Southwest National Service Conference Session Descriptions

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Session Descriptions

Session Description Training

Block

Trainer(s) Location Web

Streaming

Option

Understandingthe Landscape ofAmeriCorps GrantRequirements

AmeriCorps grantees juggle many balls in making your way

through the first full annual grant cycle. Participants will

clarify the basic flow and requirements for all AmeriCorps

programs regardless of your state or program design.

Learn about the potential land mines that can derail your

program so you can avoid them!

Block 1 Susan Hyatt Saeman In-Person

Only

All Systems Go:PracticalManagementTools from theField(AmeriCorps)

Come learn about a wide variety of field-tested and

practical program management systems! For experienced

and rookie AmeriCorps staff members this sessionprovides take-it-home and use it materials ready to make

your program rock!

Block 2 Mary Ellen Isaacs

and Jennifer Jefts

Malone

Theatre

Streaming

Available


2/21


Block


Streaming

Option

Designing aMembers Year ofService (FromRecruitment toExit)

New and advanced AmeriCorps program staff will examine

member management elements such as recruitment,

selection, on-boarding, orientation and training,

supervision and evaluation, reflection, recognition, and end

of year wrap-up. Explore key tools including: Member

Hierarchy of Needs; Stages of Development; Dimensions of

Success; and Member Management High Quality Principles.

Block 3 Amy Salinas Delaplaine Streaming

Available

National ServiceCriminal HistoryChecks(AmeriCorps)

Check out the criminal history key requirements for

covered positions in the national service programs! Get

your questions answered by experts! The training will cover

the final rule published on Oct. 5, 2012.

Block 4 Kinza Ghaznavi Bresnan In-Person

Only

PerformanceMeasurement-AmeriCorps

Come experience an interactive session about the

AmeriCorps Performance Measurement Core Curriculum

including theory of change, evidence and performance

measurement. Explore how a theory of change

strengthens YOUR program design, and how evidence isused to support a theory of change to develop high quality

performance measures. Session includes case studies and

opportunities evaluate evidence and critique performance

measures.

Block 7 &

Block 8

Laura West and

Cara Cheevers

Delaplaine In-Person

Only


3/21


Block


Streaming

Option

AmeriCorps TownHall Come on down to the AmeriCorps Town Hall and askquestions and hear from CNCS AmeriCorps representatives(either virtually or in person).

Block 9 PANEL: Bill Basl

and CNCS Staff.

FACILITATOR: Amy

Salinas

Malone

Theatre

Streaming

Available


4/21



Block


Streaming

Option

Financial andGrantManagement 101Basics

This session will assist fiscal staff in understanding the basic

concepts and responsibilities of managing CNCS grants. Review

and discussion will cover Office of Management and Budget

(OMB) Circulars related to cost principles, CNCS regulations and

award provisions, key accounting system requirements, written

policies and procedures, internal controls, budgets, match,

timesheets, budget controls, financial reporting, documentation,

audits, and other related financial requirements.

Block 1 Peg

Rosenberry

Delaplaine Streaming

Available

DocumentingMatch (Cash andIn-Kind)

Need to properly track and record cash and in-kind donations?

Come learn how to calculate and value in-kind donations, record

match express in the accounting system, AND avoid match-

related findings, plus some other fun stuff!

Block 2 Susan

Meche

Saeman In-Person

Only


5/21


Block


Streaming

Option

Developing andManaging anAmeriCorpsBudget

Great budgets lay the foundation for a great program! Come

learn important things to consider for grant planning stages

(e.g., allowable costs!) and strategies for monitoring and

managing your budget throughout the program year.

Block 3 Peg

Rosenberry

and Susan

Meche

Saeman In-Person

Only

AvoidingCommon Issuesand Pitfalls/Preparing for anAudit (Fiscal)

Come join the fun to learn how to prepare for an OIG audit

including follow-up and resolution! Avoid pitfalls and common

issues including structure and organization. Learn from othersexperiences and the steps to establish systems or protocols as

preventions for audit findings.

