Breaking Down Silos to Achieve Collective Impact

1028 East Fremont Street,Las Vegas NV 89101

07 October, 2021

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Highlighting the collective impact of partnerships between nonprofits in our community. Collective impact strengthens our community and ultimately increases outcomes for the populations that we are serving. It builds on the muscle of collaboration to create a community that is intentional about its approach to solving a problem or multiple problems – together. We often desire to build sustaining partnerships toward a shared goal, but it is challenging to determine the starting point. The nature of our profession is very collaborative, but do you know what it means to be a good partner? How do we ensure that our collective efforts are sustained beyond singular initiatives? Join YNPN Southern Nevada and AFP Las Vegas on Thursday, October 7 at 5:30 pm as we jointly present an opportunity to hear from local nonprofits that developed and sustain collective initiatives! Our special guest speakers include: Sue DiBella, Interim Executive Director, Office of Community EngagementDr. Niki Bates, Director of Educational Media Services, Vegas PBSPunam Mathur, Executive Director, Elaine P. Wynn & Family FoundationAli Caliendo, Executive Director, Foster KinshipThis event will be moderated by Greg Wilken, YNPN Southern Nevada board member and CEO & President of Endunamo Consulting. Geg will draw out the rich experiences of our panelists to highlight all facets of collaborative and collective partnership development. KEY TAKEAWAYS Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of: The formula to develop collective impact and partnership.Priorities, interests, and requirements when establishing a partnership.The value and the challenges in collaboration.The process to move a partnership initiative forward and inspire others to come along.Whether collaboration helps or hinders philanthropy.How multiple organizations come together to create impact reporting to engage stakeholders and funders. AGENDA 5:30 – Doors open/Networking 6:00 – Event begins 6:40 – Audience Q&A - Ask your questions. 6:55 – Additional networking - Build ongoing relationships and partnerships! 7:30 - Event Concludes MEET THE SPEAKERS Sue DiBellaSue DiBella leads the UNLV Office of Community Engagement, working to support, facilitate, and promote collaboration and partnership between the university and its many communities. Previously, DiBella served as the Executive Director of Communication and Planning for the UNLV Division of Research and Economic Development for 10 years. She also held various other positions at UNLV, including assistant director of the News and Public Information Office and founding editor of UNLV Magazine. Early in her career, she worked as a journalist for the now-defunct Valley Times newspaper. DiBella holds both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in communication studies from UNLV and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Affairs from the UNLV School of Public Policy and Leadership. Her scholarly interests include the effectiveness of research communication and media coverage of science. She is a co-editor of the book, Implementing a Comprehensive Research Compliance Program: A Handbook for Research Officers. Niki BatesDr. Niki Bates is the director of Educational Media Services for Vegas PBS. In her role, Dr. Bates provides supervision, marketing and innovative leadership for the station’s children’s educational television outreach, plus unique services that have been developed to assist Nevada’s schools, such as a media library for families with special needs; early learning parent engagement workshops; teacher training and digital classroom materials; K-12 programs and initiatives; and more. With almost 30 years of experience in both education and business sectors, Dr. Bates holds a master’s degree in special education and a doctoral degree in educational leadership with a minor in curriculum development. She also holds an executive certificate in leadership and management. As a business-minded educator, Dr. Bates’ passion is service, and she is unwavering in her commitment to schools and the community. Punam MathurCurrently, Punam serves as Executive Director of the Elaine P. Wynn & Family Foundation, a private foundation that exists to advance fundamental change, primarily related to equity, civil rights and conservation. She also operates her own business as a speaker, trainer and writer. From 2009-2012, she was an officer of NV Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NVE), a vertically-integrated statewide electric utility with 2,700 employees, serving as vice president of people resources and as vice president of employee and community engagement. She joined NV Energy following 13 years in the gaming industry, most recently serving as an officer and senior vice president, corporate diversity and community affairs, for MGM MIRAGE, now MGM Resorts Int’l (NYSE: MGM). During her tenure, MGM MIRAGE received numerous awards in her areas of responsibility, including being ranked among the "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" by DiversityInc magazine, one of the "Top Corporations in the U.S." for multicultural businesses by DiversityBusiness.com and as one of the “Most Admired Companies in America” by Fortune magazine. Additionally, under her leadership the Company’s philanthropy program, including its centerpiece employee-directed foundation, set new standards for strategic philanthropy and employee engagement within the gaming industry. Prior to joining the gaming industry in 1996, she had been with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce for six years, holding a variety of management positions, the last of which was Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. Dr. Ali CaliendoDr. Caliendo is a tireless advocate for children and families, focusing on kinship, foster, and adoptive families. She launched, funded, and currently serves as the Executive Director of Foster Kinship, a 501c3 non-profit organization devoted to the support of kinship families in the state of Nevada. As a nonprofit leader, she is adept at delivering from the strategic to tactical level with proven results bringing a vision for programs, fundraising and advocacy to fruition. Dr. Caliendo focuses her academic work on policy implications for children in nonparental care in the United States. Her research examines the impacts of child welfare legislation on the formation of nonparental family types across all 50 states and identifies key policy areas that have potentially adverse effects for children in kinship families. She also studies kinship navigator programs across the country. As a former licensed foster and now an adoptive parent herself, Dr. Caliendo is a frequent contributor to the local, state, and national conversation on kinship care, foster care, adoption, and kinship navigator programs. She is also passionate about raising awareness of and improving services for children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). ABOUT YNPN SOUTHERN NEVADAYoung Nonprofit Professional Network Southern Nevada (YNPN Southern Nevada) envisions a vibrant community of nonprofit professionals, who positively impact Southern Nevada through innovation, collaboration, and cultivation. The mission of YNPN Southern Nevada is to engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking, and social opportunities designed for young people to get involved in the Southern Nevada nonprofit community. YNPN Southern Nevada Board of Directors has set values and strategic goals to cultivate opportunities for young nonprofit professionals with leaders in our community. We are excited about engaging with individuals who share your passion for non-profit work in Southern Nevada. Join the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of Southern Nevada, a grassroots organization dedicated to engaging and supporting future nonprofit and community leaders. Ways to Connect with YNPN Southern Nevada Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn ABOUT ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS (AFP) LAS VEGAS "The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), an individual member association, advances philanthropy through education, training and advocacy based on research, a code of ethical principles and standards of professional practice. The mission of AFP's Las Vegas Chapter is to provide professional growth, education and affiliation for our members." The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit, charitable organizations. Founded in 1960, AFP (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy through its more than 30,000 members in 190 chapters throughout the world working to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education, and certification programs. For more than 40 years, AFP has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. The Las Vegas Chapter includes approximately 100 members from throughout Southern Nevada. The chapter hosts monthly educational meetings, usually over lunch on the fourth Friday of the month. Locations vary. Please review the Event Calendar on this website for the latest information on programs. Ways to Connect with AFP Las Vegas Facebook | Instagram | Twitter