on-line room reservations. Girls Inc. conference participants are offered single or double rooms at the rate of $169 per night. (plus daily estimated government taxes and fees equaling $23) CONFERENCE AND HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER1,2017.

WEATHERANDDRESS

The weather in Newport Beach in mid-October should be beautiful with average temperatures of 70⁰ high/60⁰ low. Appropriate dress for the conference is business attire. You will want to include swimming or exercise clothing, as the hotel has a complete fitness facility and indoor swimming pool. TRANSPORTATION - Area Airports• John Wayne Airport-Orange County – SNA

- Distance from hotel: 1.4 miles SE - Airport shuttle service, on request, complimentary (Call 949-476-2001)

• Los Angeles International Airport - LAX - Distance from hotel: 41.9 miles SE - No shuttle service provided by the hotel; Shuttle service from LAX to hotel available through SuperShuttle: •GirlsInc.ConferenceDiscountof10%offshareridevans •Discountisvalidfrom10-06-17thru10-27-17 •Cost:$40.50USD(oneway)whenbookedHERE

CONFERENCE QUESTIONS• REGISTRATION: Contact Teresa Brown at

800-374-634-4475, ext. 128 or [email protected].• CONFERENCESCHEDULE: Contact Sandra Hester-Steele

at 800-374-634-4475, ext. 137 or [email protected]

CANCELLATIONANDREFUNDPOLICY

Cancellations made on or before September 15th will receive afull refund. After September 15th, no refunds will be issued.

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GIRLS INC. 63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE grow up healthy, ... will discover a rich experience, ... The 63rd Girls Inc. Annual Conference October 14-17, 2017