Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference at Edison State
A One Day Conference
Presented by The Edison State Center for Leadership Development
Sponsored by The Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership

Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 8:00AM–3:30PM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | John M. Carreon
Click HERE to view John M. Carreon's Bio 

2023 Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference ​at Edison State
​Information about this year's Mosaic of Community Leadership Conference, including downloadable presentations, can be found below. 

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m.	Pre-Conference Presentation
8:00 a.m.–8:05 a.m.	Welcome
8:05 a.m.–9:00 a.m.	Keynote Address—John M. Carreon
9:00 a.m.–9:10 a.m.	Break
9:10 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	Breakout Education Sessions I
10:00 a.m.–10:10 a.m.	Break
10:10 a.m.–11:00 a.m.	Breakout Education Sessions II
11:00 a.m.–11:10 a.m.	​Break
11:10 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Breakout Education Sessions III
12:00 p.m.–12:10 p.m.	Break
12:10 p.m.–1:15 p.m.	Lunch Program
1:15 p.m.–1:30 p.m.	Break
1:30 p.m.–2:20 p.m.	Breakout Education Sessions IV
2:30 p.m.–3:20 p.m.	Breakout Education Sessions V

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

This year's keynote address is titled Transactional to Transformational Leadership: The Role of Passion in Leadership, presented by ​John M. Carreon, Partner and CEO of Advancement Experts.

​With over 25 years of executive leadership experience in both the nonprofit and forprofit sectors, John has developed a career focused on nonprofit sustainability planning and organizational development. He has extensive experience in vision-based strategic planning, advancement, leadership & major gifts, capital campaigns, organizational development, planned giving, board development, and leadership coaching. John is currently Partner & CEO of Advancement Experts, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations build a culture of philanthropy through Advancement Planning, Vision-Based Strategic Planning, Campaign Planning, Leadership Development & Coaching and Organizational & Culture Development.

​Keynote Study Guide

breakout education sessionS I

• A Brief Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Tools for Nonprofit Organization
  William Lutz, The New Path, Inc.
• Leadership & Governance in the Nonprofit Sector
  Lorna Swisher, Main Street Piqua
• Terrible Idea… Don't You Just Love Those?!
  Stephanie Waller, Miami County Dental Clinic
• How to Automate Your Organization
  More information
  Kathi Roetter, Troy Area Chamber of Commerce
• Grant Hunting: Foundation Directory Online Instructional
  Meme Marlow, Edison State Community College
• Using Innovation and Disruptive Strategies in Your Nonprofit
  Dr. Richard Hanes, The Edison Foundation​​​​

BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS II

• Transactional v. Transformative Leadership
  John M. Carreon, Faculty, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
  Study Guide
• Who's Been Sitting On My Board?
  Cathy Oda, Coverman Staley Dickerson
• Introduction to Grants: What Does An RFP Mean to Me?
  Christina Raterman, Edison State Community College
• Grant Hunting: Foundation Directory Online Instructional
  Meme Marlow, Edison State Community College
• Understanding Identity in the Dynamics of a Nonprofit Organization
  Marva Archibald, Faculty, Edison State Community College​​

BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS III

• Transformational v. Transactional Leadership
  John M. Carreon, Faculty, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
• ChatGPT and AI Technology: What Can It Do For You?
  Shelly Calvert, We Love Birthday Parties!
• Partnering with SCORE Dayton and DaytonServes.org
  Alan Schussheim, SCORE Association
• Grant Hunting: Foundation Directory Online Instructional
  Meme Marlow, Edison State Community College
• A Brief Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Tools for Nonprofit Organization
  William Lutz, The New Path, Inc.

BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS IV

• Generations Working Together
  ​Deborah Easton, Communication Skills Consultant
• Grant Hunting: Foundation Directory Online Exploration
  Meme Marlow, Edison State Community College
• Nonprofit Safety Planning
  Bruce Jamison, Director of Pubic Safety & Security, Edison State Community College
• How to Save Time, Money and Resources with Tools & Technologies
  Alan Schussheim, SCORE Associations​

BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS V

• PGDACL 1.0 Class of 2023 Participants ONLY Session
  ​(Required)
• Grant Hunting: Foundation Directory Online Exploration
  Meme Marlow, Edison State Community College
• Nonprofit Safety Tabletop Exercise
  Bruce Jamison, Director of Pubic Safety & Security, Edison State Community College
• Using Organization Data to Speak to Funders, Board & Donors
  Scott Barr, Shelby County United Way​

​The annual conference held each May, brings together executive directors, board members, staff and volunteers, including the current Academy participants and alumni, to explore in-depth topics related to nonprofit management and leadership. The conference features morning and afternoon breakout education and work sessions led by nonprofit professionals. Sessions at the conference include topics such as 1) Grant Application and Management; 2) Nonprofit Financial Considerations; 3) Recruitment and Managing Volunteers; 4) Legal Obligations of Nonprofit Leaders; 5) Grant Funding Information Network; 6) Board Recruitment and Development; 7) Marketing and Public Relations; and 8) Leadership Development. ​

The mission of the Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership is to strengthen nonprofit organizations by providing quality educational and training opportunities. The vision of the Paul G. Duke Academy for Community Leadership is to be the growing edge in training and nurturing nonprofit leaders in west central Ohio.