Connecting People and Practices that Create Impact
The Downstate Illinois Nonprofit Conference is a unique opportunity for nonprofit board and staff leaders to connect with national and regional thought leaders about challenges and opportunities ahead. Come share strategies and stories and connect with your peers on ways to build your organization and strengthen the sector.
Featured Facilitators
In her facilitated session, Heather will share the six practices of high-impact nonprofits and help attendees experience the importance of networks to achieving these. She will challenge organizations to embrace their vision during these economic times while also providing steps to become a more effective organization. |
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Here’s what your colleagues said about the 2007 Downstate Illinois Nonprofit Conference:
"It was a great conference…It provided a great learning environment and offered some great networking opportunities."
"Inspiring, informative and very helpful to small nonprofit organizations."
"Repeat this opportunity in our area. The uniqueness of this conference is not easy to find in our locale. Thank you."
"It was an excellent opportunity to learn about some new concepts in non-profit management."
"Thank you for the opportunity for 'right on' topics … presented by people who actually are 'in the trenches' so to speak - best training program I have been to in quite some time!"
Who Should Attend
The Downstate Illinois Nonprofit Conference is a unique opportunity for nonprofit board and staff leaders to connect with national and regional thought leaders about the challenges and opportunities ahead.
If you are…
- Nonprofit Directors and Staff
- Board Members and Volunteers
- Consultants who work with Nonprofits
- Foundation Staff Members and Trustees
- Corporate and Community Leaders
- Elected and Appointed Officials
- Students who want to learn about the Nonprofit Sector
Then you should attend!


Heather McLeod-Grant is a published author, speaker and consultant to high-impact organizations. She is the co-author of
Jan Masaoka is the Director and Editor-in-Chief of