On June 2, 3, 4, A Circle of Ten, Inc.-Network for Collaboration (C10), the City of Winnsboro, Texas A&M University and national, state and regional partners are sponsoring the Ninth Annual Funders’ Forum & Conference in downtown Winnsboro, Texas. Below are brief details with full Agenda and more details at www.FundersExpo.com
Past Outcomes & Success! Workforce Solutions East Texas sponsored leaders to the past three Forums. A recent surveyed asked these Leaders “what happened at and after the Forum” resulting from face-to-face meetings with 40+ funders and other community and agency leaders. WSET’s $13,000 was leveraged to bring in $3,232,633 One testimony: More testimonies at www.FundersExpo.com.
Reason for Forum: Rural East Texas towns, businesses, faith & community based agencies face hard times due to the economy, loss of jobs, etc. The Forum is needed, now, more than ever.
The new Forum format and extended agenda combine the strengths of the first eight Forums and stem from Funders’ requests to better serve attendees. Here a brief schedule:
June 2 1-5:00 PM -Seminars, Exhibits & Individual Consultations by funders and nonprofit specialists
7:00 PM -Kick-off “Dinner with the Funders” with Key ET Leaders welcoming Funders from across nation
June 3 Full Day -Funding Panels throughout the day; Exhibits & Individual Consultations continue
Evening -Networking, Concert, Music & Art Opportunities
June 4 8AM-Noon -Seminars provided by Funders and nonprofit specialists
-Exhibits, Individual Consultations & Networking Opportunities
History & Experience: A Circle of Ten has trained and supported leaders to multiply partnerships impacting education, workforce, energy efficiency, social services, housing, and economic development, since 1996. Amazing Forum: In 2007, US Dept of Commerce’s Rick Sebenoler stated, “This Event is “the largest gathering of Funders in the nation!” This year’s agenda and line- up reflect this.
Kathy Holdway, Pam Anderson & Geraley Turner, A Circle of Ten, Inc. - Network for Collaboration
Retreat Center in Van Zandt County, Just NE of Edom Main Office: 205 E. Commerce # 205 - Jacksonville, TX 75766 T) 903-541-0013 F)903-541-0014 www.etvv.org
DETAILED EVENT AGENDA
Agenda subject to change. Check website for updates. Revised May 14- 6am
JUNE 2nd- WEDNESDAY – SEMINARS – Round One
Noon- 4:00
Registration & Sign-In
Sign-up for Individual Consultation (Available at Exhibit Tables)
EXHIBIT HALL Open through AFTERNOON
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Site One:
1:00- 2:00 ETCOG- Funding through the Criminal Justice Division of Governor’s Office
2:15-3:15 OneStar Foundation- OneStar Foundation Overview
3:15-3:30 Break
3:30-4:30 USDA Rural Dev.– Rural Business Enterprise Grant & Revolving Loan Program
Site Two:
1:00- 2:00 TX Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs- TDHCA Programs
2:15-3:15 TX Center for Rural Entrepreneurship- How Entrepreneurship Benefits
Businesses & Non Profit Organizations in Rural Communities
3:15-3:30 Break, Networking, Exhibit Hall Open
3:30-5:15 TX Council for Developmental Disabilities- How & Why to Include People With Developmental Disabilities Effectively in Your Project
Site Three:
1:00-3:00 Gateway to American Opportunities- Literacy@Work. Starting a GED or ESL Program
3:15-3:30 Break
3:30-4:30 Winnsboro Community Foundation- Starting a Community Foundation
7:00– 9:00 PM “Dinner with the Funders” Details TBA –Registration Required
JUNE 3rd – THURSDAY – FUNDING PANELS & SEMINARS
8:00 – 9:00 Registration & Sign-In
Sign-up for Individual Consultation (Available at Exhibit Tables)
EXHIBIT HALL Open through day
9:00- 10:30 ROUND ONE - FUNDING PANELS
Site 1: Housing
TX Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs- S. Beaird
USDA- Rural Development- J. Milligan
Site 2: Libraries & Historic Preservation
TX Historical Commission- T. Turner
TX State Library & Archives Commission- J. Peters
Site 3: Workforce Development
Experience Works- W. Cowan
TX Workforce Commission- J. Ettle
Workforce Solutions East Texas - G. Allen
10:30-11:00 Break/Networking
11:00- 12:30 Round Two – FUNDING PANELS
Site 1: Economic Development
TX Dept. of Rural Affairs- B Hoppe
USDA- Rural Development- D. Williams
US Dept. of Commerce- R. Sebenoler
TX Historical Commission- K. Knox Pending
Site 2: Health & Human Services
US Admin on Aging- D. Lee
TX Dept of Family & Protective Services- J. Cleveland
TX Council for Developmental Disabilities- S. Hosey
US Dept of Health & Human Services- L. McCowan
Site 3: Justice & Transportation
TX Department of Transportation- M. Allen
East TX Council of Governments- S. Heffner
12:30 – 1:45 LUNCH BREAK, NETWORKING, EXHIBITS
1:45-3:15 Round Three – FUNDING PANELS
Site 1: Education
TX Education Agency- M. Corbett
Energy Systems Laboratory- Partner Pending
Site 2: Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energies
USDA- Rural Development- D. Williams
US Dept of Commerce- R. Sebenoler
SECO EE/RE Partner- Pending
Site 3: Capacity Building
OneStar Foundation- C. Suhr
A Circle of Ten, Inc– P. Anderson
Experience Works – S. Langston
3:15-3:45 Sweet TIMES Break, NetworkiNG, EXHIBITS
3:45-5:00 SEMINARS - ROUND TWO
3:45 - 5:00pm
Site One: 3:45 – 5:00 Real News PR, Jeff Crilley – How to Get Free Publicity
Site Two: 3:45 - 4:45 US Dept. of Commerce- Sustainable Development
Site Three: 3:45 – 5:15 USDA Rural Dev.- USDA Housing Programs
JUNE 4th – FRIDAY – LAST ROUND SEMINARS
8–9:00 Registration & Sign-In
Sign-up for Individual Consultation (Available at Exhibit Tables)
EXHIBIT HALL Open THROUGH TILL NOON
9:00 am - Noon
Site One: 9:00 - Noon TX Historical Commission- “Before You Begin: How to Develop a Grant Application”
Site Two: 8:30-12:30 TX State Library & Archives Commission-
“All About Grants: Tips & Tools for Finding & Applying for Library Grants”
Site Three: 9:00 – Noon A Circle of Ten, Inc- Grant Writing as a Process
JUNE 4 – Funders’ Forum & Conference Evaluations
Agenda subject to change. Check website for updates. Revised May 14, 2010