Session 2: Leveraging Partnerships for Greater Good – Voices of Experience
March 25th, 8:30am-10:30am
Location: Mill One: 1 N Johnston Ave, Hamilton Township, NJ 08609
Moderator: Allison Trimarco
Now that we have discussed strategic partnership options, this session brings together nonprofit leaders [and board members] who have firsthand experience with mergers, collaborations, and program transfers to share what it really looks like from the inside.
Panelists will reflect on their decision making process, lessons learned, and the realities of navigating change. Participants will gain candid insight into what worked, what was challenging, and what they wish they had known earlier, offering practical takeaways for leaders considering or actively exploring partnership opportunities.
Session 3: Alternative Options to Making It Work: Rethinking “Back-End Functions”
April 22nd, 8:30am-10:30am
Location: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 50 College RD E, Princeton, NJ 08540
As nonprofits navigate tighter budgets and growing demands, many are turning to alternative staffing and service models. This session introduces options such as fractional roles and PEOs and explores how they work in practice. A panel of service providers and nonprofit leaders will share real-world experiences, highlighting benefits, trade-offs, and key questions to consider when deciding if these approaches are the right fit for your organization.
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