Block 4 Peg

Rosenberry

and SusanMeche

Saeman In-Person

Only

What You Need toKnow about theNew OMB Super-Circular!

OMB has magically been streamlining 8 existing circulars into

one document for grant reforms! Changes ensure financial

management integrity and strengthen federal dollar

accountability by protecting against waste, fraud, and abuse.Come hear about how these important changes impact you!

Block 7 Jerry

Bertrand

and Victoria

Collin

ACA/Triax In-Person

Only

Closing Out YourCNCS Grants

Hopefully grant closeout signals a program well run! You will

learn about this important process and requirements as well as a

program directors role and responsibilities in ensuring an

efficient and accurate closeout process.

Block 8 Peg

Rosenberry

ACA/Triax Streaming

Available


6/21


Block


Streaming

Option

Timesheets Everything you wanted to know about staff timesheets but wereafraid to ask! Learning includes specific OMB regulations and

requirements on the importance of accurate and complete

timesheets as well as common pitfalls found in staff and member

timesheets. You will review real life scenarios that underscore key

practices to great timekeeping!

Block 9 Susan

Meche

ACA/Triax In-Person

Only


7/21



Block


Streaming

Option

Using CreativeThinking to SolveProblems

Thinking creatively produces high-quality solutions to difficult

problems! Learn why creative thinking is important to national

service work including tactics to help break away from our

normal thinking patterns. This interactive session uses hands-

on creative thinking to design out-of-the-box solutions to

everyday situations. Be sure to caffeinate for this early session!

Block 1 Anna Thiele Bresnan In-Person

Only

Civic Reflection asa Practice

Civic reflection is engages national service staff, members and

volunteers in reflective discussion to make change in their

communities. Get a brief taste ofcivic reflection componentsand its use as a multi-level capacity building tool. Learn what

programs using civic reflection, how theyre doing it and its

impact!

Block 2 Amy

Salinas

Bresnan In-Person

Only


8/21


Block


Streaming

Option

Beyond Theory ofChange

Come learn about collecting the right data needed to insure your

programs current performance measurement approach is

aligned with your theory of change! Learn about the 4 outcome

types and data sources and collection methods to use as well as

strategies for aggregating and summarizing performance

measurement data! Make powerful statements that make your

program more attractive for grants and other resources.

Block 3 Susan Hyatt Bresnan In-Person

Only

Using Social MediaEffectively Social media is a powerful platform to generate awareness for acause, organize events and generate donations. Join us to learnbest practices to reach out to your audience using the 'The Big

Five' social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+,

and Pinterest. Learn tips for raising awareness and donations

for your organization, creating content that gets shared, and

keeping your volunteers organized and informed.

Block 4 Kara Galvinand Sara

Villegas

MaloneTheatre

Streaming

Avoiding CommonIssues and Pitfalls(programmatic)

Come join the fun to learn how to prepare for an OIG audit

including follow-up and resolution! Avoid pitfalls and common

issues including structure and organization. Learn from others

experiences and the steps to establish systems or protocols as

preventions for audit findings.

Block 7 Peg

Rosenberry

Bresnan In-Person

Only


9/21


Block


Streaming

Option

From Mission toMarketing

In Forces for Good, McLeod and Crutchfield (2007) identify six

practices of high impact nonprofits. One of those practices

identified as Inspiring Evangelists, or developing a cadre of

storytellers who have developed the ability to connect

experiences to the mission and core values of the organization.

Participants receive copies of a recently developed training

curriculum in the context developed in this book!

