The Foraker Group

The 2015 Leadership Summit will be held April 20-21 at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage. Nonprofit professionals from around the state will convene to explore the conference theme: “Transform. Create. Lead: As a sector –As organizations –As individual leaders.” The price to attend is $350.00, with a discounted fee of $250.00 for Foraker Partners through March 13, 2015. After that date, the price increases to $400.00 or $300.00 for Partners. Click here for more information and to register…. Read more »

Almost everyone is glad that last fall’s election is history – I know I am. We should give thanks for recycling efforts. Otherwise, the shear waste of paper on political ads would have been a tragedy. I recently heard that the only people thankful for the last election, other than the winners, were the firms that produced ads and the printers and commercial broadcasters that shared them with us. They had a banner year! I have served in an executive role in nonprofits for over 30 years. When I started my career, I learned that my public position on all things political was better left neutral. The lesson: the public does not differentiate my views from my organization’s position. Charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofits are forbidden to participate in electioneering or endorsing… Read more »

This month Dana Miller, senior program director for the M.J. Murdock Charitble Trust, will be in Alaska to meet nonprofit leaders and share information on the Trust’s investment in the state. Since 1975 the Trust has invested almost $650 million into nonprofit organizations in the form of grants and enrichment programs. Jack Murdock’s desire to “nurture and enrich the educational, spiritual, cultural, and social lives of individuals, families, and communities” continues to be reflected in grants, enrichment programs, and all of the Trust’s activities. As senior program director for grant programs, Dana is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the Trust’s grant programs. Dana is excited to meet the Alaska nonprofit community at gatherings in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks and through a statewide teleconference. His schedule is as follows:… Read more »

The 2015 Leadership Summit will be held April 20-21 at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage. Nonprofit professionals from around the state will convene to explore the conference theme: “Transform. Create. Lead: As a sector –As organizations –As individual leaders.” The price to attend is $350.00, with a discounted fee of $250.00 for Foraker Partners through March 13, 2015. After that date, the price increases to $400.00 or $300.00 for Partners. Click here for more information and to register…. Read more »

We are pleased to offer travel assistance for Foraker Partners attending the 2015 Leadership Summit who live outside the Anchorage area. The deadline for applying is Friday, February 27. Click here for details and an application form. Because funds are limited, please review the criteria carefully to determine if you or a member of your organization is eligible. You will be notified no later than Tuesday, March 10, if we are able to assist you. Assistance will include one free night at the Hotel Captain Cook and a stipend toward airfare. You may apply for lodging or a stipend toward airfare – or for both. If you have questions, please call us at 907-743-1200…. Read more »

How is this summit different from other conferences? Foraker summits are dynamic learning and sharing environments. We come prepared to not just listen and absorb but to immerse ourselves in the experience and truly engage with each other. Foraker is committed to supporting you in your work and the summit is an important part of that commitment. We know you have knowledge to share and want opportunities to learn – this is your space to do both. The 2015 Foraker Leadership Summit: “Transform. Create. Lead: As a sector – As organizations – As individual leaders” To be held April 20-21, Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage — Register now… Read more »

Who will we hear from? We are gathering national and international leaders who will share their insights and engage us in looking more creatively at our work. We hope you are as excited as we are about the line-up of speakers: Meg Wheatley, an internationally acclaimed writer and speaker, who will explore a new and exciting perspective about what it means to be a host leader in our organizations. Zaid Hassan, author of The Social Labs Revolution: A New Approach to Solving Our Most Complex Problems, who will help us take a fresh look at how we tackle the challenges facing our organizations. Richard Evans, CEO of EmcArts and a partner with Foraker and Rasmuson Foundation on an arts initiative called New Pathways, who will explore ways we can all… Read more »

Who should attend? All of us! We each have a role in the future of our organizations and Alaska – whether we serve on the board, as a staff member, or as a volunteer. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been in the sector for many years or you’re just starting your career, this conference will present ideas that will challenge your thinking while giving you practical tools to move your mission forward. We promise it will be both engaging and fun. The 2015 Foraker Leadership Summit: “Transform. Create. Lead: As a sector – As organizations – As individual leaders” To be held April 20-21, Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage — Register now… Read more »

How will this summit help me with my work? As with past summits, we’ll start with the big picture of change at the community and systems level and then work on change within our organizations. Finally, we’ll look at our own leadership qualities as the hosts of change. Together we will actively explore: How your organization can be structured for engagement and success What transformation really means in your everyday work and how you can be part of it How you can bring about change within the structure of your own organization and community How you can work with other organizations to improve your overall results How you can ask the right questions to determine what success truly looks like in your organization and community What next step you will… Read more »

As a nonprofit leader, do you see opportunities to make small and big changes in your organization, in your community, and beyond? Do you wonder if your organization is ready to tackle the big issues in your community? Do you often think-if only the larger system would operate differently? These are just a few of the questions that Alaska nonprofit board and staff leaders are asking as we all experience a time of change. Change can take many shapes – maybe it’s the way we show up as leaders, maybe it’s how our organization is structured, or maybe it’s a major shift in our community. This summit will explore what change looks like at all levels and how we can participate in it. The 2015 Foraker Leadership Summit: “Transform. Create…. Read more »