The 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 17, 2023
FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER | To Come
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​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. 

Conference Schedule
7:30am–8:00am       Pre-Conference Presentation
​8:00am–8:05am       Welcome
8:05am–9:00am       Keynote Address | Dr. Karen Townsend
9:00am–9:10am       Break
9:10am–10:00am     Breakout Education Sessions I
10:00am–10:10am   Break
10:10am–11:00am   Breakout Education Sessions II
11:00am–11:10am   Break
11:10am–12:00pm   Breakout Education Sessions III
12:00pm–12:00pm   Break
12:10pm–1:15pm     Lunch | PGDACL Graduation | A–Z Effective Board Awards
1:15pm–1:30pm       Break
1:30pm–3:30pm       Breakout Work Sessions IV

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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.