Block 8 Bob

Shogren

Bresnan In-Person

Only

Building Capacityin Volunteers(using data toinform volunteertraining)

City Year Denver trains 80+ volunteers and staff each year toaddress needs related to attendance, behavior, and course

performance in Denvers highest needs schools. They utilize

consistent volunteer evaluation of training, evidence of service

implementation, and assessment of student progress to

determine the value of training, and then redesign to meet

immediate learning needs. Hear from current Managers of

School Service and Training Directors about how you can use

data to inform your own volunteer training design.

Block 9 Jeff Park Bresnan In-PersonOnly


10/21



Block

Trainer(s) Location WebStreaming

Option

Understanding theLandscape ofSenior CorpsGrantsTheProgramming

Come learn everything you wanted to know about Senior

Corps grants and programming! Have fun discussing the

strengths and challenges of this grant program!

Block 1 Dan Dunlap and

Ventana Harding

ACA/Triax In-Person

Only

Understanding theAging Process(managingparticipantsthrough transitions)

Learn about the aging process and keys to helping with

aging process transitions from a panel of perspectives

(e.g., medical field, academic research and field

experience)! Participants will gain insights as to how

AmeriCorps and Senior Corps staff can successfully

manage and support this demographic as it transitions

through age.

Block 2 PANEL:

Dr. Leslie

Hasche,

Dr. BarbaraMorris, Barbara

Raynor and

Connie Stewart


Only


11/21


Block


Option

National ServiceCriminal HistoryChecks (SeniorCorps)

This training on the National Service Criminal HistoryCheck requirements is applicable to covered positions in

the national service programs funded by the Corporation

for National and Community Service. The training will

cover the final rule published on Oct. 5, 2012.

Block 3 Kinza Ghaznavi MaloneTheatre

In-PersonOnly

Developing andManaging a SeniorCorps Budget

Great budgets lay the foundation for a great program!

Come learn important things to consider for grant

planning stages (e.g., allowable costs!) and strategies for

monitoring and managing your budget throughout the

program year.

Block 4 Ben Stoltenberg Delaplaine In-Person

Only

Senior Corps TownHall

Come to the Senior Corps Town Hall and hear from and

ask questions of C.NCS Senior Corps Director, Dr. Erwin

Tan and other CNCS representatives

Block 7 PANEL: Dr. Erwin

Tan and CNCS

staff.

FACILITATOR:

Kathie Ferguson

Malone

Theatre

Streaming

PerformanceMeasurement(RSVP)

Have fun practicing aligning existing RSVP work plans to

the National Performance Measures, to calculate the

total number of unduplicated volunteers for each work

plan! Follow-up activities will take place during the

Virtual Conference August 6-7, 2013.

Block 8 Jill Sears Saeman In-Person

Only


12/21


Block


Option

PerformanceMeasurement (FG,SC)

Come practice aligning existing FGP and SCP work plansto the National Performance Measures, to calculate the

total number of unduplicated volunteers for each work

plan, and to uncover any questions or challenges you

may have. Follow-up activities will take place during the

Virtual Conference August 6-7, 2013.

Block 9 Jill Sears Saeman In-PersonOnly


13/21


Round Robins(Some sessions are available multiple times)

Session Description Training Block Trainer(s) Location Web

Streaming

Option

Financial

Management Round

Robin

Exciting cost allocation, time-keeping practices,

in-kind documentation and valuation to the ten

criteria for cost allowability, this round-robin

style session will give you an opportunity to

discuss leading practices, common challenges

and opportunities for growth related to these key

financial management topics. Learn the best

practices and tips of financial management and

network and pass on your knowledge to other

attendees.

Both Block 5 and6 (this session

runs for an hour

and a half)

Jerry Bertrand,

Susan Meche

and Ben

Stoltenberg

Bresnan In-Person

Only


14/21


Streaming

Option

Understanding the

New Health Reform

Act

Decoding the confusion about the Affordable Care

Act will help you understand the changes in how

Americans can get health insurance. We will

dispel some of the confusing issues by explaining

Affordable Care Act basics and how many people

have already benefited from this important. Learn

about how Americans can access to coverage,

consumer protections and legal requirements,

and how the average person will navigateavailable new options.

