Friday, October 22, 2021
via ZOOM meetings. Unique links fwill be sent by separate email to registered BID Conference attendees.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
In 2021, Breakin' It Down takes up the question of going beyond "back to normal." Join us in exploring the theme "Resilience and Re-Imagining Tomorrow." Together with nonprofit industry and community leaders, we will examine how we can use this moment to re-imagine current practices and build resilience with intention.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Breakin' It Down Conference is designed for diverse seasoned and emerging nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising professionals serving under-represented communities in the Chicago area. The conference is also of interest to community activists and students.
PRICING AND PACKAGING
SESSIONS PACKAGE. $20. Our Sessions Package gives registered attendees access to the Plenary Panel and one Workshop, from a selection of three.
The deadline to register has been extended to October 20, 2021.
Registered attendees will receive the unique Zoom links following registration but no later than October 20.
2021 BREAKIN' IT DOWN CONFERENCE AGENDA
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2021
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM. PLENARY PANEL
Changing Fundraising Language To Be More Honest Speakers: Jess Myers, Fundraising Content Officer - Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Canada Mo Waja, Marketing Storytelling Expert and Fundraising Strategist & Digital Integration Specialist- Blakely (Ontario, Canada)
11:00 - 11:45 AM. WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP 1 - Corporate Giving Through A Racial Equity Lense: How Corporate Funders Are Addressing Structural Racism And Racial Inequity Presenters: Joan Garvey Lundgren, Senior Director of Resource Development - The Chicago Community Trust Steven Shaw, Community Engagement Director - Verizon
WORKSHOP 2 - Youth Leaders of Tomorrow: What Non-Profits And Foundation Can Learn About Systems Change Presenters: Tony Alvarado-Rivera, Executive Director - Chicago Freedom School Carlil Pittman, Founder and Executive Director - GoodKids Madcity
WORKSHOP 3 - Budgeting For Change Presenter: Angela Dowell, Chief Financial Officer - Chicago Community Loan Fund
We want every attendee to leave this BID conference with increased knowledge, coupled with strategies and tools that they can use right away. Join us for this valuable nonprofit networking opportunity to meet with experts and your peers!
You can learn more about our speakers and agenda on our BID Conference website, www.breakinitdownchicago.org. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@breakinitdownchicago.org.
*Please note that agenda and speakers are subject to change.