The 10:30 membership workshop has moved from Room 206 to Ballroom B (Level 2) to make room for more attendees.
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Researcher and author on community organizations and demographic change. Former executive director of a regional community foundation.
Opening keynote: The next decade of community work
Sat 9:00 · Grand Ballroom · Level 2
Panel: Collaborating across organizations
Sat 1:30 · Ballroom B · Level 2
Executive coach who has guided more than 60 nonprofit leaders through restructures, mergers, and growth.
Leading through change without burning out your team
Fri 2:30 · Ballroom A · Level 2
Panel: Collaborating across organizations
Sat 1:30 · Ballroom B · Level 2
Coaching emerging leaders
Sat 3:00 · Ballroom A · Level 2
Development director with 15 years of experience in annual giving and foundation grants.
Year-end giving: a 90-day plan
Fri 2:30 · Ballroom B · Level 2
Grant writing clinic
Sat 3:00 · Room 206 · Level 2
Board governance consultant and past board chair of three statewide associations.
Board development that actually works
Sat 10:30 · Ballroom A · Level 2
Panel: Collaborating across organizations
Sat 1:30 · Ballroom B · Level 2
Closing keynote & farewell
Sun 11:00 · Grand Ballroom · Level 2
Membership strategist who helped double renewal rates at two regional associations.
Membership workshop: growing and keeping members
Sat 10:30 · Ballroom B · Level 2
Storytelling for impact
Sun 9:30 · Ballroom A · Level 2
Runs a volunteer program of 900+ people across four counties.
Volunteer programs that scale
Sat 10:30 · Room 204 · Level 2
Panel: Collaborating across organizations
Sat 1:30 · Ballroom B · Level 2
Finance lead for small and mid-size nonprofits; focuses on simple, board-ready budgets.
Budgeting for small shops
Fri 2:30 · Room 204 · Level 2
Data and technology advisor for community organizations.
Data you already have
Sat 3:00 · Room 204 · Level 2
Tech on a nonprofit budget
Sun 9:30 · Room 204 · Level 2
Lakeshore Conference Center · elevators and stairs are next to registration on every level.
Downtown Milwaukee, on the lakefront. Enter from the main plaza; registration is straight ahead.
Great Lakes 2027 is made possible by these partners. Visit them in the Exhibit Hall.
Proud to support community organizations across the Great Lakes region.
Grants for capacity building and leadership development.
Community health programs in 12 counties.
Payroll and HR for small nonprofits.
Printing for events, mailers, and annual reports.
IT support and cybersecurity for mission-driven teams.
Everything else you might need this weekend.
Network: GL2027-Guest
Password: lakes2027
Pick up your badge in the main lobby (Level 1). Wear it at all times; it gets you into sessions, meals, and the reception. Awards dinner table numbers are on the back.
The Harborview Hotel is a 2-minute walk across the plaza. Group rate $179/night with code GL27, available until March 31.
Breakfast and lunch are included Friday through Sunday. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are labeled. Let the registration desk know about any allergies.
All levels are reachable by elevator. Reserved seating is at the front of every room. The quiet room on Level 1 is open all day.
We are committed to a respectful, welcoming conference. If you experience or witness a problem, talk to any volunteer in a green lanyard or the registration desk.
Visit the registration desk on Level 1, or find a volunteer in a green lanyard.
Room changes, reminders, and news from the organizers.
The 10:30 membership workshop has moved from Room 206 to Ballroom B (Level 2) to make room for more attendees.
Your table number is printed on the back of your badge. Doors open at 5:45 PM.
Our 22 volunteers are wearing green lanyards. Find one if you need anything at all.
Friday session slides will be emailed to all attendees tonight. Saturday slides will follow on Sunday.