Thanks

Thanks for joining us for the 2nd Annual NY Tri-State Area Nonprofit Boot Camp. More than 800 people spent a day learning, teaching their peers, networking, and finding coaching. We hope you had fun and left Boot Camp energized with new tools to achieve your missions. Keep in touch at our online community even if you didn't have a chance to attend Nonprofit Boot Camp. We recorded almost every workshop during the day and are working hard toward the debut of this year's free podcast series.

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Overview

Join Craigslist Foundation for a day of knowledge, resources and networking, all focused on how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit. Nonprofit Boot Camp is designed to educate and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, connecting them with valuable industry resources, peers and potential supporters.

Learn more about Nonprofit Boot Camp through this video created by Access SF:

Conference Highlights

Educational Tracks

Nonprofit Basics: An intro to the nonprofit world for those new to the sector or looking to start a nonprofit or social enterprise. Hosted by Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, Support Center for Nonprofit Management and Young Nonprofit Professionals Network - New York City.

Fundraising: An overview of fundraising strategies and resources. Hosted by Cause Effective and Foundation Center.

Big Ideas: Current trends and progressive thought brought to you by prominent nonprofit leaders. Hosted by Idealist.org/Action Without Borders.

Technology: Explore how technology can empower your organization or idea. Hosted by ePhilanthropy Foundation, nPower, NTEN, and NYCharities.org.

Social Entrepreneurship: Learn how to use entrepreneurial principles, earned income strategies and businesses to create social change. Hosted by The Council of Community Services of New York State, Echoing Green and National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship.

Additional Workshops on Marketing and Board of Directors to be presented. The Board of Directors workshops is hosted by boardnetUSA, Governance Matters.

Keynote Addresses

Boot Camp features appearances and 2 keynote speeches from leading figures. Past speakers have included Ami Dar, Idealist.org, Sheena Wright, Abyssinian Development Corporation and Craig Newmark of craigslist.

2007 Keynote Speakers

Nancy Lublin, CEO and Chief Old Person, Do Something
Ana L. Oliveira, President & CEO, The New York Women’s Foundation

Exhibit Hall

The Exhibit Hall will feature 50 organizations that serve emerging nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs. All of these groups provide services and products specifically geared towards the needs of nonprofits and professionals new to the sector.

One-On-One Coaching

Take advantage of this rare opportunity for free, one-on-one advice! Sign up event day for a private, 20-minute session with an Experts or Career Counselor who can answer your questions. Areas of expertise include Volunteer Recruitment, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Fundraising, Nonprofit Start-Up, Operations (Finance/ Fiscal Management), Social Entrepreneurship, Marketing and PR, Technology. Career Counselors can help you develop an effective search strategy, enhance your resume and respond to your job search and career-related questions.

Ask the Experts hosted by Nonprofit Central NY/NJ
Career Counseling hosted by People & Systems