Detroit Nonprofit Day (DND) is a one-day event comprised of workshops, fireside chats, plenaries, networking, and skills-building to strengthen Detroit’s dynamic nonprofit and social enterprise communities. The event unites leading industry experts with professionals seeking to learn and acquire the skills necessary to build and grow impactful programs, sustain their operations, and ultimately fulfill their missions.

DND is brought to you by MP Consulting Group, a non-profit consulting firm led by industry leader Monique Phillips, and Bamboo Detroit, a shared workspace and business community building inclusive community and support for business growth, along with The University of Detroit Mercy School of Social Entrepreneurship.

DND 2021 PROGRAM

The COVID-19 pandemic has taken an unprecedented toll on the nonprofit community, with many experiencing significant increases in demand for their services and fewer resources to do so effectively. This year, DND will recognize and honor those whose response has been to rise to the challenge in the face of adversity while demonstrating incredible resilience and charting a path toward recovery.

TRACK SESSIONS

Response (Track 1)

Workshop 1: Leveling the Power Dynamics with Foundations

Workshop 2: Rethinking Fund Development

Workshop 3: Securing and Leveraging Corporate Sponsorships

Resilience (Track 2)

Workshop 1: Building A Resilient Organization (Rethinking Organizational Structure)

Workshop 2: Using Collaboration for Systems Change

Workshop 3: Incorporating Scenario Planning into the Budgeting Process

Recovery (Track 3)

Workshop 1: TBD

Workshop 2: Considering Different Approaches to Office Space

Workshop 3: Revenue Diversification Models for Long-term Fiscal Solvency

Bonus Track

Workshop 1: Self-care

Workshop 2: Using Debt as a Strategic Financial Tool

Workshop 3: TBD

Day of Schedule

9:00am-9:45am: Registration and Breakfast

9:45am-10:00am: Welcome and Opening Remarks, Overview of the Day, Intro of Keynote Speaker

10am-10:45am: Keynote Address

10:45am-11:00am: Quick Break and Prep for Track Sessions

11am-12:15pm: 1st Track Session Begins

12:15pm-1:30pm: 2nd Track Session Begins

1:30pm-2:15pm: Lunch and Special Presentation

2:15pm-3:30pm: 3rd and Final Track Session Begins

3:30pm-4:45pm: Pitch Competition and Award Presentations

4:45pm-4:55pm: Audience Reflections of the Day

4:55pm-5:00pm: Closing Remarks, Thanks, and Dismissal

Please visit www.detroitnonprofitday.com for more information on this year's event!