Block 5 Adam Fox Kahn In-Person

Only

Inspiring Aspiring

Staff

Practically speaking, retaining good staff goes a

long way to increasing program effectiveness and

keeping costs down. A great staff person needs to

be inspired as they aspire to grow, learn and take

on more responsibility in your organization.

Come examine several key activities executive

directors, senior leaders and staff need to

cultivate a leadership pipeline ESPECIALLY with

staff in early their career continuum (e.g.,

millennial/Gen Y) as well as Gen X-ers, and Baby-

Boomers.

Block 5 Ellen

Winiarczyk

Delaplaine Streaming


15/21


Streaming

Option

Prohibited/

Unallowable

Activities

What are those pesky prohibited parts of service

programs? Using short presentations, case

studies, hands-on activities, and Q&A well

examine both member activities that are

considered prohibited and those considered

unallowable, the difference between them, the

regulatory basis, and the consequences of

noncompliance. Come share best practices about

developing systems to ensure regulatorycompliance so you can train other grantees, staff,

and members!

Block 5 Peg Rosenberry Saeman In-Person

Only

Measuring and

Marketing Your

Impact

Does your programs story stand out from the

crowd? Are you looking for more resources and

know how to really wow potential supporters? Or

are you using the same old stale approach of

reciting your history, details of your program

model, maybe with one tearjerker story thrown in

for good measure? Come learn about the five

biggest mistakes nonprofits make telling their

story and give you practical tips for using data to

kick your message up to break through the noise

and get needed support!

Block 5 Susan Hyatt ACA/Triax In-Person

Only


16/21


Streaming

Option

AmeriCorps

Coverage and

Health Care Reform

Confused about the relationship between

AmeriCorps health coverage and the

implementation of health care reform. The 2013-

2014 policy term is a crucial period with potential

for great risk to program budgets and member

benefits. Come examine the current situation

(including recent developments), discuss the role

of minimum essential coverage and assess the

likely implications for AmeriCorps benefits.

Block 5 Chris Rooney Malone

Theatre

In-Person

Only

Juggling 101:

Effective Managing

Multi-site Programs

Need an effective program management model

for multi-site programs? Compact Service Corps

AmeriCorps Program has developed successful

program partnerships and innovative tools for

this 44-site AmeriCorps program supporting over

3,500 Members annually. Learn about concrete

tools and program resources that strengthen

program management and program effectiveness

systems. This interactive session builds upon the

expertise and knowledge of workshop

participants, creating a community of experts and

learners around this important topic.

Block 6 Jami

Hiyakumoto

Saeman In-Person

Only


17/21


Streaming

Option

Developing an

Inclusive Program

(The Basics)

Need resources and guidance to create prepare

for, recruit and manage People with Disabilities in

National Service? Learn effective practices for

effective interactions using People First Language

and engage in scenarios to determine the best

support plan for your future members. Geared

towards those with little to no experience

recruiting/supporting people with disabilities.

Block 6 Bob Shogren Kahn In-Person

Only

Sustainability

(Planning for Your

Organizations Life

After National

Service)

Start thinking NOW about options for sustaining

your programs important services in the

community, especially given diminishing national

resources. Discuss the Four Pillars needed to

develop a strong, comprehensive sustainability

plan that goes beyond grant writing or

fundraising. Examine your efforts to clarify

blocks and challenges and identify the best areas

to focus your sustainability efforts.

Block 6 Susan Hyatt Delaplaine In-Person

Only


18/21


Streaming

Option

National Service and

Veterans

Why do armed services veterans join national

service? What benefits them and how does this

impact meaningful program design? Veterans join

national service programs with some very specific

needs and motivations while utilizing their

experience and expertise. The session will focus

on the Why for the veteran and the How for the

program.

