United Way Inclusion Conference Gets Local Nonprofit Going in the Right Direction
As the President/Founder of a new nonprofit, Single Parents Are Not Alone (SPANA), the time to learn was now — not later!
So, when a UWIC steering committee member recommended that I attend the UWIC Conference, I realized this was just what I needed!
As an African-American female with a Japanese first name and a French last name, I thought I knew just about everything there was to know about diversity! After the UWIC Diversity training, I learned I had a LOT to learn still in this area. I realized there are other factors to consider about diversity; including economic classes, power/influential groups and political/religious groups…the list goes on and on. We can end up "struggling" on a daily basis to exist among all of these group and classes of people, if we don't recognize and appreciate those differences.
The UWIC conference was eye-opening to me, simply because I truly realized that it’s not just black or white when it comes to dealing with people. This conference is one of those life-changing experiences that you cherish and value. I cherish it not only because of what I learned, but because of the people I met and the relationships developed from it. Thanks UWIC for influencing my life for the better!~ Miyoka Broussard
Need Board Members? Get UWIC!
As President of StrengthBuilding Partners (SBP), I know how important it is to have an active and diverse board. Last spring, SBP found itself in need of a few new board members. Wanting to find talented and diverse professionals who would share our passion for “making a difference in the lives of children,” SBP turned to UWIC for assistance. The SBP board believes that graduates of the UWIC conference would make perfect candidates for our board. UWIC contacted all the graduates of the conference and provided information about the duties of an SBP board member. SBP received communication from several prospective board members and we are excited about the quality of these applicants. I am certain that our board will soon grow in size with the needed expertise to help our organization continue to respond to the needs of our clients.
~ Pamela Clark-Raines
2010 United Way Inclusion Council Conference
CULTIVATE * LEADERSHIP * DIVERSITY
Learn about...
*Cultural Diversity
*Board Governance Skills
*Committee Participation
*Robert's Rules of Order
*Fundamentals of Fundraising
*Leadership and more!
The United Way Inclusion Council Conference will cover many topics, including sessions about cultural diversity, board governance skills, committee participation, Robert's Rules of Order, fundamentals of fundraising, leadership and financial skills for board membership.
Cost: $300.00.
The conference fee includes breakfast, lunch and all conference materials.
For more information, contact Candace McIntosh at 520.903.3915 or CMcIntosh@unitedwaytucson.org.
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