2011 IHS Conference

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is pleased to present the IHS Annual Conference entitled, “Creating Opportunities” on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 8:00am until 12:00pm at the Hotel Radisson Corning, Corning NY.

This conference is designed for nonprofit and human service professionals, throughout the Southern Tier. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and includes a full buffet breakfast for all participants. This conference provides three concurrent workshop tracks that address current trends and techniques that nonprofits can take back to their organization to improve their work environment and organizational potential.

Track one, “Health & Wellness for You & Your Nonprofit,” led by Kelli Mannon, Director of the Steuben Rural Health Network at IHS, will address different ways to improve the overall well-being of your work place. The session will help organizations to implement no cost-low cost workplace wellness programs.

“Census Data, Data Application and Data mapping,” presented by Arthur Bakis, of the US Census Bureau, Boston, MA will explain what data is available from the 2010 Census and the expansion on data available. Justin Grigg, GIS Specialist at Alfred University, will demonstrate how this data can then be developed into a visual map or graph. Bill Caudill and Kevin Williams of IHS will present how this information can be used for strategic planning and grant applications.

“Financial Strategies for Nonprofits: From Goal Setting to Performance Dashboards”, is designed for executives, senior management and board members. Presenters include Michael O’Brian and Alan Adams of Wells Fargo Advisors presenting on how organizations can establish goals and use data driven short and long term planning to help financially manage their nonprofit. This track also features development of organizational “Dashboards” presented by Bernie Burns, Executive Director of The Arc of Steuben and Patrick Rogers, Executive Director of IHS.

Patrick Rogers, Executive Director of the IHS said, “Each year IHS provides the annual conference with three tracks of educational programming, tailored to meet the needs of nonprofit frontline and support staff, management professionals and board members. This year’s topics will be especially relevant in light of changes occurring on the state and national level and the evolving needs in our organizations.”

Following the conference from 12:15 to 1:00p.m., all board members and executive and senior management staff are invited to attend the Southern Tier Nonprofit Executive Director (STNED) Networking Session.

There will an additional registration for a buffet lunch and afternoon workshop sponsored by IHS and the Community Foundation featuring “Managing Your Risk & Maximizing Your Investment” which will be held from 1:00 to 3:00p.m. Harry Bucciferro, Marshall and Sterling Insurance and Andrew Marietta, NYCON will present topics that include developing a risk management plan, reducing possible risks and tips to effectively manage your nonprofit volunteers. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a case study exercise and will receive volunteer management training from 2-1-1 HELPLINE’S Give Help.

The registration form will be available shortly. Agencies will be able to register online or by mail. Visit IHS for more info.