Block 6 Kynnie Martin

and Amy Foss

ACA/Triax In-Person

Only

National Service

Role in Disaster

Response

National service is increasingly recognized for its

role in disaster, but not all programs have a

disaster focus area! Come identify key decision

points for how your program can help in disaster:

Whats your potential role in the disaster cycle of

mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery?

How do you define a role for your organization?

What resources or networks are available to

connect with in your community? How do you

balance your desire to help while ensuring your

primary service outcomes are accomplished?

Learn ways that programs are currently

responding and their best practices.

Block 6 PANEL: Janet

Pace, Chris

Sheffield and

Kristen Reming

Malone

Theatre

Streaming


19/21


Streaming

Option

New AmeriCorps

Program Questions

and Answers (Panel

of Commission

Staff/PDs)

Learn key program tips and trick from

experienced AmeriCorps program and

commission staff as this panel discusses effective

AmeriCorps programs! You will interact and

reflect on the lessons learned along the incredibly

rewarding journey of AmeriCorps programming.

Block 10 PANEL Kathryn

Gray, Anna

Thiele, Judd

Jeansonne and

Amy Salinas

Kahn In-Person

Only

Financial

Management Panel

This HOT panel of financial management experts

will discuss an amazingly wide range of topics

centered around 10 keys to AmeriCorps financial

management. Gain THE best practices and tips in

sound management of AmeriCorps grants.

Both Block 10 and11 (this session

runs an hour and

a half)

PANEL: Jerry

Bertrand, SaraMarquez, Peg

Rosenberry,

Susan Meche,

Ben Stolenberg,

Kelly Wells,

Christy Gallese

Malone

Theatre

In-Person

Only

National Service

Collaborations

Ever wonder why national service programs dont

work or serve together more often? We will make

the case for program collaboration with your state

service commission, and identify and potential

barriers to collaborating! Discuss strategies on

how to make collaboration a reality!

Block 10 Nicolette

Geisler, Michele

Lytle

Saeman In-Person

Only


20/21


Streaming

Option

Developing an

Inclusive Program

(An Exploration of

Best and Creative

Practices)

Come learn about innovative and successful best

practices and strategies to develop inclusive

national service programs with diverse

communities. This expert panel has significant

experience working with diverse communities

(e.g., ethnic/racial, LBGT, Persons with

Disabilities) in programming. Learn about

successfully developed inclusive programs and

explore ways of thinking outside the box to maketheir own programs more inclusive for all

Americans.

Block 10 PANEL: Teri

Izquierdo, Kate

Stephens and

Marilyn Vargiu.

FACILITATOR

Ellen

Winiarczyk.


Only

Boomers - Getting

Baby Boomers

Involved in National

Service

Do you recruit or are interested in recruiting older

adults (ages 55+) to serve as national service

participants or volunteers? Come discuss best

practices in recruiting andretaining boomers in

volunteer and service positions. Strategies will

consider both urban and rural contexts.

Block 10 Katie Creedon

and Jolene

Niernberger

Bresnan In-Person

Only


21/21


Streaming

Option

Grant Writing Come to our lively and inclusive discussion about

the joys, challenges, and technical components of

writing grants! Together we will learn about key

grant writing tips and important pieces that

create a cohesive and comprehensive grant

package.

Block 11 Ellen Winiarczyk Delaplaine In-Person

Only

Developing Esprit

de Corps (Best

Practices in

Participant/

Volunteer Team

Building )

How do we build a team of volunteers,

participants and/or members that are high

performing, buy-in to the bigger picture of

National Service, maintain a strong programmatic

identity, are committed, and support one another,

despite distance, resources, and other challenges?

Together we will create a working definition of

Esprit de Corps, discuss its importance, dialogue

about challenges and explore and share ways to

develop and maintain this key program ingredient

Block 11 Amy Salinas

and WaltMcFadden

ACA/Triax Streaming

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Southwest National Service Conference Session Descriptions